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About this property

Alta Vista is a cozy property located in the town of Ella. Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, the accommodations houses a restaurant and offers free internet access in the public areas. Fitted with hardwood floors, each room features a private balcony overlooking peaceful nature views. There is also a TV, seating area and private bathroom in all the rooms. The friendly staff at Alta Vista can assist with barbecue facilities and travel arrangements. Free parking is offered to those who drive and laundry services are available at a surcharge. Guests can sample authentic Sri Lankan meals at the in-house restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available and breakfast can be served in the room upon request. Only 722 feet from Ella Railway Station, the property is also a 5-hour drive from Colombo City and 40 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ella, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
2 full beds
1 twin bed
and
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mauricio
    United States United States
    Great location and price! Wonderful breakfast and the staff was very helpful.
  • Sriraam
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location in the centre! Lots & lots of restaurants and cafes around buzzing with travelers! Very spacious rooms and friendly staff, excellent breakfast. It was a homely experience. Nice mountain view from the rooms. Staff were very welcoming and...
  • Athula
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Nice place to stay value for money friendly staff.
  • Vardanyan
    Armenia Armenia
    Great staff, they were helping us a lot. Compared to other places, the hotel room was comfy and clean.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The hotel is right in the middle of Ella at the end of a very steep driveway. Room was light and spacious and had views. Excellent breakfast.
  • Anjana
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Food was excellent.friendly staff. Kumara trisho driver given by the hotel was excellent.we enjoyed our trip thanks goes to everyone
  • Giuzial
    Russia Russia
    Excellent breakfast!!! Delicious fresh fruits, pancakes, local honey, eggs of choice. Good location, friendly staff. Very clean. It's was our second stay in this hotel.  Thanks a lot!
  • Thiruvalluvar
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Breakfast was superb. Property owner and staff were very cordial and provided personalized services beyond expectations.
  • Singey
    India India
    Friendly staff, great location !! Beautiful view from room.
  • Robertson
    Australia Australia
    Location was central to Ella. Staff were so accommodating.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

Alta Vista takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:30 and 05:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $40 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Alta Vista of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of $40 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.