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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Beennawatta, Galarawa, Rawana Ella, Ella, Badulla, 90020
  • Place, Kital Ella Waterfall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ravana's Cave
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nature Trail Ella
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Ella Retreat Cottage for Nature Lovers | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Ella Retreat Cottage for Nature Lovers

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ella Retreat Glamping Bell Tent For Nature Lovers

  • River view
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ella Retreat Hotel Hillside Villa For Nature Lovers | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Ella Retreat Hotel Hillside Villa For Nature Lovers

  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ella Retreat Hotel

Along with laundry facilities, this cottage has express check-in and express check-out. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. All 2 individually decorated accommodations feature free WiFi and Select Comfort beds. Kitchens with fridges are standard, and guests will also find dining areas and sitting areas.
Ella Retreat Hotel offers 2 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes day beds and desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, separate dining areas, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Ella Retreat Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Kital Ella Waterfall. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This comfortable cottage has 2 cottages. Free WiFi and kitchens are available in all cottages.
  • All accommodations offer kitchens, Select Comfort beds and dining areas
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes archery and scooters/mopeds to rent
  • Steps from Kital Ella Waterfall and 15 minutes on foot from Ravana's Cave
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Ella Retreat Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Ella cottage.

Guests are served a free English breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Couples/private dining
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Day bed
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 20 per night
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: USD 20 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Turndown service
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Ella Retreat

Ella Retreat Hotel Ella

Ella Retreat Hotel Cottage

Ella Retreat Hotel Cottage Ella

Ella Retreat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great room, clean and spacious, had a great sleep ! Staff was friendly and service impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Charming, beautiful view, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location. Really fun room. The people who work there are wonderful, particularly Sri who is most solicitious
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing time, even learnt how to cook too! Taniya was excellent in teaching us. Thank you for looking after us x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a place! Absolutely loved our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars Toft

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay for nature lovers

Excellent stay at Ella Retreat! loved being so deep in nature and having the sound of the nearby waterfall. The staff were lovely and very helpful. Great spot for nature lovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Glamping tent is wonderful. Food prepared by Taniya was excellent. You have a waterfall very close
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing stay with fantastic staff. A real back to nature experience in the hills. We stayed in a lovely lodge with fantastic scenery next to a waterfall and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a great experience Ms Gimhani made our stay exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s a thrilling expression in the middle of the forest. A true reflection of the pictures, the villa was spacious, comfortable, and beautiful. Even though it’s in the middle of the forest, there were no mosquitos inside. The place was spotless. Sri, who looked after us, was very courteous and polite. Breakfast and dinner was also very delicious. A tuk tuk is needed to go to the main road, and it was arranged for us almost immediately whenever we needed it. Go for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

100% recommend Ella Retreat!

Really enjoyed our stay at Ella Retreat. The glamping tent was ideal for us, spacious and comfortable, and the balcony overlooking the waterfall was amazing! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, organising our (very tasty) meals, tuktuks and laundry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing time at Ella Retreat, the staff were very friendly and attentive. The hotel is located a short drive away from Ella city, which is a bit sketchy at times heading up the mountain (but exhilarating). Being away with nature was great, be sure to visit the nearby waterfall!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommended

We had a winderful stay here. The staff aren incredible. The location is great to visit Ella (however if you have limited mobility i wouldnt recommend). The breakfast is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing setting. Extremely clean and very comfortable. Staff were absolutely amazing, couldn’t be more accommodating. Best experience so far in Sri Lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deluxson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gimhani, Niluka, Priyangika, and Kushan are exceptional staff members who made our experience truly memorable. Their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail stood out. The overall experience with the place was absolutely amazing, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for outstanding service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was my favorite place to stay in Sri Lanka! I wish I had booked more nights there. I stayed in the glamping tent, with fabulous views of a waterfall. The tent room was large and comfortable with a large outdoor deck. It had everything I needed - mini fridge, teapot, fan, rain gear. The WiFi was excellent. But the best part was the staff- all so kind and helpful. All meals were absolutely delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were really annoying. On the first day, they kept coming to my room for every little detail, and I didn’t have any privacy. The next day, my breakfast was 40 minutes late. The bed was also not clean and had a strong, unpleasant smell from the anti-mosquito spray. The food was very basic as well. It was advertised as a “yoga and meditation retreat,” but when I asked about joining a yoga class, they said they would get back to me. I never received any confirmation. Considering the price and the quality of the experience, I would definitely not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the BEST time at Ella Retreat! Sadly on 34 hours long but this hotel is seriously beautiful, better than the pictures. You need a head for heights on the (slightly hairy) tuk tuk ride up the mountain, but once you're there this is a haven that you simply cannot afford to miss on your trip to Sri Lanka. The location is mind-blowing, the rooms extremely nicely done and the food delicious. Amazing quality service, we were in WhatsApp communication for ages before arriving and they were super helpful. The team couldn't do enough for us, and slwere so friendly during our stay too Taking some fabulous memories of Ella Retreat home with us ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Small, friendly resort.

Ella Retreat is a small, hillside resort of about 4 or 5 units ranging from small villas to glamping tents. The villa had a lovely outdoor decking area with hammock. The tent, an outdoor bathroom and fabulous views of the waterfall. The rooms are clean and tidy but do expect insects ( and monkeys) as the resort is in the jungle. The staff are v friendly and you can pre order food to eat at your villa. Not suitable if you have mobility issues as the resort is built into the steep hillside. You can walk down the slope to the nearest waterfall but Ella itself is not really walking distance. You must arrive by tuk tuk as cars cannot get up the narrow, steep track . Transfer to the train station was complimentary and much appreciated. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellanoora

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Unique and wonderful experience

Highlight of our trip in Sri Lanka. We stayed in the romantic tent which has the view to waterfalls and it was amazing. The facilities were just like in pictures and everything was clean and well maintained. You also have all the necessities you need in the tent (minibar, slippers, hairdryer). However the best part was still the staff. They are there for you from the moment you arrive and you can reach them anytime via whatsapp whenever you need more drinks, tuktuk, food or anything. The breakfast is brought to your tent every morning according to your wishes and lunch/dinner is also available. Everything was delicious and freshly made for you and you get to eat your meals in terrace with the views. All in all it was such an amazing place and would highly recommend to anyone who wants to be in the nature but still 5-star-worthy served. Nothing to complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul-Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Personnel très serviable et arrangeant. Chambre et sdb propre. Je tiens juste à préciser que la sdb est en dehors de la chambre. Ils ont vraiment répondu à toutes nos questions et nous on aidé pour louer un scooter ou encore recommandé des restaurants. A seulement 10min de la ville d’Ella, je recommande pour être dépayser tout en étant pas loin de la ville
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Retiro al infierno

Personal del lugar sin hablar ingles. Generente nos pide pagar de nuevo la habitacion cuando ya esta pagada. Nos dan una hanitacion que no es la reservada. La haniracion tiene goteras.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt von drei Nächten im Ella Resort! Das Frühstück und das Abendessen war unglaublich lecker, und bei gutem Wetter wurde es uns sogar direkt zur Villa/zum Zelt gebracht. Die Gastgeber waren super freundlich, immer ansprechbar und haben sich herzlich um alles gekümmert. Die Lage mitten in der Natur ist traumhaft, aber man sollte sich bewusst sein, dass sich hier und da mal ein kleines Tierchen vor oder im Zelt/Villa (Affen, Insekten) zeigen kann. Insgesamt war es eine einzigartige Erfahrung, die wir weiterempfehlen können!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025