Top Hotels in Ella Villas
10 Top-Rated Villas in Ella, Uva Province
Laid-back Ella draws travelers to Sri Lanka's highlands with its mountain forests, tea plantations, and relatively cool climate. The wildlife-rich region is also home to caves, cascades, and secluded temples—plus the Ella Gap, which offers lofty views between a cleft in two hills.
Restaurants in Ella
1. Madushanka Resort Ella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Great place, lovely host, amazing breakfast
Reviewed By NetherlandsLotAfter messing up our bookings, the family that runs Madushanka Resort were kind enough to put us up. They gave us a huge, very clean room, with an amazing view. Morning time the guesthouse serves an amazing breakfast that combines continental (a big omelet and toast and jam) with Sri Lankan influences (a lovely pancake with coconut filling and roti). We are thankful to have come across this friendly family and regretted having to leave. Would recommend to anyone.
2. Chill Ville Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Loved this place - Great views, Private, Excellent Hospitality
Reviewed By ashanhetStayed here for 2 nights from May 2nd to the 4th with 3 families 6 people in total. Amazing place. Very private as the rooms are away from the main building with fabulous views from all the rooms and in a very private setting. Close the the town with the bars and restaurants. Close to the new pool and bar area at the 98 acres. I must mention that the staff here are amazing that includes the chef who was happy to cater to the menu we requested. Dont forget to order the Hot Batter cuttle fish that I taught was the best I tried in Sri Lanka. Do not hesitate to ask for the dishes you need as they will be happy to do what they can to make you happy. In our opinion this place is more private and not commercial as 98 acres and I think has equal or better views as its at a higher elevation. The only thing that I would say that can be improved are the wash rooms. Saying that they were not in a poor state and were clean and usable. Many Thanks to all the staff and management for making our stay very enjoyable. We will be back next time.. Until then.. Ashan, Gayani, Rohan, Imali, Ranjan and Dale
3. Will Guest Homestay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 138 reviews
Most beautiful place in Ella - highest recommendation
Reviewed By Passenger58138982866Wills Homestay is an exceptionally beautiful place in Ella. The family has built a little jewel into the mountain here. We were lucky enough to be able to move into the highest room. There was an indescribably beautiful view with a dreamlike sunrise in the morning and the starry night in the evening. Perfectly integrated into the plant world, you have the feeling of living in the jungle. The food is excellent and plentiful. The hosts are very friendly. All in all an unforgettable stay with excellent value for money. We'd love to come back.
4. The Rock Face Guesthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
A friendly small guesthouse with a great view and nearby the main street, to all the nice restaurants. The guesthouse also provides very good Sri Lankan food and has great hospitality for a good price.
You get what you pay for
Reviewed By belvoir10Very clean, breakfast was good. The hot water not so good and toilet seat damaged. Also it is up a steep hill so no good if lots of luggage. Our van driver managed to drive within 50 yds to locked gate which we got through at the side. We took just enough clothes for the 2 nights. We were shown a very nice room on the 2nd floor which looked new but it was up 2 flights of stairs that had no handrails and we were worried about that. So took a standard room on the same floor. At £9 a night can't complain. Lady owner did our washing 400lkr per kilo - paid 200 in Kandy? It was a bit of a climb but road led straight to the middle of town for dinner. Staff were very nice. Views are good.
5. Madushanka Resort Ella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Great place, lovely host, amazing breakfast
Reviewed By NetherlandsLotAfter messing up our bookings, the family that runs Madushanka Resort were kind enough to put us up. They gave us a huge, very clean room, with an amazing view. Morning time the guesthouse serves an amazing breakfast that combines continental (a big omelet and toast and jam) with Sri Lankan influences (a lovely pancake with coconut filling and roti). We are thankful to have come across this friendly family and regretted having to leave. Would recommend to anyone.
6. Ella River Front
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Amazing stay for the whole family
Reviewed By KayeVSteinebachWe had an amazing stay here! The staff were very attentive and helpful with everything. The room was clean, the view was simply impeccable and the price was unbeatable! Cannot recommend this place enough.
7. Ella Sisila View
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Adjust your expectations
Reviewed By Stacy RThe caretaker was very friendly, welcoming and engaging. We were welcomed with tea on the patio overlooking the mountains and nine arch bridge which was spectacular. From a location perspective it was fantastic albeit very challenging to get to especially with luggage. Getting there was not easy so much so our driver had to park at the top of the hill and we had to take a tuk tuk down with our luggage because it was raining and the hill was too slick for him to navigate in the van. Then there was another climb up to the guest house so if you have a lot of luggage or heavy items know it’s a fairly long windy hill from the upper road down and a short steep climb up to the guest house. While the views are amazing the accommodations could use quite a bit of improvement. The rooms were dirty. The one I had was at the end of a small communal hallway with a plywood door to enter and a key lock which didn’t feel that secure. Same with the bathroom door. Termites had eaten through part of the bathroom door trim, there were gaps around all the windows and doors, dead bugs in all the window sills/crevices and holes in the mosquito nets. If you are staying on the main level the caretaker, and what I assumed were family and/or friends, were staying in the other rooms and they congregate in the communal areas in the evenings watching videos on their phones. They also wake up early and with the walls being thin you will hear conversations and videos bright and early. My friend was staying in the large room above the gathering area and the stairs were slippery and looked partially rotted in some areas and there was no lighting so her son fell a handful of times coming down the steps. Their bathroom did not have walls going all the way up to the ceiling so there was not a lot of privacy. While the room was spacious and has a couch and two chairs they were very worn and torn and the curtains were very filthy and stained. Same issue with gaps all around their windows and doors and holes in mosquito nets. If you are backpacking in the area and are planning to be out and about most of the time and just need a place to store your luggage and crash without breaking the bank then some might not mind the accommodations but the photos of the actual rooms don’t really reflect the current condition of the property. The caretaker was very hospitable so this review isn’t meant to reflect poorly on him but rather the owner who would greatly benefit from improving the accommodations. Just know going in that you pay for what you get at this place.
8. Dolape Villa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
A very nice stay
Reviewed By ricordatiilgiacchettThis villa is a very good place to enjoy the beautiful nature of the Hill Country. It's around 15 to 20 minutes away from Ella but there are buses. They have different types of rooms, from the budget to the suite and the location is very nice, with a super view on mountains and waterfall. The food is delicious and for reasonable price and they guys are very kind and always ready to help. If you are coming in this area this place worth the stay!
9. Area 4 Eco Cubes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Area 4 is a uniquely designed atmosphere in a 12 arc space with villas done using refurbished containers. This elements with steel | glass | wood where you feel like you are breathing inside wild. The two mini cubes are connected two containers which share a one common deck with separate two rooms. The location surrounding with misty mountains ⛰, green nature , 24 hour cooling tornado wind ..
Great Hospitality
Reviewed By larah97luluWithout doubt one of the favorite place I stayed in Sri Lanka! Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Isuru and the staff…..The staff was extremely friendly, the restaurant very flexible (appreciate this!) We had two great evenings here, which obviously also added up to the experience. Isuru is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). I truly enjoyed walking the four of us through the village. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment. The pool view was breathtaking. Note, this is not a 4/5-star hotel or so, but the atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to me. All respect for the F&B manager Isuru Dilshan and the team who does a great job here; a true sample of excellent hospitality!
10. Pleasant View Ella
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Nice property, friendly owner but....
Reviewed By halfnote2005None of the rooms has A/C or a fan. It was not an issue as we travelled in April and the outside temperature was pleasant. We would have liked to leave our window open but there is no net on the window to keep the creepy crawlies out. There is however a net over the bed for the mosquitos. The owners were friendly, generous and helpful but communication was not easy as their command of English is rather limited. Travelling with a local driver made all the difference. Be aware that parking can be an issue and that pillows are hard.
