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Ella Retreat Hotel

3.5 star property
Waterfront cottages with kitchens and Select Comfort beds

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

Explore the area

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Beennawatta, Galarawa, Rawana Ella, Ella, Badulla, 90020
  • Ella Rock
  • Nine Arches Bridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Little Adam's Peak
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Ella Retreat Hotel Hillside Villa For Nature Lovers

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ella Retreat Cottage for Nature Lovers

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ella Retreat Glamping Bell Tent For Nature Lovers

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ella

At Ella Retreat Hotel you'll be steps from Kital Ella Waterfall and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care. .All 2 accommodations feature free WiFi, dining areas and sitting areas. Select Comfort beds and premium bedding invite a comfortable night's sleep, and you'll find nice touches like rainfall showerheads and slippers. Kitchens, fridges and coffee/tea makers are also available. .Enjoy access to scooter/moped rentals and archery. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Nature Trail Ella - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 9 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪One Love - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Rabbit - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪UFO - ‬5 min drive

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

Waterfront cottages with kitchens and Select Comfort beds
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.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ella Retreat Hotel offers 2 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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
  • 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

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Ella Retreat Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ella Retreat Hotel?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella Retreat Hotel on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$177.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Yep, Ella Retreat Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes Ella Retreat Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ella Retreat Hotel.

Is Ella Retreat Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ella Retreat Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Ella Retreat Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary English breakfast is served weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ella Retreat Hotel?

No, Ella Retreat Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ella Retreat Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.