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Hotel Alta Vista

Property class: 3.5

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A modern hotel with multiple floors, stone walls, and outdoor seating areas.
A swimming pool with a view of a forested hill and a building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone retaining wall, and outdoor seating.
A buffet table with various dishes, including salads, fruits, and vegetables, and a stack of white plates.
A rooftop garden with rows of lettuce, a covered outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to a second level.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

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No. 35/1, Wellawaya Road, Ella, Uva, 90090
  • Place, Nature Trail Ella
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinellan Tea Factory
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kital Ella Waterfall
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ella

Hotel Alta Vista puts you in the centre of Ella, 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Nine Arches Bridge and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Little Adam's Peak. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ella hotel include Ravana Falls and Ella Rock.

What's nearby

  • Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nature Trail Ella - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kital Ella Waterfall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 8 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matey Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dream Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alta Vista

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Alta Vista offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Alta Vista. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Ella hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Alta Vista offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 10.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and 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
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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Property is also known as

Hotel Alta Vista Ella
Alta Vista Ella
Hotel Alta Vista Ella
Hotel Alta Vista Hotel
Hotel Alta Vista Hotel Ella

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Alta Vista?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Alta Vista?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alta Vista on 23 Oct 2026 start from NZ$114, 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 Hotel Alta Vista?

Yep, Hotel Alta Vista has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Alta Vista?

No, there is no spa at this property. Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care is a short 4-minute walk away.

Does Hotel Alta Vista have a pool?

Hotel Alta Vista has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Does Hotel Alta Vista serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Alta Vista?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Alta Vista?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Alta Vista's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Alta Vista?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Alta Vista?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Alta Vista Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendly Staff, breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Alta Vista as it was in the centre of Ella, close to restaurants & shops. As mentioned before it is a very steep driveway but tuktuks are able to take you to the front door We enjoyed the great pool & it had a beautiful vegetable garden to view & watch its progress. The foom was spacious, great beds & shower. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located in Ella. Close to all the famous attractions and the hotel staff are very hospitable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the rooms were great. The only drawback is the steep climb to the hotel.it is in the center of town and you can walk to restaurants, shopping and bars. The chef made food packages to take on the train trip- which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but be aware there is an MASSIVE 300 metre hill that is very very steep to get to the entrance. Do not go here if you are old, have bad knees or are not very physically fit. On top of this, there are 8 floors and no lift, so many many stairs. This is the only issue we had, other than that a great place to say and dead central in ella.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly place in Ella

We just stayed for 1 night. We enjoyed it. The room was spacious and we slept very well. The manager was friendly and helpful and we liked the breakfast with a lot of fruits. 100 meters downhill from the hotel was the main street with shops and restaurants. The famous Chill Out Cafe restaurant was very close. We want to recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is in a great location in main street of Ella but only if you can walk up extremely steep driveway from the street. Staff friendly and helpful, great breakfast, but hotel could do with a couple of of improvements. A small fridge with tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer in room, new bedding, including sheets and pillows, more than one towel each.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel on steep road.

We stay group 18 person 2 nights. Enjoy our stay We get anything where we ask from the staff in a hotel. Very helpful hotel is on a steep hill. If you have problem to walk, this hotel is not for you. Hotels is in centre Ella, you just Down steep small road A unit centre of the highest street with clubs bus and shops. Good Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shocking accommodation, old, tired and a huge very very steep driveway, with no hand rails or help. No facilities, no restaurant, no toiletries, and had to turn tap in to turn off. Only saving grace was the staff were lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very rude. They said they gonna help with the luggages then they left a bag on the whole way. And they demanded to pay 8000 rupees in cash to stay. We paid because we were tired and didn’t wanna go and look for an another hotel
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’hôtel très bien situé! La chambre ne vaut pas la peine d’être loué! Peu d’eau chaude, télévision ne fonctionne pas,! Ça vaut pas plus de 40-50$ la nuit! pas plus! Je déconseille fortement!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon endroit !

Nous avons passé deux bonnes nuits dans cet Hôtel. Des chambres propres, soignées et très spacieuses et avec balcon. l'accès à l'hotel est très pentu. A quelques dizaines de mettres du coeur actif de la ville une demi heure de marche du sentier qui mene au sommet du Little Adams peak. L'acceuil est trés sympathique.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otel çalışanları ilgili ve yardımseverdi kendilerine çok teşekkür ederiz, kahvaltımız güzeldi. Yokuş bayağı yorucuydı ama hamile olduğum için olabilir bu:) konum çok iyi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Aussichtszimmer, geräumig. Großzügiges Frühstück. Freundliches Personal. Die Moskitoblutflecken an der Wand könnten mal überstrichen werden und gewurmt hat mich Dass Sie mich bei der Abreise doppelt und überhöht ab kassieren wollten.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
街の真ん中で便利でした。駅からもバス停からも歩いて行けます。宿のご主人も親切でした。最上階は眺めも良い。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay event better hodts

It might not look like much, but we had a good time staying. Close to the main street but up a hill so the parties didn't bother. Room was clean and the bed was good. What made the stay a joy in particular was the great breakfast and the absolute friendliness and kindness of the owners. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Acconodations

Clean, basic accommodations, friendly staff, not much English , wifi in lobby works fine but wifi in room is pretty much non existent it’s super slow. Never could get it to work enough to even check my email. The walk up the driveway is super steep and very dangerous particularly when wet outside. Even for hiking standards, there is very little grip to be had on walking surface. It is quite lengthy also. We stayed a few hours. Restaurant was closed. No amenities to speak of. We stayed in the “luxury room with AC” on top floor. Nice and relatively quiet considering the little town is quite the party atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with views of the town. Comfy beds and large rooms! Big outside patio area which was great to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks. Walk up the hill to the hotel is fine. Great water pressure in yhe shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean when we arrived but had mosquitoes / houseflies. There was no housekeeping and no in-house restaurant. Wifi was okay and there are food places nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would be a totally decent place if they provided mosquito nets. Nothing quite like getting chewed up all night when you need a good night's rest. Everything else about the place is nice and passable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious, clean, friendly with great location

Great place! Spacious room with an amazing balcony overlooking the green mountains. Just like living in a picture! Very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast, very diverse and tasty. Great location: main street below where you can find good restaurants, bars and shops. But as the place is higher than the street - it is also very quiet. Only point to consider: you have to climb from the street in order to get to the hotel. But was not an issue for us especially compared to all activities in this hill country.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and clean rooms. No seating facility inside room as mentioned. No coffee or milk available in room it was only couple of tea bags. Allowed us a late checkout which was great but very basic. A bed and breakfast/ guest house than a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and super nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
View was nice grin the room. Quite expensive. Rooms had charm with timber floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019