A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated July 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Ella, Sri Lanka. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Opened December 2024. Offering a garden and garden view, Ella Jungle Rock is set in Ella, 6.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.
Featuring mountain and river views, this holiday home offers 1 bedroom and opens to a terrace. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
A selection of options including pancakes and fruits is available for the Asian breakfast. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered.
The area is popular for hiking and walking tours, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this holiday home.
Ella Rock is 1.5 km from the holiday home, while Ella Spice Garden is 2.7 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 83 km away.Show full description
Boasting garden views, Astral Zone Cottage ELLA offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 7.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
This villa with mountain views has tiled floors, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, bidet and bathrobes. As an added convenience, the villa offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.
A car rental service is available at Astral Zone Cottage ELLA.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 45 km from the accommodation, while Horton Plains National Park is 46 km from the property. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with a minibar and kitchenware. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
Full English/Irish and Italian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 87 km away.Show full description
Featuring pool views, Tea Cabins features accommodation with balcony, around 3.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa offers mountain views, a year-round outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.
The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. The villa complex provides certain units that include a safety deposit box, and all units include a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the villa complex, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Full English/Irish and Asian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available. Guests can eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the villa, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Demodara Railway Station is 2.6 km from Tea Cabins, while Ella Railway Station is 4 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 88 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
A recently renovated property, Ella Silloam is located in Ella near Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ella Spice Garden. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. Each room is equipped with a terrace with mountain views and free WiFi.
The units at the holiday home come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Each unit is equipped with a balcony featuring an outdoor dining area. All units include a desk.
Continental and Asian breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the holiday home.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 50 km from Ella Silloam, while Ella Railway Station is 2 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 85 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Featuring quiet street views, Racy Nature Cottage features accommodation with a balcony, around 6.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
This villa with mountain views features carpeted floor, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits. The accommodation is non-smoking.
For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the villa offers a selection of packed lunches.
A car rental service is available at Racy Nature Cottage.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 45 km from the accommodation, while Horton Plains National Park is 46 km away. Weerawila Airport is 91 km from the property.Show full description
Opened November 2023. Boasting river views, Ella Elysium Escapes offers accommodation with a balcony, around 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The property features quiet street views and is 1.2 km from Ella Railway Station and 1.6 km from Ella Spice Garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 5.4 km away.
This holiday home with mountain views has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. This holiday home also features a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The breakfast offers vegetarian, vegan options and pancakes and fruits are being served.
Little Adam's Peak is 4.2 km from the holiday home, while Ella Rock is 5 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 85 km away.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2025. Featuring garden views, Silver Tips Villa features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 7.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The spacious villa includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, and 1 bathroom with slippers and a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The villa offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
Guests at the villa can enjoy an Asian breakfast. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Silver Tips Villa provides a selection of packed lunches.
A car rental service is available at the accommodation.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 44 km from Silver Tips Villa, while Horton Plains National Park is 45 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 87 km from the property.Show full description
Opened February 2024. Boasting garden views, kapi wild cottage Ella features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 1.6 km away.
This villa with mountain views has carpeted floor, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.
An Italian, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Ella Railway Station is 2.9 km from the villa, while Ella Spice Garden is 3.3 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 90 km away.Show full description
Newly opened, May 2025. Set in Ella and only 41 km from Gregory Lake, Modern Nature Lodge - Private Holiday Home - Ella offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 16 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 34 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.
This holiday home includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy an à la carte or an Asian breakfast.
The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Horton Plains National Park is 40 km from Modern Nature Lodge - Private Holiday Home - Ella, while Bandarawela Railway Station is 2.7 km away. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 88 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Featuring a patio with river views, a garden and a bar, Ella Black Bridge View Cottage Sri Lanka can be found in Ella, close to Ella Rock and 7.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's and hot tub. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.
This holiday home with mountain views features tiled floors, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hot tub, a bath or shower and slippers. Guests can take in the views of the lake from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
There is a coffee shop and lounge.
For guests with children, the holiday home provides outdoor play equipment. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Ella Black Bridge View Cottage Sri Lanka.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 44 km from the accommodation, while Horton Plains National Park is 46 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 92 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Newly opened, May 2025. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Walaa Kulu Villa by 98 Acres is situated in Ella. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests.
The villa features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with mountain views. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.
The villa specialises in a continental and American breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available.
Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.
Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 5.3 km from Walaa Kulu Villa by 98 Acres, while Hakgala Botanical Garden is 48 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 90 km away.Show full description
Nature Relax, a property with a garden, is situated in Ella, 50 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 1.6 km from Little Adam's Peak, as well as 1.9 km from Ella Spice Garden. The property has garden and city views, and is 1.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
Featuring a private bathroom, units at the holiday home also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a balcony.
There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available.
Ella Railway Station is 1.9 km from the holiday home, while Ella Rock is 4.6 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 85 km away.Show full description
Boasting mountain views, Biwon Homestay features accommodation with terrace, around 5.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The units at the holiday home are fitted with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, units at the holiday home also feature free WiFi. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. As an added convenience, the holiday home offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.
Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 46 km from Biwon Homestay, while Horton Plains National Park is 47 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 86 km away.Show full description
Rustic Cottage is located in Ella, 50 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 1.2 km from Ella Spice Garden, and 1.3 km from Ella Railway Station. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.
Providing access to a balcony, the villa consists of 1 bedroom.
Little Adam's Peak is 2.2 km from the villa, while Ella Rock is 4.3 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 85 km away.Show full description
Rawana Mountain View Homestay features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ella, 6.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The units at the villa complex are equipped with a seating area. At the villa complex, every unit includes a desk and a private bathroom.
The villa serves an à la carte and Asian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and river views is offered in all units. As an added convenience, Rawana Mountain View Homestay offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.
A car rental service is available at the accommodation.
Ella Rock is 2 km from Rawana Mountain View Homestay, while Ella Spice Garden is 2.2 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 82 km from the property.Show full description
Situated in Ella and only 19 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Infinity Home Stay features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 15 km from Ella Spice Garden, 15 km from Ella Railway Station and 17 km from Little Adam's Peak. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Ella Rock.
The 4-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Bandarawela Railway Station is 26 km from the holiday home. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 71 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting sea views, Ella Summer Lesser offers accommodation with terrace, around 4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The villa has family rooms.
At the villa complex, the units are equipped with a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and free toiletries, units at the villa complex also have free WiFi. At the villa complex, the units have bed linen and towels.
As an added convenience, the villa offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.
Bike hire and car hire are available at Ella Summer Lesser and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Guests can also relax in the garden.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is 49 km from the accommodation, while Horton Plains National Park is 49 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 85 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Featuring garden views, Flower Top Ella provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 49 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
This spacious holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 9 km from the holiday home, while Hakgala Botanical Garden is 42 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 90 km from the property.Show full description
Set within 4.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, New Ella Delightfull Surround offers accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The holiday home features family rooms.
At the holiday home, each unit comes with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, units at the holiday home also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms come with a terrace. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the holiday home.
A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries is served for the Asian breakfast.
A car rental service is available at the holiday home.
Horton Plains National Park is 49 km from New Ella Delightfull Surround, while Ella Railway Station is less than 1 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 84 km from the property.Show full description
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