Ananda Rest-Ella

–Excellent location – show map
+15 photos
Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Ananda Rest-Ella in Ella offers a serene garden and complimentary WiFi. Guests enjoy balconies with garden and mountain views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Comfortable Facilities: The hotel provides free on-site parking, an outdoor seating area, and full-day security. Additional services include a paid airport shuttle, housekeeping, bicycle parking, bike and car hire, and express check-in and check-out. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, alongside Asian options. Outdoor dining areas enhance the dining experience, while free toiletries and a tea and coffee maker ensure a comfortable stay. Prime Location: Located 55 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (5 mi), Ella Railway Station (2.5 mi), and Ella Rock (5 mi). Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Asian

Free parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Damith
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I recently stayed at Ananda Rest Ella, and it was an incredible experience. The surroundings are breathtakingly natural, providing a serene and peaceful environment. The hospitality was top-notch—warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. The...”
Anuruddhika
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Clean and comfortable rooms with excellent breakfast options. The staff provided great hospitality. The Ananda Rest offers a scenic view paired with cool, refreshing weather. You can wake up to the sound of parrots and various birds. You can...”
Isuru
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The stay at Ananda Rest Ella was absolutely peaceful! I woke up to the sweet chirping of birds, and the breakfast was amazing. The weather was a bit chilly and misty, which made it feel extra special. I highly recommend it for a relaxing getaway!..😊”
Scott
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The rooms were clean and spacious. The food, both breakfast and dinner was plentiful, delicious and very reasonably priced. Mr Ananda and his wife were so kind, friendly and hospitable. And the birdlife in the garden was unusually varied and...”
Marcus
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful location, a bit further from the city center (a 7-minute drive and easily doable with a pickMe). Just like in the photos. Beautiful rooms on the first floor. Comfortable, huge bed, nice hot shower, and very friendly owners. Great breakfast.”
Rachida
France France
“So many good things about thiis property! The room was exactly as shown in the pictures — spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. The hosts are incredibly kind and helpful, truly going above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. There...”
Maureen
Australia Australia
“Beautifully presented, friendly host who showed us some nearby sites. Best breakfast we had in SriLanka. Squeaky clean. Beautiful setting in tea plantations, near eucalypt forest.”
Eilat
Israel Israel
“We are an older couple who enjoy the quiet location outside the city. The room is very good, great shower and hot water all the time”
Sonia
France France
“Amazing place everything so clean and and the hotel managers are incredibly kind. The breakfast was really very good. I recommend this hotel. Thank you so much for everything”
Chermenschi
Romania Romania
“Everything - the room, the location, the staff, the breakfast, the cleanliness, everything was perfect”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Ananda Rest-Ella

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.