The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ella

Ella makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Ella, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Ella. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Ella offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Ella, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Country Homes

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Ella
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Wellawaya Road Ella, Country Homes has great rooms from $55 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, visitors will especially love mountain views, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and cooking classes at this convenient hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room


The View Ella

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Ella
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is The View Ella which has nice rooms starting at $59. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and mountain views, it also has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Athulgashinna,Kithalella,Ella,. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, cooking classes, a hot tub, and a child pool which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Yoho Shadow Inn Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed

We found Yoho Shadow Inn Guest House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $28. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, hiking, child care, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Grand View,Passara Road. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, city views, cooking classes, free parking, and kids meals which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.8 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


98 Acres Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $228 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Ella
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $228, 98 Acres Resort & Spa, at Passara Road / Namunukula Road provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, and cooking classes. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Ella Flower Garden Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Pets allowed

Ella Flower Garden Resort has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $104 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3rd Mile Post, Passara Road. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and evening entertainment, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.2 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool


The Hideaway Ella

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

The great guest rating of The Hideaway Ella is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $71, and it's located at The Hideaway, Makulella, Bandarawela, Ella. We also love the mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa, and free parking which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 2.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Mountain Heavens

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Ella
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Mountain Heavens because it has great rooms that start at $112. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at The mountain heavens, Kitalella ,Ella. Only 0.5 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love mountain views, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning at this fun hotel.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Ravana Heights

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Ella
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Ravana Heights offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $108 (before taxes). It's located at Wellawaya Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Tissamaharama.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ella, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ella, Best Hotels for One Week in Ella, or Best Hotels for One Night in Ella.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Ella?

Ella Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$96

After analyzing 8 weekend trip hotels in Ella, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $96. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ella.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $228
  • 3-star hotels: $77


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