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Located in Ella, 3.3 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Residence Ella has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Built in 2012, the property is within 31 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 2.5 miles of Ella Rock. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is available each morning at the property. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike rental is available at this 2-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Ella Train Station and Little Adam's Peak. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 52 miles from The Residence Ella.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ella, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
2 king beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Ella
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  • Wickramasinghe
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We had an absolutely amazing time at The Residence Ella. The rooms were spacious and spotless, with great decor and comfy beds. The breakfast was delicious! It is at the perfect location with only a 3 min drive from Ella town, with a peaceful...
  • Nour
    United States of America United States of America
    We really enjoyed our stay here!! Customer service was excellent and we always felt taken care of. Location is nice and it’s a short walk to center. Breakfast was great and they bring it right in front of your room! The room was sooo clean and...
  • James
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Excellent location near to Ella main town and a fantastic restaurant just in front. Lovely, clean and comfortable rooms and great service for breakfast and other needs from Thimira and his team.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Residence Ella
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Residence Ella takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Age restriction

    Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 50 years old

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    FAQs about The Residence Ella

    • Check-in at The Residence Ella is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Residence Ella is 1,500 feet from the center of Ella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Residence Ella include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • The prices at The Residence Ella may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, The Residence Ella is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Residence Ella offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Walking tours
      • Themed dinners
      • Cooking class
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour or class about local culture