Ella nine arch spice garden

Hotels
9.1 (103 reviews)
Nine Arch Bridge Jungle Road Ella nine arch spice garden , Ella , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Car hire
Grocery deliveries
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great cooking class
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Bathroom cleanliness issues
Location may incur additional tuk tuk costs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
There were mentions of mold in the bathroom.
Service
10
Staff were described as very nice and welcoming.
Location
9.1
Location is further from the city but accessible by tuk tuk.
Room Quality
8.64
Views are praised, but the bathroom is noted as dark and old.
Amenities
9.59
The cooking class and spice garden received excellent feedback.
Value for Money
8.62
Some feel it is overpriced for the facilities provided.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Cooking class and breakfast are highlighted positively, but breakfast could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.63
Guests express great satisfaction overall with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 14:21

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Ella

Nestled in the heart of Ella, Ella nine arch spice garden offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature's beauty.

Mountain Views and Modern Comforts

Indulge in spacious guest rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with stunning mountain views.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service

Explore nearby attractions like Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Ella Spice Garden with ease, and enjoy the attentive service from the accommodating staff.

Experience serenity and comfort at Ella nine arch spice garden - your perfect getaway in Ella.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 103 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 10
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 9.59
Value for Money: 8.62
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.63
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Valerie couple no
8
fantastic!
Pros:

absolutely stunning garden and great room! we did the garden tour and cooking class and it was exceptional, one of our highlights of the trip! the lovely guide of the garden tour was super kind and has amazing knowledge about all plant and spices! the local woman who did the cooking class with us was very sweet and we had the best time!

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Soothill couple gb
9
Stunning location in the kitchen garden with exceptional cooking course on site
Pros:

The location is so beautiful. The cooking course was wonderful and the team kindly cooked some child friendly food early on for our hungry 3 year old! The view from the mountain room was exceptional.

Cons:

The property doesn’t have a restaurant so the only food available is the cooking course. This was ok for us because we were doing the cooking course and the staff kindly provided us with snacks for our kids to keep them going until the evening - but just to be aware!

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Paula Marie extended_group de
10
Pros:

Amazing views, the room is very nice, breakfast and the cooking class were great. Spice garden is beautiful. We loved it and would recommend if you are looking to stay in nature and calm your mind! City center Ella is also only a 10 min drive away.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Margarita couple gb
10
Lovely stay with amazing views
Pros:

Great place away from all the noise of Ella city. The room was spacious and offered amazing views. The shower had hot water. Breakfast was delicious, we got eggs and pancakes. Lahiru was great, he helped with everything and recommended things to do. We also did the cooking class, and really enjoyed it. The garden is so big and it was great to see all the different plants and trees they have and learn about them. It was a great experience. We also booked our travel to the next place through the accommodation and the driver was amazing.

Cons:

Not a downside, but just to note - given that the place is far from Ella town, you need a tuk tuk to get to places, and tuk tuks in Ella are much more expensive than in other places in Sri Lanka.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Katharina couple de
8
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Andrzej couple pl
9
Polecam
Pros:

Przepyszne śniadanie!

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
A
Anna Devlin couple gb
10
Incredible stay all round!!!
Pros:

Incredible location and gardens, exceptional service from staff, amazing food and brilliant cooking school! Couldn’t have been better

Cons:

Nothing!!

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Mihaela couple si
9
Pros:

Cooking class was amazing- there were only 4 of us and the food was so delicious. Staff was very nice. The view from the room was top notch - we had big birds on the balcony every morning.

Cons:

Breakfast could be better. Location is a bit further from the city so the tuk tuks are quite expensive due to tuk tuk “mafia” - not the accommodations fault!

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Elena Electra couple ae
8
The morning views are great! But a bit overpriced for the facilities
Pros:

The view is stunning

Cons:

The bathroom is dark and looks old

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Paria extended_group tr
10
We were Very happy with our choice
Pros:

The staff were incredibly welcoming, and I highly recommend joining their cooking class—it was the best experience we could have had!

Cons:

None :)

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Stefan couple gb
10
2025-09-11 via Nuitee
couple be
7
2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Christian couple it
10
Indimenticabile
Pros:

Meravigliosa struttura immersa nella giungla ottimo staff

Cons:

Nulla

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Laura couple it
10
Pros:

Abbiamo apprezzato la posizione defilata della struttura, lontana dal caos della strada principale di Ella, in ogni caso il centro si raggiunge molto facilmente in tuk tuk. I ragazzi ci sono venuti a prendere dalla tappa precedente, ci hanno aiutati con gli spostamenti e ci hanno suggerito bene come gestire la giornata per visitare al meglio Ella. Bellissimo il corso di cucina che consigliamo di fare a tutti quelli che soggiornano qui

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
couple de
7
Pros:

Nice staff, the Cooking class was one of our Highlight! Highly recommended! The spice garden is beautiful and perfect to take a little walk. You can also buy spices of their garden what we directly did. The scenery is also really beautiful.

Cons:

Unfortunately there was bad smell in the bathroom - there was mold on the wall. It was okay with Windows open.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Prathap couple in
9
Quaint and peaceful abode
Pros:

Quaint homestead in the midst of a lovely spice garden. The access is steep and there are stairs to climb to the rooms, but the staff were very helpful and carried luggage up and down. The view from the room was very nice and the birdsong every morning and the fireflies and stars at night made sitting and chilling on the balcony an exceptional experience. The place is quiet and neat and the beds were comfortable. Roshan, the tuk-tuk driver arranged by the hosts, was very kind and punctual and provided pick up and drop services to Ella for lunch and dinner and to Demodara station to catch the Calypso king to travel over the nine arches railway bridge to Ella station.
Great place to unwind and explore Ella. Very helpful staff. Nice breakfast.

Cons:

The power went off for a whole night but this a problem with the entire grid in the area. There was no backup power but the rooms were cool and it didn't cause a problem.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Benedek couple ch
10
2025-08-24 via Nuitee
A
Anna couple de
7
2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Justine couple fr
10
Une très belle nuit dans ce bel endroit.
Pros:

La chambre dans un écrin de verdure avec vue sur les plantations de thé.
Hôtel très calme, à seulement 10 min en Tuktuk du centre d’Ella.
Personnel accueillant et très sympathique.
Petit dej copieux.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Dries family_with_children nl
9
2025-08-10 via Nuitee