Idyll Cottage Ella

Hotels
9.3 (216 reviews)
Idyll Cottage, Kithal ella road, Ella , Ella , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Cons:
Wifi connectivity issues
Steep access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
Rooms are very clean and modern.
Service
9.45
Personnel is friendly and helpful, providing breakfast adjustments and handling luggage.
Location
9.45
High on the hill with a stunning view, though access may require a tuktuk.
Room Quality
9.95
Rooms are beautiful, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.95
Good amenities, with some noted issues regarding air conditioning.
Value for Money
9.45
Overall good value considering the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Breakfast is extensive and tasty, but coffee quality could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall very enjoyable stay with beautiful surroundings and excellent staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 14:31

Property Description

Tranquil Retreat in Ella

Scenic Views and Comfortable Stay
Indulge in city views and balcony rooms at Idyll Cottage Ella. Each room offers a private bathroom and free toiletries for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Ella Spice Garden, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring Ella.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and complimentary parking during your stay. Experience convenience and relaxation at Idyll Cottage Ella.

Book your tranquil retreat in Ella at Idyll Cottage now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 216 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 9.95
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 9.45
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Audrey couple fr
10
Parfait pour visiter Ella
Pros:

La vie est incroyable depuis les chambres et la piscine.
Bon emplacement.
Très bon accueil avec de bon conseils.
On nous a notamment recommandé Pathu, un super tuk tuk driver qui nous a accompagné sur nos visites aux cascades de Diyaluma et de Little Adam’s Peak. On vous le recommande aussi chaudement.

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Pia couple de
10
Pros:

Tolle Unterkunft mit wunderschönem Blick über die Berglandschaft - besonders vom Balkon und dem Pool aus. Die Lage ist super, da die Stadt gut zu Fuß erreichbar ist und das Hotel zusätzlich ein eigenes Tuktuk besitzt. Das Personal war durchweg freundlich, hilfsbereit und sehr zuvorkommend. Auch das Frühstück war sehr lecker. Besonders praktisch war außerdem, dass das Hotel unseren Weitertransport zum Flughafen organisiert hat. Absolut empfehlenswert!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Jolien couple nl
10
Goed
Pros:

Mooie plek met mooi uitzicht. Ideale trap naar het centrum. Lekker ontbijt die je op kan eten in de tuin met zicht op de bergen. Aardig personeel.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Jonathan solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Beautiful view, the pool is nice and the people very friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast too. The location is 10min away from the city so it's quiet.

Cons:

The blinds could be a little more opaque.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Emily Susan extended_group au
9
Great stay. Value for money.
Pros:

The views were great.

Cons:

The bed was very firm. Needed a mattress topper

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Mleczko couple gb
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Amy family_with_children nl
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Ann-Marie couple ca
10
Pros:

Un de nos hôtels préférés, le personnel était parfait, ils nous servent le déjeuner directement sur notre terasse. La vue et la piscine étaient magnifiques. On a adoré l’hotel. Si vous voulez faire du lavage, il y a une petite buanderie à côté et le service était impeccable et pas cher.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Mandy solo_traveller nl
9
Nice and clean AC rooms with a beautiful view
Pros:

Bwautiful view, helpful staff!

Cons:

You need to walk some stairs to reach the city center, but if you're in good health that shouldn't be an issue, or hiring a tuktuk is very easy

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Tobias couple de
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller de
10
Liebevoll gestaltet mit tollem Ausblick
Pros:

Kleine Unterkunft mit liebevoll gestalteten Zimmern.
Traumhafter Ausblick, tolles Frühstück im Garten mit Weitblick.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Caitlin couple us
8
Pretty views, good
Pros:

Beautiful views, nice pool, cute rooms, staff were nice and helpful

Cons:

When rainy, it’s can be a challenge to get from hotel to town. Staff doesn’t stay on 24/7 so if you need support outside of regular hours, you’re out of luck. Requires cash payment which I don’t think is advertised.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Marina solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Todo es espectacular, viajo sola, me sentí segura sin si quiera tener cerrojo. La habitación es preciosa en madera, el destino super completo, y las vistas son espectaculares con una piscina infinita que da a en medio de la selva.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Melville solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

I only stayed the one night but it was a comfortable room with a good breakfast and nice pool with great views!

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Sophie extended_group gb
8
1 night is not enough, this hotel is just perfect!
Pros:

The hotel location is stunning; high up in the mountains with great views. It's very small (only 4/5 bedrooms so feels very exclusive). It's no more than a 10 minute walk to the main street where the shops and restaurants are but some of it is unlit so take a torch or use your phone light to help.
Super quiet hotel with a small pool to relax in but not much space to get the sun/sunbath because of the surrounding trees and shadows. We took our own beach towels so unsure if they provide any.
The bedroom was spacious, very minimalist but had everything you needed. The stairs up though are steep and you can easily catch your feet on the metal. The netting on the patio is a cool idea but it's directly above someone else's balcony so not that relaxing and quite uncomfortable!
Breakfast was lovely, no menu though so can be seen as a waste if you don't like what they serve (think this is the same for most hotels in Sri Lanka though).

Cons:

They do not serve alcohol which I didn't realise when booking (they don't have a liquor license) so it was a sad day when we wanted a prosecco in the pool haha!

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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siobhan solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Lovely place , one of nicest I've stayed. Lovely staff including Channa

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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PHILIPPE couple fr
9
Pros:

Vue incroyable, petit hôtel en hauteur loin du tumulte du centre ville d Ella , personnel absolument charmant et disponible, un vrai joli moment

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Molly couple gb
10
Pros:

Idyll Cottage was just amazing. The room was so lovely and clean and the view was outstanding. Having access to the lovely infinity pool was a bonus.
The breakfast was amazing. The owners go out of their way to make it the best stay, and were so helpful with arranging our activities and travel. It was so nice to be up on the hill away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to walk down in 5-10 mins (+ easy to get a tuktuk back if you don't fancy walking up the hill). If you're planning a trip to Ella, this is the perfect spot.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Johannes couple de
10
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple nl
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee