Idyll Cottage Ella

Hotels
9.3 (193 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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 193 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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Stella couple fr
6
Pros:

L’hôtel est bien situé à Ella, ce qui permet de rejoindre facilement les principaux sites et restaurants. Le petit-déjeuner est correct.

Cependant, nous avons été un peu déçus par certains points au vu du prix. La propreté pourrait être améliorée : les tapis dans les chambres sont très usés et ne donnent pas une impression très propre. Durant nos trois nuits, il n’y a eu ni ménage dans la chambre ni changement de serviettes.

Par ailleurs, il arrive que l’odeur de la déchèterie située à proximité se fasse sentir jusqu’à l’hôtel, ce qui peut être désagréable par moments.

L’établissement reste bien placé, mais le rapport qualité-prix pourrait être amélioré.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Thierry couple fr
9
Hôtel top avec vue incroyable
Pros:

La vue magnifique, un personnel au top, le petit dej sur la terrasse avec la vue extraordinaire, le lit avec la moustiquaire à baldaquin. La
Proximité de Ella sans le bruit.

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Jack couple gb
10
Perfect stay, would highly recommend to anyone going to Ella
Pros:

It was perfect. Great location, good WiFi, great pool, breakfast, hosts and it was perfectly quiet at night.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Dorien couple nl
10
Voelden ons heel erg welkom en zijn zo goed geholpen met alles.
Pros:

De gastvrijheid en het prettige en schone verblijf.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Maurizio solo_traveller it
8
Angolo di pace ad Ella
Pros:

Struttura sopra la cittadina di Ella da cui godere di pace e silenzio e facile per raggiungere i vari punti d’interesse.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Jędrzej couple pl
10
Wszystko cudownie.
Pros:

Swietne widoki i super obsluga!

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Hajnalka couple nl
10
Pros:

The place is amazing. The cottage has a lovely pool which is super nice after a long day or just spend the day there and rest.

The rooms are bigger than mentioned and there is a fridge as well.

The staff is extremely nice ans helpful, they can help with transportation to the center and back to the hotel if you wish.

They also welcomed us with a kind message and congratulated us for our wedding anniversary, which was very thoughtful 😊

Cons:

Nothing, everything was great.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Ioannis couple gr
9
Best view ever
Pros:

Amazing view good price good stafff one of the best

Cons:

All were great

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Mette couple dk
8
Meget godt i forhold til pris og super beliggenhed
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Terry couple gb
7
Steep hill to access hotel via road and to get to rooms
Pros:

Close enough to walk into Ella town and staff very helpful. Great views across valley, nice area to eat breakfast

Cons:

The walk into Ella was either down a long, winding, unlit road or down uneven steep steps and along the railway track into town. Definitely need to get tuk tuk back. Bedding and room felt damp, no aircon. There is a public rubbish dump half way down the hill from the hotel the smell from it is so strong at times in the hotel it makes it uncomfortable to sit outside your room.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Katarzyna solo_traveller pl
10
Pros:

Hotel jest cudowny! Pokoje duże i przestronne z pięknym widokiem na góry. Położenie jest wyżej niż samo miasto ale nie ma problemu z dostaniem się do centrum na nogach. W zamian jest bardzo spokojnie i cicho z dala od zgiełku centrum. Jest chłodniej dlatego warto wziąć coś cieplejszego szczególnie na noc. Personal jest niesamowicie miły i pomocny a śniadania przepyszne. Szczerze polecam!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple de
10
Pros:

Super Aussicht und nettes Personal! Kann es nur empfehlen!

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Demi couple nl
9
Geweldig!
Pros:

Hele lieve gastheer. Regelt elk moment een tuktuk voor een scherpe prijs. Geeft tips over de omgeving wat er te beleven is.

Ontbijt is erg uitgebreid en lekker. Mocht je een aanpassing in het ontbijt willen regelen zij dit direct.

De kamers zijn ruim en erg mooi. De accommodatie ligt wel wat hoger op de berg, maar hierdoor heb je een prachtig uitzicht als je wakker wordt in de ochtend.

Cons:

De wifi werkt wat minder goed. Ligt wat hoger gelegen, waardoor je genoodzaakt bent om met de tuktuk naar de accommodatie te gaan, maar dit kost nauwelijks 2 euro.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Svenja Zutter couple ch
6
Pros:

Die Lage und Aussicht. Super freundliches Personal

Cons:

Alles war eine Hol-Schuld. Anscheinend keine zweiten Schlüssel für die Zimmer, somit müsse man sagen, wann man das Zimmer gereinigt haben möchte.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Zuzanna couple pl
10
Piękny widok, przemiła obsługa
Pros:

Przepiękne miejsce, najlepszy widok na Ella w okolicy, w pokojach bardzo czysto, nowocześnie, obsługa hotelu przemiła i pomocna, śniadania pyszne. Rzut beretem do centrum.

Cons:

Bardzo blisko do centrum i stacji, ale żeby przejść do niego, trzeba pokonać sporą górkę schodów, ale to jedyne do czego można się przyczepić:) Dobry trening nóg

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Chantal Marilène couple nl
9
Idyllisch
Pros:

Mooie locatie met prachtig uitzicht vanaf het balkon. Personeel erg vriendelijk. Ontbijt uitgebreid en goed.

Cons:

Geen airco op kamer

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful room and bathroom. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast.
Has a great view overlooking Ella.

Cons:

It was up a steep hill with a steep entrance. Not suitable for disabled persons

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Would definitely recommend this place
Pros:

Lived up to its name, lovely room, very comfortable, good facilities. Staff were very friendly, spoke good English, made a good breakfast. Views from the balcony of our room were spectacular.

Cons:

Coffee wasn’t great but that seems to be a common problem in Sri Lanka

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Paulina couple pl
10
Pros:

Hotel z oszałamiającym widokiem ❤️ blisko do centrum miasta

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Covadonga couple es
9
Pros:

Situaciòn, vulistas y desayuno

Cons:

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2025-09-10 via Nuitee