Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful surroundings
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
The bathroom was not very clean and had mold issues.
Service
9.5
The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
Location
8.54
Beautiful views but location is far from the city.
Room Quality
8.99
Rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.52
Some amenities like a restaurant were missing.
Value for Money
8.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.03
Food was great but some breakfast options were basic.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall a pleasant stay with beautiful surroundings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 14:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Scenic Views

Eco-Friendly Boutique Style Property: Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Ella at Planters Bunglow, offering a unique eco-friendly experience. Each room features a cozy seating area, work desk, and a private bathroom with free toiletries, promising a comfortable stay.

Exciting Amenities and Activities: Indulge in a range of activities from cycling to hiking, or simply relax by the outdoor swimming pool and enjoy the garden views. With barbecue facilities, cooking classes, and water sports options, there's something for everyone.

Delightful Dining Options: Savor delicious meals at the in-house restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or opt for room service for a private dining experience. Don't miss the chance to explore the nearby Rawana waterfalls and make memories to last a lifetime at Planters Bunglow.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 359 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 9.5
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 8.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 9.03
Overall Experience: 9.3
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féthi family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Très bel hôtel au calme
Très bon petit déjeuner
Personnel Très professionnel

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Charlotte family_with_children fr
9
Un petit coin de paradis dans la verdure
Pros:

Hotel magnifique niché au sein d’un écrin de verdure. Personnel au petit soin et nourriture de très bonne qualité.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Punit extended_group gb
10
Truly a memorable experience. The staff were incredibly hospitable
Pros:

Everything was perfect.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
Y
Ying Juan couple us
9
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Very friendly staff, especially the Manager Jagath. He pays attention to details and responds to your requests and needs. Location is generally quiet, except for one room facing the freeway, where you can hear some traffic. There is a religious ceremony every morning between 5-6 am, but my daughter said she slept through with no problems. The villa is well-maintained, and breakfast was lovely, with a great variety. We also had dinner once there, in a very pleasant environment.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple au
9
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

Absolutely stunning views to wake up to. Lovely staff and breakfasts.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
T
Tom Howe family_with_children gb
10
Wonderful haven
Pros:

Peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Greatly preferable to staying in Ella

Cons:

The rain but can hardly blame our hosts for that!

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple gb
8
Amazing setting but could improve the food
Pros:

The views were amazing

Cons:

The pool was freezing and the food variable

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
P
Paul extended_group au
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
A
Anna couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, out of the very busy Ella town. A calm peaceful oasis with stunning views over Ella Gap. We ate here both nights and the food was delicious.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Martyna family_with_children pl
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
גולן family_with_children lk
9
נוף משגע במחיר טוב
Pros:

המלון נמצא במיקום מדהים מבחינת נוף
הצוות במלון ממש נחמד ועוזר בכל מה שצריך
האוכל ברמה גבוהה מאוד (אכלנו ארוחת בוקר וערב)
הבריכה מאוד נקייה

Cons:

המלון נמצא מתחת לכביש ככה ששומעים את כל המכוניות וגם שמענו את המקדש שליד בבוקר ככה שפחות אהבנו לקום מוקדם
הייתי מציע לבעל המלון לאטום את החדרים לרעש

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Anshu family_with_children us
6
The stay was okay.
Pros:

The property has incredible views - you are in the middle of the nature. The staff was very humble and their service was very excellent. They did everything they could to make sure the stay was comfortable. Several workers were busy making sure the lawn and property was clean on the outside in the morning.

Cons:

The place is very far from the city. It is a a house converted to rent. The bathroom was not very clean - had some mold issues. The juice served was stale. decorations were tasteful but there is a lot to be desired from the property.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
L
lesley extended_group au
5
Amazing place…would love to come back
Pros:

The location of Planters bungalow is amazing..20 mins out of bustling Ella town . Overlooking tree tops , hills and forest . Monkeys , squirrels. Great pool to cool off after a day exploring .

Cons:

When we arrived we were told that due to renovations our rooms were not available . My husband, son and sister were all “ upgraded “ to a mountain view room but 4 of us was too much for this space . Also no desk or table to set up computers ( working holiday ) which was available in the room ms we had booked . We were not told about this till we arrived . Very poor communication. Water and electricity switched off for renovation and we were not informed so no showers and air conditioning..a simple thing just to inform us so we could be prepared . Also due to renovations the kitchen was a long way away from the tables . All outdoor tables -ok for us but some people need indoor dining. The staff were beautiful.. couldn’t do enough for us and worked very hard due to extra demands. We are looking forward to seeing how the new renovations look and can come back to really enjoy this place . Management apologised and helped us out in the end . Thanks Jagath and team .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple gb
9
Beautiful location - lovely stay
Pros:

Beautiful grounds set in lovely surroundings- very comfortable and clean - staff were excellent- the breakfast sitting outside and admiring the view

Cons:

The water wasn’t hot first thing but they fixed it

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
K
kerrie extended_group au
10
Book a stay here. Just marvellous
Pros:

Wonderful in facilities and staff. Our stay was magical. Special thanks to the two managers and the kind driver who picked us up from kandy and brought us to the hotel.
Every aspect of our stay and the grounds and room were of the highest order. I will come back for a longer visit.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
S
Sarah extended_group gb
9
Amazing stay, absolutely recommend
Pros:

Planters is a beautiful and an idyllic place to stay, allowing you to relax and reset whilst still easy access to Ella and surrounding areas with the help of the hotel to arrange tuk tuks. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Breakfast is delicious. Our room was stunning.

Cons:

There’s real potential here for the hotel to become more of a destination for food given the setting and relative isolation however we felt our meals outside of breakfast were a bit lacking and too slow.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Nastya couple by
10
Pros:

Our stay at the hotel in Ella was wonderful. Everything was perfect from start to finish. The staff were very friendly and helpful, always ready to assist us with anything we needed, which made our stay even more comfortable.

The airport transfer took around 7 hours. It was a long journey, but it was well organized and comfortable.

The food in the restaurant was delicious — we really enjoyed the quality and variety of the dishes.

The views around the hotel are absolutely stunning: beautiful mountains, lush greenery, and a very peaceful atmosphere.

We truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return again.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
P
Paul family_with_children au
9
Very pleasant friendly staff excellent food from restaurant
Pros:

Fantastic surrounds and vistas

Cons:

Our room could do with some upgrades especially the shower in the bathroom which was very awkward and a slip hazard

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
E
Eliseeva couple ru
10
2026-01-06 via Nuitee