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The Hideaway Ella

Property class: 3

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A hillside hotel with a thatched-roof structure and a stone pathway leading to a covered seating area.
A room with a large window, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a mirror on the wall.
A lush garden with a pool, outdoor seating, and a scenic mountain backdrop.
Infinity pool
A spacious living room with multiple sofas, a coffee table with flowers, a staircase, and a dining area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Makulella, Ella, Makulella
  • Place, Dhowa Rock Temple
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Secret Waterfall
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinellan Tea Factory
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Makulella

At The Hideaway Ella, you'll be 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from Secret Waterfall and 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from Dhowa Rock Temple. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include massage/treatment rooms and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Makulella hotel include Amphitikanda Tea Estate and Ravana Falls.

What's nearby

  • Dhowa Rock Temple - 19 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Secret Waterfall - 23 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Nature Trail Ella - 24 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 29 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 31 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Matey Hut - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chingu Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Hideaway Ella

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly The Hideaway Ella. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Makulella hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Hideaway Ella offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 31 January to 31 December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Hideaway Ella

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hideaway Ella Hotel Bandarawela
Hideaway Ella Hotel
Hideaway Ella Bandarawela
Hideaway Ella
The Hideaway Ella Hotel
The Hideaway Ella Makulella
The Hideaway Ella Hotel Makulella

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Hideaway Ella?

Yep, The Hideaway Ella has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Hideaway Ella?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does The Hideaway Ella have a pool?

The Hideaway Ella has an outdoor pool.

Does The Hideaway Ella serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hideaway Ella?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hideaway Ella?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Hideaway Ella's onsite restaurant.The dining venue is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from January 31 until December 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hideaway Ella?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hideaway Ella?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Hideaway Ella Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple hotel with amazing views far from center

Location very far from center. Staff were amazing though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kjekt kokkekurs

Koselig b&b, som tittelen tilsier ganske godt gjemt. Et stykke fra Ella, men transport fra hotellet gjorde til at det ikke ble et problem. Utrolig kjekt kokkekurs der vi lagde 5 typer curry, som vi senere fikk servert som middag. Helt topp! Fikk og sightseeing til Nine Arch Bridge og Little Adams Peek.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel a bit hard to find

This was a great 3 start hotel but was hard to find as there were no road signs and only two signs for the hotel. The road can get a little rough at times but it looks like they will eventually pave it. Once at the hotel the staff is very attentive, and the view in daylight is breathtaking. I only got a short night there which I wish I would have taken advantage of the cooking class. No mosquitoes really because of the higher elevation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and beautiful place. Very far from the center, but a great surprise. The view was unreal and so was the room. In the middle of the jungle, a big, nice and comfortable room in a very nice house. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful location of the hotel, so nice that it was hard to leave.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amazing views but not worth value...

The views and the food (good service people) were the most amazing of my trip, but that is what allowed me to give it the score I gave it... This was my highest priced accommodation I had in Sri Lanka, but value was not worth it. Stated had air conditioning, but rooms were not and did not see it around any public area. No wifi in the main reception/eating area, so had to wait till go back to room, but when I did, Wifi went off at night before going to bed. I have to give credit to the chef... best food I had in sri lanka... and the view from balcony (during the day, not at night) was breathtaking including eating breakfast... So was nice, but not worth the price as other places with decent views were cheaper.