Perched near Nine Arches Bridge, EKHO Ella offers an inviting retreat. Unwind with a drink at the bar or explore the nearby Nature Trail Ella and Little Adam's Peak. Guests can enjoy a coffee at the cafe, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of helpful services like dry cleaning/laundry services.
At EKHO Ella, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Nature Trail Ella and Nine Arches Bridge. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairways
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for LKR 5000.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
EKHO Ella Hotel
EKHO Hotel
EKHO Ella Ella
EKHO Ella Hotel
EKHO Ella Hotel Ella
Frequently asked questions
Does EKHO Ella offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, EKHO Ella does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at EKHO Ella?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at EKHO Ella?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at EKHO Ella?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at EKHO Ella and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and rock climbing. EKHO Ella also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near EKHO Ella?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around EKHO Ella like?
EKHO Ella is a short 9-minute walk from Ella Railway Station and 10 minutes' walk from Nature Trail Ella.
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Reviews
EKHO Ella Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was described as good, excellent, tasty, and wonderful with a pre-fix menu and eggs cooked to order. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
excellent property. close to restaurants. nice location. Awesome view. wish we could have stayed more days.
Dianne
Dianne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Yes excellent room view and services. Special mention to Priyantha Takeshita.
Noella
Noella, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Spectacular views and lovely staff
robert
robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2023
Truly fantastic hotel.very attentative staff, and the view out towards the valley is just breath taking. Would highly recommend staying at this hotel if going to Ella.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2023
Friendly service, good food and wonderful views
Friendly service, excellent food and comfy hotel with the best views in Ella. The staff were genuinely working to make guests feel at home - one of my best hotel experiences (I travel a lot).
ce
ce, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Amazing breakfast
Alberto de la
Alberto de la, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Beautiful hotel with a look out to Adam peak and Ella rock. Amazing view from our room.
Sugithan
Sugithan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
The location of the property, provided a quiet, calm and very scenic spot and still within walking distance to the very busy town of Ella
CARLTON
CARLTON, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2023
EKHO Ella is simply a wonderful and unique hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are unique and all have stunning views of the Ella gap, and the dining options are very good. I would love to stay again.
Ruwan
Ruwan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2024
The hotel is situated in a lovely area. The staff gave excellent service and were very kind. The chef is an excellent cook. All in all this was a fantastic stay.
Aase
Aase, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2024
The Place to stay in Elle
If you want something special at Elle , close by the town , but far away to enjoy silence and nature , then is Ekco Elle the place to go . It is not cheap but after your visit you now it is all worth .
Dick
Dick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2024
Fabulous retreat.
Fantastic hotel in a wonderful setting which is a short walk into Ella but well away from the busy town. Also a short walk from the station if you arrive by train.
Staff are very courteous and always helpful. Thoroughly recommended.
PERRY
PERRY, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2023
The hospitality at this hotel was exceptional! Upon checkin, the staff prepared a lovely surprise for us for our honeymoon. The grounds and views at this property are truly amazing. Pirhtnana was always there to assist us and all the staff was so welcoming and wonderful. Great location, just a short 3 minute walk into town. Would definitely stay again!
Magdalena
Magdalena, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2024
Would certain come back and recommend to others
Superb place, worth every penny. Suresh and his team made us feel very welcome from the start. Room had incredible views. Enjoyed the cookery class at the hotel and eating the produce!
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
A little piece of paradise
This hotel was a little slice of paradise! I’m not one for spending too much time on the hotel grounds but this hotel was an experience in itself. One of the best views of Ella - right between Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak. One of the best sunrise views. The garden is beautiful as well. They offer yoga daily in the garden which was truly a highlight of our time in Ella. Staff was very friendly and accommodating helping us book drivers and activities. It was truly a treat staying here!
Corinne
Corinne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2023
The staff very friendly, and attentive to my needs. The food in the restaurant espectacular. The view breathtaking. Elle was beyond my spectations.
CARMEN
CARMEN, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Nilakshi in the front office and Sanjeewa in the restaurant are amazing. Also I should mention Udesh, Manager. Foods were fantastic.
Thank you all and others making our stay at Echo unforgettable. We have stayed some upscale hotels in the Ella area, but Echo is the best. We highly recommend this place.
Rexie
Rexie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2025
This property is situated on a beautiful hill where you can see sunrise just like from Little Adam’s Peak. Rooms are old fashioned train station themed, which adds nice touch. Free yoga session is nice addition. Reception staff is nice but the restaurant staff in the morning breakfast are not very attentive.
Overall our stay was good, but with the price point of view Ella now has another amazing new resort nearby. But if you want to stay in close proximity to Ella town this hotel is best.
Shital
Shital, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2024
View is unique. Staff very nice. Rooms are average. Not good for money
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Ella is a dream and this property was so nice! The whole ambiance is beautiful and calming. They even have a garden on the premises. Our room has a magnificent view great for watching the sunrise. I opted to watch from outside near the garden. It was so magical to watch the Sun rise while listening to the birds serenade in the background and faint Buddhist chants growing gradually louder as the Sun came up! I highly recommend this property for your stay in Ella and wish we could have stayed longer. I almost did not even come to Ella but so glad I took the 7 hour train right to get here from Kandy. Very amazing place!
Atyria
Atyria, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Amazing view and staff!
Top-notch service! Its the best view of all hotels in Ella! The service is just amazing, Priyantha Takshila and the crew helped us with everything! So warm and friendly! We had some questions and then we got upgradedto the suite ith private jacuzzi and it made our trip even more amazing. They arrenged spa visit, helped with smart planning and schedule and also gave that "extra care and attention" that is hard to find now a days!
Anders
Anders, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
All the staff members from
The counter to room
Service are excellent bit disappointing didn’t get my premier room next time other wise
God’s blessed to all of them 😘
Nanthini
Nanthini, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
We were so warmly welcomed from the second we arrived and were treated with such kindness until the moment we left. The room was absolutely perfect, spacious and immaculate. We had dinner, breakfast and lunch here and all was excellent. The service in the restaurant is outstanding. The view is breathtaking. You wake up and see the sunrise over the mountains from your window. We have traveled all over the world and truly have not received better value for $200 usd anywhere.
Lisa
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2024
I really liked how peaceful this place was with a great view. The English breakfast was not great, but the Sri Lankan breakfast was very good. And the Jacuzzi is nice to have, but it’s not hot. The room was great that I had with a view of Ella rock. But the bathroom doors were kinda like closet doors and made a big noise when you went in and out the people were very nice and helpful and kind.
The location was a bonus cause you could just walk down the hill and you’d be right in the middle of restaurants and shops. Not far from the train station so you could easily go to see the nine arches Bridge, which is very cool.
sheromie
sheromie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2024
Beautiful property! We stayed here for one night in January and I wish we could’ve stayed for more. Upon arrival, we got a complimentary upgrade to the room with the jacuzzi and it was so nice to have it - if I were to come back, I would book this room again. The room was a good size, clean, and in great condition. The amenities provided were nice.
They had a pre-fix menu for breakfast along with eggs however you wanted them cooked, and it all tasted wonderful and was served in their upscale dining room with gorgeous views of the mountains. We didn’t have dinner there but wished we could fit it into our schedule since everything else was so nice.
The staff was also very hospitable and friendly. Overall, the whole place was fantastic!
The only suggestion I would make to the hotel is to provide guests with slippers or mop the floors after each stay - we did not have our own slippers so we walked around the room with our bare feet, and the floor was very dusty.