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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: CAO Ella in Badulla offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, French, Indonesian, Italian, local, Asian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden, terrace, or outdoor seating area. The hotel provides yoga classes, walking tours, and an outdoor play area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Location and Attractions: Located 86 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, CAO Ella is an 18-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (5 km) and Ella Rock (5 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sajani
Sri Lanka“I had a wonderful stay! The room was very clean, staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. Everything was comfortable. Special Thanks to Mr Kao for making our stay memorable.” - Kathryn
United Kingdom“The helpful staff :) Arranging supersized tuktuks to carry us and our luggage upon arrival and departure. The caring attitudes of the hosts. The outdoor seating terrace.” - Pascale
South Africa“We absolutely loved our stay at this charming bed and breakfast in Ella. It’s run by two incredibly kind and helpful brothers who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They helped us arrange taxis for all our outings, which made getting...” - Jenuk Sri Lanka“The scenery was great, and the customer service was exceptional. Really enjoyed the stay. We had their breakfast and the meal was very good. It was very tasty. The portion size was also quite generous.”
Corinne
Thailand“Stunning view from the balcony and the breakfast was outstanding!!”- Anne Sri Lanka“We had a wonderful stay at CAO Ella! The place was very welcoming, clean, and comfortable — it looked exactly like the pictures shown on Booking.com. The owner, Rishan, was a great host and made us feel right at home with his warm hospitality....”
- Ellie United Kingdom“Very clean, lovely rooms & balcony. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful”
- Billy United Kingdom“Breakfast was good, the room was lovely. Good location. The staff were very accommodating, went above and beyond, would stay here again.”
- Amelie
Germany“Big recommendation! We had a nice room with a great view on a hill with a temple on top. The staff is very engaged and ready to help with anything. They picked us up from Ella station and back. The breakfast is extremely good as they also serve...” - Наталия
United Arab Emirates“Great location if you like more chill vibes. The view on the Buddish temple, birds singing, very relaxing. One of the best breakfasts I had during my trip. The crew is very helpful and mindful about guests requests.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese • British • French • Indonesian • Italian • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
