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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: GAIA ELLA Ecolodge and Yoga Centre in Ella offers a sun terrace, lush garden, and a traditional restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and family rooms. Comfortable Amenities: The homestay features balconies with garden, mountain, or river views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Additional services include a washing machine, work desk, and streaming services. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea with local specialities and fresh pastries. Activities and Attractions: Yoga classes are available, and the property is close to Ella Railway Station (less than 1 km) and Ella Spice Garden (15-minute walk). Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 83 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carlotta
Italy
“Amazing view, the family room was clean and spacious. We loved our stay at Gaia Ella! We took yoga/meditation classes in the evening and a cookery class in the afternoon which was a lot of fun.” - Horton
Australia
“If you’re a traveller wishing to immerse yourself in the mountains and join a community brought together over yoga and shared meals - this is the place to come. Jan, who runs the place and leads the yoga classes, trained in India and delivered...” - Egle
Lithuania
“Amazing place for yoga lovers! Yoga shala with breathtaking mountain view and beautiful and deep yoga classes with Jan. For your comfort the place serves breakfast and lunch/dinner by your request. We had a family room, it was spacious. Just note...” - Neil
United Kingdom
“Superb location with great views. The facilities were better than anticipated. Walking up the stairs were like a pilgrimage that takes you off the beaten track into a true Cloud9 experience. Well worth it. Al the guests we spoke to wanted to stay...” - Tommaso
Italy
“A truly magical place. Stunning views, impeccable cleanliness, and a warm, genuine welcome from the hosts made our stay unforgettable. The morning yoga class was an unexpected and wonderful highlight. Everything feels new, fresh, and thoughtfully...” - Daniel
United Kingdom
“Amazing place to stay. Great views. Lovely rooms. The staff are so friendly and helpful too. Highly recommend.” - Marius
United Kingdom
“The view that opens up is breathtaking. Great place for Yoga and relaxing in the nature. The owner Jan is managing the hotel really well. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. Food was delicious and the yoga classes were really fun....” - Angelos
United Kingdom
“A great quiet hotel with amazing views to the mountain and the waterfalls. The personnel was super helpful. Meals were excellent including the breakfast offered. Dan and the team are organizing great Yoga sessions. Totally recommended. Not to be...” - Michela
Italy
“The location is great ! Not far from town although you have to climb up to reach the guesthouse, however the view is spectacular , probably the best in Ella !!! The family that run the place is lovely , she offers complimentary tea for all guest...” - Malene
Denmark
“The owner and her boy are the sweetest! Her English is not that good, but we used google translate. She helped us carry our suitcases up and down the stairs. You can sense how the place is very important to the family. The view is unbelievable and...”

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Property information
Languages spoken
Czech,English,Spanish,Polish,SlovakProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform GAIA ELLA Ecolodge and Yoga Centre in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.