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Reviews of HIDE ELLA Hotel & Resort 4 stars

HIDE-ELLA Resort & Spa, Wemullahena (Waterfall Road), Kithal Ella, Ella., 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#106 of 189 hotels in Ella

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Review score

Based on 255 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    7.0
    Nice stay in Ella, great views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was a bit firm No alternative milk on site despite requesting in advance.

    Good location, close to the main area but far enough away for peace and quiet. Rooms are clean, a little small but does the job. Great views.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room with Balcony with Hot Tub with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night

    While the staff were very hospitable, I found that the food and other amenities did not meet the standard expected for the price charged for a one-night stay.

    The manager Roohan was very friendly and hospitable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    Two night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps a bit pricey. There was an amazing terrace/veranda overlooking the mountain but there were no lights on during the night if you wanted to sit and have dinner there

    The property is very modern and clean. The room had an amazing view of the mountain and the staff were very polite and ready to help with anything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Amazing views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome views, great location, quiet, comfortable beds

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road up to the hotel could be an issue if it was raining heavily- although we didn’t have any problems

    Beautiful views of Ella rock. The rooms were on the smaller side but were very tidy and clean The service was excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    Stunning views of Ella Rock and beyond.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The long hill up to the hotel. Rooms are small. Our room with a view of Ella Rock had a big tree outside mostly blocking our view. We did have a balcony but our friends did not. Hotel is expensive.

    The view from the hotel was absolutely spectacular. It was beautiful sitting in the restaurant having breakfast and dinner looking at the mountain view. The food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was excellent. The staff there were friendly and efficient. Our room was small compared to the other hotels we stayed in, but this is a boutique style hotel. There is a long hilly narrow road up to the hotel which stopped us walking down into town which was a shame. We relied on our driver to take us out and sometimes a tuk tuk back up the hill. There are lots of restaurants and bars in town and we went to a fantastic modern pool club - Ravana Pool Club - which is worth a visit for pool, scenery, music and food. We loved Ella.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Family Room with Balcony with Hot Tub with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Ella is a beautiful city, vibrant and nice Really recommend the stay there The hotel is beautiful and good location, slightly uphill will need a toktok going up Very good set menu dinner

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    9.0
    Great view of Ella rock and valley. Unforgettable experience. Rooms are comfortable and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good. All charging ports are uk style. So, remember to bring both types.

    Location and view. Unbeatable. Surrounded by nature totally. Staff are very polite and helpful. Restaurant skyline view was ultimate service with view to live for.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    3-day stay in ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room being located on the 5th floor - same floor has pool and game area, noisy, and pool showers were right beside our balcony. Ask for a room on any floor but the 5th Pool too cold Kind of overpriced especially given the low/in-between season

    Good location, great room (furniture, space, view)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could have been cleaner. We booked the half board option and dinner was not amazing. Soup was not good and once the chicken was dry and not really eatable. The second time we asked for pasta and it was very basic and not nice. We hoped to have local traditional food which was not available.

    Great and beautiful location . Stunning view.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    7.0
    Good but overrated. Service and atmosphere not so good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service not too good. We needed some money change for Tuktuk and did not get any help. We had to go to restaurant next to the hotel to change our money. One guy at reception was very friendly though. Food at dinner was poor quality. Electricity problems many times but due to location. Cold swimming pool.

    Views, breakfast, location and rooms are good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    8.0
    Brilliant. Would recommend to others
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Modern design and spectacular views. Breakfast was very good and the wide variety was appreciated.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed 4 nights in Ella and this was the perfect spot for us. The views are amazing and location, 10 min walk to main road, it’s great as it’s a little more quiet and we didn’t mind walking up (a bit of a steep hill but wasn’t a problem for us). We preferred the tranquility and amazing views. Staff very helpful and friendly. We didn’t eat at the restaurant as we preferred to explore the town, only breakfast which was good. They left us a cake in our room as this was our honeymoon!! I rated it a bit Lower as details in the rooms appear at bit outdated despite being a new hotel and overall I think they need to pay more attention to cleanliness and maintenance.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in an amazing location. Very friendly staff and room was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was quite a lot of mold in the bathroom. Sometimes empty glasses were left on tables for a long time.

    Wonderful location and views. Staff were very friendly. Room was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful stay and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s too expensive for Sri Lanka!

    It’s a beautiful stay with a beautiful location in Ella. Probably the fanciest in the area

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Great place in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night

    no adapters in the room.. could not charge our phones. The hotel staff helped to get one, but it was not working properly. The hotel is up on the hill and quite difficult to get to

    Location with a great view to the hills (not from all the rooms, but we were lucky to get the good one). Breakfast was very good in a panorama restaurant. Wi Fi was ok. The room was quite comfortable. There is a pool, sauna, steamer, but we have not used them

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property didn’t feel as luxurious as the price point though, specially compared to other properties we stayed in Sri Lanka! Pool didn’t look very clean and wasn’t inviting to lounge sprung there.

    Beautiful views and beautiful rooms, however it is a bit of a steep walk to the hotel (no issues for us but worth noting). Breakfast buffet was ok with a good selection of western and Sri Lankan foods. They also have a beautiful terrace with stunning views!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for the occassion
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and view

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    7.0
    Nice place with good views. Not luxurious like the pictures
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The photos and price tag made us think it was a luxury hotel but it wasn’t really. Because of its many levels it felt quite disjointed and a bit dystopian. Some of the communal levels are in darkness as they’re set under other projecting balconies. I thought it was overpriced for what we got, but we booked last minute so may have paid over the odds

    Nice clean and modern. Felt safe and the room was very comfortable with all modcons. Can see what they’re going for with the look and feel. It feels geared to youngsters with table football and darts etc. good views from the room. Very kind staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    9.0
    Amazing views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel restaurant's menu was really wide, so it could benefit from focusing on fewer dishes and making those perfectly.

    Breakfast was great, the view from our room and the hotel in general breathtaking.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    7.0
    Peaceful and quiet, gorgeous sunrise and away from the noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived here after a 4.5-hour drive from Kandy. We were initially assigned a room directly in front of the lift, with obstructed views due to a building next door. Since this wasn’t what we expected based on the photos, we raised our concerns, and the staff quickly rectified the issue. The bed and pillows were not the best but decent enough for a night. However, the bathroom could have been cleaner, as some areas showed signs of mold and poor maintenance. If not for the stunning views, the hotel itself would feel quite basic.

    The views from our room (306) were absolutely breathtaking. The hotel is peaceful and quiet, which is a top priority for us—and features an amazing terrace overlooking Ella Rock. We highly recommend catching the sunrise from your room or the terrace for a truly unforgettable experience. The breakfast buffet at the Sky Bar was good, offering a mix of Sri Lankan and continental options.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    8.0
    I found the price to be quite high for the overall experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet inside the room is dirty and the furniture etc are too old.

    The hotel had fantastic amenities including spa and a beautiful pool area

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could use a bit more maintenance, even though the hotel is still relatively new. Additionally, access by car is rather difficult, so arriving by tuk-tuk is a more practical option.

    The hotel offers nice views of the surrounding mountains. It’s located just a 5 min walk from Ella city center, though the return trip requires a walk uphill. The bed was comfortable, and the breakfast delicious. The staff was kind and welcoming.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Set menu

    Good view

    Stayed in December 2024

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