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About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Once in Ella in Ella offers a serene garden and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity and relaxation. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features private check-in and check-out services, a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Additional facilities include a paid shuttle service, room service, and bike hire. Delicious Breakfast: A continental or full English/Irish breakfast is served in-room, including local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Prime Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Ella Spice Garden and a 12-minute walk to Ella Railway Station, Once in Ella is 53 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Nearby attractions include Little Adam's Peak (1.2 mi) and Ella Rock (3.1 mi). Highly rated for its host, quietness, and garden.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Liu
United States“Modern style homestay hosted by a warm and hospitable family. It’s rare to have a full kitchen shared with the other unit in the building which was so nice. Great location with a pleasant view, definitely hilly and takes 5-7 minutes to go up/down...” - Niels
Denmark“A big room with good space around the bed. A little seating arrangement on the porch with a view of the garden (it felt like being in the jungle :-) ) An interested and caring host The breakfast was rich and very tasteful - it mixed elements...” - Hansani
Sri Lanka“The room was super clean, and the host was very friendly and welcoming. it's located near Ella town, so you can easily explore the area. The guest house is surrounded by a lush jungle with some chill bird sounds, which creates perfect ambiance to...” - Shrishti
Germany“It was really close to the nature and central Ella. We stayed for 6 nights. The kitchen was a great plus, we cooked sometime also. Good place for a relaxing stay.” - Delphine
Sweden“Soothing view over the garden. It’s close to the main road, yet so peaceful and quiet. I highly recommend Once in Ella.” - Natalia
United Kingdom“Big and comfortable mattress, clean and big room and peaceful and wildlife at you door step. Room downstairs it’s better.” 
Blake
Australia“Jungle off the back porch. We saw fire flys at night, monkeys, porky pine and mongoose right from the back step. The property was down a steep path from the main road so it was nice and quiet. Pretty central.”
Stacey United Kingdom“Really friendly owners who live in the house next door. Great location close to the centre of Ella albeit at the bottom of a very steep hill which is to be expected in Ella and you soon acclimatise! Clean room with big bathroom and comfy bed so...”- Karan United Kingdom“A cosy little spot hidden away in a quiet corner of Ella, surrounded by trees. The best part for me? The wildlife! In one afternoon, I saw a family of monkeys, mongooses, and a giant squirrel. Plus, the WiFi was solid—perfect for a nomad!”
- Julia Australia“We loved staying here, the room was very spacious and tidy with everything we needed, and in a beautiful setting amongst the jungle. We found the town centre quite busy, so it was lovely to be able to come down here to escape when we needed. We...”
Hosted by Deshan Kalupahana
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
