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The Hideaway Ella

3.0 star property
Hotel in Makulella with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Balcony
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Makulella is home to The Hideaway Ella. Nine Arches Bridge and St Benedict's Monastery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Amphitikanda Tea Estate and Uva Halpewaththa Tea Factory.
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Makulella, Ella, Makulella

What's nearby

  • Secret Waterfall - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 18 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 19 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Lipton’s Seat - 26 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbeans Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪One Love - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Hideaway Ella

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Hideaway Ella. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • A TV in reception, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Hideaway Ella boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 31 January to 31 December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hideaway Ella Hotel Bandarawela
Hideaway Ella Hotel
Hideaway Ella Bandarawela
Hideaway Ella
The Hideaway Ella Hotel
The Hideaway Ella Makulella
The Hideaway Ella Hotel Makulella

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hideaway Ella have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Hideaway Ella pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hideaway Ella?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway Ella?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway Ella?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Hideaway Ella provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Hideaway Ella located?

Situated in Makulella, this hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Dowa Temple, Secret Waterfall and Ravana Falls. Amphitikanda Tea Estate and Rakkiththa Kanda Rajamaha Viharaya are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Hideaway Ella Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple hotel with amazing views far from center

Location very far from center. Staff were amazing though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kjekt kokkekurs

Koselig b&b, som tittelen tilsier ganske godt gjemt. Et stykke fra Ella, men transport fra hotellet gjorde til at det ikke ble et problem. Utrolig kjekt kokkekurs der vi lagde 5 typer curry, som vi senere fikk servert som middag. Helt topp! Fikk og sightseeing til Nine Arch Bridge og Little Adams Peek.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sam, SF, california

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel a bit hard to find

This was a great 3 start hotel but was hard to find as there were no road signs and only two signs for the hotel. The road can get a little rough at times but it looks like they will eventually pave it. Once at the hotel the staff is very attentive, and the view in daylight is breathtaking. I only got a short night there which I wish I would have taken advantage of the cooking class. No mosquitoes really because of the higher elevation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and beautiful place. Very far from the center, but a great surprise. The view was unreal and so was the room. In the middle of the jungle, a big, nice and comfortable room in a very nice house. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful location of the hotel, so nice that it was hard to leave.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amazing views but not worth value...

The views and the food (good service people) were the most amazing of my trip, but that is what allowed me to give it the score I gave it... This was my highest priced accommodation I had in Sri Lanka, but value was not worth it. Stated had air conditioning, but rooms were not and did not see it around any public area. No wifi in the main reception/eating area, so had to wait till go back to room, but when I did, Wifi went off at night before going to bed. I have to give credit to the chef... best food I had in sri lanka... and the view from balcony (during the day, not at night) was breathtaking including eating breakfast... So was nice, but not worth the price as other places with decent views were cheaper.