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The Hideaway Ella

Property class: 3
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Makulella hotel

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A two-story building with a curved balcony, outdoor seating, and a stone wall in the foreground.
A table set with white wicker chairs, a white pitcher, cups, and a teapot, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A hillside hotel with a thatched-roof structure and a stone pathway leading to a covered seating area.
A spacious living room with multiple sofas, a coffee table with flowers, a staircase, and a dining area.
A cozy room with a bed, pillows, a table with drinks, and a hanging coat.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Makulella, Ella, Makulella
  • Place, Nildiya Pokuna
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Dhowa Rock Temple
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinellan Tea Factory
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Makulella

In Makulella .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Nildiya Pokuna and 9 miles (15 km) of Secret Waterfall. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dhowa Rock Temple and Ravana Falls.

What's nearby

  • Nildiya Pokuna - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Dhowa Rock Temple - 19 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 23 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Nature Trail Ella - 24 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 31 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Matey Hut - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dream Café - ‬21 min drive

About this property

The Hideaway Ella

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Makulella hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly The Hideaway Ella. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Makulella hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Hideaway Ella offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 31 to December 31:
  • 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
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Hideaway Ella

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 an airport shuttle?

The Hideaway Ella offers an airport shuttle.

Does The Hideaway Ella offer free breakfast?

The Hideaway Ella offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hideaway Ella?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway Ella?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

Is there free parking at The Hideaway Ella?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Hideaway Ella have a pool?

The Hideaway Ella features an outdoor pool.

Does The Hideaway Ella have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from January 31 to December 31.

Does The Hideaway Ella have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is The Hideaway Ella to downtown Makulella?

The Hideaway Ella is 1 mi away from Makulella.

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

Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

4/10 Poor

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.