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Hill Forest Cottage

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Ella with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Triple Room, Mountain View | Mountain view
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Triple Room, Mountain View
Mountain view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$44
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Abesiriya, Medapathana, Ella, Badulla District, 90090
  • Nine Arches Bridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Little Adam's Peak
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ella Rock
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Mountain view

Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain view

Triple Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Mountain view

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Ella

At Hill Forest Cottage you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Kinellan Tea Factory. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and balconies. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Ella guest house, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Nature Trail Ella and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Kital Ella Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ella Rock - 11 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbeans Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪One Love - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hill Forest Cottage

Guesthouse in Ella with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hill Forest Cottage. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ella guest house.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hill Forest Cottage offers 2 accommodations with free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hill Forest Cottage

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hill Forest Cottage Guesthouse Ella
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hill Forest Cottage?

Hill Forest Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hill Forest Cottage?

As of 10 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hill Forest Cottage on 10 Apr 2025 start from AU$43.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hill Forest Cottage?

Yep, Hill Forest Cottage has a free self car park.

What makes Hill Forest Cottage a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hill Forest Cottage.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hill Forest Cottage?

No, Hill Forest Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hill Forest Cottage?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hill Forest Cottage?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hill Forest Cottage?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hill Forest Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

kunarasah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ruwan

Travelled with family
Cant go traveling there no parking and no safe condition also bad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sadhana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not go here
Please do not go to this so called cottage. It’s inaccessible, below average and does not even have food readily available. And since it’s way up a mountain with a non existent dangerously unsafe access one is really trapped here. There are far better places in and near town. We forfeited one day’s charge and got out of there ASAP.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Kaley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, a bit of a trek to get there
Beautiful location at the very highest point in Ella. Sweet family that owns the place and is expanding the hotel to have more rooms and a restaurant. With that in mind, they are still building the road up to the hotel. They have a jeep that will take you up (5 min drive or 10 min walk). It is unpaved and pretty steep, so I would caution anyone who is afraid of off-roading or mobility limited. But, if you're up for the adventure, the view is worth it! The rooms could use a bit of updating for the price, but we had a nice shower and a nice sleep there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in, super friendly service, breakfast was delicious and we were served a variety of food. Great location with a beautiful view of the mountains. Hope to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Off the beaten path
We had a great stay. Dinner and breakfast were amazing, and the views were second to none. The room itself was very clean, but the walls retained the damp which caused it to smell a bit. The taxi also couldn’t get up the mountain because the road was so steep. Overall a really nice place-we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family run place.
Lovely room and even nicer family that run the place. Beautiful views. The home cooked meal and breakfast were the nicest we had in Sri Lanka. The only thing to be aware of is it’s a bit remote (can be a positive or a negative depending on your viewpoint) so u need to get a 5 minute tuk tuk back from Ella centre at a cost of approx 500 rupees. Very good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Mostly echoing what the other reviewers have said. The location is very picturesque, the food and the hostess are amazing, the climb up the hill is arduous. Hot water for showering was an added bonus for our stay, as they'd just added solar water heaters. The only thing that prevents Hill Forrest Cottage from getting a perfect score, is the silicon they used to seal the windows in our room wasn't mould proof, and as there's a lot of condensation on the inside, it's gone a bit mouldy and gives the room a musty smell. It's an easy fix though, hopefully, it'll be done by the time you visit :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel & hospitality!
We had an AMAZING stay at Hill Forests Cottage. The room was very large & the view was breathtaking - exactly like the photos shown on hotels. Service wise, it was just brilliant. The free breakfast consisted of 5 different options, all served to us on our balcony overlooking Ella. If you have the opportunity to have dinner there, do it! The host was a brilliant cook & she make us a delicious curry with 9 different side dishes. We were completely taken aback by the kindness of the hosts and wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular Mountain Views
The views of the mountains are spectacular at the hotel. It’s quiet and relaxing, away from the partying of Ella. The owners are sweet and will go out if their way to make you comfortable. The Sri Lankan breakfast and dinner served was some of the best I’ve had. She will serve it at anytime you ask and LOTS of it. So much variety! The rooms were clean and spacious, with huge wrap around balconies and outdoor seating. Amazing place to sit and eat or just stare at the view. Tips: Arrange a tuk tuk with the owners before you arrive. Not all of the drivers at the train station are willing to go up the mountain. It’s nit far distance wise (5 minutes) but it is steep. Easy to walk down the mountain though to hang out in Ella, but hire a tuk tuk 300-400 rupees for the ride back up unless you want a leg workout :). Bring a light sweater for the cool mountain nights. And bring your appetite. The WiFi is spotty but that is typical of Sri Lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!!
Absolutely Amazing!! The family who owns this is truly friendly and caring. And they make the best food in Sri Lanka! We had both breakfast and dinner and I can guarantee you don’t get disappointed. It is tasty and a lot! There is about 2 or 3 min walk from the road but no problem at all. It is stairs and a road and signs where to go. We would gladly come back and stay here again! And the room is large and has a wonderful view from the room. Don’t hesitate to go here! They also helped us with renting a motorcycle and arranging taxi for our next destination. A very nice family and place to stay at!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, excellent service, Great food, looking forward again. I give 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Chris, London

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great views and friendly family
This is not an easy place to find, so persevere! It's basically a family run operation; you get a bed, a shower, breakfast, and a fantastic view! Not much more than that. The family running the house are lovely and very helpful. If you want easy access to Ella (i.e. be in the middle of the place), don't stay here, but if you want something laid back and with a fantastic vista, this is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful views and room, the only downside is getting to it. Need to walk the last few meters but it is worth it for the view, amazing. The people could not have been nicer or more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Benjamin, Shanghai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Off the beaten path. Postcard perfect sunset. Kind hosts. Savoury meals. Organic, healthy living!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hans peter

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good choice to come here. The view in the Mornig is incridible. The service is fast an friendly,so as the owner. Great lundary service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy-Einar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Utsikt utöver det vanliga
Vi älskade detta mysiga hotell, med fantastisk utsikt från rummet och mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Jättegod och spännande frukost med färsk frukt, pannkakor och cocosbröd.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
udsigt 👍
de var vildt søde. Fantastisk udsigt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi kan varmt anbefale dette stedet. Vi hadde 2 netter her i Ella. Ligger litt opp ihøyden i skogen, så man blir litt skjermet om man ønsker litt fred. Ansatte og eiere var svært hyggelige og serviceinnstilt. Veldig god og mye mat til frokost. Behjelpelig med anskaffelse av scooter leie til en rimeligere pris og kjørte oss ned til togstasjonen når vi skulle dra. Vi vil deffinetivt bo her igjen om vi kommer tilbake til Ella.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
自然豊か
少し不便な場所でしたが、オーナーや従業員がとてもとても親切。アットホームで作って頂いた夜ご飯と朝食は最高でした。何より景色も最高で 夜には蛍が見えたり自然を思い切り楽しめました
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastisk utsikt och fantastisk service på boendet, dock många insekter längs golv och karmar som inte hade städats på ett tag. Boendet låg högt upp bland bergen. De tog inte emot kort som betalning, endast kontanter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mari Schjoth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place
Thanks for a lovely stay. Very friendly staff who arranged Christmas dinner and cake at Christmas Eve. Breakfast and dinner were wonderful. The staff were very helpful with transportation. The room was clean with great view, just as in the pictures. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Camilla

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wouldn’t stay again
The place it’s self wasn’t too bad, but the bathroom wasn’t properly cleaned, our bedroom didn’t have a fan or mosquito net. Our bathroom window wouldn’t close and there were bugs crawling under the main door into our bedroom. We had to wait quite a while for someone to receive us when we arrived, and when someone came they didn’t speak English well enough to understand our questions. Breakfast was good. Not way too far from the city when you manage to find the steps, but you need a tuktuk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019