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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: CAO Ella in Ella offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, French, Italian, and local cuisines in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy yoga classes, and participate in walking tours. The hotel also features an outdoor play area, child-friendly buffet, and outdoor seating. Convenient Location: Located 86 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and an 18-minute walk from Ella Railway Station, CAO Ella is near attractions such as Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (5 km) and Ella Rock (5 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jedrzej
Poland
“The room was very clean and beautiful. The view we had was amazing with all the mountains and a temple on top. Special thanks to the host who was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.” - Sharan
Malaysia
“Location in nature and very close to Nine arch by car. Love the host very friendly and good chef too. Rooms big spacious and very clean. Breakfast was simple but delicious which was western and local food. Very positive ambiance and the plus point...” - Sajani
Sri Lanka
“I had a wonderful stay! The room was very clean, staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. Everything was comfortable. Special Thanks to Mr Kao for making our stay memorable.” - Kathryn
United Kingdom
“The helpful staff :) Arranging supersized tuktuks to carry us and our luggage upon arrival and departure. The caring attitudes of the hosts. The outdoor seating terrace.” - Pascale
South Africa
“We absolutely loved our stay at this charming bed and breakfast in Ella. It’s run by two incredibly kind and helpful brothers who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They helped us arrange taxis for all our outings, which made getting...” - Jenuk
Sri Lanka
“The scenery was great, and the customer service was exceptional. Really enjoyed the stay. We had their breakfast and the meal was very good. It was very tasty. The portion size was also quite generous.” - Corinne
Thailand
“Stunning view from the balcony and the breakfast was outstanding!!” - Anne
Sri Lanka
“We had a wonderful stay at CAO Ella! The place was very welcoming, clean, and comfortable — it looked exactly like the pictures shown on Booking.com. The owner, Rishan, was a great host and made us feel right at home with his warm hospitality....” - Ellie
United Kingdom
“Very clean, lovely rooms & balcony. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful” - Billy
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good, the room was lovely. Good location. The staff were very accommodating, went above and beyond, would stay here again.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese • British • French • Indonesian • Italian • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.