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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 ambiance. 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 53 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, CAO Ella is an 18-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (3.1 mi) and Ella Rock (3.1 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- 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
- Nasrin
Bangladesh
“Natural beauty and Yummy breakfast made by them .Their hospitality was remarkable.” - Uruj
India
“The breakfast was absolutely great. The staff was friendly. They go out of the way to help you with any and everything. It is great value for money. If you're on a budget, this place is great.” - Ben
Australia
“We had an amazing stay! The staff were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The breakfast each morning was absolutely delicious, with plenty of variety and fresh local flavors. Our room had a stunning view over the...” - Jeff
United States
“Excellent stay surrounded by nature. Quiet, relaxing, spacious room, clean with a beautiful view. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Very good breakfast and delicious dinner options.” - Austin
United States
“My stay at Cao Ella Grand was amazing. The manager was friendly and personable and was always able to respond to my inquiries and requests promptly and respectfully. The breakfast was top notch: you’re able to get it on the balcony facing the...” - 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...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese • British • French • Indonesian • Italian • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.