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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.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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1 full bed
1 full bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nasrin
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    Natural beauty and Yummy breakfast made by them .Their hospitality was remarkable.
  • Uruj
    India 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • French • Indonesian • Italian • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

CAO Ella takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.