Hide Ella Resort
Hide Ella is built into a 60-degree slope in the Ella Gap. Rather than flatten the hillside, the building steps down with it, level by level, so the restaurant, the bar and most of our rooms open out through walls of glass onto sweeping views of Ella Gap. The remaining rooms look into a canopy of trees, full of birds at first light.
Many of our rooms open onto private balconies, and five have a private outdoor hot tub, including the family rooms, where you can soak with the valley spread out below you. Below, hidden in the woodland, our pool, sauna, steam room and hot jacuzzi are wrapped in trees: a secluded place to unwind after a day on the trails. It’s a small hotel, just 16 rooms on an acre of natural hillside on Waterfall Road, with Ella town a short walk down the hill, and Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock all close by.
Rated 4.6 by over 1,190 guests and a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 winner. Book direct for our best rate, or message our reservations team on WhatsApp, any time.
Our Rooms
16 rooms on a forested hillside, most opening onto views of Ella Gap.
Family Room
Two connecting rooms · private hot tub · sleeps 4
Premium Room
Super-king bed · private hot tub · Ella Gap views
Deluxe Double Room
Ella Gap or tree-canopy views · sleeps 2
Deluxe Twin Room
Two extra-long single beds · sleeps 2
Experiences
Everything you need for your days in Ella, arranged by our team.
Pool Club
Sauna, steam room, hot jacuzzi and pool in the woodland · free for hotel guests
Tuk Tuk Tours
Private days out to Ella’s icons and the tea country at Lipton’s Seat
Dining
Dinner in a glass restaurant above the Ella Gap
Location
Your days in Ella
Making the most of your stay
Getting here: Most guests arrive by the famous hill country train or by road. Ella station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and we’re happy to arrange a tuk tuk or car to meet you at Ella station.
Getting around: Ella town is a short walk down the hill. Many guests walk down and take a tuk tuk back up. Our team can book tuk tuk tours, private cars and scooter hire for you.
Things to do nearby: Hike Little Adam’s Peak or Ella Rock, watch a train cross Nine Arches Bridge, visit Ravana Falls, or spend a day among the tea estates at Lipton’s Seat.
Ask us anything: Not sure what to plan? Message us on WhatsApp before you arrive, and we’ll help you shape your days in Ella.
HIDEELLA HOTEL & RESORT
Activities & Experiences
Ella Full Day Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk
Enjoy the convenience of being picked from your accommodations in Hide Ella Hotel & Resort via tuk-tuk. Begin your tour with an early morning hike to the famous cliff, Ella Rock. Along the way, you’ll journey through tranquil woodlands and tea plantations. Walk alongside the iconic Sri Lankan railroad. Once you’ve reached Ella Rock, you’ll be able to enjoy amazing panoramic views.
Tuk Tuk Safari in Lipton’s Seat
On this scenic, half-day excursion, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to a Sri Lankan tea plantation, known as Lipton’s Seat. Travel like a local in a three-wheeler tuk tuk, enjoying an open-air ride through lush tea country. Then, learn the ins and outs of local tea cultivation before sitting down to a panoramic picnic lunch overlooking the misty hills.
Scooter Ride
Best way to get to Ella by Train which take you through a breathtaking scenic route. is it your plan too? Good, do it, it’s a great idea.
Next Best would be to rent a scooter when you stay in Ella for a couple of days or maybe even for one day. It’s fun riding through the curvy streets and tea plantation with a Scooter.
Lunch Set Menu
Dinner Set Menu
High Tea
Review Us On 
Google 4.6
TripAdvisor 4.5
Booking 4.4
Facebook 5.0
The rooms are very clean.
The restaurant meals are excellent, and the service provided by Waruna was perfect, accompanied by an incredible view.
Ideally located near temples and the Nine Arches Bridge. Highly recommended!
I was impressed by how beautifully everything was presented on those fancy tiered stands and proper china. It made the whole experience feel extra special without being stuffy.
Best part? The price was surprisingly fair for what you get. Between the generous portions, really attentive service, and classy atmosphere, it felt like a proper treat without breaking the bank. Perfect for when you want to feel a bit fancy without going overboard!
**Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)**
