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Reviews of Ella Planters Bungalow 4 stars

10 Mile Post,Uva Karandagolla,Srilanka, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#67 of 189 hotels in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 208 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    We had a great time at this fantastic venue
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant.

    Amazing location and lots of space in the property.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting with stunning views and very tranquil. Really comfortable family room that was incredibly spacious and well equipped. Really kind staff and a lovely stay, really recommend it!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Jungle me Mangal. Really enjoyed the nature .

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Homely. Enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My Husband and I had the apartment. I really did not like the small kitchen area, even though we had no intention of cooking. It was not modern. It way it was put together was a bit basic. The price paid for the apartment was unjustified. The Bungalow was 25-30 minutes away from the town. Nearly 10 km. Didn’t like the Breakfast. Food was always cold

    We appreciated that one of the rooms was upgraded. The room she was supposed to get was shown and she said that it was basic. The view was amazing The shower was good with good hot water.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful scenery and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hillside scenery Great service / friendly staff Comfortable and clean appartment with amazing views Nice swimming pool to take a dip Can organise good price tuk tuk to go to Ella / Adam’s peak

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Cottage Room with Free 24 hours Check-in & Check-out
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff very competent Very good service

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely beautiful and peaceful location with wonderful views and lovely rooms. Was wonderful to wake up to and ate breakfast on the balcony admiring the hills. Ella is very busy and planters bungalow is in a much more chilled location, so glad we stayed here instead! Food was lovely too. A great experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Location, location, location - a comfortable stay with the bonus of a swimming pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A common area to enjoy a drink or relax with a book in the bungalow itself would have been good, however our balcony was gorgeous.

    The location is sublime - our room had panoramic views and we enjoyed watching the wildlife, particularly the monkeys swinging in the tree canopy. Our room was spacious, exceptionally clean and comfortable. The staff are warm, welcoming and friendly. A highly recommended stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful location, lovely staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Cottage Room with Free 24 hours Check-in & Check-out
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was building work going on to build a new kitchen. It was a bit noisy but luckily we were out exploring each day so didn’t impact us too much. If you wanted downtime at the accommodation it would have been noisy from our rooms but other rooms nearer to the pool wouldn’t have been impacted as much.

    The location was stunning, rooms were good and the service was exceptional. Every member of staff wanted to help if they could.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful location with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was cold. We had an unfortunate experience where one of us got locked in the bathroom due to a faulty latch. The staff assisted in opening the door for us. There was also a brief power outage which coincidentally happened when we were locked in the bathroom.

    Great location in the centre of nature with amazing views. Friendly and hospitable staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely views in the mountains of Sri Lanka
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The kitchen is currently far from the dining area, therefore that meals were delayed and cold. There are renovations happening to move the kitchen close. The work is noisy and disruptive. The hotel will be much better when they are finished.

    The view and the gardens were excellent. The location is quite lovely. There is a good pool at the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good 👍

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay in Ella Planters bungalow
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Cottage Room with Free 24 hours Check-in & Check-out
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is further away from Ella than expected, but it’s easy to go there by taxi.

    Beautiful location with an impressive view from the rooms, very relaxing atmosphere and great swimmingpool. Super friendly, service minded team! They gave us an upgrade of one of the rooms and we could stay longer in the room because one of us got sick.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    10
    A wonderful retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can have breakfast with that spectacular view. The staff is careful and kind. A very especial place.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    Amazing stuff that went above my daughter’s 29th birthday day what a memory even accommodate vegan diet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s a lot of bugs, not the resort fault. The monkeys are crazy, aggressive, banging on the glass doors to get in again not the resort’s fault. The room is very spacious, but does need to be updated., plugs are in different spots to actually be useful. The grounds are incredible however

    The lush Gardens just beautiful. Seriously the best part was the monks chanting in the morning like 530 to 630 sunrise. Also sunrise over the mountains exquisite view. Incredibly calm, peaceful, joyful. The staff went over and above, seriously! You were there for my daughter’s 29th birthday and she was vegan. They decorated the outdoor table with balloons and a happy birthday sign and give us all kinds of wonderful foods all of the vegan that she could enjoy. If you wanna place where they’re gonna go the extra mile even if it is a little updating or it’s pretty far off seems to be worth it as long as you don’t mind those monkeys.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    9.0
    Garden oasis out of the Ella hub bub
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The monkeys were a bit bad that’s nature… but they banged on the glass doors to try to get in, The place is really lovely, but obviously needs a little update and plugs are difficult to use

    We love the beautiful gardens in the birds. The staff was so incredibly kind and a special birthday for our daughter who was traveling with us… Adult 29-year-old daughter. She is vegan and they totally made a menu for her outstanding.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    8.0
    Peace and quiet outside Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely calm surroundings, friendly and efficient staff, great Sri Lankan breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    Traditional secluded mountain escape.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelled a bit musty (but otherwise amazing).

    The setting was amazing, and lovely little private terrace outside our room. Great pool surrounded by wild monkeys. Peaceful area. Friendly, helpful staff. Would love to stay again.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    staff were so amazing and room was just as pictured - stunning views and nice breakfast

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Perfect stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just worth flagging it’s 20 minute away from Ella with the restaurants etc

    Amazing property - absolutely beautiful views over Ella Gap which is what you’re there for! Food at the hotel was great, especially the breakfast in the room, and the pool and surrounding area/plants were beautiful. So quiet and calm, great way to enjoy Ella. Location for us worked perfectly, about 20 minute drive from Ella town but if you hire a scooter or just grab tuk tuks you to a great drive.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful Jungle Escape with Stunning Views
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Do be aware that, being close to the jungle and a temple, there can be some natural nighttime noises (monkeys, chants). Nothing extreme—just part of the experience of staying close to nature.

    This hotel near Ella is a true gem if you're looking to relax in nature. Located about 12 km outside the city, it offers a peaceful, green setting with absolutely breathtaking views. The pool area is beautiful, breakfast and service were excellent, and the room was spacious and very clean. It’s the perfect place to unwind away from the crowds Overall, a beautiful and serene place to stay near Ella. Highly recommended if you're after calm, comfort, and amazing views.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    Charming and peaceful location with stunning views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    This is a beautiful small hotel with excellent rooms and stunning views, about 15 minutes from bustling Ella. The location, in landscaped gardens, is charming and eating breakfast and dinner al-fresco is delightful - and the food is excellent. All of the staff were so friendly and pleasant, making our stay so very enjoyable. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    8.0
    Quiet place with great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi: slow

    View: amazing Staff: extraordinary helpful and friendly Food at restaurant: very good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, with amazing views and surrounding nature. Really delicious food and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

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