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Ornateview Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access, Mountain View
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access, Mountain View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Indoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift

Room options

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Hidden Mist | Living room

Hidden Mist

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sleeker Room | Living room

Sleeker Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cool Breeze | Living room

Cool Breeze

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool Access, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Mountain View

Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Mahameuna Road, Kumbalwela, Bandarawela, Ella, 90090

What's nearby

  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Little Adam's Peak - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Ravana Falls - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Ella Rock - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 14 min drive
  • Haputale Railway Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbeans Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪One Love - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at noon
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (late night)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • Mosquito nets
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Ornateview Hotel Ella
Ornateview Ella
Ornateview
Ornateview Hotel Ella
Ornateview Hotel Hotel
Ornateview Hotel Hotel Ella

Frequently asked questions

Does Ornateview Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ornateview Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ornateview Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ornateview Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ornateview Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ornateview Hotel?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Ornateview Hotel and nearby?
Ornateview Hotel has an indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Ornateview Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.
Does Ornateview Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room.

Ornateview Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Totally fabulous stay with amazing views
Absolutely fabulous location - not too far from downtown Ella and well worth the trek to the top of the mountain for the fantastic views. The staff was super nice and welcoming, and the room was clean and comfortable. Overall excellent experience.
Alexandra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Property was hard to find in the dark and wet. Narrow muddy tracks, leading to the property. No clear signposting. Arrived in the dark and were told that they only had a single bed available. (We had booked a single and double. They then showed us another room which was Filthy with a broken window and beds not made. They then showed us another room with a double bed which was even dirtier. We declined to stay and requested a refund but were refused. Because we had booked a non-refundable room they declined to refund. We then went to 49 Ella, which was awesome and cheaper. Avoid this property!
Phil, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

One night to relax with great view.
Superb views but it’s definitely off season and feels a little run down. I’m sure it will pick up again as tourists return. After 2 days in the center, one last night there to relax with the view was great. The simple food was delicious. Nice hospitality. WiFi. No pool or bar as stated on hotels.com though.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is amazing. Don’t be put off by the glorified, tiny dirt road that leads to the hotel. It is set on the side of a hill with truly spectacular views of the surrounding hills. My room had a huge balcony overlooking same. The room was fine, the food was typical, but the view is the raison d’etre.
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Views were amazing and the owner was very friendly and willing to help us with our holiday. Could do with toiletries in the bathroom otherwise, we enjoyed our stay here
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, beautiful view.
Amazing stonework in a beautiful room with an incredible view out the window and off the porch. Extremely pleasant and friendly staff that attend to every need. Highly recommended. The area is gorgeous as well with many things for tourists to do.
Kristy, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unbelievable view from the room andfrom the porch,
Unbelievable view from the room in from the porch, amazing staff and manager doing everything they can to accommodate the guests. Highly recommended. Very beautiful and different room motif
Kristy, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome view stay
It was great stay here particular the view was awesome
sambhu prasad, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing. Really helpful host. Dinner was perfect overlooking valley, cooked by hosts mum. Would recommend to anyone
Kyle, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing view from the top of hill.
This place is located in the hilly area. If you wish to get there, you need to hire transports. It has an amazing view during the sunrise. We love the misty and cooling weather. The room is a bit small for our liking, however, the fabulous view definitely is big plus.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This family (very friendly) owned and built mini hotel was definitely worth the winding dirt track to reach journey. Perched high above the valley overlooking farms and forests with views to Little Adams Peak took one's breath away. Quiet and peaceful set in natures domain. Comfortable rooms with views were clean tidy and spacious. Home cooked meals were a delight and served at our convenience. Incredibly good value and homely comfort. Two more rooms and a large rooftop family villa on the mountaintop are currently under construction, these will be complimented by new swimming pools in the near future.
Peter&Olya, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Peaceful location with great views
We spent one night here. The room was comfortable and we were served an excellent home-cooked curry for dinner. The staff were really helpful, we had an early start and they packed us a box of pancakes for our journey.
Carolyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in Ella
We (a couple) stayed at Ornate View for three nights. After four weeks of travelling around Sri Lanka this was by far the best place we have stayed. We had the balcony room which had an incredible 180 view of the hillsides of Ella. It was definitely worth waking up at 6am to watch the sunrise over the hills. We really liked the authentic and funky waterfall bathroom, the room was well equipped and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay (the room also had excellent WiFi). The hotel also sorted us a scooter to rent for the few days that we stayed there that was extremely handy. The hotel manager and his staff (Danny the cook and Piumith) made us feel completely at home. They were extremely helpful, friendly and gave us a lot of good tips about Ella and the surroundings. We had many great conversations late into the evening with the staff. The food was by far the best we have had out of all the places that we have stayed. Danny is an extremely creative cook, he made us everyday a different tasty breakfast and dinner on the four days that we stayed. Overall we had an amazing time there and we left the place feeling we had made great friends. Lastly we highly recommend anybody traveling to Ella to stay in this lovely Hotel.
Eleanor, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best stay in ELLA
This was the most scenic stay of our whole trip! Beautifully located up in the mountains with a view over rice fields and the jungle (a tea plantation was close by too). The staff was absolutely amazing and helpful! They organized a special BBQ for us as well as a driver for our continuous travels. We want to come back for sure :) - Roy & Janina
Roy-Remy, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous views at a knockdown price
Wonderfully located small hotel set in the forested hillside near Ella. The views are absolutely mindblowing and it’s so peaceful and tranquil. The staff are kind and only too willing to help and the food is excellent. Coconut pancakes for breakfast were a real treat!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Avrage
Great location there where corkroches in the room short staffed only one person with English
Ramesh, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Bugs, bugs, bugs... but no mosquitoes in the room. Also no daily housekeeping. Other than that it was a lovely stay. Beautiful morning sunrises, good breakfast, the nicest service.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing View
Amazing view from the hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly. We used the scooter at a reasonable rate too. The hotel is located up in the hills, not too far from the centre. They picked us up from the train station too which saved us on the tuk tuk!
Robert, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible view
There are loads of hotels, guest houses and homestays in and around Ella but its hard to believe any of them have a better view than this one, it is quite simply breathtaking. The hotel currently has just 3 rooms (although there are plans for more) and is perched on the side of the hill far up a valley. Below the valley echoes with Peacocks, raptors swoop in the valley below and bats buzz around after dark and the hotel itself is in a tea plantation, on one morning we woke up to tea pickers going about their business all around. The owner doesn't live on site but there is always a friendly staff presence there. The breakfast was fine and we ate during the evening once and the food was very good. The room we booked was the largest of the three and was clean and a decent size, there is no net around the bed but there also didn't appear to be any biting things around, probably far above them. The bathroom was fine and plenty of hot water although there were signs of a few maintenance issues. You need to be aware that this hotel is about a 15 minute tuk tuk ride from Ella and up a steep track which turns into a dirt track. It can sometimes take a little time and negotiation to get the right tuk tuk driver to get you back to it, the hotel will get you one on the way down. Ella itself is busy and a building site at the moment so staying here was a real stroke of luck it just takes a little effort to get into town and back because it is slightly remote. We paid £30 per night.
Adam, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simply stunning..... don't wait just book it
Perfect family run hotel with stunning views and a welcoming feeling. We were picked up from the train station and made to feel welcome immediately. The owners wife cooked us amazing curry and rice each night we stayed and gave us a different breakfast to try each morning. The room was superb although maybe a bit more attention to cleaning in the bathroom would be good. The family couldn't do enough for us and made our time here amazing.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Underbar utsikt!
Härligt att bo så högt upp! Utsikten var helt underbar och från vårat rum kunde vi se den underbara naturen! Incheckningen fungerade bra och han som tog emot oss var trevlig ! Han berättade om te odlingarna och visade oss runt! Till Ella är det lite långt att åka men. Vi hade en chaufför så för oss var det inget problem ! En dag åkte vi också tuck tuck från Ella till hotellet! Frukosten är ok om man inte vill ha jättemycket ! Ella är fantastiskt:)
Monica, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Incredibly filthy
The description of the hotel is way better than the reality of the hotel. This place has a lot of potential of being good one day, but currently it is not. It was very dirty and the sheets hadn't been washed in a very long time. I slept fully clothed because I didn't wanted to have any skin contact. There were three rooms in the hotel - all available - still they gave me the only one without a balcony (the view), which is the only valuable of the hotel. I also didn't get my breakfast the second day. The owner has a warm smile all the time, but unfortunately it is not enough for making a good stay.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The view from the room was fantastic. We could see the sun rise from our room. The staff was very friendly and breakfast was good too.
TM, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Inmitten der Natur mit Abstrichen
Piumith, der junge Besitzer, war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wie bereits mehrfach erwähnt wurde, organisiert er anstandslos den Shuttle zwischen Ella und der in die Jahre gekommenen und leider etwas ungepflegten Unterkunft (650Rp). Wir wären gern selber etwas mobiler gewesen, aber bedingt durch das abseits gelegene Hotel war dies schwer möglich. Das Frühstück (Obst, Toast, Eivariationen, Marmelade) war völlig in Ordnung. Besser Tee als Kaffee ordern;)
Dirk, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Good view but not well-maintained
Beautiful view from the hotel but very far from Ella, so you need to add tuk tuk cost to the booking (around 1500 roopies for up and down). Our room was standard so no view on the moutains. Not well cleaned, terrifying bathroom (dark and cold water), very old buildings (old wood, we could hear clearly our neighboors). The breakfast was classic.
Stephanie, 1-night romance trip
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