Aloft Grand Hotel Ella

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US$53

/ night

Aloft Grand Hotel Ella - Interior entrance

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From

US$53

/ night

About this property

Dip into one of the 4 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic a...

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Swimming pool
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Location

ella road hettipola-watte kumbalawela, Kumbalwela, Ella, Sri Lanka

Kinellan Tea Factory (1 Miles)

Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care (1.7 Miles)

Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons (1.7 Miles)

Dhowa Rock Temple (1.7 Miles)

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory (2.2 Miles)

Nature Trail Ella (2.3 Miles)

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Room options

Standard Double Room

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

130 ft²

Deck or Patio

Private Bathroom

Soundproofing

Deluxe Chalet

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

225 ft²

Deck or Patio

Air Conditioning

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)

Family Room

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

150 ft²

Deck or Patio

Private Bathroom

Soundproofing

Super Deluxe Cottage

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

279 ft²

Deck or Patio

Air Conditioning

Laptop Workspace

Private Spa Tub

Guest reviews of Aloft Grand Hotel Ella

Good

Based on 33 verified reviews

Facilities

Cleanliness

6.8

Service

7.2

Grady

11 Sept 2025

Stayed 3 nights

DO NOT STAY HERE! I've stayed at hundreds of places all over the world. Cheap hostels, swanky resorts, and everything in between. Aloft Grand Hotel might just be the worst place I've stayed. We stayed in one of the cottages, which is located at the bottom of a very steep, poorly paved, dimly lit path. If you have mobility issues or are spooked by walking around in the dark, don't stay there. Staff doesn't clean the rooms unless you directly ask them to. We came back after a day exploring Ella to find wet, dirty towels. I went to staff to get clean towels and they asked us to wait 10 minutes. Turns out the just dried our dirty towels! Did they not have extras they could have given us? If this was a cheap hostel, I'd understand. But at $85 USD a night, I don't think it's unreasonable to have regular cleaning. Hotel has a very nice, good-sized pool...with only 2 lounge chairs. No other chairs. Just 2 lounge chairs. Hotel is not done with construction. Fair amount of work being done throughout the property and there was clutter everywhere. The shame is that this could be an INCREDIBLE hotel. Amazing view of mountaintop temple. Lots of land to do great things and the cottages could be a great place to stay. But we got the sense that 1.) the hotel opened too early and isn't ready for prime time or 2.) the owners have ZERO idea what they're doing. DO NOT STAY HERE!

Amila

4 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

This property is still under construction. We got a newly built room with a great view. Staff is very helpful. Food is great. Overall we had a great time there

Sameer

11 Mar 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Staff was incredibly friendy and the views were exceptional..

Jørn

22 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night

We never got our room, because there were NO way to get from the reception to our room and back again. They offered us a tuktuk to drive us to our room, but them we would be stock there without any chance to get back to the reception again. Now we need to find a way to contact hotels.com and get our money back.

Chalsea

7 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel staff. Friendly manager. Great view of the famous temple. Lots of beautiful wildlife sighting on the property if you’re into that kind of things. I am.

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 18:00

Before 11:00

Security deposit

USD 15000 per accommodation on arrival.

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs about Aloft Grand Hotel Ella

Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out time is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability, and late check-out incurs a fee of 25 percent of the room rate, also subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Additionally, elevators are available for ease of access.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Kumbalwela, within a 5-minute drive of Kinellan Tea Factory and Dhowa Rock Temple. It is approximately 1.6 km from Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and 2.2 km from Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features 4 outdoor pools, including a children's pool. Pool access is available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. Kids aged 5 and younger can stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 15.00 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required. Cribs are not mentioned as available.

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Prices for upcoming dates

October 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $48	5 $54	6 $47	7 $47	8 $47	9 $47	10 $47
11 $47	12 $47	13 $47	14 $47	15 $47	16 $47	17 $53
18 $49	19 $47	20 $57	21 $53	22 $57	23 $57	24 $49
25 $57	26 $64	27 $57	28 $57	29 $75	30 $51	31 $55

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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.

Cash deposit: USD 15000.0 per stay

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 5 for adults, and USD 2 to 4 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: 25 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $57	2 $57	3 $57	4 $49	5 $62	6 $57	7 $49
8 $55	9 $53	10 $47	11 $57	12 $60	13 $49	14 $62
15 $47	16 $60	17 $57	18 $55	19 $57	20 $49	21 $53
22 $54	23 $57	24 $49	25 $49	26 $57	27 $57	28 $57
29 $57	30 $63