The Cubes Ella
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About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a steam room or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area and charcoal grills.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a steam room or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area and charcoal grills.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Cubes Ella , enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Location
Located in Ella, The Cubes Ella is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kinellan Tea Factory and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory.
What's nearby
Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care(1.3 Miles)
Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons(1.4 Miles)
Kinellan Tea Factory(1.5 Miles)
Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory(1.7 Miles)
Nature Trail Ella(2 Miles)
Nine Arches Bridge(2.4 Miles)
Kital Ella Waterfall(2.4 Miles)
Ravana's Cave(2.8 Miles)
Flying Ravana Mega Zipline(2.9 Miles)
Little Adam's Peak(2.8 Miles)
Dhowa Rock Temple(3.3 Miles)
View Point - Demodara Railway Loop(4.3 Miles)
Ravana Falls(5.2 Miles)
Ravana Falls(5.2 Miles)
Secret Waterfall(8.1 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Location
10, Rathnagiri Estate, Off Ella Halpe Road, Ella, Sri Lanka
Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care (1.3 Miles)
Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons (1.4 Miles)
Kinellan Tea Factory (1.5 Miles)
Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory (1.7 Miles)
Nature Trail Ella (2 Miles)
Nine Arches Bridge (2.4 Miles)
Room options
22
Deluxe Double Room
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
265 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
18
Standard Double Room
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
237 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Standard Room
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
185 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
8
Deluxe Room
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
226 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of The Cubes Ella
8.8
Fabulous
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Travellers describe The Cubes Ella as a calm hillside stay slightly outside Ella, highlighted by consistently warm, helpful staff, very well-regarded breakfasts and dinners, and comfortable rooms with views, plus convenient tuk-tuk access to town.
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Travellers describe The Cubes Ella as a calm hillside stay slightly outside Ella, highlighted by consistently warm, helpful staff, very well-regarded breakfasts and dinners, and comfortable rooms with views, plus convenient tuk-tuk access to town.
Service is described as proactive and accommodating, including help with transfers and activity planning. Some guests report a very steep driveway and parking challenges, nearby construction affecting privacy or ambience, and occasional maintenance issues such as a leak or worn bathrooms; one also found the dining format limited. Overall, expect a quiet, well-run base in the hills.
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Facilities
Multiple reviews mention a very steep driveway and parking that could be improved or feels challenging.
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Suny Stallone
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful hilly, mountain-side hotel. The setting was serene and refreshing, but what stood out most was the exceptional hospitality from every member of the staff warm, attentive, and always ready to help. The breakfast was another highlight, with a wide variety of delicious options that made every morning special. A perfect blend of comfort, scenery, and genuine care. Highly recommended. Please work on your parking though.
Had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful hilly, mountain-side hotel. The setting was serene and refreshing, but what stood out most was the exceptional hospitality from every member of the staff warm, attentive, and always ready to help. The breakfast was another highlight, with a wide variety of delicious options that made every morning special. A perfect blend of comfort, scenery, and genuine care. Highly recommended. Please work on your parking though.
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DR D
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Booked 2 rooms Due to rain one had a leak - we were compensated for this but unfortunately set a bad tone initially Access to hotel is steep and tyre burning Lovely views from room Check what is offered in terms of quantity when ordering dinner
Booked 2 rooms Due to rain one had a leak - we were compensated for this but unfortunately set a bad tone initially Access to hotel is steep and tyre burning Lovely views from room Check what is offered in terms of quantity when ordering dinner
10
Jose Luis
8 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Schönes kleines Hotel. Noch keine zwei Jahre alt. Alles noch wie neu. Das einzige was man ändern bzw beschreiben sollte, ist die sehr sehr steile Auffahrt zum parkplatz/Eingang.
Schönes kleines Hotel. Noch keine zwei Jahre alt. Alles noch wie neu. Das einzige was man ändern bzw beschreiben sollte, ist die sehr sehr steile Auffahrt zum parkplatz/Eingang.
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Cleanliness
Reviews commonly describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well maintained, though a few note issues like small flies on arrival, an empty dispenser, or a worn, humid bathroom.
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Emily
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was amazing. The room was clean and cozy. However the bathroom was a bit worn out and humid.
We had a lovely stay. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was amazing. The room was clean and cozy. However the bathroom was a bit worn out and humid.
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R
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is not a 4 star hotel. It is probably 2+ stars. It also had significant building work commencing at 8am til around 6:30pm. The room was tired, elements looked to be patched up. The hotel is trying to lunch above its wait but things are low quality (robes, bathroom fittings, attention to detail). Our room was full of small flies when we arrived (typical in Ella but no attempt had been made to prevent). The patio double doors when closed and locked have large gaps to allow them in. Our shower gel dispenser had not been filled and was empty. The breakfast menu had to be ordered the night before and was extremely limited. Essentially eggs and toast. No orange juice for me example. The staff are friendly, we discovered the hotel advertised itself as 3 star not 4 star like Hotels.com. It is also a hostel. The vibe fits that as a hostel with rooms. Large parts of the hotel were under construction.
This is not a 4 star hotel. It is probably 2+ stars. It also had significant building work commencing at 8am til around 6:30pm. The room was tired, elements looked to be patched up. The hotel is trying to lunch above its wait but things are low quality (robes, bathroom fittings, attention to detail). Our room was full of small flies when we arrived (typical in Ella but no attempt had been made to prevent). The patio double doors when closed and locked have large gaps to allow them in. Our shower gel dispenser had not been filled and was empty. The breakfast menu had to be ordered the night before and was extremely limited. Essentially eggs and toast. No orange juice for me example. The staff are friendly, we discovered the hotel advertised itself as 3 star not 4 star like Hotels.com. It is also a hostel. The vibe fits that as a hostel with rooms. Large parts of the hotel were under construction.
10
Andrew
26 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly & helpful staff, tasty local or international breakfast made to order. Great view from restaurant area. Hotel clean and exactly as presented in photos.
Friendly & helpful staff, tasty local or international breakfast made to order. Great view from restaurant area. Hotel clean and exactly as presented in photos.
10
Agnieszka
12 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay at this property was absolutely amazing. The staff were extremely welcoming and accomodating. The hotel and the room were very clean and there was air conditioning. There was a lovely balcony with stunning views. The internet was very good and the tv worked very well. The dinner and breakfast were also very delicious and there were various options available. Overall the stay was amazing and the service was outstanding. Definitely value for money would definitely recommend and stay again.😊
Our stay at this property was absolutely amazing. The staff were extremely welcoming and accomodating. The hotel and the room were very clean and there was air conditioning. There was a lovely balcony with stunning views. The internet was very good and the tv worked very well. The dinner and breakfast were also very delicious and there were various options available. Overall the stay was amazing and the service was outstanding. Definitely value for money would definitely recommend and stay again.😊
10
Nuwanthaka
26 Jun 2024
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Property is located pretty close to Nine Arch bridge and Ella Rock. They had a professional staff who greeted us with a nice Sri Lankan smile. Everything is clean and well maintained according to American standards. My wife and I really enjoyed the stay and we will be definitely visiting back with our other American friends in the upcoming summer breaks!
Property is located pretty close to Nine Arch bridge and Ella Rock. They had a professional staff who greeted us with a nice Sri Lankan smile. Everything is clean and well maintained according to American standards. My wife and I really enjoyed the stay and we will be definitely visiting back with our other American friends in the upcoming summer breaks!
10
William
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful establishment!! Very clean, comfortable size balcony. In room, affordable dining. Great 2nd Floor restaurant area. The view faces East, and you can catch a great sunrise coming over the top of the nearby adjacent mountains. Staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. You'll really like it!!!! NOTE: Depending on which direction you're coming from, there's a bridge being replaced, so you might have to go around thru the small tunnel
Wonderful establishment!! Very clean, comfortable size balcony. In room, affordable dining. Great 2nd Floor restaurant area. The view faces East, and you can catch a great sunrise coming over the top of the nearby adjacent mountains. Staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. You'll really like it!!!! NOTE: Depending on which direction you're coming from, there's a bridge being replaced, so you might have to go around thru the small tunnel
10
Samantha
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were so incredible, the rooms were beautiful and clean, air conditioning worked great and the food was amazing! Great location as well, not on the main strip which was a nice break from the noise
The staff were so incredible, the rooms were beautiful and clean, air conditioning worked great and the food was amazing! Great location as well, not on the main strip which was a nice break from the noise
10
Jose Luis
8 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Schönes kleines Hotel. Noch keine zwei Jahre alt. Alles noch wie neu. Das einzige was man ändern bzw beschreiben sollte, ist die sehr sehr steile Auffahrt zum parkplatz/Eingang.
Schönes kleines Hotel. Noch keine zwei Jahre alt. Alles noch wie neu. Das einzige was man ändern bzw beschreiben sollte, ist die sehr sehr steile Auffahrt zum parkplatz/Eingang.
10
fadi
27 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a magical stay with great people who were always there for advice and help. The room was clean and had a balcony with a great view. Would definitely stay at this place again and again
It was a magical stay with great people who were always there for advice and help. The room was clean and had a balcony with a great view. Would definitely stay at this place again and again
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Jan
13 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wir hatten zuerst beim Empfang einen schlechten Eindruck da wir ziemlich in unser Zimmer gehetzt wurden. Die mitarbeiter wurden aber die nächsten Tage sehr herzlich und haben uns sehr gut umsorgt. Das Frühstück mit dem Ausblick wurde hervorragend präsentiert und man hat sich alle Mühe gegeben das wir uns wohl fühlen. Die Zimmer sind „okay“ der Zustand leider etwas heruntergekommen. Für europäische Standards Gewöhnungs bedürftig. Man muss in Sri Lanka Abstriche machen aber wird dafür von lieben Menschen und einem Lächeln belohnt und empfangen.
Wir hatten zuerst beim Empfang einen schlechten Eindruck da wir ziemlich in unser Zimmer gehetzt wurden. Die mitarbeiter wurden aber die nächsten Tage sehr herzlich und haben uns sehr gut umsorgt. Das Frühstück mit dem Ausblick wurde hervorragend präsentiert und man hat sich alle Mühe gegeben das wir uns wohl fühlen. Die Zimmer sind „okay“ der Zustand leider etwas heruntergekommen. Für europäische Standards Gewöhnungs bedürftig. Man muss in Sri Lanka Abstriche machen aber wird dafür von lieben Menschen und einem Lächeln belohnt und empfangen.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally modern and comfortable, many with balconies and scenic views; a few mention wear or issues such as a leak, and nearby construction affected balcony privacy for some.
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Andrew
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Cubes is a modern clean hotel with comfortable beds and amazing views. The service provided by the team is fantastic and they will do and arrange anything to make your stay enjoyable. The hotel is out of town and is very quiet. Nice if you want to get away from the buzz of Ella. It’s a short Tuk Tuk ride away, which again the team will organise (500lkr each way). We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast there as well and would thoroughly recommend the hotel.
The Cubes is a modern clean hotel with comfortable beds and amazing views. The service provided by the team is fantastic and they will do and arrange anything to make your stay enjoyable. The hotel is out of town and is very quiet. Nice if you want to get away from the buzz of Ella. It’s a short Tuk Tuk ride away, which again the team will organise (500lkr each way). We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast there as well and would thoroughly recommend the hotel.
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mark
16 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Well run small hotel. The room was large, adequately equipped and the AC was fine. Dinner and breakfast in the cafe/restauarnt was very good - maybe the best ‘Sri Lanka Curry and rice’ I had during my touring holiday. All the staff were really friendly and happy to carry my bags up the couple of flight of stairs. All in all, a good hotel and would recommend
Well run small hotel. The room was large, adequately equipped and the AC was fine. Dinner and breakfast in the cafe/restauarnt was very good - maybe the best ‘Sri Lanka Curry and rice’ I had during my touring holiday. All the staff were really friendly and happy to carry my bags up the couple of flight of stairs. All in all, a good hotel and would recommend
10
Faye
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Cubes Ella. The rooms are lovely, with Kool artwork and cosy lighting for the evening. The view from my balcony was also amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, anything you needed help with they were there straight away. The breakfast is delicious, definitely I recommend to try the Sri Lankan and Continental Western options. The hotel is about 8mins from Ella town by Tuk Tuk, the hotel arranged these for you very easily and they appear in moments. Area around the hotel is peaceful and perfect. If I visit Ella again I’ll definitely be staying here.
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Cubes Ella. The rooms are lovely, with Kool artwork and cosy lighting for the evening. The view from my balcony was also amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, anything you needed help with they were there straight away. The breakfast is delicious, definitely I recommend to try the Sri Lankan and Continental Western options. The hotel is about 8mins from Ella town by Tuk Tuk, the hotel arranged these for you very easily and they appear in moments. Area around the hotel is peaceful and perfect. If I visit Ella again I’ll definitely be staying here.
10
Stephen
12 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff, good sized room with all facilities. Good views (a bit of construction but not bad). Breakfast varied and fresh. A short (500SLR) Tuk-Tuk ride to the centre of town.
Very friendly staff, good sized room with all facilities. Good views (a bit of construction but not bad). Breakfast varied and fresh. A short (500SLR) Tuk-Tuk ride to the centre of town.
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DR D
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Booked 2 rooms Due to rain one had a leak - we were compensated for this but unfortunately set a bad tone initially Access to hotel is steep and tyre burning Lovely views from room Check what is offered in terms of quantity when ordering dinner
Booked 2 rooms Due to rain one had a leak - we were compensated for this but unfortunately set a bad tone initially Access to hotel is steep and tyre burning Lovely views from room Check what is offered in terms of quantity when ordering dinner
10
William
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful establishment!! Very clean, comfortable size balcony. In room, affordable dining. Great 2nd Floor restaurant area. The view faces East, and you can catch a great sunrise coming over the top of the nearby adjacent mountains. Staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. You'll really like it!!!! NOTE: Depending on which direction you're coming from, there's a bridge being replaced, so you might have to go around thru the small tunnel
Wonderful establishment!! Very clean, comfortable size balcony. In room, affordable dining. Great 2nd Floor restaurant area. The view faces East, and you can catch a great sunrise coming over the top of the nearby adjacent mountains. Staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. You'll really like it!!!! NOTE: Depending on which direction you're coming from, there's a bridge being replaced, so you might have to go around thru the small tunnel
10
Samantha
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were so incredible, the rooms were beautiful and clean, air conditioning worked great and the food was amazing! Great location as well, not on the main strip which was a nice break from the noise
The staff were so incredible, the rooms were beautiful and clean, air conditioning worked great and the food was amazing! Great location as well, not on the main strip which was a nice break from the noise
10
elaine
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay at The Cubes, it was a few minutes out of Ella which meant it was a peaceful escape from the bustling town and an easy tuk tuk ride into town. The scenery and views around the hotel were lovely. Service was helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was large and the bed very comfortable with a lovely balcony.
We enjoyed our stay at The Cubes, it was a few minutes out of Ella which meant it was a peaceful escape from the bustling town and an easy tuk tuk ride into town. The scenery and views around the hotel were lovely. Service was helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was large and the bed very comfortable with a lovely balcony.
10
Annie
10 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room is fab with a partial view of the 9 arches, the staff are lovely and the breakfast was amazing. The cube is a little bit outside of Ella via is reachable by TukTuk. Would recommend a stay in the cubes.
The room is fab with a partial view of the 9 arches, the staff are lovely and the breakfast was amazing. The cube is a little bit outside of Ella via is reachable by TukTuk. Would recommend a stay in the cubes.
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Jan
13 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wir hatten zuerst beim Empfang einen schlechten Eindruck da wir ziemlich in unser Zimmer gehetzt wurden. Die mitarbeiter wurden aber die nächsten Tage sehr herzlich und haben uns sehr gut umsorgt. Das Frühstück mit dem Ausblick wurde hervorragend präsentiert und man hat sich alle Mühe gegeben das wir uns wohl fühlen. Die Zimmer sind „okay“ der Zustand leider etwas heruntergekommen. Für europäische Standards Gewöhnungs bedürftig. Man muss in Sri Lanka Abstriche machen aber wird dafür von lieben Menschen und einem Lächeln belohnt und empfangen.
Wir hatten zuerst beim Empfang einen schlechten Eindruck da wir ziemlich in unser Zimmer gehetzt wurden. Die mitarbeiter wurden aber die nächsten Tage sehr herzlich und haben uns sehr gut umsorgt. Das Frühstück mit dem Ausblick wurde hervorragend präsentiert und man hat sich alle Mühe gegeben das wir uns wohl fühlen. Die Zimmer sind „okay“ der Zustand leider etwas heruntergekommen. Für europäische Standards Gewöhnungs bedürftig. Man muss in Sri Lanka Abstriche machen aber wird dafür von lieben Menschen und einem Lächeln belohnt und empfangen.
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Service
Staff receive consistent praise for being warm, attentive and extremely helpful, readily arranging transport and offering practical local support.
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Lauren
9 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The most friendly and accommodating staff - could not recommend any more. Best in the area unless you are wanting to splash lots on the more high end hotels!
The most friendly and accommodating staff - could not recommend any more. Best in the area unless you are wanting to splash lots on the more high end hotels!
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mark
16 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Well run small hotel. The room was large, adequately equipped and the AC was fine. Dinner and breakfast in the cafe/restauarnt was very good - maybe the best ‘Sri Lanka Curry and rice’ I had during my touring holiday. All the staff were really friendly and happy to carry my bags up the couple of flight of stairs. All in all, a good hotel and would recommend
Well run small hotel. The room was large, adequately equipped and the AC was fine. Dinner and breakfast in the cafe/restauarnt was very good - maybe the best ‘Sri Lanka Curry and rice’ I had during my touring holiday. All the staff were really friendly and happy to carry my bags up the couple of flight of stairs. All in all, a good hotel and would recommend
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Flame
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel, fantastic staff. Polite. Friendly. Respectful. Informative. Food was good. Cant fault them
Excellent hotel, fantastic staff. Polite. Friendly. Respectful. Informative. Food was good. Cant fault them
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Henry
29 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel, fantastic staff and manager who looked after us really nicely. Thank you.
Great hotel, fantastic staff and manager who looked after us really nicely. Thank you.
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Faye
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Cubes Ella. The rooms are lovely, with Kool artwork and cosy lighting for the evening. The view from my balcony was also amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, anything you needed help with they were there straight away. The breakfast is delicious, definitely I recommend to try the Sri Lankan and Continental Western options. The hotel is about 8mins from Ella town by Tuk Tuk, the hotel arranged these for you very easily and they appear in moments. Area around the hotel is peaceful and perfect. If I visit Ella again I’ll definitely be staying here.
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Cubes Ella. The rooms are lovely, with Kool artwork and cosy lighting for the evening. The view from my balcony was also amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, anything you needed help with they were there straight away. The breakfast is delicious, definitely I recommend to try the Sri Lankan and Continental Western options. The hotel is about 8mins from Ella town by Tuk Tuk, the hotel arranged these for you very easily and they appear in moments. Area around the hotel is peaceful and perfect. If I visit Ella again I’ll definitely be staying here.
10
Lynette
10 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The service was outstanding. Nothing was a problem. We highly recommended staying at The Cubes
The service was outstanding. Nothing was a problem. We highly recommended staying at The Cubes
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Yamilet
13 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A wonderful hotel with great friendly staff. The hotel is new and fresh. The food was exceptional! Highly recommend.
A wonderful hotel with great friendly staff. The hotel is new and fresh. The food was exceptional! Highly recommend.
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Jeff
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything at The Cubes was excellent… the peaceful location, away from the bustle of Ella town, the helpful and friendly staff, the room was first class and the food (dinner and breakfast) was fantastic.
Everything at The Cubes was excellent… the peaceful location, away from the bustle of Ella town, the helpful and friendly staff, the room was first class and the food (dinner and breakfast) was fantastic.
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elaine
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay at The Cubes, it was a few minutes out of Ella which meant it was a peaceful escape from the bustling town and an easy tuk tuk ride into town. The scenery and views around the hotel were lovely. Service was helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was large and the bed very comfortable with a lovely balcony.
We enjoyed our stay at The Cubes, it was a few minutes out of Ella which meant it was a peaceful escape from the bustling town and an easy tuk tuk ride into town. The scenery and views around the hotel were lovely. Service was helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was large and the bed very comfortable with a lovely balcony.
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Ian
11 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful and friendly staff. Even lent me some money(!) until I could get to an atm. Offered advice to local area and considering the remote location in Ella it’s a really superb little hotel and highly recommend.
Really helpful and friendly staff. Even lent me some money(!) until I could get to an atm. Offered advice to local area and considering the remote location in Ella it’s a really superb little hotel and highly recommend.
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Location
Set just outside town in a quiet, green area, with short tuk-tuk rides to Ella and sights like Nine Arch Bridge; some guests mention nearby construction.
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Andrew
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Cubes is a modern clean hotel with comfortable beds and amazing views. The service provided by the team is fantastic and they will do and arrange anything to make your stay enjoyable. The hotel is out of town and is very quiet. Nice if you want to get away from the buzz of Ella. It’s a short Tuk Tuk ride away, which again the team will organise (500lkr each way). We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast there as well and would thoroughly recommend the hotel.
The Cubes is a modern clean hotel with comfortable beds and amazing views. The service provided by the team is fantastic and they will do and arrange anything to make your stay enjoyable. The hotel is out of town and is very quiet. Nice if you want to get away from the buzz of Ella. It’s a short Tuk Tuk ride away, which again the team will organise (500lkr each way). We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast there as well and would thoroughly recommend the hotel.
10
Pari
14 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sehr schönes Hotel mit stylisch eingerichteten Zimmern und tollem Blick ins Grüne von unserer Terrasse. Das beste sri-lankische Essen auf unserer Reise und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Man ist eher im Tal gelegen, sodass man schnell in Ella Town ist (von unserem anderen Hotel oben am Berg hat es 20 min mit dem TukTuk gedauert), aber dennoch sehr ruhig und im Grünen. Sehr empfehlenswert .
Sehr schönes Hotel mit stylisch eingerichteten Zimmern und tollem Blick ins Grüne von unserer Terrasse. Das beste sri-lankische Essen auf unserer Reise und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Man ist eher im Tal gelegen, sodass man schnell in Ella Town ist (von unserem anderen Hotel oben am Berg hat es 20 min mit dem TukTuk gedauert), aber dennoch sehr ruhig und im Grünen. Sehr empfehlenswert .
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Faye
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Cubes Ella. The rooms are lovely, with Kool artwork and cosy lighting for the evening. The view from my balcony was also amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, anything you needed help with they were there straight away. The breakfast is delicious, definitely I recommend to try the Sri Lankan and Continental Western options. The hotel is about 8mins from Ella town by Tuk Tuk, the hotel arranged these for you very easily and they appear in moments. Area around the hotel is peaceful and perfect. If I visit Ella again I’ll definitely be staying here.
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Cubes Ella. The rooms are lovely, with Kool artwork and cosy lighting for the evening. The view from my balcony was also amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, anything you needed help with they were there straight away. The breakfast is delicious, definitely I recommend to try the Sri Lankan and Continental Western options. The hotel is about 8mins from Ella town by Tuk Tuk, the hotel arranged these for you very easily and they appear in moments. Area around the hotel is peaceful and perfect. If I visit Ella again I’ll definitely be staying here.
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Melanie
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The host at the hotel could literally not have done any more for us. Incredibly helpful, if a little formidable, Primal was an excellent host. The room itself was very nice and the hotel was lovely. Ordinarily the location would be amazing, I’m sure, but currently (July 2025) there is building work going on less than 100 meters from our balcony. We were there over the weekend and it went on til 5pm on both days. It wasn’t particularly noisy but there was no privacy at all. We did not use the balcony that we had been looking forward to and we kept the curtains closed the whole time. I understand that this is not the fault of the host or hotel but I feel we should have been warned and given the option to stay elsewhere. The hotel was 5 minutes to Ella - 500lkr in tuktuk. The host also arranged our transfer to Mirissa with a Yala safari half way. This was amazing and although a little more expensive than gyg it was private which was well worth it. As vegans they were also very accommodating to our dietary requirements.
The host at the hotel could literally not have done any more for us. Incredibly helpful, if a little formidable, Primal was an excellent host. The room itself was very nice and the hotel was lovely. Ordinarily the location would be amazing, I’m sure, but currently (July 2025) there is building work going on less than 100 meters from our balcony. We were there over the weekend and it went on til 5pm on both days. It wasn’t particularly noisy but there was no privacy at all. We did not use the balcony that we had been looking forward to and we kept the curtains closed the whole time. I understand that this is not the fault of the host or hotel but I feel we should have been warned and given the option to stay elsewhere. The hotel was 5 minutes to Ella - 500lkr in tuktuk. The host also arranged our transfer to Mirissa with a Yala safari half way. This was amazing and although a little more expensive than gyg it was private which was well worth it. As vegans they were also very accommodating to our dietary requirements.
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Jeff
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything at The Cubes was excellent… the peaceful location, away from the bustle of Ella town, the helpful and friendly staff, the room was first class and the food (dinner and breakfast) was fantastic.
Everything at The Cubes was excellent… the peaceful location, away from the bustle of Ella town, the helpful and friendly staff, the room was first class and the food (dinner and breakfast) was fantastic.
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Nuwanthaka
26 Jun 2024
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Property is located pretty close to Nine Arch bridge and Ella Rock. They had a professional staff who greeted us with a nice Sri Lankan smile. Everything is clean and well maintained according to American standards. My wife and I really enjoyed the stay and we will be definitely visiting back with our other American friends in the upcoming summer breaks!
Property is located pretty close to Nine Arch bridge and Ella Rock. They had a professional staff who greeted us with a nice Sri Lankan smile. Everything is clean and well maintained according to American standards. My wife and I really enjoyed the stay and we will be definitely visiting back with our other American friends in the upcoming summer breaks!
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elaine
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay at The Cubes, it was a few minutes out of Ella which meant it was a peaceful escape from the bustling town and an easy tuk tuk ride into town. The scenery and views around the hotel were lovely. Service was helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was large and the bed very comfortable with a lovely balcony.
We enjoyed our stay at The Cubes, it was a few minutes out of Ella which meant it was a peaceful escape from the bustling town and an easy tuk tuk ride into town. The scenery and views around the hotel were lovely. Service was helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was large and the bed very comfortable with a lovely balcony.
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Annie
10 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room is fab with a partial view of the 9 arches, the staff are lovely and the breakfast was amazing. The cube is a little bit outside of Ella via is reachable by TukTuk. Would recommend a stay in the cubes.
The room is fab with a partial view of the 9 arches, the staff are lovely and the breakfast was amazing. The cube is a little bit outside of Ella via is reachable by TukTuk. Would recommend a stay in the cubes.
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Victor Isaac
22 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
El personal fue lo más, muy amables y resolutivos! El lugar es muy lindo, se encuentra en la montaña, alejado del ruido centro, así que espectacular para poder dormir bien, volveremos ! Gracias por todo
El personal fue lo más, muy amables y resolutivos! El lugar es muy lindo, se encuentra en la montaña, alejado del ruido centro, así que espectacular para poder dormir bien, volveremos ! Gracias por todo
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Di
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful quiet spot. Staff friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Beautiful quiet spot. Staff friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
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Breakfast and dinners are widely praised for taste and quality, with several calling breakfast a highlight of their trip; however, a few found the format or options limited compared to expectations.
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R
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is not a 4 star hotel. It is probably 2+ stars. It also had significant building work commencing at 8am til around 6:30pm. The room was tired, elements looked to be patched up. The hotel is trying to lunch above its wait but things are low quality (robes, bathroom fittings, attention to detail). Our room was full of small flies when we arrived (typical in Ella but no attempt had been made to prevent). The patio double doors when closed and locked have large gaps to allow them in. Our shower gel dispenser had not been filled and was empty. The breakfast menu had to be ordered the night before and was extremely limited. Essentially eggs and toast. No orange juice for me example. The staff are friendly, we discovered the hotel advertised itself as 3 star not 4 star like Hotels.com. It is also a hostel. The vibe fits that as a hostel with rooms. Large parts of the hotel were under construction.
This is not a 4 star hotel. It is probably 2+ stars. It also had significant building work commencing at 8am til around 6:30pm. The room was tired, elements looked to be patched up. The hotel is trying to lunch above its wait but things are low quality (robes, bathroom fittings, attention to detail). Our room was full of small flies when we arrived (typical in Ella but no attempt had been made to prevent). The patio double doors when closed and locked have large gaps to allow them in. Our shower gel dispenser had not been filled and was empty. The breakfast menu had to be ordered the night before and was extremely limited. Essentially eggs and toast. No orange juice for me example. The staff are friendly, we discovered the hotel advertised itself as 3 star not 4 star like Hotels.com. It is also a hostel. The vibe fits that as a hostel with rooms. Large parts of the hotel were under construction.
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mark
16 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Well run small hotel. The room was large, adequately equipped and the AC was fine. Dinner and breakfast in the cafe/restauarnt was very good - maybe the best ‘Sri Lanka Curry and rice’ I had during my touring holiday. All the staff were really friendly and happy to carry my bags up the couple of flight of stairs. All in all, a good hotel and would recommend
Well run small hotel. The room was large, adequately equipped and the AC was fine. Dinner and breakfast in the cafe/restauarnt was very good - maybe the best ‘Sri Lanka Curry and rice’ I had during my touring holiday. All the staff were really friendly and happy to carry my bags up the couple of flight of stairs. All in all, a good hotel and would recommend
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Alexander
14 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved our stay at the Cubes. The highlight was the Sri Lankan breakfast and the lovely staff. We would definitely come back
We loved our stay at the Cubes. The highlight was the Sri Lankan breakfast and the lovely staff. We would definitely come back
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Faye
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Cubes Ella. The rooms are lovely, with Kool artwork and cosy lighting for the evening. The view from my balcony was also amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, anything you needed help with they were there straight away. The breakfast is delicious, definitely I recommend to try the Sri Lankan and Continental Western options. The hotel is about 8mins from Ella town by Tuk Tuk, the hotel arranged these for you very easily and they appear in moments. Area around the hotel is peaceful and perfect. If I visit Ella again I’ll definitely be staying here.
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Cubes Ella. The rooms are lovely, with Kool artwork and cosy lighting for the evening. The view from my balcony was also amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, anything you needed help with they were there straight away. The breakfast is delicious, definitely I recommend to try the Sri Lankan and Continental Western options. The hotel is about 8mins from Ella town by Tuk Tuk, the hotel arranged these for you very easily and they appear in moments. Area around the hotel is peaceful and perfect. If I visit Ella again I’ll definitely be staying here.
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Stephen
12 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff, good sized room with all facilities. Good views (a bit of construction but not bad). Breakfast varied and fresh. A short (500SLR) Tuk-Tuk ride to the centre of town.
Very friendly staff, good sized room with all facilities. Good views (a bit of construction but not bad). Breakfast varied and fresh. A short (500SLR) Tuk-Tuk ride to the centre of town.
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Maurice
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Best breakfast of our trip. Great service. Beautiful view. Couldn't ask for more.
Best breakfast of our trip. Great service. Beautiful view. Couldn't ask for more.
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Yamilet
13 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A wonderful hotel with great friendly staff. The hotel is new and fresh. The food was exceptional! Highly recommend.
A wonderful hotel with great friendly staff. The hotel is new and fresh. The food was exceptional! Highly recommend.
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Jeff
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything at The Cubes was excellent… the peaceful location, away from the bustle of Ella town, the helpful and friendly staff, the room was first class and the food (dinner and breakfast) was fantastic.
Everything at The Cubes was excellent… the peaceful location, away from the bustle of Ella town, the helpful and friendly staff, the room was first class and the food (dinner and breakfast) was fantastic.
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Annie
10 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room is fab with a partial view of the 9 arches, the staff are lovely and the breakfast was amazing. The cube is a little bit outside of Ella via is reachable by TukTuk. Would recommend a stay in the cubes.
The room is fab with a partial view of the 9 arches, the staff are lovely and the breakfast was amazing. The cube is a little bit outside of Ella via is reachable by TukTuk. Would recommend a stay in the cubes.
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Padma
10 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Every was super except the food. We were excepting the buffet but they did only ale cart which is bit inconvenient
Every was super except the food. We were excepting the buffet but they did only ale cart which is bit inconvenient
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Dominic
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel with great staff and a beautiful location. The breakfast was excellent - possibly the best chicken curry I’ve had in Sri Lanka. The only downside is that is quite far from the centre of Ella - and getting a Tuk-Tuk through PickMe was almost impossible - meaning I had to pay at least twice as much to flag one down.
Lovely hotel with great staff and a beautiful location. The breakfast was excellent - possibly the best chicken curry I’ve had in Sri Lanka. The only downside is that is quite far from the centre of Ella - and getting a Tuk-Tuk through PickMe was almost impossible - meaning I had to pay at least twice as much to flag one down.
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Wai Hong
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are beautiful and clean, the staff is very warm and friendly, and the breakfast is delicious.
The rooms are beautiful and clean, the staff is very warm and friendly, and the breakfast is delicious.
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Emmanuella
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
My accommodation was great and the view was breathtaking. I had a relaxing night at a beautiful property with excellent staff. Breakfast was also wonderful.
My accommodation was great and the view was breathtaking. I had a relaxing night at a beautiful property with excellent staff. Breakfast was also wonderful.
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Marielle
10 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel, very friendly staff! Good food!!
Nice hotel, very friendly staff! Good food!!
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David
9 Sept 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The cubes is an ideal mountain retreat , very peaceful. The accommodation was spotless , regularly cleaned and well maintained. The food especially the breakfast was some of the best we experienced in Sri Lanka ,the chef and all the staff including the manager were extremely helpful ,friendly. and polite we cannot recommend highly enough . We will return when we come back to Sri Lanka. 10/10 Thanks for everything.
The cubes is an ideal mountain retreat , very peaceful. The accommodation was spotless , regularly cleaned and well maintained. The food especially the breakfast was some of the best we experienced in Sri Lanka ,the chef and all the staff including the manager were extremely helpful ,friendly. and polite we cannot recommend highly enough . We will return when we come back to Sri Lanka. 10/10 Thanks for everything.
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FAQs about The Cubes Ella
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific needs.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Ella, a 5-minute drive from Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Kinellan Tea Factory, and approximately 1.7 miles from Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory and Nature Trail Ella.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. However, specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 20.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.
- 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
- 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
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Property registration number U/EL/905
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
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