CAO Ella

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: CAO Ella in Ella offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, French, Italian, and local cuisines in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy yoga classes, and participate in walking tours. The hotel also features an outdoor play area, child-friendly buffet, and outdoor seating. Convenient Location: Located 53 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, CAO Ella is an 18-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (3.1 mi) and Ella Rock (3.1 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nasrin
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“Natural beauty and Yummy breakfast made by them .Their hospitality was remarkable.”
Uruj
India India
“The breakfast was absolutely great. The staff was friendly. They go out of the way to help you with any and everything. It is great value for money. If you're on a budget, this place is great.”
Ben
Australia Australia
“We had an amazing stay! The staff were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The breakfast each morning was absolutely delicious, with plenty of variety and fresh local flavors. Our room had a stunning view over the...”
Jeff
United States United States
“Excellent stay surrounded by nature. Quiet, relaxing, spacious room, clean with a beautiful view. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Very good breakfast and delicious dinner options.”
Austin
United States United States
“My stay at Cao Ella Grand was amazing. The manager was friendly and personable and was always able to respond to my inquiries and requests promptly and respectfully. The breakfast was top notch: you’re able to get it on the balcony facing the...”
Haleema
Pakistan Pakistan
“I liked everything. The owner was very polite and also made us breakfast and fruits. The owner also arranged us an uber for galle city. The view is amazing and all the facilities were arranged, whatever we wanted.”
Jareen
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“The breathtaking view from our room made the stay truly unforgettable. We absolutely loved our time in the King Room with a balcony on the 3rd floor.”
Jocelyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Made such an effort to help us with all the sites and organising transport. Lovely room with amazing views.”
Blanche
France France
“Really friendly staff, beautiful accommodation and amazing view on the forest and temple”
Paul
Germany Germany
“Nice location in a valley under the monastery which we could see on top of the mountain from our big panorama window. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We had dinner at the place one night which was also very good. We usually walked into...”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nasrin
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“Natural beauty and Yummy breakfast made by them .Their hospitality was remarkable.”
Uruj
India India
“The breakfast was absolutely great. The staff was friendly. They go out of the way to help you with any and everything. It is great value for money. If you're on a budget, this place is great.”
Ben
Australia Australia
“We had an amazing stay! The staff were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The breakfast each morning was absolutely delicious, with plenty of variety and fresh local flavors. Our room had a stunning view over the...”
Jeff
United States United States
“Excellent stay surrounded by nature. Quiet, relaxing, spacious room, clean with a beautiful view. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Very good breakfast and delicious dinner options.”
Austin
United States United States
“My stay at Cao Ella Grand was amazing. The manager was friendly and personable and was always able to respond to my inquiries and requests promptly and respectfully. The breakfast was top notch: you’re able to get it on the balcony facing the...”
Haleema
Pakistan Pakistan
“I liked everything. The owner was very polite and also made us breakfast and fruits. The owner also arranged us an uber for galle city. The view is amazing and all the facilities were arranged, whatever we wanted.”
Jareen
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“The breathtaking view from our room made the stay truly unforgettable. We absolutely loved our time in the King Room with a balcony on the 3rd floor.”
Jocelyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Made such an effort to help us with all the sites and organising transport. Lovely room with amazing views.”
Blanche
France France
“Really friendly staff, beautiful accommodation and amazing view on the forest and temple”
Paul
Germany Germany
“Nice location in a valley under the monastery which we could see on top of the mountain from our big panorama window. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We had dinner at the place one night which was also very good. We usually walked into...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • French • Indonesian • Italian • Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.