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About this property

Alta Vista is a cosy property located in the town of Ella. Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, the accommodation houses a restaurant and offers free internet access in the public areas. Fitted with hardwood floors, each room features a private balcony overlooking peaceful nature views. There is also a TV, seating area and private bathroom in all the rooms. The friendly staff at Alta Vista can assist with barbeque facilities and travel arrangements. Free parking is offered to those who drive and laundry services are available at a surcharge. Guests can sample authentic Sri Lankan meals at the in-house restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available and breakfast can be served in the room upon request. Only 220 metres from Ella Railway Station, the property is also a 5-hour drive from Colombo City and 65 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ella, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The hotel is right in the middle of Ella at the end of a very steep driveway. Room was light and spacious and had views. Excellent breakfast.
  • Anjana
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Food was excellent.friendly staff. Kumara trisho driver given by the hotel was excellent.we enjoyed our trip thanks goes to everyone
  • Giuzial
    Russia Russia
    Excellent breakfast!!! Delicious fresh fruits, pancakes, local honey, eggs of choice. Good location, friendly staff. Very clean. It's was our second stay in this hotel.  Thanks a lot!
  • Robertson
    Australia Australia
    Location was central to Ella. Staff were so accommodating.
  • Norma
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Breakfast was very delicious with many viands. Each dish was well prepared by the chef with interesting mix of flavors and spices. Assortment of fresh fruits and sweets were also served.
  • Samooshi
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    As two female travelers, we felt completely safe at this property, which is ideally located just a few meters from the heart of Ella town. The staff were outstanding, providing exceptional service throughout our stay. Our room was spacious, clean,...
  • Mahinda
    Australia Australia
    Very close to everything in Ella. Super large rooms all with panoramic view of Ella town and the mountain range. Super friendly staff. Clean kitchen and tasty food.
  • Albert
    Belgium Belgium
    The staff was very friendly and helpful! They helped us with the bags, how to get around, … The room was very big and the bathroom also. Everything was clean. You have to climb a heavy road to get there, but alot of properties in Ella have this....
  • Giuzial
    Russia Russia
    The location is very good. It is very close to path to 9-arch bridge and to the road to little Adam's peak. There is a good restaurant in 3 minutes walk. Breakfast was nice. Delicious fresh fruits and pancakes. We also tryed local honey. Other...
  • Evgenia
    Russia Russia
    Very attentive, friendly, and helpful staff. They carried our bags all the way to the room and back which was very thoughtful of them since there were three floors of stairs to our room. They also arranged a car for us on our departure. The...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Alta Vista takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 05:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$40 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Alta Vista in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of US$40 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.