About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hive Ella - Hostel in Ella offers private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and an outdoor fireplace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a garden. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes continental, vegetarian, and vegan options with local specialties, warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits. The hostel provides menus for special diets. Convenient Location: Located 52 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hostel is a 7-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden and 2297 feet from Ella Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Little Adam's Peak (1.4 mi) and Ella Rock (2.1 mi). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, dinner, and family-friendly environment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sourav
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    I recently stayed at Hive, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best hostels I’ve experienced in my travels. The atmosphere was incredibly social and welcoming everyone was so friendly, and there were activities every night that brought people...
  • Pb1998
    India India
    The host was really welcoming and helpful. He adds all the people residing in the hostel in a group and tries to engage everyone with daily activities, which is very unique. Plus it makes it easier to connect with other people. And the host also...
  • Klassen
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Loved the look and feel of the place! The staff was helpful and really reasonable cause I was in a rush and he hurried along with the check in for my convenience.
  • Soha
    Denmark Denmark
    Social hostel with cooking class and family dinners. Amazing host and great facilities. Stayed in the female room.
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    The common areas were great as were the dinner and breakfast. It is up quite a few stairs if you're carryin a lot but it's such a great area and quiet yet close to everything
  • Soha
    Denmark Denmark
    I loved staying at Hive Hostel. We had a community and everyone was so Nice, we did activities together. Gihan is an amazing host!!
  • Marie
    France France
    The host is amazing as well as the rooms. I liked the atmosphere. I'll go back there !
  • Maarten
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Activities are being organized all the time, the WhatsApp group is really convenient and the staff are super helpful, nice and always in a good mood.
  • French
    Australia Australia
    The atmosphere, the family vibes and Gihan is am incredible host who arranges group activities and family nights. Wonderful active hostel
  • Viviana
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great social place, great staff, nice activities. Location very good as well. Large nice breakfast.

Area info

House rules

Hive Ella - Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
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.