Ella Planters Bungalow

Boutique eco-friendly bungalow with self-catering apartments in Ella's hill country

Self-Catering Apartments & Deluxe Rooms

Ella Planters Bungalow offers self-catering apartments for guests who prefer flexible dining, each with a seating area, work desk, and dining table. The deluxe double rooms and deluxe family rooms feature private balconies with countryside views of Ella Ridge and the surrounding valley. Air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms and glass windows overlooking the lush first valley are available in the newer wings.

On-Site Dining & Breakfast

The in-house restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu that includes Sri Lankan curry options made from locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast is served outdoors in the garden, offering views over the valley, rice fields, and fruit trees. Packed lunches and special diet menus are available; guests can also request room service and enjoy wine/champagne from the bar.

Activities & Recreation

The property has an outdoor swimming pool and a separate kids' pool, along with badminton equipment and bike tours for active guests. Cooking classes are offered on-site, allowing guests to learn local Sri Lankan dishes using herbs and spices from the property's own gardens. Hiking, cycling, and water sports facilities are also available, and entertainment staff organize daily activities.

Gardens & Grounds

The extensive gardens contain a rare collection of tropical fruit trees and timber trees, including specimens that produce jackfruit used in the hotel's cooking. Separate herb, spice and vegetable gardens provide fresh ingredients for meals prepared in the kitchen. A garden tour led by the gardening team shows guests the different fruit trees and herbs on the 2 hectare property.

Services & Transportation

Ella Planters Bungalow offers grocery deliveries for guests staying in self-catering apartments, along with a paid airport shuttle from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (62 km away). The hotel has meeting facilities and a business centre, plus a tour desk that can arrange visits to nearby attractions such as Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls (5 km), and Ella Spice Garden. Free parking, a tuk-tuk service to Ella town (9 km), and luggage storage are all available.

• Accommodations: 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom apartments and deluxe rooms with mountain-view balconies
• Dining: On-site restaurant, bar, packed lunches, and cooking classes
• Activities: Outdoor pool, kids' pool, badminton, bike tours, hiking, and cooking classes
• Gardens: Extensive grounds with 50+ species of rare tropical fruit trees and timber trees
• Services: Grocery deliveries, water sports, meeting facilities, airport shuttle, and tour desk
• Eco-focus: Boutique eco-friendly property with self-catering apartments for flexible dining