Ella · Uva Province · 1,041 m above sea level
Wake up above
the clouds
Eleven villas among the tea terraces facing Ella Gap. Slow mornings, mountain trails and the blue train passing by.
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The retreat
A quiet ridge between Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak
Aranya means “forest” in Sinhala. Our villas are built from reclaimed teak and local stone, run on solar power and look straight into Ella Gap, where the mist pours through at dawn.
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0guest rating · 1,280 reviews
0min walk to Nine Arch Bridge
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Prices update live for your dates. Breakfast with hoppers and fresh king coconut is always included.
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Location
Everything in Ella, a short walk away
Free pickup from Ella railway station. 5.5 h from Bandaranaike International Airport by private car, or 7 h on the most beautiful train ride in the world.
Guests say
4.9 out of 5, from 1,280 stays
★★★★★
We watched the mist roll through Ella Gap from bed. The hike to Little Adam’s Peak at sunrise was the highlight of our trip.
★★★★★
The trip planner put Yala after Ella, and the driver times were spot on. Our kids still talk about the elephants.
★★★★★
Hoppers for breakfast, a curry cooking class and the quietest nights we’ve had in years. Booking took a minute.