When visiting Ella, 88th ELLA is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
88th ELLA B&B
88th B&B
88th ELLA Ella
88th ELLA Bed & breakfast
88th ELLA Bed & breakfast Ella
Frequently asked questions
Does 88th ELLA offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, 88th ELLA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at 88th ELLA?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at 88th ELLA?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by 88th ELLA?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 88th ELLA?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at 88th ELLA and nearby?
88th ELLA has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near 88th ELLA?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Restaurant.
What's the area around 88th ELLA like?
88th ELLA is a short 6-minute walk from Nature Trail Ella and 19 minutes' walk from Kinellan Tea Factory.
88th ELLA Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
25 Dec 2023
Mohan
Mohan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2023
david
david, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2023
I live the entertainment but the issue is to reach the hotel. We have to get a another small rental vehicle to get there.
Bala
Bala, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Jun 2023
I enjoyed staying at 88th Ella. Staff were extremely attentive and friendly. It was a ten minute walk into town where there were many shops and dining options.
Gayle
Gayle, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2022
Amazing place, safe and clean
Really good and easy experience, staff was very welcoming and our room was beautiful and clean. The best location if you want to hike to Little Adam's Peak or see the Nine Arches bridge. Short walking to both and easy access to bars and restaurants in Ella town.
Paivi
Paivi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Mar 2022
Location of the property is good. Walk-able to the main market & right in the hub.
The property has contruction going on so the view is a bit shabby. The property gives you a feel of bnb rather than a hotel. There were a few problems at the hotel:
1. Alignment of doors: Balcony doors had issues in opening. Same problem with shower ares doors - the alignment was wrong and can break if not handled properly.
2.Drilling sound all night: This was quite bad and we had issues sleeping peacefully.
Haris
Haris, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2022
Nice location with comfortable and clean room.
Mouna
Mouna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 Jan 2022
The property was not clean and had a bad odour. The Staffs were not clean. The drivers accomodation they provided was just terrible. As per our driver, he just used the wash room and slept in the car because the place was so unclean.
Furugan
Furugan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Jan 2020
The staff is pleasing and helpful. Property is clean at a prime location.
The only downside was there was no WiFi the 2 days I was there. The signal is very poor.
Overall good place to stay. Highly recommend.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Jan 2020
Staff is friendly and properly is clean and beautiful.
NisansalaPerera
NisansalaPerera, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Nov 2019
OK
Off the beaten track. No black-out curtains, curtains were dirty. No air or heating, and it was really cold. No extra blankets. Needs cleaning and upgrading. But...the staff was super friendly and helpful. Custom-ordered breakfast was good. Really, really nice restaurant right next door. That helped.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2019
Loved the rooms. They were quite clean and modern. The staff were excellent.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Jul 2019
We had a very quick stop in Ella and only stayed one night at 88th Ella however it was perfect for what we needed. A quick walk to the main street for restaurants and many restaurants around the are of the hotel. A quick walk to Adam's Peak and a very spacious room.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2019
I liked our deluxe double room. It was clean & spacious. The bed & the basoc ameneties provided were good. The hotel is very close to main street with good restaurants & pubs.They normally don't provide driver accomodation but gave our driver a place to stay. Breakfast Buffet was good too.I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to spend few nights in Ella.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
20 Apr 2019
Unfinished Hotel
The feel from the hotel is that it was opened to early and is now struggling with lots of small problems. The walls have marks, mud and dirt etc in the rooms, the curtains are stains and damp in the bathroom which are very small details which should be picked up by the hotel. Their was a power fault in our room which meant the electricity went off three times during our two night stay, one time I was able to turn it back on myself. The towels are old and tired, although they seemed to be clean. The bathroom has problems with ants and other insects as it has opened vents, being in a rainforest environment is not very practical. Breakfast was very basic with Fruit, Toast and Juice the only item readily available Eggs were possible on request but when it was busy we were not asked. Communication with the staff is an issue as we raised queries on a couple of occasions and nothing came from them until we had to follow them up.
David
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
3 Apr 2019
A Bugs Life
It seems that there are too many rooms for management to give adequate attention to the place.
The design of the building has not taken into consideration its surroundings. The rear of the building opens onto forestry and is open plan, however the front of the building has a glass facade. At night time, insects are attracted to the light and get stuck at the glass to the front (in the communal areas) so there are dead insects all over the window ledges (that don’t seem to get cleaned up).
We also had a problem with the insects in our room and I spent the 2 nights killing crawling and flying insects. These were large 4 winged flying bugs.
Breakfast was adequate - tea,toast, fruit and eggs. But again the hygiene of the breakfast area was not great due to the open plan design. There was a large green stick insect to greet me at the table one morning.
I informed management about the insects in the room and was told “don’t worry, they don’t bite” and “maybe turn the light off in your room”.
A good quality guesthouse would be recommended over staying at this mid range hotel.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2019
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Feb 2019
Good
Hotel is set back off the main street making it a quieter area but still an easy walk to all the restaurants. Also easy to walk to the nine arches bridge and little Adams peak . Our room was large and clean, we were on the 3rd floor (there’s no lift) and our room shared a corner balcony. The breakfast was ok, fresh fruit, eggs cooked to order and toast. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2019
All good nothing to worry at all.really enjoyed...
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2019
Clara
Clara, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2018
Clean, central and friendly service.
This is a great choice if you want a new hotel in a central location and it not costing the earth. Not many reviews as it has only recently opened, however unlike earlier review states it is finished. No AC in room but it is well ventilated and was very cool overnight. My room was on the back and overlooked a forest wall so got treated to birdsong during my stay. Very clean and modern throughout and breakfast had a good selection. Lobby needs to be defined a little as looks a little makeshift and room amenities need to be improved (shampoo/shower gel/hairdryer.) overall very happy with my stay.
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 Aug 2018
This is not a hotel, this is a building site!
The building is not complete, maybe in 6 months or so it will be but for now it is a building site! Not sure how Hotels.com allow room to be booked in a building site which has builders, electricians etc in the building on every floor from 8am. Our room was one of the almost completed rooms, still needed a few light fitting (bare wires hanging out the wall). There was a TV but no reception, just a blue screen. No kettle or fridge in the room and their idea of complementary toiletries (as advertised) is 1 small bar of hand soap. The room is a good size and the shower is no bad but there is building dust everywhere. The bathroom has no extractor fan just a grated “window” which can’t be closed so all the building dust sits thick on the windowsill. We had to ask for the sheets to be changed before going to sleep as they hadn’t been. When we asked the front desk if we weren’t aloud to be in the hotel after 8am he enquirer why, we answer because there are builders using electric drills & hammers outside our room. He reply, “oh, do you want me to ask them to stop?” There is a complementary breakfast which again is not bad.
Dean
Dean, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2018
NIce room. Abit bad road leading to the hotel but not the hotel's fault. Towel was abit dirty. Request for a change but new towels were the same condition.
J
J, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Feb 2020
Zimmer sehr groß aber dreckig. Das Bad ist eine Zumutung, da dieses nicht geputzt war. Handtücher gab es nur auf Nachfrage.
Das Frühstück war in Ordnung.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2020
Great hotel in Ella
Great location in Ella. You can walk everywhere from there. The staff var superfriendly and the rooms where good.
Highly recommend staying at this hotel.