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Hillcrest

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel with free valet parking connected to a rail/subway station in Ella

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Deluxe Triple Room | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Set amidst a nature reserve, Hillcrest offers an enchanting retreat with full breakfast and daily manager's reception. Unwind at the outdoor entertainment area, indulge in Ayurvedic treatments or explore nearby attractions via the connected rail station.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Hill View

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Hill View | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ella, Hillcrest is connected to a rail/subway station. Nine Arches Bridge and Dhowa Rock Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Uva Halpewaththa Tea Factory. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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Kithalella, Ella, Uva Province, 90090

What's nearby

  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nature Trail Ella - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Little Adam's Peak - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barista - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The White Rabbit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪UFO - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Matey Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hillcrest

Hotel connected to a rail/subway station
Consider a stay at Hillcrest and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments or other spa services. In addition to a restaurant and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free valet parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), local meal delivery service, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Hillcrest are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 2-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 2-device limit

Property is also known as

Hillcrest Ella
Hillcrest Hotel
Hillcrest Hotel Ella

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillcrest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillcrest?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillcrest on Aug 24, 2025 start from $70.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hillcrest?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hillcrest?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hillcrest?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Hillcrest located?

Located in the heart of Ella, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Kinellan Tea Factory. Nature Trail Ella and Kital Ella Waterfall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hillcrest Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. Pretty good view of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kapil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Staff, Tharindu was very helpful through out the whole thing. Amazing view and breakfast menu. Could not recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

BARUN KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good stay

Picturesque view from the room. Eco friendly. Access to the hotel is not easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was spectacular of the waterfall. Sat out on balcony each morning and evening enjoying the view. The Hillcrest is walking distance to town but is on a very steep hill They have Tuk Tuk available for rides into town. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views, especially of the waterfall. Spacious and clean room. Our balcony was extra large! They served a very delicious breakfast for a good price. We actually enjoyed it more than when we ate in town. The internet was a problem though, it did not work or was so slow it was unusable, but thankfully we had a hot spot to take video calls for work. Would definitely recommend as long as you don’t need internet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with great view to the waterfall and little Adam’s peak. The rooms are spacious, clean and nice. The balcony was big. If they did a little more effort with decorating the balcony and had some nicer furniture out there, it would be even greater. But great value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the 5-10 min walk into town along the rail line. Room amazing view of hills - Ella Rock, waterfall, little Adam’s peak. Lots of birds on trees from balcony and mongooses in garden. Staff helpful. Breakfast (Sri Lankan) great. Had 2 double bedded room which was large and lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary-Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Arrived very late. Lovely welcome. Very newly renovated do some things unfinished in room. The idea is there but missing on a few things. Hot water, shower not great. Wait ages for hot water. Beautiful room with gorgeous views - room 123. Beautiful breakfast. Beautiful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karunakumar

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Francis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view from the room balcony was beautiful. The breakfast was very mediocre, not warm and very appetising. No variety at all. The road really worried us. Staff were ok, but really not a quality hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is extremely beautiful of a waterfall. The staff very friendly. It is up in the mountains but it is 5 minutes from the main strip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

saleh

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024