Hillcrest

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

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Restaurant
Deluxe Triple Room | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Hillcrest welcomes guests with a full breakfast and daily manager's reception in its peaceful nature reserve. Relax in the outdoor entertainment area or enjoy rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatments. The connected rail station makes exploring local attractions convenient.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £50
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Room options

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 Single Bed

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

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 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Ella, Hillcrest is connected to a railway/underground 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.
Map
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

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪One Love - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The White Rabbit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪UFO - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hillcrest

Hotel connected to a railway/underground 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), a nature reserve and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, local meal delivery service and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

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

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 transport

  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillcrest on 6 Oct 2025 start from £49.5, including 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km) of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Kinellan Tea Factory. Nature Trail Ella and Kital Ella Waterfall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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