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.
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View
Mountain view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Triple Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Mountain view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed
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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View
Mountain view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Mountain view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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 Amphitikanda Tea Estate. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Ella travel guide
Kithalella, Ella, Uva Province, 90090
What's nearby
Nine Arches Bridge
9 min drive - 3.7 km
Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Kinellan Tea Factory
2 min drive - 1.5 km
Nature Trail Ella
2 min drive - 1.5 km
Kital Ella Waterfall
2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Ella Railway Station
10 min drive
Restaurants
Chill Cafe
16 min walk
360 Ella
17 min walk
Barista
16 min walk
Matey Hut
13 min walk
Dream Café
16 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), a 24-hour front desk, and a nature reserve
Local meal delivery service, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
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).
As of 24 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillcrest on 28 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 256, 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?
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, Ella Spice Garden Cooking Lessons, and Kinellan Tea Factory. Nature Trail Ella and Kital Ella Waterfall are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hillcrest Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
ashan the owner is a fantastic host.-4He organized all that we needed in the most efficient way. The room was spacious with a priceless view. We had the best stay and looking forward to going back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Emma
16 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great views, clean comfy room and welcoming team. Thanks
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.
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.
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.
If you want stunning views of waterfalls to wake up to then this is the place. It’s a white knuckle tuk tuk ride to the property but very worth it. The property is under new ownership and they are modernising with better amenities (cocktail bar, pool tables etc ). The owner cannot do enough for you. They have their own tuk tuk in to town for 500rk. Expect to pay 500-1000 back.
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
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Francis
7 March 2025
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
Verified review
8/10 Good
Mary-Ellen
2 March 2025
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
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Krishnan
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast available only after 7:30 Am. Road is unsafe.
A vista é a melhor. Dá para ver as colinas, a fonte e o trem a partir da varanda. A vista é panorâmica. O banheiro tem uma janela da qual você pode apreciar a paisagem pitoresca. As camas são confortáveis. A área de jantar é muito agradável — e também é possível admirar a vista desse espaço.
Très bel hôtel sur les hauteurs de la ville, personnel serviable. Magnifique vue sur les montagnes. Chambre avec belle terrasse
Un peu éloigné de la ville, il faut prendre un tuktuk, cependant l'hôtel nous a proposé leur service.
Et la ville est très animée et très sympa.