Below are top recommended places to stay in Ella (Sri Lanka), grouped by category with a short note on what makes each one special. I’ve included a reliable source for each pick so you can read recent reviews or book directly.

Luxury / boutique

• 98 Acres Resort & Spa — Iconic hillside eco‑luxury chalets perched on a tea estate with dramatic views, spa and direct access to the Little Adam’s Peak trail. (booking.com)
• Anasa Wellness Resort — A full wellness/resort property (spa, yoga programs, wide facilities) for travelers wanting a luxury wellness escape in the hill country. (anasawellnessresort.com)
• Nine Skies (Teardrop Hotels) — Restored colonial tea‑bungalow with personalised service, pool and stunning Demodara/Nine‑Arch views — good for a quieter, high‑end stay. (teardrop-hotels.com)

Mid‑range (comfort + great views)

• EKHO Ella — Small hotel on Ella Gap with rooms/suites that emphasize valley views; convenient location for hikes and town. (ekhohotels.com)
• Zion View Ella Green Retreat — Popular family‑friendly property with an infinity pool, yoga, spa and great Ella Gap views; good value for couples and families. (booking.com)
• Chill Ville View Point Hotel — Boutique hilltop villa with an infinity pool and sweeping valley views; tranquil but still within easy tuk‑tuk distance to town. (chillville.lk)

Best for Nine‑Arch / photo ops

• Tip Top Boutique Hotel — Small boutique property with direct views toward Nine‑Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak; popular with photographers. (tiptopella.lk)

Reliable boutique / family options

• Levon Boutique Hotel — Well‑rated boutique hotel close to the train tracks and tea routes; good service and views. (booking.com)
• Ella Planters Bungalow — Eco/boutique style property with pool, private grounds and strong reviews for food and hospitality (a peaceful option outside town). (booking.com)

Quick tips

• Where to stay: central Ella town is best for easy access to restaurants, cafés and the train station; Passara Road / Little Adam’s Peak area is quieter with better sunrise/valley views; properties near Demodara/Nine‑Arch are best if you want morning/evening photo access. (kateandmikestravels.com)
• Booking & price expectations: Ella has a wide range from budget guesthouses to a few luxury resorts — average hotel prices are modest compared with big cities, but luxury boutique rooms cost noticeably more; it’s smart to compare booking sites and check free‑cancellation rates. (Booking timing/tips from major travel sites). (luxury-resorts.world)
• Stay length: 2–4 nights is enough to do the highlight hikes (Little Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock), the Nine‑Arch Bridge, the scenic train and some relaxed tea/food time.

If you want, I can: pull current availability or price ranges for any of the hotels above for your travel dates (I’ll need the dates), or show a map with which hotels are closest to the Nine‑Arch Bridge or Ella town.