Here are well-reviewed Ella places that consistently give the best “value for money” across budgets (backpacker → midrange → a luxury splurge). I include an approximate nightly price range, why each is good value, and a source you can check for current rates and reviews.

Budget / backpacker picks

• Noname Hostel & Café — excellent backpacker value (clean dorms/privates, free breakfast, social cafe). Great “value for money” scores on Hostelworld; often the cheapest quality option in Ella. Approx US$8–20/night (dorms → private). (hostelworld.com)
• T‑More Hotel & Hostel — small, friendly hostel/guesthouse with balcony rooms and strong guest ratings for price/host. Good for couples or solo travellers who want comfort on a budget. Approx US$12–30/night. (booking.com)
• Ella Camping / Jungle Campsite — unique (tents/huts) and very cheap if you want nature and basic comforts; good reviews for value and atmosphere. Approx US$7–25/night depending on room/tent. (booking.com)

Best midrange value (great facilities, views, often a pool)

• The Cubes Ella — very high guest scores for cleanliness/service and repeatedly called “outstanding value”; modern, scenic, often good deals on private rooms and dorms. Approx US$25–70/night. (booking.com)
• Ravana Range Ella — solid midrange hotel with a pool and good staff/review scores for the price; convenient for town and hikes. Approx US$30–70/night. (expedia.com)
• Zion View Ella Green Retreat — excellent mountain/valley views, good facilities (pool/spa) and strong location score; regularly recommended as “good value for the view.” Approx US$40–120/night. (booking.com)
• The View / Ella View hotels — classic “best view in Ella” choices; prices vary but often represent strong value if the view and pool matter more than luxury finishings. Approx US$25–80/night. (expedia.com)

Splurge-with-value (if you want the iconic luxury)

• 98 Acres Resort & Spa — Ella’s most iconic boutique/luxury property: exceptional views and facilities (spa, pool). It’s more expensive, but many guests feel it’s worth the price for the setting — good “value” if you’re targeting a romantic/once-in-a-trip treat. Expect US$200+ (season and room type dependent). (booking.com)

Quick context & booking tips

• Typical Ella hotel averages are low compared with many destinations — around US$50–60/night on average; budget options are often under US$30/night. Use those as a sanity check when comparing deals. (budgetyourtrip.com)
• Book earlier for peak season (Dec–Mar and busy holiday periods); for best prices consider mid-year low-season windows and compare several sites (Booking, Expedia, Hostelworld, Agoda). Expedia’s Ella tips note cheaper months and recommend ~1 month ahead for best rates. (expedia.com)

How I picked these: I prioritized properties that combine strong guest-review “value for money” scores, central/accessible locations or exceptionally good views, and features travellers commonly want in Ella (views/pool/clean rooms/helpful staff). Each suggestion above links to current review pages so you can compare exact rates and dates.

If you want, I can:

• Narrow this to “best value for couples” or “best value for solo backpackers”; or
• Check live availability and the best price for specific dates (I’ll need your travel dates).