Nice choice — Ella is full of scenic stays. Below are top picks across budgets with why they’re great for views, what to expect, and quick booking notes.

Luxury / special-location

• 98 Acres Resort & Spa — Elegant eco-boutique on a working tea estate with chalets and sweeping views toward Little Adam’s Peak / the Ella Gap; perfect for sunrise photos and tea-plantation walks. (luxury, very scenic). (resort98acres.com)

High-end / boutique with rooftop views

• Morning Dew Boutique Hotel — Rooftop infinity/pool and terrace with near-360° views over Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak; modern boutique feel, great for sunsets/sunrises. (mid-to-upscale). (morningdewboutiquehotel.com)

Classic hill-top / panoramic

• Ravana Heights — Hilltop hotel on the Ella pass with panoramic views of the Ella Gap and Ella Rock; very convenient (close to town) with balcony rooms that face the valley. (mid-range). (ravanaheights.com)

Jungle / riverside nature stay

• Ella Jungle Resort — Set in a jungle valley beside a river; chalets and river-view rooms for a quieter, nature-immersed stay (good for birding, river sounds, unique eco-style lodging). (ellajungleresort.lk)

Guesthouses with the best gap/rock views (great value)

• Zion View Ella — Family-run B&B whose rooms and balconies face Ella Gap; popular for breakfasts on the terrace, hammocks and good-value view rooms. (zionviewella.com)
• Hill Top Guest House / Hill Top (per Lonely Planet) — Simple guesthouse with a terrace that looks straight across the Ella Gap — excellent for budget travellers who want the view. (lonelyplanet.com)

Charming / garden or cottage options

• Ella Flower Garden Resort — Right beside the trail to Little Adam’s Peak; pretty gardens and mountain views, a solid mid-range option if you want to be close to hikes. (hidmc.com)
• Okreech Cottages / Planters Bungalow (Lonely Planet picks) — Cottage-style stays in green settings for a cosy, scenic experience (good mid/budget alternatives). (lonelyplanet.com)

Quick tips for a scenic holiday in Ella

• Book rooms described as “Ella Gap / Ella Rock / balcony / sunrise-facing” — that’s usually the difference between a nice stay and a truly scenic one. (hotel listings & reviews commonly recommend requesting view rooms). (tripadvisor.com)
• If you want clearer skies and best hiking conditions, pick January–March; June–August is busy (good weather some guides call “peak”), and October is the wettest — plan/pack accordingly. (weather-atlas.com)
• If you prefer being steps from restaurants and the train station, choose a hotel nearer Ella village (e.g., Ravana Heights); for tea-estate sunrise scenery pick places like 98 Acres. Lonely Planet’s Ella guide is a good orientation. (lonelyplanet.com)
• Book early for high season / weekend travel — many of the scenic properties (especially 98 Acres and small boutique hotels) fill up well in advance. (tripadvisor.in)

If you’d like, I can:

• Narrow this to a 2–3 hotel shortlist by budget (budget / mid / luxury), or
• Check approximate nightly rates/availability for specific dates (I’ll need your travel dates).

Safe travels — Ella is beautiful at dawn.