Nine Skies By Teardrop Hotels - Ella

5-star boutique hotel overlooking the Demodara Loop in Ella's tea country

Accommodation

Nine Skies By Teardrop Hotels Ella offers five restored bedrooms, each with a private terrace and garden views. The rooms have high ceilings and plantation-style fans, with a deep bath and separate shower in the bathrooms. Guests in the Ella Rock Suite get extra space and a patio facing the valley.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves garden-fresh meals with ingredients sourced from the property's own vegetable garden. Guests can join a cooking class with Chef Roshan, learning to prepare Sri Lankan rice and curry from scratch. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian, with pastries and fruits daily.

Activities & Outdoor

Nine Skies Ella has an infinity pool that overlooks the Demodara Loop and the Ella mountain range. The hotel provides free bicycles for guest exploration and offers guided walks on the Pekoe Trail. Guests can also book birdwatching with the resident naturalist Dinesh, and hiking to Ella Rock or Little Adam's Peak.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Nine Skies Sri Lanka sits a 15-minute drive from Ella town, with views of the historic Demodara Railway Station and its 360-degree loop. The Nine Arches Bridge is within walking distance via the Pekoe Trail. Tea factory tours are complimentary and include a ride through the plantations in a classic Land Rover.

Services & Sustainability

The hotel runs on comprehensive sustainability initiatives: on-site vegetable gardening, a zero plastic policy, and locally sourced ingredients. Guests have access to state-of-the-art spa facilities and leisure areas. Daily housekeeping includes free laundry of five items per room per night.

• Location: Overlooks the Demodara Loop and Ella mountain range
• Rooms: 5 restored bedrooms with private terraces and garden views
• Dining: On-site cooking class with garden-sourced ingredients
• Activities: Free bicycles, guided tea factory tours, hiking and ziplining
• Wellness: State-of-the-art spa facilities
• Sustainability: On-site vegetable garden and zero plastic policy
• Family: Family rooms and kids' meals