General Manager
Abdul Razak Inthikab Alam
Resort Introduction by The General Manager
Mountains draped in emerald, whispers of mist descending and hillside hideaways offering the perfect escape. Amidst this storybook setting you will find The Secret Ella in an enchanting 10 acre tea estate that provides an ideal home away from home. Unique amongst Ella hotels Sri Lanka for being the locales first ever planter’s bungalow resort, this getaway nestled in the mountains overlooks the famed Nine Arch Bridge and blends tradition with luxury comforts that evoke an old world charm.Surrounded by tea plantations and cloud forest, and overlooking the scenic valleys of Ella and beyond, Secret Ella is an incredible five bedroom villa in the Sri Lankan Hill Country. Surrounded by an expansive garden and boasting postcard-worthy views of the valleys and the grand Demodara nine-arch bridge, this is a great place for those who are looking for a relaxing hill country experience. This bungalow, once a planter’s abode, has maintained its outer appearance but has undergone quite a change in its interior, following a minimalist theme with concrete floors and simple furnishings. Apart from the main restaurant area, which is located behind the bungalow, there is also a spacious courtyard in the centre of the accommodation that can be used for private dining.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF OUR Resort
Mountains draped in emerald, whispers of mist descending and hillside hideaways offering the perfect escape. Amidst this storybook setting, you will find The Secret Ella in an enchanting 10-acre tea estate that provides an ideal home away from home. Unique amongst Ella hotels Sri Lanka for being the locales first ever planter’s bungalow resort, this getaway nestled in the mountains overlooks the famed Nine Arch Bridge and blends tradition with luxury comforts that evoke an old world charm. Surrounded by tea plantations and cloud forest, and overlooking the scenic valleys of Ella and beyond, Secret Ella is an incredible five bedroom villa in the Sri Lankan Hill Country. Surrounded by an expansive garden and boasting postcard-worthy views of the valleys and the grand Damodara nine-arch bridge, this is a great place for those who are looking for a relaxing hill country experience.This bungalow, once a planter’s abode, has maintained its outer appearance but has undergone quite a change in its interior, following a minimalist theme with concrete floors and simple furnishings.Apart from the main restaurant area, which is located behind the bungalow, there is also a spacious courtyard in the center of the accommodation that can be used for private dining.Secret Ella has five types of room: Garden Chalet, Planter’s Suite, Family Suite, Southland Suite, and Deluxe Room. In-room facilities include cable TV, mini-fridge, tea/coffee facilities, a safe and Wi-Fi.Garden Chalets: Located on top of a mountain, these spacious wooden chalets afford spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains and are well-appointed with a king-sized bed, chairs and writing table. Attached bathrooms have a bathtub and shower with h/w.Family Suite: This expansive suite has an interconnecting room and living area with a sofa, making it the perfect choice for families. Furnished with a king-sized, but can accommodate extra beds. The ensuite bathroom has a bath and shower with h/w.Planter’s Suite: This large suite has a living space, king-sized bed and writing desk. The attached bathroom has the same facilities as above.Sutherland Suite: Featuring a well-furnished seating area, this suite has a king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom with h/w bath and shower.Deluxe Rooms: Featuring king-sized beds, writing desk and wardrobe, the Deluxe Room is ideal for couples.
Free Child Policy: 0 - 4 years
when sharing with two adults
Resort Highlights 
Mountains draped in emerald, whispers of mist descending and hillside hideaways offering the perfect escape. Amidst this storybook setting you will find The Secret Ella in an enchanting 10 acre tea estate that provides an ideal home away from home. Unique amongst Ella hotels Sri Lanka for being the locales first ever planter’s bungalow resort, this getaway nestled in the mountains overlooks the famed Nine Arch Bridge and blends tradition with luxury comforts that evoke an old world charm.
Destination Highlights 
Ella is a true paradise highland village set on a mountain pass towards the southern edge of the Uva Province overlooking the famous Ella Gap. It is not a sleepy hamlet any more, like it used to be. Buzzing with foreign travellers, adventurous people and families on vacation.
Room Types
Total Number of Rooms: 10
Suites: 3
Villas: 6
Secret Ella has five types of room: Garden Chalet, Planter’s Suite, Family Suite, Southland Suite, and Deluxe Room. In-room facilities include cable TV, mini-fridge, tea/coffee facilities, a safe and Wi-Fi. Garden Chalets: Located on top of a mountain, these spacious wooden chalets afford spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains and are well-appointed with a king-sized bed, chairs and writing table. Attached bathrooms have a bathtub and shower with hot water. Family Suite: This expansive suite has an interconnecting room and living area with a sofa, making it the perfect choice for families. Furnished with a king-sized, but can accommodate extra beds. The ensuite bathroom has a bath and shower with h/w. Planter’s Suite: This large suite has a living space, king-sized bed and writing desk. The attached bathroom has the same facilities as above. Sutherland Suite: Featuring a well-furnished seating area, this suite has a king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom with h/w bath and shower. Deluxe Rooms: Featuring king-sized beds, writing desk and wardrobe, the Deluxe Room is ideal for couples.
Garden Chalets
Garden Chalets: Located on top of a mountain, these spacious wooden chalets afford spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains and are well-appointed with a king-sized bed, chairs and writing table. Attached bathrooms have a bathtub and shower with hot water.
Room Size: 72sqm
Max Capacity: 3 Adult
Family suite
Family Suite: This expansive suite has an interconnecting room and living area with a sofa, making it the perfect choice for families. Furnished with a king-sized, but can accommodate extra beds. The ensuite bathroom has a bath and shower with hot water.
Room Size: 47.75sqm
Max Capacity: 5 Adults
Sutherland suite
Sutherland Suite: Featuring a well-furnished seating area, this suite has a king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom with hot water bath and shower.
Room Size: 34.5sqm
Max Capacity: 3 Adult
Planters Suite
Planters Suite: This large suite has a living space, king-sized bed and writing desk. The attached bathroom has the same facilities as above.
Room Size: 32.5sqm
Max Capacity: 3 Adult
Deluxe
Deluxe Rooms: Featuring king-sized beds, writing desk and wardrobe, the Deluxe Room is ideal for couples.
Room Size: 26.5sqm
Max Capacity: 3 Adult