The Diary

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The Diary
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Diary in Ella offers a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature private bathrooms, balconies with garden or mountain views, and modern amenities such as minibars and flat-screen TVs. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, lounge, and children’s playground. Dining Experience: The hotel provides breakfast and dinner, highly rated by guests. Dining options include in-room breakfast, outdoor dining, and room service. Special diet menus are available. Local Attractions: Located 87 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, The Diary is near Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (7 km), Ella Railway Station (3.6 km), and Ella Rock (7 km). Activities include cycling and hiking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

    • Rooms with:

    • Mountain view

    • Terrace

    • Garden view

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Deluxe Family Room
We have 1 left
  • 2 double beds
260 feet²
Private kitchen
Ensuite bathroom
Balcony
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Kitchen
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 4
US$49 per night
Original price
US$162
Last-minute Deal
- US$16.20
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$145.80
US$49 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 26 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 3
US$41 per night
Original price
US$135
Last-minute Deal
- US$13.50
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$121.50
US$41 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
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You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 26 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$32 per night
Original price
US$108
Last-minute Deal
- US$10.80
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$97.20
US$32 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 26 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Deluxe Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 double bed
200 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Balcony
Garden view
Mountain view
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$28 per night
Original price
US$94.50
Last-minute Deal
- US$9.45
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Total before taxes
US$85.05
US$28 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 26 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$24 per night
Original price
US$81
Last-minute Deal
- US$8.10
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Total before taxes
US$72.90
US$24 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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10% off
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  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 26 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lukáš
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “The maintainer is really nice, offering great breakfasts and laundry service. You might find it a bit difficult to communicate in English, but it's ok. The location is great, especially if you don't mind walking to Ella or to take a taxi there.”
  • Stefano
    Australia Australia
    “The room was very nice and quiet with a beautiful view of the mountains, we have seen many birds, squirrels and also a mongoose. The shower has hot water, there is also a little hair dryer. There is a kettle, a mini fridge and two bottles of...”
  • Guillem
    Spain Spain
    “Breakfast was amazing. Personnel also. Super nice and caring. We needed to have breakfast very early in the morning and they were willing to do so, serving us breakfast at 5:30am. Surrounded by beautiful nature and right next to the train station...”
  • Dinusha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Was very clean and the owner was very helpful and accommodating.”
  • Köksal
    Turkey Turkey
    “The family was very friendly and welcoming. They prepared us delicious breakfasts. Very spacious room and beautiful calming view by the terrace”
  • Max
    Germany Germany
    “Cutest little two room building managed by a very nice old man. He gives tips about train schedules etc/ things to do. The dinner and breakfast are very tasty. Great location for the walk to Ella Rock, a little outside of main town, but that’s...”
  • Hiral
    India India
    “Location was excellent 👍 Hospitality was great The owners were so caring and made a lovely breakfast as customisation requested by us ... Early morn view from there is unbeatable and having breakfast in midst of lovely garden with birds...”
  • Katie
    Australia Australia
    “Tuktuk drivers loved to charge a lot to get here but it's a lovely walk into Ella along the tracks and only 25 mins. Peaceful location, hosts were amazing the food was incredible we had breakfast and dinner there. The room was great - only bad...”
  • Iuliia
    Russia Russia
    “When we booked this place, we didn’t think much about its location, but after spending a week here, we realized that this guesthouse is perfectly situated. Every day, we walked along the scenic railway tracks to Ella, encountered various animals,...”
  • Simone
    Austria Austria
    “lovely appartment a bit outside of Elle, near to the trainstation. very quiet, clean. Wonderful breakfast, lovely host, delicious dinner. they arranged a scooter for us.”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.