Zion View Ella Green Retreat

Wellness-focused mountain retreat in Ella with daily yoga classes, Ayurvedic spa, and panoramic views of Ella Rock

Rooms with Views

Zion View Ella Green Retreat offers family rooms, double rooms, and a three-bedroom apartment, each with a private balcony and hammock overlooking Ella Rock and the valley. The family room 03 mountain view accommodates families of four with two queen beds, while the three-bedroom apartment includes a shared terrace that feels suspended in nature. All rooms have air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and a mosquito net, with some featuring a fridge and a work desk.

Wellness and Yoga

Daily yoga classes are held in a rooftop shala with a direct view of Ella Rock, costing 2500 LKR per person for a one-hour session. The in-house Ayurvedic spa offers full-body massages, head massages, and couple's massage treatments, with many guests reporting them as the best in Sri Lanka. The spa also provides foot massages and a range of body treatments, all at affordable prices compared to similar hotels in the area.

Dining Experience

The hotel's restaurant serves a complimentary breakfast buffet that includes egg hoppers, fresh fruit, waffles, and a special tea bar with a selection of local teas. Dinner offers a Sri Lankan rice and curry buffet, Indian cuisine, pizza, seafood, and barbecue grill options, with a dedicated children's menu and milkshakes available. Many guests rate the egg hoppers as the best they had during their entire Sri Lanka trip, and the poke bowl is also highly recommended.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Zion View Ella Green Retreat provides kids' outdoor play equipment, including a sandpit and toys near the restaurant, as well as board games and puzzles for indoor entertainment. High chairs are available in the restaurant, and the bathroom in family rooms includes a step for children to reach the sink. The hotel also offers a secure fenced infinity pool with pool/beach towels and sun umbrellas, plus a bookable family room with two queen beds.

Location and Activities

The hotel sits a 5-minute walk from Ella's main street, with direct views of Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak, and a waterfall from most rooms and the restaurant. Guided hiking tours to Ella Rock and the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge can be arranged at reception, along with walking tours and local culture classes. A free shuttle service meets guests arriving at Ella train station, and the hotel also offers car hire for excursions to Ravana Falls or tea factory tours.

• Location: 5-minute walk from Ella town center, perched on a hillside with panoramic valley views
• Rooms: Family rooms, double rooms, and a three-bedroom apartment with private balconies and hammocks
• Dining: Complimentary breakfast buffet with Sri Lankan egg hoppers, fresh fruit, and a special tea bar
• Wellness: Daily yoga classes in a rooftop shala, Ayurvedic spa with full-body massages and head massages
• Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, high chairs, and a dedicated children's menu
• Service: 24-hour front desk, free shuttle to/from Ella train station, and complimentary luggage carrying up the hill