Hillcrest

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel connected to a railway/underground station in Ella with free breakfast
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View
Front of property
Deluxe Triple Room | Living area
Front of property
Minibar, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Kithalella, Ella, Uva Province, 90090
  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Kinellan Tea Factory
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Nature Trail Ella
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Hill View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Ella

Hillcrest puts you in the heart of Ella, connected to a railway/underground station and within a 20-minute stroll of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Kinellan Tea Factory. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free valet parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of motorbike parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ella hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Nature Trail Ella and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Kital Ella Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 20 min walk
  • Nature Trail Ella - 4 min drive
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Little Adam's Peak - 7 min drive
  • Ella Rock - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbeans Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪One Love - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hillcrest

Mountain hotel connected to a railway/underground station in Ella with free breakfast
Some rates at Hillcrest are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hillcrest also features spa services, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ella hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Hillcrest offers 12 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 2-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hillcrest

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 2-device limit.

Property is also known as

Hillcrest Ella
Hillcrest Hotel
Hillcrest Hotel Ella

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hillcrest?

Hillcrest offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillcrest?

As of 31 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillcrest on 15 Feb 2025 start from NZ$155.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hillcrest?

Yep, Hillcrest has free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Hillcrest?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Hillcrest serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hillcrest?

No, Hillcrest does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hillcrest?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hillcrest's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hillcrest?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hillcrest?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hillcrest Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude, alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is extremely beautiful of a waterfall. The staff very friendly. It is up in the mountains but it is 5 minutes from the main strip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

saleh

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with great view to the waterfall and little Adam’s peak. The rooms are spacious, clean and nice. The balcony was big. If they did a little more effort with decorating the balcony and had some nicer furniture out there, it would be even greater. But great value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025