Grand Ella Motel, Ella, Sri Lanka

Nestled in one of Sri Lanka's most scenic hill-country settings, the Grand Ella Motel is one of the cherished properties under the Ceylon Hotels Corporation — an organisation that has been in business since 1967 and has grown to encompass a diverse collection of 19 hotels, rest houses, resorts and restaurants spread throughout the island.

What sets these properties apart is their commitment to an old world charm that offers guests something quintessentially local. Rather than chasing modern uniformity, the Grand Ella Motel reflects the character of its surroundings, placing visitors in one of the most picturesque and prominent locations that the hill country has to offer.

A Collection Rooted in Tradition

Ceylon Hotels Corporation's portfolio spans a wide range of experiences across Sri Lanka. Many of the 19 properties within the collection sit within a few kilometres of renowned historical sites and attractions, making them natural bases for exploration as much as places of rest. The Grand Ella Motel carries this same spirit — a property that connects its guests to the landscape and heritage around them rather than isolating them from it.

The Appeal of Ella

Ella itself is celebrated for its dramatic views, lush greenery and cool highland air, and the motel's position within this environment speaks to the Corporation's long-standing approach of choosing locations that are as memorable as the stays themselves. For travellers seeking an atmosphere that feels genuinely rooted in Sri Lanka, the Grand Ella Motel offers exactly that kind of unhurried, locally flavoured hospitality that Ceylon Hotels Corporation has cultivated since its founding.