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Luxury, Eco Friendly Boutique Resort built in a 98 acre tea estate with panoramic views..... 25 villa type rooms, 3 Executive suits, Large swimming pool, Restaurant serving Western and Sri Lankan food, Specialty tea menu, Heli Pad, Wifi Access, Bikes for Rent, Hiking and Biking Facilities, Wonderful Treks and Right in front of Ella's Main Attraction - Little Adams Peak. We do not provide Driver / Guides Accommodation but we are happy to provide you with contact numbers and information of guest houses / hotels in a very close proximity to the resort.
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Languages Spoken
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Passara / Namunukula Road Greenland Estate, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
98 Acres Resort & Spa
2,822 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Nestled in the heart of Ella, 98 Acres Resort & Spa is lauded for its prime location, perfect for guests eager to explore the local sights, though caution is advised during nighttime strolls. The resort's array of amenities, including diverse dining options, spacious rooms, and handy transport services like golf carts, consistently receive high marks from guests. While the service is celebrated for its friendliness and efficiency, the vibrant atmosphere with music may not appeal to those in search of peace. Room comfort is emphasized, with the caveat of occasional construction noise and the absence of air conditioning in some areas.
Opinions on value vary, as some guests appreciate the cost-effective spa treatments and meals, yet others feel the pricing does not always match the level of service. Cleanliness stands out as a point of pride, particularly in the rooms and bathrooms. However, the noise level due to construction and resort activities has been a noted concern for those seeking a quiet retreat.
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Picturesque
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Lively
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Spacious
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Expensive
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Meticulous
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Noisy
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Friendly
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Top-notch
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My family always takes a family vacation to one of the hotels in Sri Lanka and this year we stayed at a 98 Acres hotel during the 1st week of July and with the ongoing pandemic situation in the country, they had taken all the precautions to ensure the safety of all the guests. I have visited many hotels in Sri Lanka but never seen a hotel like yours which is situated in a fabulous location and has spectacular views of the surroundings of the stunning landscape. We stayed in the grand executive suite rooms which were beautiful and we had our private plunge pool and we had the stunning views of Ella Gap and Little Adam’s Peak.
The architecture of the hotel is magnificent as it blends well with nature and the chalets are all made of recyclable substance which was very impressive.
The staff was extremely helpful all the time and they were very polite to us as well. All the meals we had were a-la-carte and the food was simply delicious. The service of the restaurant staff was always very welcoming. We even went on the mega zip line and that was one of the highlights of staying at the hotel. All in all it was an absolutely a great experience and an unforgettable one.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Responded 29 Jul 2020
Dear Guest Thank you indeed for staying with us and for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor. I am so glad that we were able to satisfy all your needs & Thank you so much for appreciating the service given by​ us Hope you will visit us once again in the near future to re-enjoy the hospitality We are look forward to welcoming you back Best regards Sachitha Amarasinghe Front Office Manager ​
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Our group of 6 friends were so relieved when we eventually arrived at 98 Acres resort after a gruelling drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.
A beautifully designed boutique resort surrounded by stunning, awesome landscape, perfect for connecting with nature and its beauty.
Check in was quick. Our superior suites awere astounding - rustic and spacious with a large balcony giving stunning views and overlooking Little Adams Peak. At daybreak, watching the sun rise from the balcony to the sound of birdsong is truly magical. The accessories and toiletries provided and the decor of the suite, reflected the eco friendly ethos of the resort. The dining room offered panoramic views of the surrounding tea plantations and lush green landscape. Breakfast is self service with a wide selection of Sri Lankan and Western style food, fresh fruit and juices. Dinner is table service with 5 courses, each dish beautifully presented and served by attentive waiting staff. The only downside to this sumptuous meal is the large size of the main course, especially after having had 3 courses prior to it, inevitably leading to food being wasted! Kind of defeating the eco friendly ethos. The resort has a spa and swimming pool and other outdoor activities eg trekking Little Adams Peak are all within easy reach.
The combination of friendly, attentive staff, delicious food and picture perfect location makes 98 Acres the perfect resort to stay and explore the areas around Ella. Words cannot fully justify the beauty of this place!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Perched high on a hill overlooking Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock, 98 Acres is in the middle of a tea plantation and is an amazing experience. Starting with a cup of tea and damp cloth to restore the weary traveller, you are made to feel welcome and special. The premium deluxe apartments offer privacy and views. Electric buggies will transport you around the resort if required. Comfortable super king bed and spacious bathroom and a generous balcony. No aircon but the ceiling fan works well and the bed has insect netting. The restaurant and bar offers many options. The chefs are very obliging if special diets are requested. Lovely pool is near the restaurant. The Spa house offers some great treatments all done in rooms overlooking the hills and using traditional ingredients. Wifi is available but is inconsistent. The resort has a green ethos so plastics and waste is minimised.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 6 Jan 2020
Dear Guest , hank you indeed for staying with us and for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor. I am so glad that we were able to satisfy all your needs & Thank you so much for appreciating the service given by​ us​ Best regards Sachitha Amarasinghe
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We were welcomed to the hotel by the only female staff member we saw during our stay. We did not meet the manager, but had an email from him once we had left the hotel.
We were taken by buggy up a short slope to room 101, a Honeymoon Deluxe room which is the last in a row of similar buildings. This room is on the upper level of a two storey thatched building and is made up of a bedroom and bathroom. The sitting area referred to in the description comprises two rather grotty bean bags by the coffee table in the corner. The balcony is on two sides of the room overlooking tea plantation and has a great view of Little Adam’s Rock and the Ella Gap, as do all the rooms. Outside there are two wooden chairs with a seat cushion which are not comfortable and at the side there is a low table with two chairs without legs - I am not sure why you would use them. A kettle is provided for coffee and tea making, but only two small bottles of water provided - in asking, we were given two extra so that we could make tea.
The bathroom has a raised area built from old railway sleepers and a huge tub that takes 30 minutes to fill. There are water spouts instead of taps so having a shower is like standing under a hose which is not a great experience.
The swimming pool is good but you can’t have hot drinks there. The dining room is a large open sided thatched building set up with far reaching views. There is one menu for all day use which is peeling at the edges and rather worn looking. It would be an easy thing to reprint the menu to keep it looking fresh. Whilst the menu is extensive, some of the dishes just contain too many ingredients but the chef is obviously trying to cover all tastes. The buffet style breakfast has a fruit station (chopped or juiced) and an egg station as well as a large choice of both Sri Lankan and continental offerings. However I do not expect to be given paper tissues instead of proper cotton napkins in a four star hotel.
The location is dramatic, with stunning views and the birdsong in the morning is wonderful as already noted in so many reviews and the staff are friendly. The hotel is convenient for the short walk up Little Adam’s Peak and down to Nine Arch Bridge. We also had a fascinating visit to UVA Halpewatte Tea Factory. I think one night, or two maximum, would suffice here as there are so many other beautiful sights to see in this glorious country.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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What a cool place! Located nicely away from the buzzing, high octane tourist centre of Ella, 98 Acres is a wonderful place to stay and enjoy the lovely cool climate and stunning countryside. Our room was spacious and beautifully crafted from wood and other natural materials, and had a spectacular terrace overseeing mountains and valleys: sitting on bean bags to watch the sun rise (with tea) or fall (with something stronger!) was a real highlight. The staff couldn’t do too much: due to their eco-friendliness they don’t do the standard, over-priced hotel laundry service, but instead took it outside of the resort and charged simply their cost price. Breakfast and dinner were both wonderful, especially if you chose local options. Lovely pool area with plenty of sun loungers, and gym area with the key equipment and view of the valleys. Spa was expensive (in local terms), but frankly that’s the only criticism we can think of. PS we are keen walkers: day time must dos were climbing Little Adam’s Peak (close to the hotel and not far, but requires a bit of scrambling for the last bit), and for us the highlight of climbing Ella rock – 98 Acres got us a tuktuk to the start of the walk, from where we climbed to the top to see breathtaking views, and buy a refreshing king coconut (it takes a few hours, so you need plenty of water). The photo is of 98 Acres as taken from Little Adam’s Peak. We hope to return one day.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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This hotel has the most amazing setting as part of a tea plantation estate. There are 25 rooms/suites in separate 2 storey cottages. Located slightly outside of Ella centre, close to 9 Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak. We had a nice welcome and easy check-in on arrival. We stayed in a Honeymoon Deluxe room. We were wowed by the views when we got in, absolutely stunning. As we stayed in the last cottage of the row (Room 101) we had 180 degree views and it was fully glazed to make the most of the views of sunrise over the tea plantations, Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock. Large and comfortable room with rustic furniture (handmade locally), and nice bathroom with huge tub facing the view. The shower was unusual, with a spout rather than a spray shower head, but we liked it. Good attention to sustainability and drinking water was supplied in glass bottles. There weren't many power sockets, but we managed to charge our devices anyway. The pool was a reasonable size, not good for swimming lengths but nice for a refreshing dip. Sitting by the pool you also have amazing views across the hills. The terrace restaurant had 360 degree views with a la carte service. The food and wine was nice, and reasonable price for a Boutique hotel, with some main courses below LKR 2000. Buffet breakfast also had a good choice and was nice, even better to enjoy it with the view. We really enjoyed our stay at this special place and would have liked to stay longer.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Our long waited stay at this Resort was an excellent break from stress . We stayed in superior deluxe room face to very scenic views of great little Adam's peak & Ella rock the views and cool fresh breeze from the mountain rage were splendid! Beyond the relaxing atmosphere of the villa located in a british tea state , the next best part was the fantastic top class food and excellent service at the Restaurant. The menu has a great variety of food choices and the preparation made for superior tasting. The staff was very attentive, professional and friendly. The views from the room were gorgeous, loved having a roomy balcony in which to wind down after a day of tea, walking on the tea tails or relaxing by the gorgeous infinity pool and lot of activities like megaziplone ,ATV ,archery ,air refile , abseiling & and opportunities to learn about A cooking with cheif A wonderful mini-vacation!
Our room was beyond expectations, Gorgeous room with fabulous view , the housekeeping staff was efficient, attentive. the bed super comfy with luxe linens, the bathroom had nice fixtures, plush towels and top of the line toiletries. Looking so forward to going back, it is the perfect half way stop on o way to ella Dambulla or sigiriya from colombo airport- down south highway passed by Galle ,Mathara & Hambanthota Maththala airport cost line.
reception /concierge just okay not that organised when we arrived and not that attentive to our whatsapp massages, Their hotline for reservation not that clear may be due to poor signal. Poor limited internet too. I had issue with online booking on their page but they reserved manually .
We are very happy with hotel hygiene procedures during this covid pandemic and we feel very safe !
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is located just on the outskirts of the popular traveller town Ella. It is situated on the hillside offering spectacular views of Little Adams Peak and Ella rock. This is a very small boutique hotel and the rooms are absolutely stunning. The rooms as set in 2 story stone buildings with four rooms in each building so lovely and small. The room was very large and had an equally big balcony overlooking the view. The bathroom was big with a waterfall shower. The hotel is environmentally friendly and there are lots of little touches everywhere that are in line with this, including no plastic bottles in the bathroom. The restaurant is in an open sided building and offers a good range of food. Breakfast is a buffet style and dinner a la carte with traditional Sri Lanka, Asian and English options. Food was ok but service was not the best. There are lots of activities you can do while here, such as hiking, mountain biking, zip lining and it is also close to the famous nine arch bridge. We actually walked there but you can get a tuk tuk there. There is also a gym and spa. The infinity style pool is located next to the restaurant, while it’s not particularly big it was never busy. The views at this hotel speak for themselves. It makes for a truly unique hotel. I would have taken off half a point for the service in the restaurant as I feel this didn’t really match up to the overall quality of the hotel but there is no denying that this a stunning hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from UHE Group, Guest Services / Front Office at 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Responded 29 Jul 2020
Dear Guest Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was a great pleasure having you with us and glad to know that we served up to your expectations. Thank​ you​ for visiting us and hope you will come back to stay with us soon. Best regards Sachitha Amarasinghe Front Office Manager
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Stayed recently for two nights. The resort is pleasantly situated with great views of Ella Rock and Little Adams Peak. Our room was perfectly adequate for our short stay, with a lovely balcony. We were a little concerned with the shower facilities and the eco-friendly water basin was a complete waste of time! Please note the electric socket next to the shower outlet! We enjoyed the buffet breakfast and there was a wide range of options. We found the evening menu a little overpriced and opted to eat in the vibrant town.Thankfully we had a driver as the resort is situated a little over ten minutes drive out of the centre. We walked up Little Adams Peak and, although challenging, the view at the peak was amazing. Please note, this resort is on a hillside and while there are buggies to transport you, the steps up to the restaurant etc. Are quite steep. There are optional amenities such as quad bikes, shooting and the zip wire(20 dollars) should you wish to use them!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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98 Acres is a beautiful way to experience the wonder of Ella. It is located about a 5 minute tuk tuk ride from the city center, nestled in the hills. The staff is all very hospitable and friendly. The concierge is always able to organize a taxi or tuk tuk from the hotel if you need. They also helped us find a guide for an Ella Rock hike (which i recommend, the path was not very straightforward). They were also helpful in getting our clothes laundered, which they sent off-site to do so. One word of caution, if you are sensitive to fragrance the laundry uses a strong detergent, so maybe ask for an extra rinse.
The hotel is extremely clean with very rigid COVID protocols that made us feel very safe. Our room was spacious and beautiful, with a very comfortable bed (with a surrounding bug net), a sitting area, a balcony, and a large tub big enough for two people that is situated behind the bed, so you can still see out the window.
I would definitely recommend ear plugs for guests. The jungle ambiance is very nice during the day and evening, but there are some loud creatures that come out during the night that can wake you.
The views of the rooms face southeast, so you get amazing view of the canyon and the sun rising over the hills.
The pool is a fun way to relax, although the COVID restrictions make it a little hard to schedule. I understand why limiting capacity or spacing out chaise lounges make sense but “for COVID reasons” the pool closes for a number of hours throughout the day.
The restaurant and room service is great as well. There is plenty of choice between Sri Lankan fare and western dishes. And the breakfast buffet is very comprehensive. The made-to-order egg hoppers and omelettes were fantastic.
We also enjoyed massages from the spa, which were very affordable and relaxing. Getting a night time massage with all of the jungle sounds in the background was very pleasant.
There are a number of activities walking distance from the hotel. The little Adam’s Peak hike was fun and easily manageable in under an hour. The zip line is a bit of quick fun, though note the weight requirement changes based on the days wind and weather conditions.
The only real down side is that WiFi coverage wasn’t great at the hotel, and we ended up using our own data for the majority of our stay.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from UHE Group, Guest Services / Front Office at 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Responded 22 Dec 2021
Dear Guest Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was a great pleasure having you with us and glad to know that we served up to your expectations. Thank​ you​ for visiting us and hope you will come back to stay with us soon.
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We (agency we booked through) were not fully told the truth about the extent of the building works (July 24) - but if they don’t start more - what they were building should be done by then.
No need for prior booking for massages. One can book after checking in. Alternatively, you may please call up the Resort guy. But pls re-think and cross check with Sri Lankan residents about your plan to visit considering whatever we are reading
There are more places to choose from in the Ella area.
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â‚ą25,458 - â‚ą56,517 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Sri LankaUva ProvinceElla
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28
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