The short answer
98 Acres Resort & Spa: what visitors should know first
Choose it if you want scenery and quiet more than being in town. It is not a walk to the main street. Check the access and number of steps, and ask for transport.
Useful facts
98 Acres Resort & Spa facts at a glance
- Location
- Hillside above Ella, near Little Adam's Peak
- Stay style
- Tea estate resort with spa and pool
- Location trade-off
- Quiet but outside the town centre
- Best suited to
- Couples, honeymooners, small families
- Size
- 25 rooms and villas (one listing)
Why it matters
Why 98 Acres Resort & Spa is worth your time
98 Acres shows what the hill country does well: a small property in a landscape of tea, with the view as the main feature. For travellers who have seen the usual sights, a night or two here lets Ella feel quieter than the town.
It is also a useful reference for those travelling with older parents: a resort can arrange transport, meals and a calm setting that guesthouses on steep lanes cannot always match. The trade-off is distance from Ella's main street and its restaurants.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Estate views
Rooms and public areas look across tea fields.
- 02
Spa and pool
Facilities for rest days.
- 03
Walking access
The peak trail starts nearby.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Book a room or villa with a valley view, and ask about pick-up from Ella station, as the resort is outside the town. Stay at least two nights so the setting becomes part of the trip. Selective Asia's listing mentions outdoor pools, a spa, yoga and hill walking, along with a restaurant and a bar.
The resort sits on a former tea estate and looks across the fields towards Little Adam's Peak. That makes it easy to walk the peak at dawn from your doorstep, though the route involves slopes. Treat the resort as a base for slow mornings and one or two outings.
Tell the resort about dietary needs on booking. Vegetarian meals are generally easy to arrange in Sri Lankan hotels, but Jain-style cooking with no onion or garlic should be asked for explicitly in advance.
Plan with confidence
Before you book the room.
- Book early for the dry season
- Ask about transfers from Ella
- Check steps and room location
- Request vegetarian or Jain-style meals in advance
- Confirm room counts and facilities directly
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Hillside above Ella, on a tea estate, near Little Adam's Peak
- Time needed
- A stay of two or three nights
- Best time
- Dry months for views
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The resort is set on a hillside, so expect slopes and steps between buildings and on the way to Little Adam's Peak. Ask about buggy service, lifts and ground-floor rooms when you book.
- Tickets and access
- Non-guest access is not confirmed; call ahead if you want to dine. Book early for the dry season. Confirm check-in and check-out times when you reserve.
Best for
Plan it with
Book with confidence
Check rates at 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Compare room types, cancellation terms and breakfast before you book. Ask for a ground-floor or lift-access room if anyone finds stairs hard.
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Travelling with parents?
The resort is set on a hillside, so expect slopes and steps between buildings and on the way to Little Adam's Peak. Ask about buggy service, lifts and ground-floor rooms when you book.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Where is 98 Acres?
On a former tea estate above Ella, with views towards Little Adam's Peak.
How many rooms?
One listing says 25 rooms and villas; confirm with the resort.
Is it near the town?
It is outside the main street, so plan transport.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.