Aloft Grand Hotel Ella vs The Cloud Ella
Both are in Ella, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Hettipola Watta
Aloft Grand Hotel Ella
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Kumbalwela
The Cloud Ella
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 1.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Aloft Grand Hotel Ella
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 720 m apart.
Choose The Cloud Ella if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 6.7)
Why is Aloft Grand Hotel Ella better than The Cloud Ella?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Cloud Ella better than Aloft Grand Hotel Ella?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 6.7)+2.6
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aloft Grand Hotel Ella vs The Cloud Ella: which hotel is better? | Aloft Grand Hotel Ella | The Cloud Ella |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 9.3 +2.6 |
| Location | 2.4 +0.5 | 1.9 |
| Public transport | 2.3 +1.5 | 0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.5 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 9.3 +2.6 |
| Number of reviews | 30 +19 | 11 |
| Rank in Ella | bottom 5% | top 22% +73% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.4 +0.5 | 1.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km −370 m | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km −290 m | 1.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
720 m apart
Aloft Grand Hotel Ella: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Ella Railway Station: 1.6 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
The Cloud Ella: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Kithalella Railway Station: 1.9 km.
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Aloft Grand Hotel Ella or The Cloud Ella: common questions
Which is better, Aloft Grand Hotel Ella or The Cloud Ella?
Aloft Grand Hotel Ella leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. The Cloud Ella is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Aloft Grand Hotel Ella or The Cloud Ella?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Aloft Grand Hotel Ella is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for The Cloud Ella.
How far apart are Aloft Grand Hotel Ella and The Cloud Ella?
The two hotels are 720 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score