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title: "cozy cottage Ella vs EKHO Ella: which hotel is better?"
description: "cozy cottage Ella or EKHO Ella in Ella? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cozy-cottage-ella-ella-vs-ekho-ella-ella/
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retrieved: 2026-10-24
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# cozy cottage Ella vs EKHO Ella

Both are in Ella, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Kithal Ella
## [cozy cottage Ella](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cozy-cottage-ella-ella/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1321660/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Ella
## [EKHO Ella](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ekho-ella-ella/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1378615/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick EKHO Ella

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose EKHO Ella if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.7)
-   to walk to the sights (300 m / 1.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (37 / 0)

### Why is cozy cottage Ella better than EKHO Ella?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
2.  460 m closer to public transport (−460 m)

### Why is EKHO Ella better than cozy cottage Ella?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7) (+1.2)
2.  800 m closer to the city centre (−800 m)
3.  More guest reviews (149 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable (×6.2)
4.  37 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+37)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 0) (+51)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | cozy cottage Ella | EKHO Ella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9  (+1.2) |
| Location | 4.0 | 5.8  (+1.8) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+2.1) | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.8  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 149  (+125) |
| Rank in Ella | bottom 29% | top 2%  (+69%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.0 | 5.8  (+1.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 300 m  (−800 m) |
| To public transport | 80 m  (−460 m) | 540 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 37  (+37) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 14 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 20  (+15) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[EKHO Ella prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ekho-ella-ella/prices/)

## Location

1.3 km apart

cozy cottage Ella: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Kitha Ella: 80 m.

EKHO Ella: city centre: 300 m, nearest station Ella Railway Station: 540 m, 37 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Ella

[Ella weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/uva-province/ella-town/weather)

## cozy cottage Ella or EKHO Ella: common questions

### Which is better, cozy cottage Ella or EKHO Ella?

EKHO Ella leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. cozy cottage Ella is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, cozy cottage Ella or EKHO Ella?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

EKHO Ella is closer: 300 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for cozy cottage Ella.

### How far apart are cozy cottage Ella and EKHO Ella?

The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cozy-cottage-ella-ella-vs-ekho-ella-ella/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/