Ella, Sri Lanka
A mountain escape filled with train journeys, waterfalls, hiking trails, café culture, and cooler weather perfect for slow living and remote work.
The practical fine print.
Climate
18 – 26°C
Best for
Nature · Slow work
Wear
Layers · Trainers
Bring
Hiking shoes
Best time
Dec – Apr
Slow mountain living, at altitude.
Ella is for travellers who want to slow down without disconnecting. Work from a café in the morning fog. Hike Ella Rock before lunch. Catch the 4pm train through tea country with the doors wide open.
Ella highlights
The places, walks, and quiet moments that turn a week in Ella into the story you tell when you get home.
Nine Arches Bridge
Iconic colonial railway through jungle.
Ella Rock
Sunrise hike with panoramic views.
Ravana Falls
A dramatic roadside waterfall stop.
Scenic train ride
Open doors, tea fields, hill country.
Café culture
Slow workdays, strong filter coffee.
Tea estates
Endless green, cooler air, big skies.
Featured properties.
The places, walks, and quiet moments that turn a week in Ella into the story you tell when you get home.
Moi Ella
Lifestyle stay with an infinity pool over the valley, social spaces, and work-friendly balconies built for long stays. Twelve rooms, an open kitchen, a long table for shared dinners.
Experiences in Ella
Hand-picked add-ons you can stack onto any Pass bookable from your concierge in two taps.
Waterfall hikes
2h · morning
Tea trails
4h · guided
Yoga & wellness
60m · sunrise
Café hopping
Self-guided
Check your Pass eligibility.
Booked with your Island Nomad Pass. No per-night rates, no checkout deposits. Or add it as a one-night extra to any tier.
Starter Pass · 7 days
Not included in this tier
+$80/night
Live & Work Pass · 30 days
Included up to 7 nights here
Live Local Pass · 90 days
Included up to 7 nights here
Check your Pass eligibility.
Add it as a paid extra for $80/night. Speak to concierge to customize your journey.
What it actually feels like to live here.
Notes our members sent us after they went home and the reasons they keep coming back.
Rithma Gamage
“An amazing experience at the MOI Ella. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Even helped with last minute delivery of a birthday cake. Such a great experience for us. Thank you to all the staff that made this visit simple and worthwhile.”
Sep 1, 2024
Shanika Ruwanthi
Everything excellent,food are very taste…all good.Nice location and so calm place to relaxation. Friendly service provide by staff.
Sep 1, 2024
Rithma Gamage
OMG!!! 🥰 Never seen a place like this we had so much fun The manager and the services were so good This place also had a great view They also have a grocery store next to it it’s so convenient and unique We had the best time ever Please add more games and fun apart from that everything is good
Aug 29, 2024
Sep 1, 2024
Find your rhythm in Ella.
Mountains, waterfalls, cafés, and slow island mornings. One chapter of your island pass.