Nine Skies
Like a forgotten chapter from another time, Nine Skies sits high above the tea hills of Ella, in a former superintendent’s bungalow villa from the British colonial era. Gentle luxury, vast expanses, the scent of cinnamon and tea – and a place that demands nothing from you except quiet joy in the present. With only five guest rooms, personal butler service, and views of the famous Demodara Viaduct, you will experience what real deceleration means here. Breakfast on the terrace, afternoon tea on the lawn, stars over the pool – Nine Skies is not a hotel. It is a highland poem of light, air, and timelessness.
Details
Country
Sri Lanka
City
Ella
Price
from €275 per night/person
Best travel time
November - April
Rooms
Each of the five lovingly designed rooms at Nine Skies tells its own story – with four-poster beds, teak wood, original tiles, and panoramic windows into the green expanse. High-quality bed linen, rain showers, fine teas, cozy bathrobes, and plenty of tranquility create the feeling of being more than just a guest. Some rooms have private terraces – all have a view that you'll never forget.
Culinary
At Nine Skies, you dine like in a private villa – stylish, relaxed, and always personal. The cuisine is regional, fresh, and creative: from the lovingly arranged breakfast to the evening three-course menu with international flair and Ceylon spices. Meals are cooked fresh daily, often according to your wishes – vegetarian, local specialties, light or hearty. Enjoy on the veranda, by the pool, or romantically under the starry sky.
Activities
From Nine Skies, you can reach the famous Demodara Loop in a few minutes, hike to the Nine Arches Bridge, or climb Little Adam’s Peak – always accompanied by the scent of tea bushes and the gentle chugging of trains. Inside the house, tranquility awaits you, a pool with a view, well-maintained books, a gin and tonic in the garden, and relaxed conversations by the fireplace. Here, you experience Ella without haste – but with style.
Location
Nine Skies is situated above Demodara, just 15 minutes from Ella – with a wide view of the mountains, tea plantations, and the famous railway line. You can travel by car or in style by train – the Demodara station is only a few steps away. Colombo is about 5.5 hours by car, and the domestic airport Mattala is about 2.5 hours away. Transfers are arranged individually – gladly with a stop at the most beautiful points along the route.
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Contact person
Head of Oman/ Travel Designer
