Staying at a partner guesthouse?
Your private guest guide
Your host gives you an access code for a private guide with Wi-Fi, house rules, services and more. It closes after checkout, and this public guide stays open.
Enter access codeYour pass to Ella
Welcome to Ella
Mountains, viewpoints, cafés, transport and local know-how for your stay, all in one place on your phone. Cheap rooms, kade meals, bus and train tips and the best places to visit, all in one place on your phone.
- Free to use
- Local knowledge
- One-tap WhatsApp
How EllaPass works
Three taps from "what should we do?" to a message in WhatsApp.
- Pick a vibeQuiet, sunrise, budget, rainy day, laptop-friendly.
- See real detailsPrices in LKR, times, tips and what to watch out for.
- Message themOpen WhatsApp with a ready message to the owner or driver.
Explore by vibe
Tap a collection to see everything that fits.
Start here
Everything a visitor needs.
Things to doHikes, views, waterfalls and tea
Quiet spotsCalm, foggy places for time alone
Plan my dayA simple plan in three taps
Food & cafésKades, cafés, laptop-friendly spots
StayRooms and homestays, every budget
TransportTuk-tuk drivers, trains and buses
SafetySurvival guide and emergency numbers
ExploreSearch everything in one place
Popular right now
Tap a card for the full guide.
Top-rated staysCheap rooms near you
Message the owner on WhatsApp to check price and availability.Cheapest first. Message the owner on WhatsApp to check availability.
For owners and drivers
Own a guesthouse, café or tuk-tuk?
Join the free pilot: get listed and give your guests a private digital guide.
Get listedGood to know
Is EllaPass free to use?
Yes. The public guide is free for everyone. Businesses can pay to be featured, and paid listings are always labelled "Sponsored".
Are prices and train times exact?
No. They are guides. Prices are typical ranges and train times are approximate. Always confirm locally, and agree tuk-tuk prices before you go.
How do I book a room or a driver?
Tap WhatsApp on any card. A ready message opens in WhatsApp, and you agree details directly with the owner or driver. Nothing is paid on this website.
What is Guest Mode?
A private guide for guests of partner guesthouses, opened with an access code from your host. After checkout the private guide closes, and the public guide stays open.