Things to do nearby
Several waterfalls are within reach, including Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls and Bambarakanda Falls, the tallest in Sri Lanka. Lipton's Seat is about 15 km from the hotel. Baker's Falls is in Horton Plains National Park.
For more ideas, see things to do in Horton Plains, or compare all hotels in Ella.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
The hotel has 18 bedrooms, each with a private deck looking over the surrounding hills.
Guestrooms
A 30 sqm room with mountain views and modern amenities. Twin beds are available, and the room has a fan, a bathtub, Wi-Fi and a TV.
Image Credit: Melheim Resort
Facilities
- Outdoor pool and children's pool.
- Steam room and fitness centre.
- Children's playground, games room and babysitting.
- Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and an excursion desk.
- Swimming pool
- Babysitting
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Kids playground
- Kids pool
- Free parking
- Garden
- Scenic inland setting
- Private check-in and check-out
- Daycare
- Gym and fitness centre
Food and drink
The restaurant serves Asian and Western dishes. Guests can eat indoors or out on the terraces, enjoying the views and the cool air.
- Dining room with meals cooked to order
- A la carte dining
- Room service, limited hours
- Outdoor dining
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
You will find Melheim Resort in the hills near Haputale. The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport covers roughly 200 km and takes 5 and a half hours or so, travelling through Ratnapura and Balangoda, then up the Haputale pass.
Coming from central Colombo instead, allow 5 hours 15 minutes for roughly 190 km.
As of October 2026 the hill country line is closed between Kandy and Nanu Oya after Cyclone Ditwah, so the trip from Colombo is by road. Trains do run between Nanu Oya, Ella and Badulla if you are coming from elsewhere in the hills.
Bubble Sri Lanka Holidays can arrange a private car with an English speaking chauffeur for your arrival and departure, or keep the same driver with you for the rest of your trip. Allow extra time at weekends and on public holidays, when the roads out of Colombo are busier.