Wterfall homestay road, Kithalaella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#5 of 145 hotels in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 124 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 June 2024
Shebnem
United Arab EmiratesWi-Fi was spotty at times. Far to walk from the city center & the way is not well lit up at night.
Clean facilities, superb view overlooking Ella Rock, exceptional breakfast and extremely kind hosts. Wi-Fi was spotty at moments and the location was a bit far off to walk from the city center but all the other aspects compensated for that. I wholeheartedly recommend this homestay to everyone visiting Ella.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Paris
AustraliaNothing
Incredible views!! Best breakfast we’ve had in Sri Lanka and the loviest most accommodating host. Amazing stay here. Would highly recommend. A little bit off the beaten track also so nice and quiet if you want to avoid all the other tourists a bit.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Estefania
United Stateseverything was perfect
Our favorite stay in Sri Lanka! Nilu is such a wonderful and attentive host. She received us with tea when we arrived. The views from the balcony were amazing, and early in the morning you can hear the birds, so beautiful! The room was very spacious and clean, the bathroom is brand new, great water pressure and hot water. The breakfast was delicious and very abundant, and she gave us several breakfast options. A short walk to town and train station via the railroad tracks, and they gave us a ride to the train station early in the morning because we had our backpacks. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay, we would definitely stay here again if we come back to Ella!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Paris
AustraliaNothing
Incredible views!! Amazing breakfast (best I’ve had on this trip!) and was made to feel very accommodated. Everything was above and beyond expectations.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Juliette
NetherlandsThe view from the balcony is unreal, I think the best view you can get in Ella. Also, the rooms are clean and spacious. On top, the hosts are great, the owners are super kind and helped us with everything (with tuktuk rides & breakfast at 5am to bring along). I would recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Hannah
GermanyThe room has a beautiful view of Ella Rock. The host family was so lovely and helpful and provided us with everything we needed. The place is in a good location, with a quick walk along the train tracks down to the Main Street of Ella. Also, we can highly recommend to try their homecooked SriLankan breakfast!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Jennifer
United StatesRoom is basic, but not in a way that we weren't expecting based on the pictures, price, and location.
We loved the location - a ~10 minute walk from Ella along the railroad tracks, but with the feel of being in the jungle. The view of the waterfall and animals in the forest was fantastic - we saw monkeys and birds. The room is basic, but fit our needs. The wifi worked well too. Each morning, we looked forward to a big, delicious breakfast. The host was extremely nice and helpful! Enjoyable place to spend a few days.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Katie
United KingdomExcellent value for money. Incredible food and views. The family are so lovely and Nilu is very helpful and takes great care of you. I never wanted to leave, will definitely be back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Aoife
United KingdomBeautiful peaceful place to stay with an incredible view. Great location- quiet and relaxing away from the hussle of Ella town however only 10mins walk via railway track to the centre. Clean and comfortable room, good hot water and lovely outdoor seating area with views of Ella rock. Breakfast was fantastic- best we had in Sri Lanka. Hosts were so kind, friendly and helpful with suggestions and recommendations- if you get the chance to stay here I would 100% recommend it for your trip to Ella
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Petra
United Arab EmiratesIt would have been nice to have a kettle with coffee/tea cups in the room.
We loved our stay at Chamodya and are sad to have stayed only 1 night. The room is very spacious, bed is comfortable and comes with a mosquito net. It's so peaceful, you can chill on the terrace outside and absorb the beautiful view. It's a 10 min walk to the centre of Ella, there's a shortcut through the train tracks. Breakfast was the best we had during our stay in Srilanka with fruits, juice, pancakes, hoppers, dhal, etc. Nilu, the owner, was kind and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Roxanne
NetherlandsThe room had a beautiful view looking out at Ella rock and little Adams peak. Also, the host is making the best breakfast and is also super helpfull and kind.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Linda
LatviaIncredible! Such a beautiful homestay and Nilu is so lovely and kind. The room is huge and has an AMAZING view. The bed was so comfy with the softest bedding, I really had the best sleep here. Breakfast was super tasty and big. Nilu was very welcoming and accommodating. I managed to book it last minute because someone else cancelled, if I had known of this place before I’d stay longer, tried to extend it but it was fully booked!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Svetlana
IndonesiaVery good location with a sunrise view and by the walking path
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Kon
AustraliaNothing
Incredible family run home stay with the most beautiful hospitality, gorgeous view, amazing family who run it, excellent customer service you wouldn’t find at a Hilton even, delicious breakfast over a stunning view and a short walk into the main dining and shopping street.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Nenad
MalaysiaThe view with the waterfall is just stunning! It’s you and the nature and the sound of birds and monkeys. Of course the location is not in the city center but with the motorbike you are there in 3 minutes. Also the host is just very sweet, she woke up earlier to prepare us lunch box for our train ride. The room was big and spacious. Also the accommodation had one of the best WIFI we had in Sri Lanka I could even have teams calls. All in all just amazing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Klaudia
PolandYou can not order PickMe from this location but the view is worth it.
The room got big terrace with great view. There is also very clean. Breakfast was delicious and big.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Ines
AustriaHad an amazing time. The view from the balcony and breakfast are spectacular. It was nice and quiet and you could enjoy the scenery away from the bustling town center.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Caitlyn
AustraliaNothing, perhaps the stairs and hills as I’m travelling with my mother.
Sitting on the balcony watching the sunrise over the mountains and Ella rock and listening to the bird life. Being away from the noise of town, but a 10 minute walk with a shortcut along the train tracks. Traditional Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Josie
United KingdomLovely spacious room with comfortable bed. Very clean, tasty breakfast. Stunning view.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Miriam
GermanyGorgeous view, delicious breakfast, large and clean room and very friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Sherrard
CanadaSuper breakfast and value for money Host was super friendly and always looking to assist in whatever way possible
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomIt would have helped to have some toiletries like shower gel and shampoo.
Breakfast was the best I had in Sri Lanka. The location is absolutely stunning, breathtaking. Being on the balcony and witnessing that beauty, the mountains, the waterfall, nature. Just one of the best places I have ever visited in my whole life.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Monika
BulgariaEverything was perfect. A small fridge would be nice to have in the room.
Clean, very big room with AMAZING view. The location was great - just 5-7 min on foot from all the restaurants and bars, and 10 min on foot from the railway station, but still away from the noise and smoke of the city. The only “noise” we were hearing was birds callings and the waterfall. Hot water was available and super delicious breakfast. Lilu and her family are great hosts, we used the laundry service and clothes came back in the evening smelling great. THANK YOU for the wonderful stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Trevis
United KingdomWould have been an added bonus to have kettle and cups in the room ... but this didn't spoil our stay at all.
Room was a good size and comfortable. View from the balcony was simply beautiful, and changed according to time of day and the weather. Breakfasts were good with decent sized portions. Bathroom was clean and modern. Outdoor seating area both to the side and in front of the room which we regularly used. Our hosts were friendly, communicative and always ready to help. They did laundry for us at a good price and arranged tuktuk transport for our onward journey. A truly lovely stay.
Stayed in February 2024
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