Waterfall,Road, Watagoda Waththa, Kithalella, Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#14 of 170 hotels in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 43 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 3 November 2024
Emily
NetherlandsIt’s very basic. Just a bed and extremely bright light. Could use a little TLC like repainting the walls (full of splashed mosquitoes and insects), mosquito nets without holes.
Sateesh and Harish are great, very kind and helpful. The breakfast and the views are amazing. Lavish breakfast surrounded by squirrels, peacocks, the sound of the waterfall. They also provide tuk tuk service at additional cost.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 27 October 2024
Amanda
United KingdomHost was so kind and very attentive. We were collected and dropped off in town and he provided his own tuktuk services for tours and travel and great price. Breakfasts were delicious and the view from terrace is fabulous.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Jakub
PolandIf I had a daughter, I would wish my son-in-law to be as nice person as the owner of this place and his brother. The owner and his brother were very helpful and involved. The view of the trees, mountains and fields is breathtaking. At night it is noisy because of animals (squirrels, monkeys and birds whose names I don't know) but this only adds to the attractiveness of this place. During breakfast you can admire the peacocks walking around. If you spend some time in Ella, choose this place.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Ondřej
Czech RepublicLittle bit far from the center
Polite staff, comfort room with nice waterfall view and very good breakfast for the price
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Fruzsina
HungaryThe owners were super nice and helpful, the breakfast was amazing, the view was super nice, and the ambience was very calm 😊
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Mateu
SpainThe location and the views from the room's balcony are spectacular and can be enjoyed while having a breakfast combining local and western food. The location is perfect for the morning hike to Ella Rock. The owner was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Dallas
AustraliaBeautiful view and wonderful, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Michael
SwitzerlandOne night is too short to stay here! :-)
Beautiful and quiet, little place just a 15min walk (5min Tuk Tuk) from downtown. Comfortable beds and clean, small terrace with a wonderful view of a waterfall and viewpoint which is only a 25 minute walk away. Ella Rock can also be reached from the accommodation. Breakfast on the terrace and watching chipmunks, woodpeckers and camelions! The recommended restaurant just close by prepared creat food.The host, Sathees, was incredibly nice and helpful and arranged tours and cab rides for our onward journey at absolutely correct prices. Really recommended place to stay.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Catalina
AustraliaEverything was great. The only thing was maybe the tree in front our room need just a bit of pruning for a better view to the waterfall but still awesome view.
It has a beautiful view, the staff is super friendly and kind really helpful with everything they help us with our luggage also with a tuk tuk to the train station. The breakfast was great you can choose between curry with rotti or pancakes
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Maria
SpainSathees was very attentive and took care of us during all the stay. We spent a day with him discovering Ella, unforgettable! We strongly recommend it 😊
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
The
New ZealandAll good. Sure, location means no nearby restaurants, but rail track walk is pretty quick to town.
Nice rural and waterfall views from bed / balcony. Comfortable bed. Hot shower! Generous breakfast. Excellent host.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Sugandha
IndiaLovely place. View was amazing. Was clean too. Nice host
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Noreen
FranceAmazing view and adorable hosts!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Oanh
AustraliaThe house had loverly views looking towards the Ella rock area and easy to trekking from the homestay Nice to have breakfast on the deck overlooking the fields below and the railway line on the hill opposite. The breakfast was always fresh! Sathees is an attentive owner. We love our 3 nights staying with him!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Antonio
PortugalThis is not a problem with the stay, but just make sure to bring mosquito repellent for the outside areas!
Great breakfast, adapted to our dietary needs (vegan), and helped us reach Udawalawe the following day. Sathees also helped us avoid scams in the city. Overall fantastic experience.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Siobhan
IrelandBeautiful location in the mountains. Lovely spacious clean room and a tasty breakfast each morning. A great place to stay in Ella.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Timon
GermanySuch a friendly owner who wants to help you with Every question you may have! The Location is quiet and absolutely beautiful. Breakfast on the Balcony is a great start to the day. Rooms were very clean and the bed. was comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Lucas
United KingdomNothing everything was perfect.
The view was amazing. The host was lovely and obliging.Took us anywhere we needed on his tuk tuk for a very reasonable rate. Made breakfast every morning whatever time suited us. Walked from homestay to waterfall one day and to mini Adam's peak another day. The views on the walks were amazing.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Faith
United KingdomAmazing little property close to everything. The host was amazing ferrying us back and forth to places and went above and beyond to make sure we knew everything we needed for Ella Rock hike etc. 10/10 view as well
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Milia
GermanyIt was a by far from the center But the owner Will take you anywhere And it’s nice to be in this chill Aries Views are amazing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Lisa
Austria20 minutes walk to the center
Really beautiful view, good breakfast, spacious room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Elvira
RussiaThe place is wonderful, really peaceful and quiet. The rooms were simple yet spacious and clean. Breakfast was delicious and well-prepared. The view was absolutely breathtaking. The location is perfect, just a 15-minute walk to the center of Ella. It’s about an 8-minute walk to the railroad, then you just need to keep walking alongside the tracks, which is a safe and common route for locals. The host was incredibly lovely and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. They arranged a tuk-tuk for us at a very reasonable price, allowing us to visit all the popular spots in one day. On the day of our departure, despite it being New Year in Sri Lanka, the host woke up at 5 AM to serve us breakfast and drove us to the railway station. I am deeply grateful for the care and attention we received. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Ella.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Aisling
IrelandJust be prepared for a 5 minute tuk tuk ride up the hills!
It is in such a beautiful setting, it’s a really unique experience staying in the heart of nature. The breakfast was amazing and Sathees is an amazing host who would do anything for us! He also provides a tuk tuk service which is amazing!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Kline
United StatesGreat host. Beautiful view and a nice large breakfast. A bit of distance from downtown if you’re walking. The train can be seen and heard from your room. The room has some mold, so better to know if you are sensitive, but the room comes at a value. Great stay overall.
Stayed in May 2024
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