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Reviews of Rock side inn - Ella

Sapumal Tenna , Passara Road, Ella, 90900 Ella, Sri Lanka

#160 of 374 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 88 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road to property quite tricky and didn't take our car down. Owner arranged a tuk tuk to transport our bags and found us somewhere to park. It was worth it for the views! Watch out for leeches on path to town.

    Staff were so helpful, breakfast is amazing. Views from room stunning.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast included was delicious and the staff were so friendly! Our room had an amazing view of the mountains with a lovely sunset in the arvo!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we had lovely two nights and a wonderful time in ella. had a great breakfast at the hotel and a beautiful view of ella rock. our room had a mosquito net, which was very useful. staff was very helpful and happy 😊 unfortunately both mornings we were woken at around 7:00 due to cleaning noises (vibrating metal railings hit by broom) and loud music from the kitchen. beware the leeches on the footway shortcut to the main road, they really like to climb your feet (protection by long trousers put inside socks!)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The couple is very lovely!! We loved our stay,everything was clean and nice! Best breakfast in sri lanka😄

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Really good place for your holiday!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bulb in the bathroom didn’t work. Any case we didn’t tell the reception about it.

    Everything was fine. We made reservation in the same day but room was clean. Really good staff and breakfast. The location is perfect! We had ~ 1km do city centre. Not far away to Ella rock and little Adam’s peak. The most important is the view! Amazing! 🤩

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view of Ella Rock was breathtaking, from our balcony. - like a Postcard. The host Manju was incredible—super helpful and genuinely cared about making our experience unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and well taken care of.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was incredible. Great location with a short cut to town. Lovely breakfast too. And the staff were really friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't so comfortable

    Not fancy but comfortable. Amazing view and a really nice breakfast, very helpful and welcoming staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional staff , food, and location !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were exceptional , the food was the best we have had in a hotel in Sri Lanka , the best view of Ella Rock , and the monkeys were entertaining

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the view, the staf and the rooms

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    9.0
    My two night stay here is really pleasant and exceed my expectation (People, Room, breakfast, view)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    People are really helpful and supportive, breakfast is amazing, room is big & clean with amazing view.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    10 minutes walk to the center, the shortcut has leeches after the rain

    The view is perfect, monkeys in the morning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Magical atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small gaps in balcony window which let mosquitos to enter the room

    Amazing view, very friendly staff and delicious breakfasts!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great view and location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    A good place to stay when visiting Ella if you are looking for a nice view and comfortable rooms close to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little difficult to find initially.

    Close to town yet quiet and with a beautiful view. Great people at the property made every effort to make our stay a comfortable one.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location & friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were on the top level & the room got very hot in the afternoon. Our fan didn't work very well, but they rustled up another one for us as soon as we asked. And it certainly cooled down overnight!

    Superb location, an easy walk to the main street via a shortcut, and the view was spectacular. Really friendly & helpful staff. Breakfast was really good & they went out of their way to accommodate dietary requirements (no gluten). If you're after a relaxed meal, away from the hustle & bustle of the main street, they also serve dinner. They were very helpful too with sightseeing tips & arranging drivers when needed. The photos of the view & the restaurant area don't do justice to just how good it is!! We would stay here again!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money at a perfect location apart from incidental traffic noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lighting in the bathroom is not great. If you need to trim your beard, like I do, the light is inadequate. The floor of the bathroom also gets wet when showering, so I recommend to do showering last in your morning routine. The floor does dry up quite quickly though. The biggest issue I had with this property is that the doors to the balcony are thin and don't seal tightly. Which means, that insects and noise do get in. Even though the main road is on the other side of the valley, car engines and honks can be heard during the night. There is no AC but it cools off enough after sunset. It will take a couple of hours to get the heat out of the room though. To me this was not so much of a problem.

    Great location. Lots to see within walkable distance. Ella centre with its amenities within a 10 minute walking distance. Great staff. They are happy to help. I appreciated the breakfast. It was adequate with toast, rice, fruit and better than expected coffee. You can get drinks at the restaurant area and bring them up to your balcony. After a sightseeing tour in the morning, there is nothing like a cold beer on your own balcony! The room and bathroom are of a good size. They are clean and the linen is clean as well. The mattress is sturdy which I like.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Great place, great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Great views, good food, owner was very helpful. Short walk to town centre

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    marvelous place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing at all

    very friendly staff and very clean, spacious and quite rooms. Beautiful view from the balcony.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Nice stay in the mountain hotel. Beautiful and clean place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really nice view from the terrace.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Will recommend this to my friends!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and caring stuff , beautiful cosy rooms, great garden

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Nice hotel with beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It´s a short way from the center, but not much than 10 minutes by walk :). You can also use tuk tuk :)

    Very nice hotel with kind heplful people. Beautiful view. Rooom was very nice, large, with balcony.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and clean place with very friendly and helpful staff! The view from the balcony is great. Ella city center is just within a short walk distance.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    1 night in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ella Rock View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The driveway down to the property is best suited to a mountain goat, rather than a regular saloon car/taxi!! The bathroom was very dark and the shower flooded the entire bathroom (not uncommon in Sri Lanka)

    The view from the dining area and bedrooms of Ella Rock is beautiful. We had a very spacious room with a very large bed. However the pillows were a bit solid! All the staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

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