About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Train View Chalet in Ella offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian, American, Asian, international, and barbecue grill cuisines, alongside continental and Asian breakfast options. The property features a terrace, outdoor seating area, and a hot tub. Convenient Location: Located 93 km from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base, the guest house is near Gregory Lake (46 km), Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (16 km), and Horton Plains National Park (37 km). Free on-site parking and a tour desk enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Mountain view

  • Terrace

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

 ! 

Please select one or more options you want to book

Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Deluxe Double Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$5
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$238 for 3 nights
  • You won't be charged yet

Error: Please select one or more options you want to book

Select a room type and the number of rooms you want to reserve.
Room type Number of guests Today's price Your choices

To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below.

Select amount
  • 1 extra-large double bed
300 feet²
Garden view
Mountain view
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Seating Area
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wake-up service
  • Tumble dryer
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$72 per night
Original price
US$297
Bonus savings
- US$59.40
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.

Total before taxes
US$237.60

US$72 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 3 % Tourism fee, 5 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • We have 3 left
  • You won't be charged yet
No credit card needed All options are bookable without a credit card.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nivanka
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Beautiful views and location, the staff was extremely friendly and courteous. The rooms were exceptionally clean and the rustic vibe was lovely. What stood out for us was how attentive and helpful the staff was, verry communicative. Fantastic...
  • Kim
    Belgium Belgium
    Not the cheapest option around, so it comes down to the value you get. Location is great, set on a slope surrounded by dense forest (including giant fruit bats) and the iconic railway on top. You are warmly welcomed in fluent English. The rooms...
  • Rumesh
    Australia Australia
    The accommodation was situated in a peaceful area, approximately a 30-minute drive from Ella, making it an ideal spot for exploring the region and relaxing away from the hustle and bustle. The food was amazing (both breakfast and dinner), with a...
  • Nirupa
    Australia Australia
    Amazing overall presentation, outstanding personal service.
  • Warnakula
    Australia Australia
    Very friendly caring staff, Even packed our lunch including free transfer to train station on check out. Felt homely always.
  • Mustafa
    Turkey Turkey
    I had a wonderful one-night stay here. The location is truly special—nestled in nature, with a calming stream nearby and beautiful greenery all around. The service was excellent, the staff was warm and caring, and the food was delicious. In the...
  • Hendric
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This place is so nice, quiet, spacious, comfy, and clean. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The staff were very welcoming and caring, making us feel right at home. We especially loved the beautiful natural pool and the...
  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice place! We had a great stay here. I especially want to mention the natural pool experience—it was amazing. The train view was lovely too, and the fact that there were no trains passing at midnight made it a very peaceful and cool place....
  • Nikol
    Russia Russia
    We had a very nice stay here. The hotel provided a luxury shuttle service from the train station, which was punctual and convenient. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed, and the rooms were incredibly clean and beautifully designed—simply great...
  • Olga
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The location was nice, breakfest very good, The staff was very nice and try to help with everything we wanted.

Managed by Madhawa Eranda

Company review score: 9.8Based on 67 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Sick and tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, the sound of traffic and the sleepless nights? Craving for peace and quiet, serene surroundings and harmony with nature? Welcome to Train View Chalets. Located in the majestic hill-country paradise of Ella, these chalets are located in the midst of a lush tea plantation grove and are surrounded by majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and is nestled within a forest reserve, ensuring the occasional visit from a curious deer or a wide-eyed squirrel. It is also a utopia for bird-watching, of which the most sought after inhabitant in the area is the Ceylon Red-rumped Swallow, also known as Wehi Lihiniya in Sinhalese. The entire lodge is built in union with nature as much as possible, but doesn’t in any way make your stay here any less comfortable. Cooling cement flooring, big and spacious rooms with comfortable king-sized beds give you a homely feel that corresponds with the natural splendor around you, taking you to a place of peace and tranquility that will leave you stuck for words. So come join us and allow us to make your stay in Sri Lanka a most memorable experience.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Indian • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

House rules

Train View Chalet takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$6 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$3 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$6 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.