Madapathana,Kithal Ella,Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#83 of 394 B&Bs and Inns in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 36 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Lea
GermanyExtremely nice and helpful family. Great view from the balcony.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Dermot
United KingdomThe stairs up to the apartment are steep.
We loved the tea and biscuits on arrival. We were grateful for the help with the cases. The rooms were clean and spacious. The view was amazing. The breakfast was local, fresh and plentiful. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Julie
BelgiumA little bit far from the center (10 min by Tuk tuk)
Very good value for money. Nice view.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing really. There were a lot of steep steps, which could be an issue.
Rooms were basic but had everything that we needed and the staff were very helpful and friendly. 20 min walk down into Ella and a short tuktuk ride back up. The breakfast was delicious and the view fabulous.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
David
United KingdomGreat stay just outside of Ella. The views are amazing and it feels like you are in the trees! The owners were very responsive before we arrived and lovely when we were there. The breakfast was amazing! A must place to stay if visiting Ella
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 March 2025
Lili
SwitzerlandBecause of heavy rain we were without hot water for a little bit but our hosts fixed it very quickly, so this is not really a negative.
Great accommodation with a stunning view. Walking distance to Ella center but far enough so that you don’t hear the noise of the city. Hosts are lovely and helpful if you have questions on how to get around etc. Delicious breakfast!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Kieran
United KingdomProperty is at the top of a number of sets of steep concrete steps. We had two heavy suitcases and probably wouldn’t have stayed there had we known about the access, especially having arrived at night. However, if you are ok with this, the place is a lovely stay.
Comfortable and spacious room with the most amazing view from your balcony. Breakfast was served at your room and the staff are wonderfully attentive and kind.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Katherina
CanadaAmazing view, hosts are so kind and welcoming, best breakfast in the morning, the location is so peaceful. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you :)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Richard
United KingdomGood sized room with kind, friendly hosts and an excellent breakfast. For me the best thing was the stunning view from my room and balcony.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Natasha
CanadaIf you have any mobility issues there are steep stairs to enter that would be difficult to manage. It wasn’t an issue for us but you should be aware when booking.
From the moment we arrived we felt relaxed and comfortable. The room was large, clean, with the softest duvet that kept us nice and warm as it’s been colder than usual. The family is wonderful and helped us arrange whatever we needed. The highlight was delicious breakfast on the balcony every morning overlooking the mountains. It’s about 20 min walk from town but I thought the location was great as we were away from the busy downtown area.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Yurii
UkraineGenerous breakfast, friendly staff, nice view
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Natalie
United KingdomThe road below can be a bit loud in the morning but won't matter at all if you're a relatively early riser. It would be the same anywhere else so not the fault of the property
The room was spacious with 2 double beds. It was nice having duvets. The breakfast was tasty and a huge portion! The view from the balcony is so worth it even though it's a bit out of town and up some stairs. The staff were very nice and helpful. WiFi was really good compared to everywhere else we've stayed. We were able to stream netflix in the evening without any problems. It was easy to get tuk tuks to wherever we wanted to go just by walking out of the hotel.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Maria
PolandHuge delicious breakfast, great View, big windows, very clean
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Anastasiia
UkraineThe shower pressure was weak. But I believe there is nothing to be done about it since the water comes from black barrels on top. It's the same everywhere in Ella. Wifi worked but it's not strong enough if you need to work or something.
Amazing family. Very kind and caring people. Comfortable bed, great balcony where monkeys come for your breakfast which is very entertaining and they are not dangerous at all. Beautiful view. It's up the hill and you have to climb stairs which are not very lit in the night but it's not the accommodation problem, it's everywhere in Ella. Again, the family alone is just worth this booking. Great people, always ready to help. Sheets were clean and they provided a mosquito net.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 November 2024
Nigel
United Kingdom100 step climb up from the road!
beautiful views, wonderful breakfast and very helpful lovely family
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Radek
Czech RepublicWonderful, quiet accommodation for those who want to visit Ella while avoiding the overtourismus and exorbitant prices in the centre. Large enough and comfortable room with a large bathroom and an amazing terrace overlooking the valley and Llittle Adams Peak. There is a very good restaurant, Café de Serenite, a few metres away, where you get an extra 10% discount. The best thing though are the owners, incredibly helpful and friendly, ready to help you at any time. Best accommodation we had in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Franziska
GermanyVery nice hosts. The room comes with a great view from the balcony.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Adam
United KingdomShower wasn't very powerful
Beautiful balcony. The family were very kind and helpful
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Jozefien
BelgiumWe stayed three nights in Pramitha's family room. The hoste was very respectful and friendly. We received a delicious breakfast every morning. The location is a bit higher in the mountains than other accommodations but definitely doable on foot (you can take shortcuts through steps), you are in the city center in 20min. Highly recommended!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Charlotte
Hong KongNothing
The view from the balcony! It is beautifully green and since you are at the level of the tree tops, there is a lot to see. We saw many different animals, including many different types of bird, a giant squirrel and a hornbill. Two of the three mornings, there were also monkeys that came looking for something to eat, but were chased away by the owners so that we could eat in peace. The location is great for anyone, who wants to enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature, without the hustle and noises of Ella town. The breakfast was amazing and a lot! The owners were very friendly and welcoming. The bed was comfortabel and there was a water cooker in the room. Definitely recommend!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Daniel
New CaledoniaThe view is amazing, it's surrounded by trees where we saw monkeys, hornbill birds and other pretty ones The room was very clean and has a huge balcony The bed was large and comfy, the breakfast very tasty and the family was very kind and helpful to us
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Chiara
GermanyThe house was in the middle of the jungle on top of a hill so away from the busy village and very quiet. The view from the balcony was beautiful. The family owning the house was really nice and we had the best breakfast ever. The room is also clean and comfortable. I can definitely recommend this place!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Lukas
SwitzerlandThe hosting family is super friendly, the rooms were spacios, comfortable and very clean. The view from the terrace and the breakfast were both amazing. We saw all kinds of animals from the balcony. It is a 15min walk from the the train station, but to be in the quiet and away from the city was well worth it! Would totally recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Laurentiu
RomaniaVery clean and spacious room, with a large bathroom that was also very clean. Comfortable bed, wonderful balcony with a fantastic view and great place to enjoy mornings and evenings. The breakfast was more than enough, always very tasty. The hosts are extremely welcoming and very nice people, we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for having such a great stay!
Stayed in February 2024
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