Reviews of Blooming Rose Ella
Athimale Niwasa, Kitetella,, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing view Great breakfast Host was so generous and kind
Construction happening in next building and can hear it- bring earplugs
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms in Blooming rose require a little bit of a trek from the train station (uphill, approx 30 minutes). Once there, the hosts help to arrange transport to and from Ella. The breakfast is sumptuous spread of fruits, local pancakes, and eggs. The view from the balcony is hard to beat with Ella rock up ahead and little adam's peak off to the left.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewViews were stunning and the team were very attentive!
Would not change a thing!
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBlooming Rose is an ideal place to stay. It cannot be overstated how lovely the view out of the balcony is. Photos don't do it justice Sitting for breakfast, or out with a book, it looks like a setting from a film. Secondly, the staff were fantastically charming. Displaying the best of the understated Sri Lankan hospitality, everything was at our convenience. We were happily taken in a Tuk Tuk to our tours of Ella, and our washing was sorted hassle free. Ella is very walkable provided you have the fitness and mobility. A walk down the steps and along the railway track into the town takes about 15 minutes.
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIncredible view
The walk to town but you can't get the view without the walk so it's worth it.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely peaceful location slightly out of town surrounded by nature and amazing views
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view is incredible and the staff are so friendly offering tuk tuk rides into the city and always on hand for anything that you need.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything!! The family who run Blooming Rose are so friendly, caring and welcoming and nothing was too much. The room was fantastic, very clean and modern and came with a fridge and microwave along with all other necessities. The view was absolutely outstanding. We have been lucky enough to travel to many countries and this was by far the best view iv ever had from a hotel room.
We liked everything but must mention that there are a number of stairs down to the property and there is building work currently going on. The building work in no way impacted our stay as they worked at very reasonable hours and finished long before bed time.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBlooming Rose Ella was the perfect choice for our stay!Breakfasts were absolutely delicious and always fresh, the host was incredibly kind, always ready to help, and even drove us wherever we needed to go. The room was fully equipped – fridge, hairdryer, and everything you might need during your stay. The view from the terrace is simply breathtaking, overlooking the stunning landscape. The accommodation was clean and tidy. There are steps leading to the property and the access is a bit challenging, but the friendly hosts help with the luggage, so it wasn’t a problem at all. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Ella!
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff and beautiful view
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe stayed just one night at Blooming Rose Ella, but it was truly special. The location is stunning, surrounded by lush views, and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. Perfect for couples or anyone looking for a peaceful getaway. We only wish we had stayed longer!
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view is absolutely incredible. The beds are so comfy and the host went out of his way to help us with our luggage and drove us out early in the morning to do a hike. Breakfast was also sublime
Shower pressure not great but fine for a quick post-hike wash!
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view and very clean
Lots of stairs
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything.... loved the view and room was excellent
I absolutely enjoyed the wee work out with the stairs up and down... but if you have mobility issues it may be a problem otherwise cannot fault
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe views from the property are nothing short of spectacular. The family were so welcoming, friendly & very helpful (Gunni dropped us to the start of Ella Rock walk in their Tuk Tuk). Breakfast each morning was delicious. Would happily stay again and recommend to others.
water pressure wasn't great but understand they are looking into this. Not a negative, but there are a number of steps so if you have mobility issues then something to be aware of but anyone so worth it for the views & hospitality.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe view from the property is divine and the family-run guesthouse works very hard for its guests. The breakfast is extremely good and the rooms are clean.Relaxed ambience and the owners were good at arranging tuk tuks into town.
You will need a driver or tuk tuks to get to property and there are steps down so not for people with walking difficulties. It is not high end accommodation but good basic accommodation with kind family. Some building work adjacent to property.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe view - just wow! And the staff were so kind - they were very welcoming, helped us with transport during our stay and breakfast was outstanding. Thank you for your kindness and making our brief stay in Ella so memorable.
There were quite a few steps down to the hotel- absolutely manageable and fine but something to consider if mobility is an issue.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAwesome place to stay. Breathtaking views. The owners were really kind and attentive. Breakfast was very good too. Would recommend! Would stay here again if I visited Ella!
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOur host was an exemplar of excellent hospitality and customer service, making our stay incredibly pleasant.
Just a minor thing was getting up quite some stairs due to an emergency repair to the main entrance. Before we went to this accomodation we recieved a message about the fact that we needed to enter in a different way. So even this minor thing, wasn't a problem at all :).
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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