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Simple yet well equipped rooms with stunning views and the soothing sounds of wildlife. A peaceful escape within walking distance of Ella’s lively streets and close to many local attractions.

Stayed in August 2025

Beautiful views and nice quiet, private location.

Stayed in April 2025

The bathroom needed a clean - there was a distinct smell of old wee, and the mirror needs a polish. A hand towel would be good. The 'wet room' shower means the entire bathroom becomes lethally slippery. Finding the property at night was a challenge as it is hidden down some steps with nothing to suggest its presence from the road. Some signage and a more visible entrance would help. Communication was not always easy with the lady. She was lovely and we felt welcome, but were never quite sure if requests were understood!

The view from the room / balcony was fantastic. Especially early in the morning with mist and birdsong. Breakfast was exceptional too - and made at very short notice from us, so much appreciated. The bed was big and comfy and it was nice to have a little fridge. The owner drives a tuk tuk which came in handy. Getting to Ella station or town is not a problem if you don't feel like walking.

Stayed in April 2025

The ventilation could be better but open up the windows and doors in the day time and that did the job!

Great hosts! Very responsive, picked us up from the train station for free! Took us out both days on their tuk tuk. Had an amazing trip to waterfalls as well as being driven to the start of Little Adam’s peak for sunrise and seeing 9 arch bridge. It’s a good location, 15 mins walk tops in to town but also means you’re far enough away that it’s quiet. Good view from the balcony!

Stayed in March 2025

Bathroom gets wet after the shower. A little bit loud from the street traffic at night but that's the location, nothing to change about, we had ear plugs.

Amazing hospitality of the owners. Breathtaking view from the balcony. Tasty breakfast. Good facilities like mosquito net, refrigerator and kettle. Really good value.

Stayed in March 2025

It can be noisy, but if you bring your sleeping earplugs it's fine

The view is beautiful, you can even see the train passing by. Super clean, the property is managed by a lovely local family. The breakfast is delicious

Stayed in February 2025

Exceptional views. The climate is cold and nice, the breakfast is yummy. The host is very helpful. Value for money. Very clean and tidy, just on the road. Will visit again.

Stayed in February 2025

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The view is incredible, family are lovely and the beds are really comfortable. Perfect!

Stayed in January 2025

The hotel is close to a big road so you hear all the traffic but it wasn't a big deal for me 😊

The view from the balcony is amazing, also you can see the train passing by. The people who run the place are super helpful and friendly. I opted in for breakfast and it was delicious and really good value for money too! The place is 15 minute walk from Ella center and the road is full of beautiful tea plantations.

Stayed in January 2025

We stayed just one night as being on the journey across Sri Lanka. But room we stayed was the best during 10 days in this country. Very new, clean, modern and comfortable. Big bathroom and two big beds. There is a balcony with an amazing view on rain forest with mist in the morning. We asked for early breakfast which is served on the balcony. Quality and size of breakfast was perfect and all was delicious. Owners were very supportive and took care of us. Walking distance to the Center of Ella. Highly recommend stay in this place

Stayed in December 2024

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The views and tranquillity were stunning. It was a 10 min walk from Ella train station mostly through tea plantations - it is well worth the walk, there is a short but steep hill on way back into town which we loved for the exercise, but plenty of tuk tuks going past if you don’t fancy the walk. The place is family run and hosts are lovely. It is exceptionally clean. We opted in to breakfast and it was a trip highlight- sitting out on balcony with view. Wifi was intermittent but we didn’t mind that as allowed kids to disconnect and read. Family room is great.

Stayed in December 2024

Unfortunately we had many insects in our apartment and it wasn’t ventilated the best.

The property was located 10 min outside of Ella, which was easily reachable by foot. The view was absolutely amazing. The owners always tried to help when we had a problem and the even asked us to rent a scooter or tuk tuk. Breakfast was very good.

Stayed in November 2024

It would have been if they provided the breakfast too for that price.

It got an amazing view to enjoy. The rooms were very hygiene. Family room got an bath tub too

Stayed in August 2024

Inevitably, due to the surrounding environment, insects are attracted to the light and can be a nuisance at night. We wished that the room was a little better ventilated as well.

Good location, just a few minutes ride to town. Excellent hosts, Chamara was very friendly and helped us to arrange transport for our day trips (: breakfast was sumptuous as well! Favourite thing was definitely the view right outside the balcony (:

Stayed in August 2024

The view, the breakfast, the room, the owners.. It was amazing!

Stayed in August 2024

Private balcony with beautiful view...lovely place to just while away time. Great value with super nice owners and fab breakfast.

Stayed in August 2024

Wonderful peaceful setting with the most friendly attentive hosts. We were welcomed with coffee on the balcony and the most amazing views of the mountains, you can even see the trains coming into ella. We had the best breakfast so far in Sri Lanka at chanidu ella inn! The hosts even transported us to the train station for early train. Definitely recommend this place!

Stayed in August 2024

The views were incredible !!

Stayed in July 2024

The View, breakfast, location

Stayed in July 2024

There are a lot of mosquitoes, but that is just how it is.

Location is wonderful, very nice view of the hills and super calm environment. Hosts are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. It is walkable to town, takes about 15 minutes. Beds had mosquito nets, which come in very handy. We had a superb stay in Ella.

Stayed in July 2024

Loved all about the stay! Maybe a sign at the street would make it easier to find the hidden place ;-)

Amazing view, best breakfast I had in Sri Lanka, comfy bed, super nice hosts! Liked everything about the place.

Stayed in July 2024

The view from the balcony was awesome! Traditional Sri Lankan Breakfast was extremely delicious and the hosts were very warm and welcoming.

Stayed in July 2024

Amazing location! Good stuff very friendly. Simpel but relaxed. Lovely view of nature. It s a hidden beauty place wich you really should visit Everything View, food quality , staff everything was exceptional and worth every single penny. They rented us a scooter and we had soo much fun ,Ella is soooo beautiful

Stayed in June 2024

There are wonderful view in that place. Highly reccomend.

Stayed in February 2024