Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Sri Lanka hotel reviews
  3. Badulla District B&B and inn reviews
  4. Ella B&B and inn reviews
  5. Reviews of Dilshan Cottage

Reviews of Dilshan Cottage

Ella - Passara Road, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#168 of 394 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 41 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was perfect, very good cook for the breakfast!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    10
    Great place to stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    we had a wonderful stay here! The place was very clean and well-maintained, offering great value for the money. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, with a lovely selection of fresh fruits. The owner is incredibly kind and clearly dedicated to making guests feel welcome and comfortable. I would highly recommend this place to anyone, and I’ll definitely be coming back on my next visit!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    Must stay if you’re in Ella ! ❤️🙏🌷
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    absolutely perfect must stay in Ella ! Great location 8 min walk into busy town and its hidden away where it’s quieter. Great terrace overlooking a stunning view. Super close to attractions like Adams peak and nine arch bridge aswell. The lovely man running this place took such good care of us , loved a chat , brought us Sri Lankan snacks and made us such a great (huge) breakfast every morning. Hoppers and coconut roti so yum! Room feels fancy 5 star hotel , comfy bed , hot water from shower. Great price Definitely can’t recommend this place enough if you’re in Ella ❤️🙏

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property could not have been in a better location for our stay - right beside the start of the trail to Nine Arch Bridge, and a short walk from Little Adam’s Peak too. The centre of Ella town was also less than 10 minutes walk. Upali was the kindest host, and couldn’t have been more helpful. Breakfast every morning was delicious - the best coconut roti we have had on our trip 😄 would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit bit too less space. Missing clothes hangers

    All was very good! Very close to main street. Good breakfast. The hosts' coconut rotti was very good. We leave in the early morning, and the host gave us a good breakfast. The host was very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views all around. The staff was super helpful and lovely to talk with. He would recommend walks in the area and make sure you were happy. I accidentally hurt myself on the premise and when I told him about it he immediately offered his help in fixing the issue and first aid (the latter wasn't necessary though!) Location is great, a lovely 5 minute walk from the centre of town while being in a quiet neighborhood. Breakfast was very hearty

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dim byd!

    Location, close to Little Adams Peak & 9 Arch Bridge. Short walk into town. Great view. Present & pleasant host!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the only thing to change would be probably a better wifi

    nice and comfortable room! 10 minutes walk to the center of Ella and to the Little Adam’s Peak trail

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The care taker was very polite helpful and a good host

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    9.0
    Gavens 3 day stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    Very kind and helpful host Gamini always pleasant and smiling He even took me to a Buddhist temple 10k away on his moped after efforts to get a cab failed A great view from the balcony

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    8.0
    Do stay at Dilshan!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was basic but worth the price

    Great host. Very friendly. Nice as it's away from the main strip.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great, peaceful and not far from main street.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we first entered the room, we were a bit concerned because we saw a little bit of mold that was painted over. However, it was not damp in the room and there was also no smell, so it did not bother us that much. Mainly because it was cleaned so well.

    Our stay with Dilshan was very pleasant. We liked that it was a bit away from the busy street (believe me, if you like your sleep you do not want to stay in the main street). It was quiet and only a short walk away from the center. It was also close to the Nine arches bridge and little adam’s peak. The breakfast was nice and it was even too much for us to finish it all! The room and bathroom were very clean and there was a nice little terras with a very nice view. Thank you Dilshan!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    9.0
    Close to the center but away from the crowd.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room has enough space but no extra space. Bathroom towels had stains on them.

    Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Suoer nice view. We had to leave really early and he still got up at 3 am so we could have our breakfast, which was super nice.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    10
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe a better pillow

    Really nice host, helpful and nice breakfast

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to visit Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a few bugs in the room, but that is not the accomodations fault.

    Location was great Very friendly host Good bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Comfy and homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was so comfortable and the sheets felt really soft and lovely. The shower was great and was hot which was lovely as Ella is a bit cooler! Dilshan was the kindest host, always helping us and checking on us - he helped us hire a scooter for a few days and arranged a tuktuk to the station when we were leaving. His breakfast was varied each day and was great value for money. The location is also great, taking less than 10 mins to walk down the road to the main strip. And it’s really close to the path for the Nine Arch Bridge which is really handy too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don't wish to be unkind but owner appeared lonely and was never far away when ever you turned around.

    We were 7 persons in 3 rooms & found the location was quiet but close enough to stroller in to town. Hands to Little Adams peak & 9 arch bridge. Rooms very clean good hot water & comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Lovely stay with a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We noticed some stains on the ceiling - we weren’t sure if it was ordinary stains or mold, but it would be good to look into it and remove it/repaint it

    Perfect location in a quiet street - close to the bus stop, a few minutes walk from the centre, near the trailheads of 9 arch bridge and Little Adam’s Peak (perfect especially for a sunrise hike). The Fantastic caretaker makes sure the guests feel welcome and is ready to help with anything! He Also prepares delicious local breakfast with fresh fruits. The property is clean and has a lovely balkony.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    The owner is SO lovely and accommodating. Goes above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Room was clean, quiet, lovely view, great location near to main strip but off the main roads so no noise. Would definitely recommend staying here

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The price on booking was without 18%VAT. I don t like such tricks. Pilows.

    Beautiful terrace with view in the front of each room. Mosquito nets in the room and nets in windows, so you can breath fresh air all the nigh and no mosquito come inside :). EXCELLENT location - near Little Adam´s Peak, near Nine arch bridge view point, far from tuk-tuk´s smell and still near the centre with all the bars.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Reasonable price for very clean rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -family room is very small: 2 double bed were squeezed into the room. We were 2 of us in the room so we could keep our backpacks on one of the bed but if both of the beds are in use literally you will have no space to put your belongings anywhere. -hotel is close to the main road so its quite noisy-> I think it is the same in any other hotel as all of them located close to the roads and traffic is heavy. -there are no glasses on the windows only wooden blinds so evenings could be cold and noises could be louder.

    -very clean -good brekkie -good shower pressure and hot water -Gent who is the on site manager is very nice and always up for a chat -good location: short walk from the town and a light slope takes you up there -nice view to the valley and mountains

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views and lovely clean rooms. The owner is really welcoming and friendly, he helped arrange taxi to Dickwella and scooters for a good price; he was always around if we needed anything. The property is around 15 minutes to walk into town. Would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    We would highly recommend this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    /

    Very clean place, very clean bed (cleanest bed we had so far in Sri Lanka), beautiful view and balcony in front of every room. Bathroom with very hot water and window. Super nice host. Breakfast very tasty and variable. Located a bit on the hill, walk about 5-10 minutes to the centre, restaurants nearby, but also nature. Perfect location. Mr. Upali is very nice and perfectly organised. Thank you very much

    Stayed in February 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!