Nothing really, maybe its just a little out of town (25 min walk)

Great stay just outside Ella with nice views of the surrounding hills. Very nice staff (mother and son) who run this place and they make a very tasty breakfast. I had both the Sri Lankan and western breakfast which where both great. Very good pricing as well. Defenitely recommend this place!

Stayed in August 2025

Fantastic place! Takes 20/25 minutes walk to the city centre and you are surrounded by nature! The room was very big and had everything you need WiFi works well The breakfast was absolutely phenomenal and the owners and super kind

Stayed in July 2025

nothing.

My best stay in Sri Lanka so far. Incredible little cottage tucked away in the beautiful Ella mountains. The cottage has everything you could need and even better the hosts are the nicest people I've come across in Sri Lanka. Mother and Son operation who do everything they can to ensure your stay is special. Would 100% return <3

Stayed in July 2025

Everything was Perfect. So nice , Kind and helpful . Bad a nice Breakfast too.

Stayed in May 2025

Madu and his mother will do absolutely anything to make sure you feel comfy, safe, and have a memorable time in Ella. The cottage is adorable and in a beautiful garden setting. I sat outside on my laptop, and a peacock visited!! Situated beneath the beautiful monastery you can hear the monks chanting (briefly) a couple times a day. I loved having the tea kettle in my room, and the instant hot water shower was amazing (endless). Mom will cook and do laundry (for a fee) I felt SO LOVED. One thing to note- it’s a 20 minute walk to town which I did many times. But be sure to get the names of a couple of tuktuk drivers so that you always pay a fair price. Madu will help you with this! And anything else you need!

Stayed in April 2025

Perfect short stay in Ella! The room has everything you need, comfy bed, hot shower, clean room, water filter, tea, kettle, mosquito net and you get a delicious fresh breakfast! The hosts are super lovely and helpful. They went above and beyond during our stay You get a beautiful view each morning as well as only being 5 minute drive to the town where the shops and restaurants are Highly recommend - we would definitely come back here!

Stayed in April 2025

You might be able to walk the way down, but we needed a tuk tuk. But madu organised everything for us!

Our stay at this homestay in Ella was amazing! From the moment we arrived, Madu and his mother welcomed us with such warmth and kindness that we instantly felt at home. His mother, an absolute gem, was so loving with my little boy, Thiago. Watching her interact with him was heartwarming, and we felt truly cared for. One of the absolute highlights was the incredible dinner she prepared for us—easily one of the most delicious meals we had in Sri Lanka! Every bite was made with love, and we could taste the authenticity and tradition in her cooking. The location of the homestay is simply beautiful. While it’s not directly in the center of Ella, that only adds to its charm. We were surrounded by nature, with peacocks dancing gracefully, birds singing in the morning, and monks chanting in the evening, creating the most peaceful and enchanting atmosphere. On a practical note, the shower was the best I had in Sri Lanka—strong pressure and perfect temperature! And the internet was excellent! If you’re looking for a truly local, warm, and memorable stay, this homestay is the perfect choice. Thank you, Madu and your Mama Rani, for making our stay in Ella so special.

Stayed in March 2025

There was a little bit of construction nearby but stopped when we requested

We had a great stay at Ella Willow Cottage! This charming cottage is nestled on a hill with a lovely view, offering a peaceful and cozy retreat. The mother-son team running the place is incredibly kind and goes above and beyond to ensure a great stay. They helped us with transportation, organized a tuk-tuk, gave great activity recommendations, and even took us to the train station while holding our bags after checkout. A highlight was learning how to make string hoppers as part of the delicious breakfast they prepared. The cottage also has WiFi, hot water, free filtered water and a soft blanket for extra comfort. Recommend for a warm and welcoming stay with a local family in Ella!

Stayed in March 2025

They were so sweet and the breakfast (american) was the best we had in Sri Lanka, with smoothie, egg, champignons, spinach, sausages, toast, etc. They went to the garage with us with our broken TukTuk. One of the best guest houses. A quite area with bird sounds. With TukTuk it’s 5 minutes to town

Stayed in February 2025

There were nearby restaurants for dinner but walking on the main road after dark was unpleasant because of all the traffic.

A very pleasant and comfortable cottage. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the terrace and yard. There were lots of birds to watch. Ella is a noisy and congested tourist town so we were glad we were staying a little out of town. Walking up to the main road at night is magical...lots of stars and an amazing view of the Buddhist Temple on the hill.

Stayed in February 2025

I spent 3 nights at Willow Cottage and really liked it. Madu is always there to help (scooter rental, right to visit, bus...). As for his mother, she prepares very good lunches. The place is very nice and 3 minutes from the center of Ella.

Stayed in February 2025

The room was spacious and homely. The hosts were welcoming, helpful and catered to all our needs. The breakfast was generous and delicious, huge comfortable bed and hot shower. It is the perfect accommodation for those wanting a quiet stay away from the hustle and bustle of Ella- but still so doable to walk into town and even more so with a tuk tuk or scooter.

Stayed in January 2025

There’s nothing like that. Everything was perfect and awesome

Definitely one of the best homestay I ever stayed. No doubt in that. Everything about this place is awesome and great. It is a family run business, so they do it with so much love and effort. They even took me along with them for the local festival to get the local culture feel. And the host was kind enough to drop off at bus stop in early morning. Let me list out about what best things you will get here. 1️⃣ The host & his family is very friendly, caring and welcoming. They treated me like their family member and took really good care of. I am a solo female traveller, I can guarantee this place is so safe for anyone. 2️⃣ Next about the location, it is a cute cabin located in a natural surroundings. The Mountain View is awesome from the room as well as outside the cabin. If you a bird watcher, you will love this place. I saw so many beautiful birds, dancing peacock and peacock walking around the yard. It was wonderful for me as a nature lover. 3️⃣ You will get yummiest Srilankan breakfast, better than the restaurant taste. Home made and tasty. Aunty serve it with so much love and care. 4️⃣ So clean and neat always. They clean it everyday. 5️⃣ Facilities - You will get all the amenities & facilities that you will get in big urban city. Fastest WiFi I ever had in this Srilankan trip. Water purifier, Kettle, 24 hours hot water, Iron box, private Kitchen(to make tea, basic cooking etc) and there’s even a speaker if you want to chill with your friends. 6️⃣ Room is so spacious that easily 3 - 4 people can stay. 7️⃣ All these great options come with very reasonable price. Price is very cheaper, even lesser than some hostels. That’s all from me. I felt so happy that I chose this place to stay in Ella. This is the best in the town. Just go and experience it by yourself, you won’t regret it. 😄

Stayed in December 2024

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Great place to relax, I recommend it to everyone. I stayed for one night, the hosts are wonderful people, they met me, gave me tea. Very good breakfast, great room, hot water. Thank you for the welcome.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was good!

It was great! Nice if you wish to spend a peaceful day, this is the place. For the most part, the owner is extremely friendly and helpful. Amazing breakfast!🍳

Stayed in September 2024

Amazing view, best breakfast l had in sri Lanka comfy bed super nice hosts! Liked everything about the place

Stayed in August 2024

Very nice stay. 🙏 Located in the nature (terrace with a beautiful view), a bit further from the main busy streets, but not too far :). Accomodating owners, very comfy and quiet big cottage... Tasty breakfast 🙂

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

Beautiful location. The room was very spacious and the bathroom was clean. 24 hours hot water available. Good breakfast

Stayed in August 2024

The frame of the door is a bit low. Therefore my boyfriend bumbed his head like 20 times.

The cottage is close to Ella, but far enough to have some silence. The owners are the kindest and helped us perfectly when our tuktuk broke down. And the breakfast is amazing!

Stayed in August 2024

It is not close to ella senter (10min tuk tuk ride) but we rented scooters so it was no problem

Amazing place, the staff was really nice and helped us whenever with ordering a tuktuk or renting scooters. The room is a private cottage surrounded by jungel green on the hillside.

Stayed in July 2024

Great, quiet place with beautiful view, the room is nice and clean and the owners are lovely people who are always willing to help. You can eat tasty breakfast here too.

Stayed in April 2024

Lovely environment, nice views around the cottage with tea garden and front view with nice vegetables fields. Friendly staff with very good service. Had tasty breakfast. It’s about 1.2 km to ella city. Highly recommended to stay.

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful place Ella is a great place to relax and get away from the city, we didn't think until we got there, it's such a beautiful place and a quiet place, the comfort was top notch, we loved it, the staff there are very friendly.

Stayed in February 2024

The wifi didn’t work well.

The view was so stunning, everybody was so nice and the Sri Lankan breakfast was really yummy.

Stayed in August 2025