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Reviews of La Ciel Ella

ruwansiri madapathana kithalella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#235 of 394 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 52 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was only lukewarm water

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

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

    The shower was not really good, very weak pressure and rather cold water. The room/bathroom could be a bit cleaner as well.

    We had a room with a terrace with amazing views of the waterfall, and this is also where the nice breakfast was served (beware of monkeys!). The owners have a tuk tuk and can arrange day trips.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

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

    The most amazing views, worth the steep steps up to the property (but this is completely manageable). Takes about 10/15 mins to walk into town but there is a handy shortcut, tuktuk back was never an issue. Breakfasts were delicious and shower was always warm, owners were super friendly. Rooms were basic but did the job

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful, tranquil location and amazing breakfast, we loved our stay here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved our stay. Only negative is that the rooms felt a bit stuffy and humid but we were able to sleep with the windows open as we had mosquito nets.

    The views from our balcony were incredible. The breakfast was also amazing and the hosts were so incredibly kind and welcoming. Although out of the centre of Ella we really enjoyed the tranquility away from the business.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    10
    Lovely hosts and great view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really - The room could do with an extra blanket or something as it can get a bit cold, but I asked for one and they gave me so that’s fine. There is also not really any storage for clothes and stuff but it’s not a huge issue as most people don’t stay for loads of nights in Ella.

    Lovely stay- the room is spacious and clean, bed huge and warm shower. Lovely breakfast which you have bought to you on your balcony with a great view. a 20 walk from the town down steps, or a quick drive (their father is so so lovely, and is a tuk tuk driver and will do much better price then the people in town so get the number for that for any trips you need.) It’s also much nicer being out of town also as it’s more quiet and you get the good view!! Adorable MONKEYS outside my balcony all day

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    Easy,cheap,clean,friendly, breakfast, VIEW
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No proper lock for the door but you got a padlock so was absolutely fine

    Easy,cheap,clean,friendly, breakfast, VIEW

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

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

    The view Is amazing and if you're searching for a quite place Is the right One! Breakfast Is also Amazing and owners too.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    9.0
    Breathtaking view. Delicious breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lot of stairs.

    Breathtaking view. Delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    10
    Beautiful place run by beautiful people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a dislike because you get used to them but the stairs up to the accommodation. Small price to pay for the scenery.

    The view was amazing. The room was very clean and the bed really comfortable. The family who run the place were so lovely and couldn’t do enough to help. Breakfast 10/10 all fresh and the avocados are grown at the accommodation.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed one night and really liked it. The views are amazing, the room lovingly put together, a great bathroom and a really nice breakfast. Away from the somewhat busy and a little polluted centre of Ella, yet walking distance. Don't expect a luxury accommodation with everything perfect...there are building works going on around it. But if you like a bit of a more authentic stay and great value for money,I mean it is £19 for a family room, this is your place!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cold area but no heater install in toilet

    amazing location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

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

    The view from the hotel was amazing and also the breakfast.The room was spacious and clean !!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Unreal view and lovley hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vanity tap loose and water leaked on floor

    Beautiful view and lovley hosts

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Great stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lots of steps to climb to get there (unless you have a scooter then you can go around the hill and reach the location easier)

    The owners were very sweet, the room was big and comfy, the breakfast was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is on the pretty high hill with a lot of steps and its not possible to reach this house by the car, so pretty difficult with luggages.

    Service was good and fast, the hostess made us good dinner, and also packed us some sandwiches for breakfast at 5:00 AM, because we had to leave so early. Everything was clean and tidy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location and very clean. Fantastic breakfast. A little haft to find, but it helped to Call the owner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely and kind owners. When we arrived they welcomed us with tea. And when we had to leave (really early in the morning, around 6am) they also provided us a little breakfast and tea. The location is a little bit further away from the center, so you have to get Tuk Tuks or rent a scooter, if you don’t want to walk 25 minutes. But since you know it before booking, that was fine for us - you will be rewarded with an amazing view and a clean, spacious room! You can even see the ravana waterfall from there!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    We loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was amazing! The view, the room, spacious, breakfast on our porch! Just great!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    A Real Sri Lanka experience with amazing host and stunning view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep steps before arriving to the room..but the view is 100% worthy!

    The stay was so good the we decided to prolong it. Nothing else to stay! Great view, amazing breakfast , super Host! If you want to have a real Sri Lanka experience, this is the right place! Have a dinner there and you will have the chance to learn how to prepare Sri Lanka food for the most sweet lady!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    A real Sri Lanka Experience! Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To reach the house and the room there are around 40 steep steps..better if you are in good shape!

    Stunning view, amazing hosts and great breakfast! 5 mins by Tuk tuk from the Main Street in Ella where all the restaurants and shops are located. A great point to start all your experiences while in Ella. The host and the entire family are a gem and I highly recommend a dinner there! You can ask to cook with the mum and learn the real Sri Lanka cuisine! Room clean , hot water and comfortable bed. Do not expect anything luxury but a REAL experience!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect and the views are amazing! Big breakfast included! The staff is vey nice!!:)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    A place to come back to!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit hard to find, check for the signs leading up a narrow stair from the main road

    Stunning view, comfy bed, fast internet and outstanding excellent food from the friendly owners. The atmosphere was just so relaxed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful stay, bit far from town but peaceful, vehicle mandatory to opt this stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vehicle mandatory to reach this place

    View is awesome and very peaceful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Luxury on a Budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room felt quite luxurious to me for the price. Most comfortable and big bed, shiny clean, big bathroom with actually Working warm water, terrace with an amazing View. You get your breakfast on the terrace and they also offer any Service to be confortable for decent prices: Laundry, tuktuk, meals … For my time There I didnt feel like traveling on a budget. Also the area is super quiet, but keep in Mind that its steep uphill to get There

    Stayed in January 2024

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