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Location, view, hospitality, breakfast

Stayed in August 2025

Leaving

This was a dream stay. Every time I saw the view, it took my breath away. Chathura and the staff were very good hosts. They made us feel very welcome and gave us good advice on waterfalls and other day trips in Ella. The breakfast each day was delicious and was enjoyed outside on the terrace. Ella was our favourite stay on our trip. Very beautiful. I recommend this place to anyone visiting Ella. Good distance from the town and easy to get to.

Stayed in August 2025

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Tip top 👌

Stayed in August 2025

Showers could have been a bit hotter

Views were fabulous - Ella Rock, waterfalls, etc Bed was comfy, and pillows good Kettle and tea/coffee in room Staff were fantastic - really friendly and helpful and polite. Breakfasts were amazing - so delicious! Tea/coffee, juice, omelette, roti or dosas and dhal, etc, fresh fruits and pancakes every morning!

Stayed in August 2025

The room is very small and if you come 2 people with bigger luggages, it can be difficult to find a place for them. Bathroom is very small too. But despite these things, it's fine for a short stay.

Hotel is located in a very nice place and gives a view to the mountains. So even during breakfast time you can enjoy nice views. The staff is friendly and helpful, can arrange tuk tuk to anywhere you need in Ella. Breakfast were also one of the best ones we had while travelling and staying at different places in Sri Lanka, especially fresh juices!

Stayed in July 2025

The bathroom was small and its design could be better.

The hotel had great views, attentive and friendly staff, and served delicious and varied breakfasts each day. The bed was comfortable and facilities met our needs (eg, air con, mini fridge). I loved being served breakfast directly outside our room and observing the wildlife from the front porch. The hotel is far away enough from the main road to ensure a quiet and peaceful stay, though also close enough to town so one can walk in easily. Overall we were very pleased and found this to be good value for money.

Stayed in July 2025

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fantastic view of the mountains, with a big spacious room and toilet, and a patio to relax and enjoy the view.

Stayed in July 2025

Tip Top..👌

Stayed in June 2025

What an amazing stay, our room was so spacious and comfortable. You feel very relaxed here with the amazing scenery and waterfall you can view just from sitting at the front of your accommodation. The staff were very helpful and friendly and helped us plan our onward journey. We had breakfast one morning which was delightful. It’s about a 10 minute walk into Ella with many shops and restaurant or just a 3 minute Tuk Tuk ride away.

Stayed in May 2025

Friendly staff in a breathtaking mountain location.

Stayed in April 2025

The room was big and extremely nice, with mountains view. The only point of improvement is the humidity that makes the room damp.

Leisure Dream Inn is in a very good position, outside of the caos of Ella life and with view on the beautiful valley. Shan was welcoming us and made our stay wonderful. Besides an amazing breakfast, he gave us very good suggestions about how to organize the sightseeings in the area in the best way.

Stayed in April 2025

Lighting was a little bit dim at night but it added to the oasis vibe so we didn’t mind. Also be cautious to keep your doors shut so no mosquitoes come into your room.

Our stay at Leisure Dream Inn was great. The location is perfect, walkable to Ella main town and certain Ella attractions but not in amongst the craziness so it was best of both worlds. The room was lovely and had the best view of Ella Rock. Amenities were great and the bathroom was huge! One of the best things about this stay was the breakfast in the morning just outside our rooms. Would absolutely recommend to stay here!

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing particular to signal. The place is humble and nothing fancy, in line with what you would expect form a "Inn" and for that price.

I read a lot of comments about Shan being an exceptional host, and I can only agree! He is so kind and attentive The breakfast is among one of the the best I have gotten during my trip, and the view over nature is a plus! Just a 3-minute TukTuk ride from the center of Ella

Stayed in April 2025

Window missing on bathroom - no barrier to animals or mosquitos

Great breakfast, good view, great staff

Stayed in March 2025

The room we had unfortunately had a strong smell of mould.

Location and staff were wonderful!

Stayed in March 2025

The hotel exceeded our expectations with its beautiful and spacious rooms and great location. Shan, the host, was super friendly and helped us with everything we needed. I can only recommend a stay here!

Stayed in March 2025

Very friendly and helpful staff and a really good breakfast. The location is convenient as it's just a short tuk tuk ride from the centre of town and the views from the room are great. The room had all we needed at a great price.

Stayed in February 2025

The main issue we had would be the bathroom which was very small, outdated and the smell from the drain was very bad. It seemed to get worse each night. The room is quite small so it was a little difficult to move around with our big suitcases- there is no wardrobe. There is no safe in the room- something we have noticed across all of Sri Lanka.

All of the staff were so friendly and Shan went above and beyond to help us with transfers. He is very helpful and was always there to give advice and organise transfers. The view from the room and the breakfast table is amazing each morning. The breakfast is huge- we couldn't finish it! We had laundry done which was excellent in quality and efficiency. The room had air-conditioning, tv, a kettle, fridge etc so everything we needed. The location is a little outside Ella, about 10 minutes walk on an unlit hilly busy road (so use your phone light) but we prefer this for peacefulness as Ella is very loud. Tuk tuks were 500lkr so quite reasonable if you didn't want to walk.

Stayed in February 2025

Gorgeous views and breakfast was fantastic. Nothing better than sitting on the veranda with a cup of tea. The staff were so lovely, always around for a chat or help planning an excursion if needed, we would recommend the Leisure Dream Inn to anyone.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful views and incredibly friendly service!

Stayed in February 2025

Perfect location, just out of the main hub but still an easy tuktuk or walk into all the cafes and shops. The views were just amazing from the rooms (and your own personal chunk of terrace) - waterfall with trains, Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak, and long views from up high down to the plains in the far distance below. Room and bathroom were huge, a little damp after the big rains just before we arrived, but aired out quickly (you’re in nature anyway!). Breakfast was the best we have had in 10 days (and multiple hotels and guest houses of all descriptions) in Sri Lanka - and we heard other guests saying the same. Last but definitely not least, all of the team, and Shan in particular, couldn’t have been more welcoming - they became our friends by the time we left. My husband was injured so couldn’t experience all of the outdoor hiking activities we’d planned in Ella - but of all the places he had to hang out with a book, this was hands-down his favourite!

Stayed in February 2025

The room and bathroom felt a little damp but it didn't detract from the experience at all.

The hosts were all great and really chill fellas, super friendly and helpful. Lovely Sri Lankan breakfast in the morning. The location was great as well, really close to the main centre of Ella. Decent WiFi.

Stayed in January 2025

More an observation as it is to be expected with Ella’s climate - room was quite damp, we put the AC on dehumidifying setting to counteract this. This is probably unavoidable but just to note. Bathroom gets very very steamy and damp and had a window that we could only open as I am 6’1. Girlfriend is quite tall too but couldn’t reach. Some sort of exhaust fan would really help with this too.

The hospitality was fantastic and Shan was phenomenal in giving us local knowledge and answering all of our questions regarding what to do during our stay and how to structure our days in Ella. The view of the place was absolutely breathtaking with a waterfall to the right and Ella rock to the left, and it was so lovely having breakfast bought to us while we got to take all the nature in. They had a tuk tuk driver - also called Shan - who was prompt and value for money get us where we needed to be. They lent us a power adapter too while we stayed and were always willing to help out with any questions that we had :) We will absolutely be coming back again and recommend this accommodation highly!

Stayed in January 2025

The bathroom was quite small. The actual room we stayed in could do with re-decorating but we were happy enough. Had all the facilities that we needed.

The views from the room terrace were amazing. Sharne the host was a great guy and made our stay more pleasurable. About 10 minutes to walk to Ella town. Adam’s peak and Nine arch bridge walkable as well. Great breakfast each day. For the price paid, we were happy with the accommodation

Stayed in January 2025