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Reviews of Maleesha Homestay

no 52, sapumalthenna, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#166 of 394 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 120 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maleesha is a wonderful host. She gave us very helpful advice about what to do in Ella and good restaurants to try. The breakfast was very tasty and she was kind to prepare a packed breakfast for the day we left early in the morning. The room was clean and it was nice to rest a bit in the porch yard in front of the room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maleesha was very helpful during our stay, sending us great information about things to do in Ella. She was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. Great value for money, good location and delicious breakfast included.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    9.0
    Breakfast in balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The location was great and the view from our room was beautiful! Maleesha was very friendly and nice, she served us delicious breakfast in our balcony.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

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

    The place is well located, the owners really kind and helpful. Can arrange taxis for lower if you wish! The breakfast was amazing! The best we’ve had in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    8.0
    We had a wonderful stay at Maleesha Homestay with great food! Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was lovely but a little damp however that could be due to the weather.

    We loved the spacious room and outdoor seating area. The family who owned the homestay were so kind and welcoming. They gave us great advice about the local area and travelling around it. The Sri Lankan breakfast that they served there was amazing! Thank you!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

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

    Nothing

    Their amability and the delicious breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

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

    Nothing

    Lovely place close to the centre of Ella, with a great Sri Lankan breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast exceptionnal Very friendly staff Kettle didn't work

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Maleesha home stay, wonderful host wonderful home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maleesha and her mum were amazing hosts. The room we stayed in was only 6 months old so it still felt brand new! The breakfast was exceptional and kept us going all day!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    8.0
    Great location and delicious food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much. Semi cold water in the bathroom, but for us it was ok as it was hot outside. An extra shelf in the barthroom would be handy.

    Good location, very nice and helpful host. Clean room with bog bed, small fridge, mirror, coffee/tea set, hairfryer, fan. Good wifi. Delicious breakfast! Best we had in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maleesha was absolutely lovely and very helpful throughout our stay including an onward taxi. Great location and easy walking distance to Ella’s main road but nice and quiet. Also great walking distance to little Adam’s peak and nine arches bridge. Breakfast was hearty too!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    8.0
    Lovely, friendly stay… amazing breakfasts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was very quiet yet central. We were looked after really well by all the family. The breakfasts were amazing!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast, lovely family

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice and very helpful owner, good breakfast and good location in a quiet area.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    8.0
    Friendly staff and amazing breakfast at a convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t close bathroom window so nervous about potential mosquitos or someone breaking in. Humidity so high that sheets and pillow always felt a bit damp - perhaps this is an Ella-wide situation.

    Best breakfast in past 4 weeks of traveling - tasty, and great variety. Located away from main roads so was quiet and awoke to birds singing. Convenient location to walk to 9 arch bridge, little Adam’s peak and train station. Very friendly hosts. Appreciated having a fridge to cool beer and water.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location and lovely hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, lovely hosts and huge, delicious breakfast!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Excellent breakfast Maleesha was Very helpfull Very nice room and the private terrace We had abudget room but was far the best on this trip

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very welcoming helpful and comfortable Banquet breakfast and lovely white fresh sheets

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff was awesome! Superb Sri Lankan breakfast!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    9.0
    Friendly and welcoming. Great location and delicious breakfasts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved the warm welcome from Maleesha and her family. Our room was a good size with everything we needed. The location was great, an easy walk into town. Delicious and plentiful breakfasts with a choice of Sri Lankan or western. The Sri Lankan choice was fabulous.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sliding door couldn't close that well. Cold shower because there was no sun that day.

    Best breakfast from Sri Lanka! Verry kind host! Bed was good.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed sheet could be more clean

    The host was a great woman, the breakfast which she made for us was the best meal I have been experienced in Sri Lanka The view if the place was very adorable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had an amazing stay at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel incredibly welcome and were always ready to assist with any requests. The room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect, with easy access to local attractions and transport. I especially enjoyed the delicious breakfast with a great variety of fresh options. I truly felt at home and will definitely return on my next visit. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in January 2025

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