Reviews of Mango Shadow Inn Ella

We had a wonderful stay here. The host was so welcoming and kind, he served us the most delicious traditional Sri Lankan breakfast each morning, and we ate it with a beautiful view of the surrounding hills and forest. He was even so kind that he fetched me some bags of the tea he uses so I can take it home to the UK! The place seems like it is a far walk from the center, but if you cut into the train tracks and walk along there it will only take 5 minutes! We walked up the stairs of Divine View home stay and walked past it to the train tracks, and from there it is a quick shortcut to the town.

The host is so kind! He was incredibly helpful and thoughtful throughout and he truly helped make our stay in Ella such a joy! Such a great price and beautiful location. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and a perfect start to each day - 100% recommend staying at this lovely homestay.

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We stayed here for 6 nights and honestly, it was perfect for the price. Clean room, spacious bathroom with hot water, and a little terrace where you can watch the sunrise with birds and squirrels all around. It’s right between the buzz of the town and the calm of nature, ideal spot. Breakfast? Amazing. The host makes something different every morning, always local, homemade, and full of flavor. And the dinners? His wife cooks the best homemade curries we’ve had in Sri Lanka. Such kind people. We’d 100% stay here again.

Host is Very Attentive! We felt very looked after He can source a scooter for a fair price so that it's easier to see ella. Town is 10/15 min walk along the tracks.

Room smells a bit damp, could be exterior waterproofing?

We had a decent stay in the middle of the jungle. The room was okay, but it had a few issues – there was some mold, and the towels had a bad smell, which was a bit unpleasant. The Sri Lankan breakfast was decent, with a lot of food to offer, though it could have been a bit more flavorful. The location is quite remote, and while it offers peace and quiet, the tuk-tuk service to get there is pretty expensive. The owner was friendly and helpful, but he was a bit pushy about taking a cooking class at the property instead of going to the centre, which felt a little uncomfortable. If we were to come back to Ella, we wouldn’t stay here, as we’d prefer a location closer to the centre for convenience. Overall, it’s a nice place if you're looking for a jungle experience, but there are a few things that need improvement.

It's a single apartment not a hotel. Though the breakfast was good but it is a km away from the main city for which no tuk tuk will take you

The breakfast was very delicious one of the best that we ate on Sri Lanka, the owner was nice and cute. He arranged us tuk tuk. Water in shower was hot.

Bad smell from the bathroom.

Nice host, great varied breakfast with amazing view. Hot water

We didn’t have a working fan for the first night but the room wasn’t too hot

Amazing place - look no further! You have a whole room and en suite all to yourself with incredible views of the valley below and wildlife. The family that run the guesthouse are so sweet and attentive, and cooked the nicest breakfasts. They also offered a great cooking class and can help with things like renting scooters, making the whole stay seamless and carefree!

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The breakfast was fantastic, a selection of fresh tropical fruit along with egg hoppers and coconut pancakes along with water and a pot of Ceylon tea. We were even provided extra bananas throughout our stay. Our dinner provided by our hosts wife was also delicious! A selection of 5 homemade curries along with rice and poppadoms and a beer each. Dinner and breakfast were served on a beautiful front garden looking out at the rainforest and was beautiful to look at and we were visited by various wildlife throughout! Our host was also very helpful with directions and organising transport for activities, such as hiking little Adams peak

The shower could have been more powerful, but this didn’t dampen our stay!

The place is absolutely magical, hidden in the jungle, but not too far away from the city. Easy 10 mins walk. It’s quiet and private. Amazing view. The owner is very nice and helpful and will make you tea whenever you want! Also he helped us to reach Ella Rock so we wouldn’t get lost. Best place to stay in Ella, a lot of people passed by to ask if they have free room!

Homemade breakfast Sitting area in front of the room Private location away from the busy city Kind and friendly host

Bathroom needs a bit more attention when cleaning

Nice private location in nature, with beautiful view. 10 min walk to the center. Very kind and warm host who makes the most delicious pancakes!

We absolutely loved staying at Mango Shadow Inn! Initially, we planned to stay for just one night, but we extended our stay to three nights—and we would have happily stayed even longer. This place is truly perfect in every way. The Host: The owner is the kindest, most caring, and hospitable person we’ve ever met. He puts so much love and effort into running this guest house and truly treats his guests like family. He always goes above and beyond to ensure you’re comfortable and happy. You’ll feel like you’ve come to visit your favorite uncle, and leaving will tug at your heartstrings. The Accommodation: The guest house consists of a single, standalone cottage, so you won’t have any neighbors—complete privacy! The cottage is spotless, with fresh linens and towels. There’s also a separate small house with a kitchen that you can use if you need to cook, store food in the fridge, or boil water. The Surroundings: The views are breathtaking, overlooking lush jungles and mountains, with the soothing sounds of nature 24/7. It’s a peaceful retreat yet conveniently located—just a 10-minute walk to the center of Ella via a shortcut along the train tracks. The guest house is also on the path to Ella Rock, making it ideal for hikers. The Breakfasts: The host comes by twice a day. In the mornings, he prepares the most delicious and varied breakfasts in the kitchen with so much care and heart. Each breakfast was different, fresh, and absolutely wonderful! In the evenings, he checks in to see if you need anything and is happy to serve you tea while chatting about your day. Staying at Mango Shadow Inn feels like being wrapped in a warm hug. The owner takes such pride in his work and truly loves what he does. His genuine care for his guests is unmatched, and it made our stay unforgettable. When it was time to leave, we felt a deep sense of sadness, as though we were saying goodbye to family. We highly, highly recommend Mango Shadow Inn to anyone visiting Ella.

Too good , lovely location, comfortable bed , high wifi speed Host was extremely nice person

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location and extremly nice staff!! ask them for home made rice and curry for the dinner😉🤤

Two nights for a great price. Very nice owner who made wonderful and varied breakfasts. Clean room with big bathroom and hot water. Suitable for people who want privacy and peace. From the terrace a view through the trees to the valley. Our ninth accommodation and the best internet and overall accommodation so far. The journey from the center is mostly uphill, but you can take a Tuk Tuk and it's not far. We recommend!

Amazing stay and lovely host. The position is amazing, outside of the crowd around 15 min walking from the center. We never took a tuk tuk as the walk was so beautiful crossing the forest. The breakfast was amazing and abundant and we had dinner there two nights in a row. Thank you for your kindness. 🤍

We stayed here for 3 nights. It was perfect. The apartment was cosy. Breakfasts were delicious. And lastly nice and funny man was taking care of us during our stay. Recommended!

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Amazing view over the mountains. Sweetest and most supportive, kind and respectful man who looks after the room and serves delicious private breakfast at the time of your choice. We planned on staying for two nights and in the end we stayed for four nights :-)

Honestly, nothing to complain about!

Definitely the best place in Ella! ❤️ You will live in a quiet place in private little house with the most accommodating host. Good location (10min if you a take shortcut) to centre, great breakfast and WiFi.

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