There is absolutely nothing I can complain about at this place

The host is incredible! The nicest people we have met in the entire country! Food was incredible too and the position is very good, you have the train station at 2 minutes walk and train is the cheapest transport, you can go visit Ella city and others. The host will draw you maps with everything you whant to visit, make cals for you, find out if the train is delayed or something. They have also a good scooter very cheap to rent and they will treat you like with most respect and positive attitude. Good prices, nice garden, you have a beautiful view, rice fields, , banana and mango tree at your balcony, don't go to Ella for acomodations. You can take the train or bus or rent the scooter and you arrive there very fast and easy. Or you can go to a little walk and see the budist monastery, the Ella rock and incredible view, the eucalipt forest, tee plantation, beautiful butterflies, Waterfalls and finally in Ella city, a very turistic city, not really on my taste. From Ella city you can go on foot to see the Nine Arches bridge and wait for around 20-30 minutes to see a train on it. . And don't eat in the city, ask the family to cook for you, they make incredible food. Ask about festivals, maybe you have the ocazion to see the carnaval în the street, is something you don't whant to miss it! You will be astonished by the beauty of it and the authenticity, costume, elefants, dancers, beautiful people. You will whant to stay at least 4-5 days.

Stayed in March 2025

Kind and helpful hosts. Clean, comfortable and silent room. Delicious dinner and breakfast. The railway is close, but not disturbing at all.

Stayed in March 2025

Very nice owner, always helpful with tips and recommendations and the food was amazing for a very good price.

Stayed in March 2025

1, wifi was not available Somi provided the Hotspot. 2. Microwave Oven was out of order, however provided air fryer which we weren't comfortable. 3. Locationwise property was very good however, the approach was very very challenging for us to reach with the vehicle. 4. Accommodation to driver should have been provided free of cost.

Breakfast provided at Orchid Villa was excellent, authentic Sri Lanka delicacy. We felt at home. Somi was very good host. He was very helpful and kind enough. Location was good gave feeling of typical village.

Stayed in February 2025

It’s far from Ella and the tuktuk is around 2000rp. Better if you have your own vehicle. But the train station is 5 min walking and you can get a train every two hours to Ella.

Lovely people and quiet place. They helped me when I was sick.

Stayed in January 2025

Clean Neat Friendly Environment for a fair price. Yummy foods for a nice price with a good portion.

Stayed in January 2025

It is not close to anything. For us perfect, but keep that in mind! Also, it is close to the train track, so you might wake up during the night 1 time due to a passing train around 5am.

We ended Pekoe trail 14 close to Mantella and took a cab to this place, so for us it was excellent to have dinner as well as breakfast here (we were very tired, and a tuktuk would have costs is a lot since the location is not really close to Ella or Bandarawela. The dinner... Best rice and curry (chicken, potato and dhal) in Sri Lanka so far! Also the homemade Sri Lanka breakfast pancakes (with coconut, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom) were really good.

Stayed in December 2024

Your hospitality is very good. And a free environment has been created. Thank you very much for your service and friendliness.

Stayed in December 2024

very nice and lovely owners of the villa. you can choose breakfast and rent a bike.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing.

The owners were incredibly kind and helpful. The food was very tasty and the room was clean. The villa is surrounded by tranquil garden, and you just don't want to leave this place! 😍

Stayed in December 2024

You have to take a train or tuk tuk to go to Ella city

Very clean and nice room, the owners were really nice and helpful 👍 very delicious breakfast and dinner

Stayed in September 2024

The location is 10km out of ella town where the main bars and restaurants are. You will need to get a tuktuk or rent the bike that is offered. Depends what you are looking for! The owner can offer pick up from the local train station which is 3 minutes away too.

The couple who run this place and lovely people who can’t do enough for you. Home made breakfast and dinner is available and is made with fresh ingredients from their garden. The surrounding greenery is peaceful. They also rented us their bike so we could explore Ella.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

The Orchid villa is a wanderful place for tourists to stay peacefully and enjoy the holidays. The friendly talking and the hospitality of the family is really superb and it made our stay and travelling more comfortable. The meals have finger linking taste and prices are reasonable. The stay at the villa is worth full.

Stayed in May 2024

Excellent staff and really good customer service

Stayed in March 2024

It is a bit away from Ella so train or tuk tuk will be needed to get to and from the property

The family was Very Nice and helpfull. Doing all they could to ensure that we were happy.

Stayed in February 2024

The entrance to the place is not so properly done cars with lower clearance cannot enter.

The support and guidance given by the host to go around to see places.

Stayed in December 2023

Our stay was awesome with the Orchid Villa. It was situated near the railway station and its location is lovely. And the hosts are very friendly people. We got a delicious breakfast also. Rooms are clean and tidy. Can recommend it to anyone who is looking for kind care with a much more reasonable price. ❤️

Stayed in August 2023

Super

Stayed in July 2023

Breakfast was great. It’s very tasty . and very calm place to be visit. They’re Very supportive👍

Stayed in March 2023

One of the nicest places i’ve been to! Somi and his family are the best! I had a great time there and the family helped me with everything. The surroundings and view are absolutely beautiful! Imagine Sri Lanka nature with once in a while a picturesque train coming by. Somi can help you get to places with his car. Homemade dinner and breakfast were also great. Just book this! You will not regret it. Thank you!

Stayed in January 2023

The smell of the mould. Sometimes we leave an open windows during the night. We stayed only one night. The bathroom was very small.

The bed mattress was soft and bouncy. Good sleep. We took the room on the second floor. The owner was very hospitable.

Stayed in March 2025

Foods are delicious .Price is reasonable

Stayed in February 2025

The bedsheets were dirty initially, but the host replaced them after I complained. Overall, the place was quite clean, but the floor and bathroom were not up to standard. I hope the host improves the cleaning quality in the future.

The host was very friendly and nice. He cooked very tasty pancakes for breakfast.

Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in February 2025