Excellent experience in this place! The room with the view and the bar where you have breakfast is a true paradise, you can really experience the relaxation and the magic of the surroundings, best decision to stay a little bit away from Ella (too crowded and touristic) Chamara and his family create the best atmosphere, the food is delicious and they are so chill and friendly. I 100% recommend this lovely location!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing much to dislike.

The location is serene and peaceful. The hosts Chana and his wife are amazing and have deliberately chosen a simple and slow life. The food is lovely, fresh. Views are stunning. Overall it is a back to nature and back to roots type home stay concept where you can reconnect with yourself and find some much needed peace.

Stayed in July 2025

Lacks a few practical details and written info, but the hosts are continiously working on it. No AC.

Relaxing place in the woods with rice paddys literally next to your doorstep. You really feel that nature surrounds you with wildlife and beautiful scenery greeting you every morning. Fantastic host family who go the extra mile for their guests. They are still developing this place, and are very open to suggestions (love this!) Ella is a 25min ride away, and the local bus is a good alternative in daytime. Seems a bit exotic at first, but once you try it's cheap and functional.

Stayed in July 2025

This family-run guesthouse is located in a stunning setting—beneath the room flows a peaceful stream, with breathtaking views of the mountains and rice fields. Charma and his family were wonderful hosts who welcomed us with warmth and generosity, including a delicious dinner and a joyful family celebration for the Sri Lankan New Year. If you’re looking for an authentic, traditional Sri Lankan family experience—just 20 minutes from Ella, in a quiet area with incredible scenery—this is the perfect place. Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2025

WiFi connection intermittent. There's no air conditioning here.

The location is beautiful. Surrounded in nature. Very friendly family, traditional experience. Very helpful neighbor, tuk tuk driver. Thank you.

Stayed in March 2025

The location was gorteous, the accommodation clean, the surrounding stunning. The owner are super friendly and helpful. We loved this place.

Stayed in March 2025

The scenery is breathtaking and so peaceful. You can really slow down and watch daily life for the wonderful people up here, surrounded by nature. The food was incredible, fresh from the fields. Chama and his whole family are so friendly, you really feel welcomed into the family. He was so accommodating too, helped us do all the things we wanted to do. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Stayed in February 2025

This was probably the nicest place we have ever stayed. The location is about 15-20 mins from Ella town but it's 100% worth it. The chalet is situated in the mountains overlooking the valleys and rice fields. It feels like a backdrop it's so surreal. The couple running it are wonderful and couldn't do more for us. They cooked their local homemade rice and curry dish for us using all their own produce and it was easily the best thing we have ever eaten. Cannot recommend enough!

Stayed in February 2025

We visited Sri Lanka with my husband and his parents. This property absolutely exceeded our expectations. Even though it is slightly away from Ella town (which is in itself another reason to stay there), the accommodation is worth every penny as it is placed amongst rice paddy fields overlooking the surrounding hills and the service provided by Chama and his wife (the property hosts) was soo heart warming that I would choose it over a 5 star hotel any day. We were greeted by Chama who drove us up to our villa and through out our stay was happy to come pick us up from the bottom of the hill whenever we made a nearby trip into other towns. He has a lot of knowledge of the area and happily gave us plenty of tips including some hidden gems such as Ellawella Falls. Chama, along with his wife (Niluka) made us a tasty home cooked meal on the first evening for an additional cost that was so delicious that we decided to have all of our meals with them for the three days that we stayed there. They even walked us through their style of cooking on one of the nights. Chama is very attentive and it was very clear that he cares a lot for his guests to have the best possible experience during their stay. If your interest is something different from a commercialised/luxury hotel, with a lovely local host family, this is your place.

Stayed in December 2024

Place with an amazing view 20 minutes away (by car) from Ella Town. 2 beautiful waterfalls within walking distance. It’s warmer than in Ella and in general we found the weather much better (it is lower than Ella town). Bed is comfy with a huge duvet (so comfortable!). Warm water in the shower. THE BEST FOOD, that lady cooking is a true chef, it was the best local food we ate. Plus you can see them cooking in their authentic home. Host was always available, driving us around for a good price. I would stay again.

Stayed in January 2025

Accommodation is actually better than it looks in the photos. Quiet place, everything clean. Beautiful view.

Stayed in December 2024

This is an amazing place with the most beautiful view. The owners Chama and Niluka are the best. Always friendly and helpful! Niluka made an amazing curry for us using their local products growing on the property. It was raining when we came, but both of them made the stay very special. We had an amazing breakfast on the balcony every morning and enjoyed the peaceful and scenic view. Definitely recommend this place.

Stayed in November 2024

The two night stay at Kingdom of Rustic Ella was one of the best in our 23 day vacation in Sri Lanka. The owners of this place are very hospitable. At our first day we arrived in the afternoon and did not leave the place because of the nice view and the modern apartment. Second day we woke up with a beautiful sunrise and had a super delicious breakfast before we visited the near by waterfalls. You can go there by foot and for us it was easy to spend several hours at the waterfalls enjoying the nature and the sun. When we got back from our day trip we learned how to cook traditional Rice n Curry in the family's kitchen. It was very delicious. The family grows the ingredients in their garden. We highly recommend this very nice place. During our time we had a lot of peace and captured good memories.

Stayed in August 2024

Escaping the bustling tourist town of Ella, we found our perfect sanctuary in this charming chalet. Nestled amidst lush rice paddies and breathtaking mountain views, it was a tranquil escape. Chama, the host was incredibly welcoming and helpful every step of the way. Home-cooked Sri Lankan curry dinners were a delight. We can't recommend this hidden gem enough.

Stayed in August 2024

Absolutely beautiful location, outside of the touristy town of Ella. The accommodation was immaculate and so comfortable.We spent 3 nights here and the owners cooked dinner for us, which was the best Sri Lankan food we have had so far on our 2 week trip. Incredible view of stars and fireflies at night. Can highly recommend Kingdom of Rustic if you are looking for a quiet getaway in the mountains. Town and waterfalls all within short driving distance, owners are happy to provide transport if and when needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

You really truly do step into paradise with this accommodation. A beautiful cottage overlooking the rice fields makes you wake up in awe every morning. But not only the view makes this incredible. It is also the good care and warmth of the hosts that let you feel really welcome in their paradise. The food is the best we’ve tasted so far, so made sure we were there for dinner every night! Truly recommend this to everyone travelling to Ella.

Stayed in July 2024

Peaceful place to pause. Quiet, super clean, new & outstanding service. Bathrooms were clean & modern.Service outstanding .Breakfast healthy & wholesome & more than enough.

Looking for a tranquil stay surrounded by rice paddy fields, the sound of peacocks & a breakfast that was fit for a king this is your place. Slow down & allow the sound of water to pause the business of life. The staff are truly incredible. Chama the owner is a very kind & informative guy.He gave us travel trips & he was so helpful with any of our needs. Pause & soak up nature.

Stayed in July 2024

Great location, very calm place and beautiful scenery. Not too far away from Ella Town. Great owner and stuff, very helpfull in everything.

Stayed in June 2024

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Amazing stay with beautiful view and great breakfast. Friendly staff.Highly recommended

Stayed in June 2024

Quite far away from the main town with no nearby shops. The place is located on top of a steep and narrow street that is dark and not walkable at night. Cabs usually refuse to drive you up and you need a tuk tuk Breakfast was basic (only toasts, eggs and juice) Room too basic for the price

Wonderful scenery

Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in November 2024

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Stayed in September 2024