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Reviews of River Splendour Home Stay

Wellawaya Road , Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#167 of 394 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

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Review score

Based on 271 B&B reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Very pretty location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately there was no AC and the fan too loud to sleep with so we had to open the door and window in the night.

    We had a great stay! The location is very nice, the natural pool bellow the waterfall is an amazing experience and they had good recommendations. The room was good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • People with friends
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing was bad

    The Waterfall is cool. Also, the host family is really kind! They did everything they could for our comfort. After the first night, they gave us a free room upgrade because the better room was empty. In the end we couldn't pay in cash (in ruppees) so they offered us to pay in usd. The breakfast was always dufferent and always delicious. They order you a tuktuk for a good orice (1.5 usd) to the town!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful place near to the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful spot near to the river and the jungle.. Everything was really good and recommended

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Nice home stay with true local experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need some more time to stay

    Little paradise in the woods with a waterfall.breakfast was delicious and we try the champis Cooking class during our stay which is remarkable.. they have recommended drivers for the day tours and taxi services for a fair price.. highly recommended place and will come back again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Perfect stay! Swimming on a gorge and climbing Ella Rpch after cooking class!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t stay longer!

    The cooking class, the waterfall where you can swim from the home stay, you can climb Ella Rock from there and the balcony

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything nice and perfect . The owners were friendly and helped us with everything. The waterfalll in the backyard was the jem. And the cooking experience with Champi was amazing. We will definitely come back.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Loved Our Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t fault anything.

    We enjoyed the surroundings & our room over looking the waterfall. The waterfall has a nice relaxing area & you’re able to swim. Breakfast was large with fruit & Sri Lankan dishes. Having access to a Tuk Tuk for a fair price up the hill into Ella. Our host also packed a light breakfast for our early checkout for the train.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Homestay by river, outside Ella town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a hilly 1.5 km to town. Easy to get there and back by tuk tuk.

    Lovely views. Balcony overlooking the river. Access to waterfall pools for bathing. Also, it's possible to hike direct from the property to Ella Rock.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 mile into town so be prepared with own transport - but owner will call you a tuk tuk straight away if needed as they are so helpful - to be honest we liked being away from the town so it’s just a warning rather than a negative

    Cooking class was great. Lovely views and waterfall

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend and stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the sound of the waterfall from the bedroom- so peaceful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Friendly and warm home stay with waterfall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All meals were excellent. The beds were super comfortable. The waterfall was great to swim in after a hot day. The family were helpful and friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Loved this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had a wonderful 2 night stay at River Spendor, the rooms were excellent and very clean. The view from the balconies over the waterfalls and forest were great. We took the cooking class and it was really fun, also the nicest curry we had on our 2 week trip. The location is great for popping in and out of Ella town - very easy in a Tuk Tuk. Thank you very much for an excellent stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Incredible location- having the waterfall at the hostel was even better than Ravana falls. Short Tuktuk ride to Ella. Family so friendly and helpful- lovely breakfast and knowledge to plan our sightseeing.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Great stay close to Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location- we stayed here only one night but it has a wonderful view of the waterfall - we had a swim in it;) It’s peaceful yet close to a busy Ella. Very friendly owners, who owned the place for many generations and keep on improving it.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Very polite and kind owners, helped us to figure out the problemwith transportation we had. Waterfallon in the backyard
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Room design, smelled good, very clean and comfortable in general.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Money well worth spend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People to go to the waterfall there is not much safety things are there. This is not a bad thing but sometime elderly people finding hard to go up down

    Everything was great and wonderful with amazing view of the waterfall love it every thing about it

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Unforgettable location with your own private waterfall!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The deluxe family room was clean, spacious and had the best balcony which easily fit our group of 7 to sit with a drink and listen to the rushing water of the waterfall below. Staff were always friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was really perfect. There is nothing to say.

    First of all the location is absolutely beautiful new a waterfall, the garden is spotless, the view from our room was the highlight of this accomodation. The host was very nice and cooked a delicious dinner for us and the breakfast included was the same. Even the house’s Labrador was very friendly with us. We highly recommend to choose this stay for visiting Ella.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    10
    Beauty at it’s best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hospitality was exceptional, food was awesome & the view from the room & backyard of kitchen just heavenly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Lovely stay with lovely people
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    The location was really great! It's by the waterfall and within 5 min you are in the centre of Ella. The owner are very friendly and speak good english. They also provide lots of things to do such as a cooking class, waterfall tours, nine arch bridge and more! It is also possible to eat breakfast and dinner at the homestay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food can be improved

    Best part of the homestay was the private waterfalls which is easily accessible from the rooms.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience! Being so close to nature was incredibly refreshing. You genuinely feel like you’re sleeping within nature itself. So peaceful, so green, and so serene. The hosts were also exceptionally warm and welcoming, making the stay even more special. Highly recommended for anyone looking to disconnect and reconnect with nature.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a view! I mean really, come-on it’s Spectacular. Right next to a waterfall. You could simply connect with Mother Nature. Experience a variety of Birds around the area. About The Host, lovely set of people, they tried to accommodate our request, even at the late hours by changing the next day’s breakfast menu, so that my youngest son could have SriLankan Hoppers. Couldn’t thank her while we were checking out. Thank you very much. We had a lovely vacation being in part of your (home) accommodation.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 😊

    Cozy, clean hotel. Lovely staff and good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

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