Reviews of Will Guest Homestay

Great accomodation. Big room and bathroom. No AC however there was a fan and it does get cooler at night so it was fine without air con. The best thing about this place is the stunning views. Big comfortable chairs outside to sit and relax and enjoy the view. Breakfast was also very good. Short 5 min tuk into town. Recommend this place

Probably one of the most picturesque place we stayed during out trip to Sri Lanka. Our room had a spectacular view on the hills, the waterfall, train-tracks and Ella town. The room itself was cosy and clean, had a small fridge, water boiler and even complimentary instant coffee and tea. The staff is super friendly and helpful and overall such nice people 🫶🏻 Absolutely loved this place!

The only thing we regret is not staying longer… next time then.

Great property with amazing views from the balcony. Brilliant restaurant with really good breakfast. Excellent value for money.

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Fabulous view, attentive staff and clean, comfortable rooms.

Wifi was rather patchy

We really enjoyed our stay. It’s located a bit outside of town, which means it’s nice and quiet. They organize a tuktuk for you to get around whenever necessary. Danu was always extremely friendly and helped us with everything.

Great Host, super friendly! Great breakfast, great location, you can walk directly to Ella Rock

The view was amazing. Breakfast was delicious. The owner is super nice.

Such a beautiful homestay!! We loved the view with the comfortable chairs on the balcony. The host was so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was amazing!

Nothing, it was just great!

Location is amazing. The view from the balcony looks out over the mountains and valleys. Truly spectacular. Breakfast was prepared for the time we wanted and was an excellent traditional sri lankan meal.

The shower temperature was temperamenta, it was cold for several minutes and then scolding hot.

The views! Wow - just breathtaking. Danu, our host, was so friendly as well. Breakfast was great.

Ella itself is a charming yet bustling destination, reminiscent of mountain resorts. That's why we were so pleased with our choice of hotel, which is situated just outside the town center. It's a bit of a walk to reach.Alternatively, tuk-tuks are readily available for a quick ride. The hotel's location offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, making it a perfect spot for relaxation. The rooms are very clean, and the breakfasts are absolutely delightful. Additionally, the hotel serves dinner, and we highly recommend it—the meals are homemade and delicious. Overall, this guest house provides a peaceful retreat with excellent hospitality.

Like the view from our balcony. Room was also good.

Lock of my washroom was broken.

Staff was friendly, breakfast was great

Bedroom mats ang carpets

We stayed here for two nights during our road trip, and the experience was good. The views from the property are absolutely stunning—you can catch a breathtaking sunrise over the mountains, see a waterfall, and even spot the train line winding through the hills. A special thank you to Nikshana, who was truly amazing and went above and beyond to take care of us. He helped in every possible way and made our stay so much more comfortable. The breakfast was delicious, and we really appreciated the privacy of the rooms. Each one is well-separated, which makes for a peaceful and relaxing stay. We booked three rooms—one of them was under renovation but still comfortable, and the other two, were in good condition and also being gradually upgraded.

The only downside was the Wi-Fi, which unfortunately didn’t work during our stay. But aside from that, it’s a lovely little place to enjoy some peace and quiet surrounded by nature.

Amazing property with breathtaking view It’s a beautiful station and amazing space for your leisure. The hospitality was amazing

The staff was very very Nice and helpful if you need to organise a tour you can feel confortable to ask them, prices were reasonnable. We had our breakfasts and dinners at the hôtel restaurant, we really enjoyed the food. And the view from the room was amazing. I recommend.

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The staff is very kind and welcoming. The view from the room is stunning. Totally recommend.

We booked 2 rooms at Will Guest Homestay - 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The one downstairs was very new, clean and beautifully designed. The one upstairs, unfortunately, had some mold on the ceiling, which we understand is a common issue in Ella, so maybe there isn’t much that could be done. We enjoyed our stay despite that, as the hospitality of the guests was beyond imaginable - they even got up very early to accommodate a delicious breakfast for us, as we had to take off at 6:30am. The view from the rooms in the mornings was magnificent, we wish we had more time to stay and enjoy it!

Mold in the room upstairs

We loved staying at Will's Guesthouse - stayed here for 3 days in Jan 2025. It is run by a lovely family who helped with anything we needed, including Tuktuk rides. The location was perfect for us - at bit away from the busy town but just a few mins away by Tuktuk. The views arw likely among the best near Ella, and the food at the restaurant run by the family was delicious, cooked by the mom.

This is a wonderful homestay, we had a lovely time here! The hosts (Danu and others) were so helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean and have their own private balconies with views over the hills. You are 10 minutes out of the centre of Ella which is perfect because Ella itself is very touristy and busy. We were given lots of advice and help to plan activities in the area.