Reviews of Winwood Ella

Everything!!! We wouldn’t stay anywhere else! We loved it so much! Wonderful rooms and breakfasts served right on your own terrace overlooking the jungle, birds and monkeys! The owners are fabulous! So welcoming, helpful and kind.

That we couldn’t stay longer…

The hotel had a very friendly vibe and a lovely place to sit and enjoy the view of Ella Rock.

They are doing renovations at the hotel plus with other construction next door meant it could be quite noisy at times during the day.

The place is a true gem in the middle of Ella. Rooms are all made by wood and the structure has been all designed by the owner. He is an amazing host, making our visit so good, starting from the breakfast in front of the jungle till the waterfall visit we made in the afternoon. Super recommend!

Very friendly hosts and great location. Property nicely decorated and well thought out.

We absolutely loved this hotel! Amazing hosts - very friendly and knowledgable. Couldn’t have been more welcoming. Few minutes walk to the town (or very cheap tuktuk if you didn’t want to walk back up the hill!) Comfy beds. Loved breakfast served on the balcony overlooking the jungle.

Wi-Fi a little weak in the room.

Every part of the stay was amazing! The wooden room reminded us about the Italian houses among the Dolomites so we really felt like at home. The room was spotless and very well prepared for our arrival. The king size bed was super comfortable and we had a very good sleep. The mixture of technology and nature is making the room very unique. Moreover, the hosts were amazing, providing us all the information we needed to make the best of our stay in Ella. They prepared for us an amazing breakfast with some Sri Lankan specialties. Amazing stay!

Good location (close to main road of Ella with all the shops), good value for money, good breakfast and very kind hosts

Great hotel with fantastic host!

The location is very close to the center of Ella and the train station, yet still away from the hustle and bustle. It's a quiet area surrounded by lush vegetation, and you can see monkeys and squirrels from your room. The host was very kind, recommending restaurants and places to visit, and even helping us get to the station with our luggage. The freshly cooked breakfast was excellent and plentiful. Highly recommended.

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The room was very unique, perfectly clean and very spacious. It smelled incredible too! The view from the balcony was wonderful, you felt like you were in the middle of the forest. The room was stocked with everything you need, we felt very at home. Breakfast on the balcony was great, would 100% recommend the hoppers. The owner, Lal, was extremely kind and helpful. We had car troubles when making the trip there and he went out of his way to help us and get us going. 10/10 must stay when in Ella!!

I absolutely loved my stay at Winwood Ella. Our room felt like it was tucked away in the jungle, peaceful, private and surrounded by nature. Don't be put off by the unfinished exterior, once inside it is a hidden gem. The owner is incredibly kind and helpful, and the breakfast served on the v veranda was an absolute dream - fresh, generous and with beautiful views.

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The owners are truly wonderful and exceptionally kind.

Incredibly attentive hosts who provide a great service. The balcony is very private and the wooden rooms are very unique and give a real feeling of a cabin in the jungle. Great breakfasts!

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The owner was really nice and hospitable. The room was unique and well appointed. Close to town. Very good (generous but not over the top) breakfast.

Chipmunks running about in the cavity above the room during the night making a racket! The room itself was very clean- I only marked it down because of the wildlife!

Superb and generous breakfast, very attentive hosts. Unique wooden interior design with clever details.

We really enjoyed staying at Winwood Ella. The owners are very warm and friendly people, and they go that extra mile in running their business. They know the region very well and helped us organising trips and transport, and they took really good care of us while we had a food poisoning, they even made us a natural medicine. Thank you very much for having us at your place and making our stay memorable!

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Beautiful family room in wonderful location. The hosts are kind and lovely. The accommodation is first class. So close to nature. We would definitely stay here again and wish we had booked for longer.

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Don't let the front deceive you, the rooms are very nice and it's great to sit out on the balcony. The owners are lovely people and are there to make your stay enjoyable. If you walk along the train tracks to town it is super quick and not hilly.

We did find it slightly warm in the rooms without air-conditioning to sleep.

Good location close to many nice restaurants and many hike starts. Friendly staff Great TukTuk driver who was recommend by the owner.

We had 3 cockroaches in our bathroom in the first night after the owner sprayed something it got better but still had another one. We were pretty surprised by that because none of the other recommendations said that but the owner seemed to know about the problem. The drain from the shower was stinking heavily. The room was not really clean when we arrived. The construction side next to the hotel was pretty noisy.

We loved everything about Winwood Ella. The team was just lovely and really helped make our stay. Accommodation location, although on maps looks further from the center, could not have been better!! There is a shortcut, so it takes less than a 10 min walk by the train tracks, which is flat, to get to the main road through Ella with loads of restaurants and bars. Accommodation itself was beautiful, especially all the woodwork in our room. Super comfy beds, great size, and we had breakfast served on our balcony looking into the trees every morning. The staff have their own side door entrance, so you say what time you want breakfast the night before, and they set everything up, tap on the balcony doors, and breakfast is served! Best breakfast I think I had in Sri Lanka. The dhal and hoppers were amazing!! They were having some renovations in reception when we arrived ( early June 2025) but didn't impact us at all and should be completed by or in July I think they said. Honestly, I would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone, and if/when I visit Ella again, this is where I would stay. Thank you!

Staff were really attentive and we it’s in a really good location as you can walk down the tracks to Ella

Winwood Ella is an absolute gem! The location is fantastic — close enough to explore everything in town, yet tucked away just enough to enjoy peace and quiet. One of the highlights for me was sitting on the balcony and watching animals casually wander past — such a unique and calming experience. It truly felt like being in harmony with nature. A perfect spot for anyone looking to relax and unwind. Highly recommended!

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