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Providing river views, meditation monastery stay in Ella features accommodations and a garden. With lake views, this accommodation offers a balcony. There's free private parking, and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The units at the homestay feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Accommodation includes a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchenette, an outdoor dining area, and a private bathroom with shower. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruit, juice, and cheese are available. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available upon request. Yoga is available at the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the homestay. Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 3.2 miles from meditation monastery stay, while Hakgala Botanical Garden is 30 miles away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 53 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 king beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
High score for Ella

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jordan
    Canada Canada
    An oasis. Had the most relaxing 4 days at the accommodation. So peaceful and quiet but minutes from town. Delicious dinners, clean and comfortable rooms with actual hot water showers. Meditation sessions pleasant. Highly recommend
  • Aylin
    Germany Germany
    The location is perfect! Beautiful mountain view, right next to the temple, great conversations with the really kind and helpful monk who is running the monastery stay and beautiful meditation sessions together at 6.30 am and pm.
  • Ylva
    Seychelles Seychelles
    The beautiful gentle welcome and hosting of the monks. So kind and thoughtful and attentive. Gorgeous huge breakfast of fruit and sweet coconut filled pancakes and omelettes and toast. Quietness but really nice walk shirt to Ella along the train...
  • Atifet
    Turkey Turkey
    Shanta is very friendly and smiley. We asked whatever we wondered. He replied very kindly. We leaved from there a lot of beatiful memories.
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was excellent. The staff were kind enough to pack a breakfast for us on the day of our departure as we had to get an early train.
  • Pravashanee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This a wonderful location, quiet and peaceful with stunning views across the mountain. Gorgeous sunrise. Close to two waterfalls and Ella's rock. The staff were kind and generous. The prepared a simple lunch after our long journey, which was truly...
  • Lesley
    Australia Australia
    The staff and the monks were lovely . The food was amazing .We loved everything especially the view
  • Owen
    Canada Canada
    We had a nice, big, comfortable room with a great view. The breakfast is excellent and they provide drinking water. It's a trek to get to by road but once you learn about the shortcut along the track you can get to town or the train station in...
  • Aneta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There are too many good things I would like to say. The rooms are basic but clean, big and comfortable. You don’t need anything else. The view is outstanding and it’s right in front of your room. The monks and the staff are lovely, attentive and...
  • Jen
    United States United States
    it was lovely! The place was very clean, loved my little terrace that overlooked the mountains. Food was good, the people were very kind. It was also easy to get into town by walking down stairs and along the rail tracks. There was even decent...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 98 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Neighborhood info

nature nest

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of meditation monastery stay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform meditation monastery stay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests don't receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

It's possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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