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59b, Wemullahena, ella., 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#63 of 411 B&Bs and inns in Ella
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 152 hotel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.5
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Free Wifi
9.4
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Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Akshay
India4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Congested bathroom and no TV.
The owner is very friendly and helpful. Also he treated with welcome Tea and biscuits. Place is in very near to ella Town which is walkable.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Suanne
Australia41 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“A Welcoming Homestay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pillows were like sleeping on bricks. The room and toilet were small .. but as I said… incredible value for money.
We loved this little homestay and our host Arun. He has built 2 rooms for guests which offer great value for money. A major bonus is the property is only up a slight rickety hill from the main street of Ella. Many other properties are further up the hill or around another corner and up a bigger hill.. so the location for us was great. The photo you see if the property is a lovey little garden just outside if the 2 rooms. Arun helped us organize our laundry and was always on hand to offer endless cups of tea.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 17, 2025
Xavier
Spain9 Reviews1 helpful vote10“100% recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owner is a really nice person and gave us tips on what to visit in Ella. Location was great, really close to the main street.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Helen
United Kingdom19 Reviews10“Perfect location with a lovely host.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As it’s so near to the Main Street you could hear the karaoke bar which was quite noisy. Take earplugs and you won’t hear a thing though!
The apartment is a 2 minute walk from the Main Street where there is everything you need. Aruna the owner was so friendly, he made us a delicious pot of tea when we arrived and then every day of our stay. We were there for the Sri Lankan New Year and he also prepared a lovely breakfast for us.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Carla
United Arab Emirates14 Reviews10“Cute calm garden place two step to the main road”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place is really well located and on top of that the owner was super nice. Really commended this place
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Elie
United Kingdom17 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Comfy bed, lovely host!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a lovely stay here. The room is basic but with all you need and had the comfiest bed and pillow we have had on our trip in Sri Lanka. The host is so warm and welcoming and it was lovely sharing tea on the patio. Thank you!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Harrison
United States48 Reviews8 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
No AC but fan worked great.
Owner was very nice. Perfect for one night in Ella. Great location.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Ian
Finland29 Reviews8.0“Two minutes walk from the centre but with tranquil garden and terrace.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Two minutes walk from the centre but with tranquil garden and terrace. The owner was welcoming and helpful and the room was clean.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Lucas
Spain7 Reviews9.0“Super comfortable and clean place to stay near Ella's main street”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It would be perfect if there was drinking water and/or breakfast availability. Ella's main street is a bit noisy even from afar, but that's not the inn's fault.
The owner is incredibly friendly. The place is peaceful, comfortable, very clean and near Ella's main street but far enough from most noises.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Terry
New Zealand21 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Brief stay but enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Live music nearby but not too bad and didn’t go too late.
Good location. Nice veranda area for relaxing. Friendly, helpful host.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Alan
Australia24 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Delightful! Close to everything you need, but elegant and quiet.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
A cup of tea overlooking the garden on arrival and a warm welcome from the delightful host.... not to mention the fact that it's only about 100 metres from the bus station (but tucked away out of sight and away from the noise of a tourist town). This was one of the highlight 'stays' of our trip, and, especially given the price, is highly recommended for budget-conscious travellers who like a touch of four-star treatment. Ella is such a tiny town that 59B Rest Inn is close to everything, and the host told us the quick way -- the way the locals know -- to get to the Nine Arches Bridge without paying a rupee. We have a garden-lover in the family, and 59B boasts a rich and varied collection of plants. So I can't think of a single thing not to praise.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Sofia
Russia9 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We hadn't hot water in the shower + water pressure was really low. Maybe it was something temporary, but it was difficult to wash hair after a long day
Very friendly owner, good location, nice room
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Ritika
India1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Superb location. Cute small place for a night
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Thijs
Netherlands11 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Best stay in Ella”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owner is very kind! Always wants to help and gives alot of tea :) Also the location is great, 1 min walk to the city center.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Ellie
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“A great homestay in Ella, ideal location, great price!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It was the perfect location in Ella. Hosts were lovely and so accommodating, allowing us to leave our bags in their property for the day while we explored Ella before moving on. They gave us a map and asked if we needed any advice re our plans in Ella, also giving great restaurant recommendations. The rooms were spotless and had everything we needed.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Wendy
United Kingdom25 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Lovely host great location comfortable room”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We were welcomed by the owner with a lovely pot of tea following a 7 hour road journey, so this was just what we needed. 59B is in a good location just off the main high street, meaning it was quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of Ella. We only spent 1 night here and it was more than adequate for our group of four adults. Its centrally located meaning we could walk to Ella train station to catch our train to Kandy without having to use a taxi/tuktuk. Ella itself is a great town and we wish we had allowed ourselves an extra day to soak up the happy atmosphere generated by all the various tourists.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Charline
France16 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Perfect stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything : the hosts are just amazing and welcomed me so nicely, I felt such a warm welcome. Room is nice, clean, everything you need. Location is perfect
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Riccardo
Italy7 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We really like the warm welcome of the owner. We felt like we were home. Recommended!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 12, 2025
Sophie
Spain7 Reviews10“Central location, lovely rooms, super family!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing location right in the heart of Ella. The hosts were always on hand to give us tea and coffee and were so hospitable, giving us a map of Ella too! Nice room - family orientated vibe. Would stay again!:)
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 7, 2025
Anonim
Poland19 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extremely friendly owner, good location
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Janine
Germany18 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The host was very welcoming and the place was very nice. Functional rooms, perfectly priced. It was relatively quiet but super close to the main street with all the restaurants. I would stay there again!
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 9, 2024
Rui
United States42 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No mosquito screen on the window. There was loud music late at night from some bar nearby. Room was a bit small for luggage for 2.
Really nice owner. Good location and close to the ella rock trail and yoga studio. Bed had mosquito net. Provided laundry service. Overall a good stay.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 9, 2024
Fabian
Germany6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only 1 Minute Walk to the Center. Very Kind Host! Clean Room.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Yuanxi
United States23 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
we were unlucky to visit during a cyclone period and we had electricity blackouts many time during the night. The host offered us tea both upon arrival and in the morning and was nice to talk to. We couldn't do much in Ella, unfortunately.
Stayed in November 2024
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