Nothing, it was amazing

This is such a lovely family run place to stay. The family are very friendly and welcoming. They did our laundry for a very good price and offered tea and coffee when we arrived back after a day exploring the area. The views are stunning, can see a beautiful waterfall from your room. A short walk (10 mins) along the train tracks takes you into town, this was fun and although dark at night it is fine with a phone torch. Just listen out for trains (they don’t run at night) The breakfast was delicious and varied. Rooms are a good size with a fan and mosquito nets. We would definitely stay again, the family feel was just amazing.

Stayed in April 2024

There was nothing I didn't like!

This is a beautiful place. The room was very spacious and the views were amazing! The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in April 2024

Wonderfully situated, the view was unreal. The owner was incredibly friendly, approachable and helpful

Stayed in April 2024

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We had a really large, bright comfortable room. It was really clean. Our hosts & their family were very friendly & helpful. We had an evening meal at the property which was incredible. There was a variety of dishes & each one was delicious, we totally recommend. The town is either a nice 10 minute walk along the railway or 5 minutes in a tuk tuk. We loved our stay here, everything was superb

Stayed in April 2024

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Excellent view from our room. So clean and comfortable bed. Breakfast was plentiful and good quality really enjoyed. The owner was helpful and gave directions for sites locally. Short walk to Ella. Saw a porcupine at the property.

Stayed in March 2024

Only small note, basic bathroom as with many similar proprieties in Sri Lanka, need window open to ventilate but be ready for bugs!

The view is absolutely breathtaking & the hosts are amazing, which makes this property a brilliant find and superb value for money. Could sit for hours with the view (you can see Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, the entire valley). Superb breakfast served every morning on balcony with view. Laundry service available. Easy walk along train track to town (<10mins). Nearby restaurants/ bars/ yoga. Mosquito nets & mini fridge. Fan (no A/C). Great stay.

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful place at a cute family home. Big beds with mosquito nets and a huge balcony just for us with lounge chairs facing the mountains. Delicious breakfast surrounded by nature. The host did our laundry and booked tuktuk and taxi for us. You can reach the main street quickly by walking on the train tracks (everyone does it, the trains always honk and there is space to escape on the side). Loved Ella and its surroundings and can really recommend this homestay!

Stayed in February 2024

Bathroom door wouldn’t close let alone lock.

Lovely family run homestay. Large rooms and great breakfast provided. Laundry service very good also

Stayed in March 2024

We came across of several bugs in the room, however, this is just a regular thing in Sri Lanka

Our stay at this place was the highlight of our Sri Lankan trip! The host was incredibly kind and accommodating, ensuring that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The view from the property is simply breathtaking, providing us with an unforgettable backdrop for our vacation. Moreover, the breakfast served here was the most fulfilling we've ever had, and to our delight (it offered a welcome break from the typical rice and toast fare we had grown tired of)

Stayed in March 2024

We loved this guesthouse !!! Despite Ella changing a lot since we last visited 8 years again, this place was so nice to come back to in the evening away from all the hustle and bustle. The family are so nice and the breakfast was delicious! The views tho are amazing! One of the best views we had from our entire stay in Sri Lanka, we didn’t want to leave! You can walk into the main town in about 10 mins down the tracks, we then usually got a tuk tuk back which took less than 5 minutes., super easy. Thanks again :)

Stayed in March 2024

No aircon in the room - just a fan. Manageable though!

Beautiful location, incredible views. Very clean, beautiful breakfast made by the owner each morning.

Stayed in February 2024

Absolutely gorgeous view from our room, delicious breakfast on the balcony watching the light change over the hills. Comfortable, massive room, air conditioning and great location to walk along the train tracks to 9 arch gap. Short walk into centre of Ella but far enough to feel peaceful and in touch with nature. Friendly and helpful host (with a v cute daughter!)

Stayed in February 2024

Just little things could be fixed in the bathroom.

We stayed here for 3 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The view is really divine and sitting on your porch in the afternoon with a pot of tea and loking at litte Adam´s Peak or Ellas Rock is pure relaxation. The owners of the homestay are very friendly and helpful and can help with all your traveller's needs - from a tuk tuk to a Tea Garden, long distance taxis or helping with your laundry. Don't miss out on the great curry and rice they offer sometimes in the evening - all of our currys were superb and it was a real treat after a day of travelling. Another bonus is the direct access to the train tracks. This gives you a quick local highway to the town or Ella Rock. Sure some steps are steep and sometimes there is a power outage, but alltogether this place is great value for money and the place to unwind a little bit. We can highly recommend this place.

Stayed in March 2024

The price you pay for the pretty and calm location is that the path to walk into town is a little awkward, along the train tracks. It is a very frequented path, but it's completely dark at night and some stray dogs around, so be prepared with a head lamp and maybe avoid walking alone. Or take the lit path on the road, which has a lot of steep up and down slopes.

The view directly from our large balcony was indeed divine. We loved the breakfast that our friendly host was serving. A good mix of western and Sri Lankan foods! And a very generous pot of black tea at arrival. The room was spacious, with a good mosquito net over our bed.

Stayed in February 2024

Owner super nice, the wiev amazing, comfy bed, and delicious breakfast

Stayed in February 2024

Only the steep steps but that is not a worry for most people.

The views over Ella Rock and the mountains and valleys were stunning. The rooms were excellent and the staff were just so accommodating. They served our evening meal and breakfast on our room patio and we enjoyed the fresh air and marvellous views. The altitude means you don’t get bothered by and mosquitos. My balance is not all it should be and the hotel staff helped me up and down the steep steps. Not really suitable for cars or vans to get there so the hotel arranged tuk tuks on the way down. Definitely not a property to book if you are, like me, a little ‘doddery’ because the steps up are steep with no hand rail - but for all others it is a superb hotel and well worth a stay.

Stayed in February 2024

Too little light when climbing up the stairs.

Clean, service, location were top. The bed is super.

Stayed in February 2024

The drive to the place was difficult, we couldn’t find host first. No hot water in the morning.

Beautiful view, perfect sunrise

Stayed in January 2024

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The family room at the top of the guesthouse is very spacious, with a large private terrace with the most amazing view, and a spacious bathroom with a good shower. The room has a private entrance and a back door giving onto the shortcut to town along the train track. A delicious, varied and generous breakfast is brought up to your private terrace every morning. There is birdsong all around and the sunrises are beautiful. A special place!

Stayed in January 2024

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What a view from the place. Easy to get into town along the train tracks (10mins), such kind and helpful hosts, a really big breakfast with fresh fruit, and a very large bed and room!

Stayed in January 2024

The water pressure in the shower was quite low. It was hot though so that’s a plus! Also some basic things like shower gel and a hairdryer were missing. However when we asked for a hairdryer we immediately got one; so that was amazing service!

The view! It was absolutely stunning! And every morning we received a delicious breakfast on our balcony with this amazing view. The rooms was good, big and comfortable. And the owner was really friendly, and had a super cute daughter.

Stayed in January 2024

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So Clean and comfy and in a great location. Chamara and the staff were so nice kind and helpful. Will definitely return

Stayed in January 2024

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What a great find, I really enjoyed my stay here. The room is spacious for at least 3 people (it has at least 2 beds) and the room was equipped with the basic facilities. It has a patio that gives a stunning view of Ella's naturesque beauty. The breakfast was another bonus, you get to enjoy your meal with a beautiful view. The host is fantastic too- super helpful, friendly and polite. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Ella.

Stayed in January 2024

Silent place, amazing view, great breakfast. 10min walk to the center of Ella on the train tracks. Its a perfect Homestay with friendly host.

Stayed in January 2024

Absolutely amazing stay at Divine View! The owners are so welcoming and lovely, they made sure we had everything we could have wanted. Beautiful views from the balcony, we were lucky enough to get the highest room which showed all of the waterfalls and mountains of Ella! Spacious and very clean, bed was comfortable and the bathroom's newly renovated. Breakfast was delicious, by far the best breakfast we have had in Sri Lanka!! We felt like kings and queens here. We caught sunrise on our first morning and it was absolute stunning over the mountains. Walk into town on the train tracks is less than 10 mins which is great as it opens out right onto the best bars and restaurants. We were on our honeymoon and the owners also decorated our room with balloons and petals in love hearts etc which was so special! We couldn't believe it, absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for our stay!!

Stayed in January 2024