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Reviews of Ella Happy View Homestay

Thewatta Gedara,, 90900 Ella, Sri Lanka

#164 of 405 B&Bs and inns in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 169 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    Totally recomendable!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An amazing view and the beautiful garden with special fruits and flowers, and the friendly host. And it’s so nice to stay in nature, while it’s only a 5 minute walk to the centre of Ella (you can take the shortcut if you follow the railway! It’s a funny and nice walk). If you drive the tuktuk yourself, maybe its better to park it 200m before the accommodation, because it’s a challenging climb up and down by tuktuk.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    10
    Amazing, breathtaking, friendly, and a pleasure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Closeness to town and the views and fresh food

    Great customer service very friendly and the views of Ella were amazing

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    10
    Silent place in the nature but still close to the city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We really enjoyed our stay here, as it's a silent place in the nature but still close to Ella city center. Great view from the room and terrace. Very close to the railway, where you can watch the train or walk to Ella rock or the city center in a view minutes. The breakfast was really good and the familiy is really friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very pretty and peaceful view ! The accommodation and the staff are perfect !

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a good and quiet place. The train passes right in front of the house, and apart from that you don't hear the loud music from town, just the sound of the jungle. You can almost see the sunrise from your bed and you have a good view on the waterfall. If you walk along the train tracks it's less than 10mins walking to town, and it's right on the way to climbing ella rock. Breakfast was affordable and alright. Room was very clean and spaceous & comfortable. Would definitely come back here!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    A breakfast consisted only of two small bananas, toasts and a small portion of jam. We had to ask for more jam.

    The place was amazing and the room very comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    8.0
    Great location, tasty breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, a few minutes walk down the railway from Ella Town centre. Lovely view of mountains and waterfall and great breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe should get a better towel, and also it will be better if have wifi, I am not sure if they have or not, as I ask but no response, neither they told me about i

    The location is perfect, just beside the railway train station and have a short cut go to the town

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    9.0
    Can recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towels could have been cleaner. Talking in English personally to the staff was a bit difficult. Shower flooded the bathroom.

    Beautiful location within the mountains and perfect view on Ella Rock and Little Adam's Peak! Close to town, could just follow the tracks (10 Min. Walk). Mosquito Net around the bed. Staff was helpful with any problem and always answered fast via booking/was always available. They gave us plasters for leeches bites and came late in the evening to help catch a frog in the bathroom.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host was very nice, the place is a bit secluded and quiet enjoyed every minute

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is good, but you have to walk in the train tracks and at night there wasn’t light, but was ok with cell lights. The room was comfortable, the view was very nice and you can see the train coming.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    10
    Peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hosts hospitality. They are absolutely incredible. The location is peaceful by the train track which passes there occasionally. It's such a great vibe. From there, it's possible to walk to Ella's Rock and Nine Arches Bridge. That was one of the most incredible walks I've done. The breakfast is delicious and the room is comfortable. I really enjoyed this place. Important to mention that the day I got there I was sick - flu. I asked for a meal so I could just rest. It is so quiet there, I slept well, ate a good meal and the next day was feeling so much better.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    10
    Best place to stay in ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mountains view from the room is pure bliss❤️ The room is near the ella railway station 🚉 Five minutes walk for ella Town. The morning breakfast was awesome 👌👌 Friendly service & hospitality 🫡🫡

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    10
    Amazing Homestay in the heart of Ella with amazing breakfast and view from the terrace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfy and clean rooms with great view from the terrace. Breakfast was amazing and the hosting family very friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    8.0
    Great views, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kettle in room, but host did fill my flask with hot water. Shower had no pressure. My verandah was right at the entrance of the house so household walked right past me. Old man always hovering. Made me uncomfortable to sit outside. Maybe more my problem but I like my privacy.

    Novelty of watching trains go by so close. Lovely view of Ella rock & Ravanna waterfall. Only 5 mins walk to town along rail lines. Lovely clean room with places to put things.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First time can be a bit hard to find; yes, you can walk over the rails to reach your destination ;)

    Location next to the train rails is amazing and something we really enjoyed! The breakfast was really good too, and especially with that view. To be honest, this is probably the best value for money you will get in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent value for money, off the beaten track.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A charming, modest and peaceful place to stay, away from (but within easy walking distance of) busy Ella town. The view over the green hills and valleys is awe-inspiring, and the house also backs onto the railway tracks of the famous Kandy to Ella line. We enjoyed waving to passengers as they went past. Rooms were clean and comfortable with mosquito nets, and the home-cooked dinner was much better than any of the food we had at local restaurants. Breakfast included tropical fruits and even coffee grown in the garden. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    10
    Nice quiet homestay in walking distance of the main steet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is perfect, a bit outside of the busy main street, but in walking distance (over the train tracks). It is therefore also a great location if you want to catch the train in the morning. The room was big enough, the bed was comfortable. You have a nice view from your terrace. We also had dinner once at the accommodation, it was very good. Breakfast was also nice. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We stayed 2 nights, but would have gladly stayed longer!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful garden ! Feeling like home! Excellent host !

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    10
    Wonderful place to stay in Ella! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view is beautiful and the owner is so nice! Also the breakfast was amazing :) we had a wonderful stay

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    10
    Beautiful stay with wonderful hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful view of Ella rock and Ravana waterfall from the room and stay is along the train track. Family’s hospitality was great. Got a lot of information about their own garden in the property.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    10
    Cute homestay just off the tracks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Situated right off the railroad tracks (although not noticeable in the night for us) it was an easy walk to town over the tracks. The staff were very kind, helpful and friendly and took good care of us.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    10
    Lovely views in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location with great views and only 3 minutes walk to Ella by the train railway. Very kind and welcoming family.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    10
    Simply perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sri Lankan Breakfast. Brilliant location. 5 minute walk into main town and train station along the train tracks. Very clean, spacious room. Beautiful view of Ella rock and the valley below. Friendly owners, one is a guide for Ella rock and considerably cheaper than online prices.

    Stayed in August 2023

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