watagodawaththa, kithalella, ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#93 of 411 B&Bs and inns in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 224 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 11, 2025
Sara
United KingdomWhat a beautiful place to stay for the amazing view! Your bedroom window looks right out to the waterfall and mountains. Big comfy bed with mosquito net! Very happy with my stay! Staff were friendly and lovely!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 11, 2025
Maria
GermanyThe road to the property is a bit rough.
The view is spectacular! The hosts made us feel very welcome and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Marion
AustraliaHaving the Wonderful view of the waterfall meant that we were a little bit further from the centre of town, up a bumpy steep road. Tuktuk drivers asked a little bit more to go that road. However I think it was well worth the extra cost to see the waterfall every morning. Walking to and back to the centre is probably scenic and fine for most people, taking perhaps 30 mins, but we had mobility issues.
Fantastic breakfast, loved the coconut pancakes and also the egg hoppers with dahl or the tomato and onion mix. Heaps of fresh fruit too. The room was spacious and the beds comfortable and clean. What was best though is the view. You are straight across from a beautiful waterfall, and can hear the rush of water from the room. The family were most helpful when we couldn't connect to wifi, and solved the problem almost immediately. The family also have a tuktuk which came in handy. .
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Leonardo
ItalyThe view is spectacular. We had a nice and private terrace where we could relax and enjoy the landscape. The people are friendly and available. They also provide for transport back and forth from the town which is good, because the road to get there is a bit rugged.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 5, 2025
M
BangladeshBest hotel to stay
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 4, 2025
Nadzeya
BelarusNot a big issue, but it would have been nice to have hangers for clothes and more hooks in the bathroom.
We liked everything: AMAZING view, delicious breakfast, friendly staff/owners... I'd gladly return to this place.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Jessica
United KingdomI honestly can’t rate the value high enough; 5* service for an unbelievable price. The stunning view, comfy bed, clean bathroom (and nice hot shower), the helpful staff and the amazing breakfast.. everything about this place is just WOW! The location is in a very peaceful area a 15-20min walk from Ella’s main town but so worth it to be out in the wilderness with all the sounds of nature - I would recommend them to anyone and would happily return again and again!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Esme
United KingdomThe view is absolutely incredible, the staff are very friendly and attentive!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Claire
United KingdomAwesome view of the waterfall, very comfortable bed, great staff and the best breakfast we had on our trip. Nice quiet location on Waterfall Road. Perfect for us. Takes about 15-20mins to walk the narrow lane into Ella which won't suit everyone.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Waterfall view - amazing Excellent breakfast Cosy homely feel - nice friendly owner and wife live in ..about as fas from a bland corporate hotel as you can get. Room was cosy, everything worked and the location up Waterfall Road was a good distance away from the bar/backpacker/bob-marley/disco mayhem that Ella has become. Only the sound of the roaring waterfall’ over which one has direct view, to ease you to sleep. Magic
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Temirlan
GermanyIt is a beautiful property with a gorgeous view. Can highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Mark
United KingdomDue to the tree canopy and wet conditions the room was very damp.
Amazing views of the waterfall, the staff and food were very good.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Bianca
United KingdomIt’s a bit of a long walk to centre
Clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Alex
United KingdomNot a problem for us, but it is about a 10-15 minute walk into the town centre along the hill road but it is easily accessible by tuktuk.
A very peaceful and comfortable room with a lovely view of the waterfalls. The family was extremely friendly and helpful, helping us to get a tuktuk to the town and get on the right bus to get down towards Tissa :) Thank you!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 1, 2025
Sophia
United KingdomGreat views, nice rooms, friendly staff and best bfast in Sri Lanka!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Andrea
HungaryAmaizing place with very kind staff! We loved it very much! This place served the best breakfast in SriLanka!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Sarian
RussiaIt would be good to have a kettle in room
The great view to the waterfall. It is pleasure to eat fruits and see such a beauty. Very good cooking skills. Domestic chicken curry was fantastic! Clean room and big and comfortable beds for good sleeping. Very welcoming personnel!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Adrian
United KingdomIt's a bumpy narrow road to get there
The roo the view the staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Anna-karin
SwedenWonderful views in a quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Rebeka
HungaryEverything was perfect . (You can pay only in cash .)
Super clean room , amazing waterfall view from the bed ! The staff was friendly , the breakfast was delicious! Highly recommended !
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Natascha
DenmarkA bit fare from main town- also more than the 600 meter the sign from Main Street state. You can get a tuk tuk but a bit out to walk
Beautiful view and area. Room was nice and the deck was good. Great breakfast!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 8, 2025
Andreia
RomaniaNothing to complain.
Our stay in Ella was absolutely perfect! This was the best accommodation ever, with an amazing view of the waterfall. We had one of the best breakfasts of our lives, Dammi is an incredible chef! The hooper eggs and Sri Lankan pancakes were the best we’ve ever had. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 7, 2025
Sue
United KingdomHard pillows but a very minor point linked to preference!
The view was wonderful - staff (who were a family) were excellent and provided a wonderful breakfast. Accommodation clean and comfortable. Location outside of Ella suited us as it was so peaceful but an easy walk or tuk tuk ride into Ella.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Louise
DenmarkSuch a nice place, with the best view of waterfall and overlooking the valley. The most friendly host and greatest breakfast on earth, with a mix of well-known fruits and toast - and new experience with egg hoppers and pancakes with coconut. Very nice
Stayed in February 2025
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