"Nawoda" Madapathana, Kithalella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#98 of 411 B&Bs and Inns in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 59 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.1
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Mario
CroatiaThe homestay is located on a hill and you can reach it by path made of steep steps (around 100 steps) which can be really tough for someone. Also, the view is not like in the pictures, it is blocked by trees.
Staff is very polite, kind and friendly. The homestay is located 15 min walk from the main Ella road but there are some restaurants near side road. Breakfast was really abundant and good.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Erin
NetherlandsWe had a lovely stay here, the hosts were great and the food was very good.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Stela
SloveniaIt was a really nice stay, and stuff are very friendly. Breakfast was great and view is stunning.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Nilupa
Sri LankaFriday manner
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Marlene
AustriaThe Host were so kind. They made glutenfree breakfast for me. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2024
Ondrej
Czech RepublicNothing
We had an amazing stay! The place was spotless, and everything was perfectly clean and well-maintained. The host was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel at home right away. They helped us to organise our trip, gave tips where to go each day (we spend there 4nights), arrange Tuktuk drivers for us for reasonable prices and the owner went with us to see a sunrise on Ella Rock, what we really appreciated. The location was great (you could go with Tuktuk to Ella town), and the overall atmosphere was calm and relaxing. The owner provided us with breakfast and dinner each day, portions were optimal even for two young men and super tasty. We highly recommend this place and would love to come back again!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 13 December 2024
Gonzalo
ChileThe family who runs this guesthouse is lovely. Not only do they have a spacious and comfortable room but they also make sure you are comfortable all the time. They offered me tea several times , asked if everything was good, arranged a tuk tuk tour for me one day and I was very happy to enjoy life with them at their house too. The view of the room is definitly amazing. And the breakfast they provide is delicious!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 19 November 2024
Susanne
SwitzerlandVery nice hosting family. You can watch monkeys from the balcony. Great value and highly recommended!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Laura
BelgiumSuper friendly people, very comfortable beds and delicious breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Rachael
United KingdomLovely stay here with a beautiful view from the balcony, we saw monkeys one morning too! Room was spacious, comfortable bed, nice duvet, hot shower, owner was so friendly, breakfast was superb and so delicious, and a short (20 minute) walk down the hill to Ella town (£2 tuktuk to get back up the hill!) definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Amitay
IsraelThe location might be a little far for those who rely on tuktuk transportation, but it's chill and worth the peaches you will get here
She's the best. Also, the family is so friendly and accommodating. She's really provided us with great service and breakfast, which was a great thing for us because we were sick while staying here and we managed to heal
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Jumano
SpainIts up a winding road on a hill. We always walked down through staircases in the tea plantations. And then caught tuk-tuks back up. Also unfortunately the views are a liittle blocjwd by the building in front. Still very recommendable place
Great place. extremely friedly owners, noce and clean and big room. Amazing dinnee and breakfast. very recommendable
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Pika
SloveniaWe are two girls from Slovenia. We were travelling around Sri Lanka for a little more than two weeks. We stayed at this hostel and really enjoyed our experience. We had breakfast included and it was really good. They gave us different types of food and it was enough for both of us. The room had its own bathroom and everything was really nice and clean. The homeowner was friendly and made us feel welcomed. We are very happy that we stayed here.🇸🇮🤗♥️
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Giles
United KingdomThe Inevitable bugs in the bathroom (ants and caterpillars) but wouldn’t stop us booking again! The property was at the top of a very steep hill so you would need a Tuk Tuk or scooter ideally to get around. However this meant the location was peaceful and in the hills which we loved.
We loved the spacious bedroom, clean bathroom, comfy bed and the highlight was the balcony in the trees where we could relax and enjoy breakfast. The host family were lovely, a big thank you for being so welcoming and providing breakfast everyday
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Gaia
PolandVery beautiful view, so kind owners, highly recommend
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Anne-laure
BelgiumSpacious and clean room and bathroom, extremely nice hosts, wonderful terrace where you can spot monkeys, chipmunks, squirrels, birds,… LOVED my stay here
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Raquel
SpainThe best experience we’ve had in Sri Lanka. Tharushi and Nirusha take care of every detail to make you feel almost part of their family. The room is extremely clean and comes with all the furniture you need: mosquito net, big and comfortable beds, fan, a huge mirror, kettle and a set of mugs, glasses, tea and sugar so you can have a beautiful tea anytime. The bathroom is huge, very clean and the shower has warm and cold water. The terrace is beautiful and has great light; having breakfast here listening how the breeze moves the leaves of the trees around is so special. Food is also magnificent. We had lunch in a restaurant in town the first day we were in Ella and, honestly, it’s nothing to compare with the quality and taste of what Nirusha cooks. Her food is tasty and home cooked with love and time. We had dinner with them every night and we recommend you to do so. Also breakfast if huge and tasty; you won’t be hungry by lunch time! We felt at home with them: initially thought we could stay there 2 days but eventually stayed for 5 days, and we were very sad when we said goodbye. We deeply recommend you to stay here, it’s an experience you’ll jeep in your heart. Thank you Tharushi and Nirusha for all your care, love and help. We’ll see you again :)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Anirban
IndiaLocation access
Staffs are very good, food was fine.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Moritz
AustriaSuper nice hosts, good breakfast, calm area, clean bath-/room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Maddie
United KingdomLots of bugs!
We loved the room , nice and big. The breakfast was amazing! The family were so nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Vytautas
LithuaniaPretty far from the center (20 min on foot). Walking to the center means descending around 100 meters and then ascending the same. Wifi basically didn't work 2 last days (out of 8 in total). Description on booking.com is too broad (no shampoo or shower gel, no hairdryer).
Very respectful and friendly host. Beautiful terrace surrounded by trees. Different breakfast every second day.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Taras
CanadaLinens felt a bit worn/dirty. Mattress can use a protector. Otherwise no major complaints.
Great location up the hill away from the city noise. We rented a scooter so it made the stay easier, otherwise walking would be quite difficult. Very private balcony was a bonus. Breakfast was delicious. Hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Maciej
PolandThe access could have been better signposted
Great experience with really helpful and friendly staff. Room was clean (taking into account the local standards), meals were great. Our host tried their best to make our stay great. WiFi worked properly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
James
United KingdomThe property was excellent, the room was very spacious and clean, the beds were comfortable, and there is a lovely private balcony area. The hosts were really friendly and the breakfasts were amazing!
Stayed in February 2024
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