Gleam Nest, Sapumalthenna, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#362 of 411 B&Bs and inns in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 37 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
7.9
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.5
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Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Daniel
United KingdomThe best was to wake up in the middle of the jungle seeing all sorts of animals, having the mountain at the back of the view
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Ayeisha
United KingdomThe location it is right in nature , with beautiful surroundings, the family are super helpful and so kind and caring , the bed is super comfy and comes with a mosquito net ,and a fan
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 1, 2025
Amy
United KingdomGutted I only booked 2 nights and couldn't stay longer 😪
It was away from the road so very little traffic noise. I needed to escape the tourists so this place was delightful! There was a small, ground floor balcony where I sat and wrote, soaking in the sights and sounds of the jungle. I saw a range of birds, monkey, giant squirrels. At night, the fireflies were mesmerising with the stars twinkling through the canopy and the flashes of distant lightening. Comfy beds, kettle, fridge to use, too.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Catherine
United KingdomQuiet location, a short walk from busy town
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Brodie
United KingdomVery clean extremely friendly host
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 19, 2024
Shiromi
Sri LankaSuprerb service
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 11, 2024
Azzyexplores
United KingdomThe bathroom blind was slightly broken, giving not much of privacy. Its deep in the inner roads. This would not be suitable for someone with Primio like cars.
The room satisfied our needs. It's super close to the center (7 min walk). The host was also very helpful.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
George
United KingdomWater pressure in the shower could be improved
Friendly host, spacious rooms with terrace and beautiful mountain view. It's a bit further from the main street but in walking distance and quiet.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Alessandro
PolandPerfect location in the jungle
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2023
Batyrkhan
KazakhstanHygiene was poor, washing room and sleeping bed weren't fresh enough. Good for one day stay, for more it's uncomfortable.
The location is pretty good, nearby Railway Station, Nine Arches Bridge. Good for one day stay, for more it's uncomfortable.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: December 19, 2022
Carlson
FranceClean room with big bathroom, what’s more - with personal fridge in the room. Our host was super kind and helpful, we had great breakfast. Fabulous stay in Ella! and we can see nice view of Ella Rock
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Orsolya
RomaniaWe loved this accommodation, our best stay in Sri Lanka so far. The view was amazing from our terrace, the beds were super comfy and the hosts were great! It's a bit out from the main street so it wasn't noisy at all, but there were restaurants nearby. We would warmly recommend this place to stay in Ella!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Katrinus
NetherlandsThere are no options for breakfast/dinner, so you only get the room.
Great location, comfortable bed, and tea facilities.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Aikaterini
SpainThe place was very clean and there was hot water. Location was close to the center yet surrounded by nature. The hosts were very kind.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Anna
PolandOne small thing, but little annoying - the contact to turn off/on the light to the room was on the other side of the room than the exit doors, so you had to walk in darkness a bit. But it is just a small detail.
The view from the room and our terrace was amazing. We could look at the mountains through the green jungle with ceylon squirrels jumping betweeen the palm trees. The room was nicley furnished and the bathroom was big. The owner speaks good english, so it's easy to communicate.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Petr
Czech RepublicThere was an intense sense of mustiness. There was some equipment as kettle and microwave, but there was problem with electrical connection. The worst, when we used hot water, electricity surged through. We felt non secure...
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: July 29, 2024
Victoria
New ZealandBedding was dirty and bathroom wasn't clean either. Very thin towels with marks on them.
Good location for Little Adam's peak, 9 Arch bridge and easy to walk to town.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Keerthna
IndiaHost could have directed us the route to the stay more clearly. Host could have been more friendly,he seems to be so reserved.
Rooms were apt for family of 4. Host fulfilled all the basic needs of a room. Location was silent ,spacious and near to the center of city. Breakfast provided was goood .He provided string hoppers,egg curry,dhaal and banana.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Lakdini
Sri LankaAll are good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2022
Gomez
Sri Lankathe owner were very welcoming, friendly and helpfully.every morning during breakfast we had really nice and interesting conversations.the breakfast was very delicious and varied.the room was super and the bed was the comfiest one in Sri Lanka and the wifi is very fast.would definitely come back when I’m in Ella
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Nuwan
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Nikol
GreeceThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Nanayakkara
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 20, 2024
Shenuka
United Arab EmiratesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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