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Reviews of Hilltop Guest House

Ella city ,Ella ., 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#193 of 413 B&Bs and inns in Ella

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Review Score

Based on 386 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    9.0
    Good stay for families - excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast could have been a bit better but there are plenty of options within a 5 minute walk.

    Great location - right next to town but you still get a great view. Hotel was child friendly and easy to find. The owner / manager was very helpful providing a tour map / suggested how to spend the day.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic little gueshouse with a fantastic view that is an easy walk to the main street of Ella.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Downstairs Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    If you want Sri Lankan breakfast you need to order the day before. I didn't realize this the first day, but got it ordered for the second day. Western breakfast is ready every day.

    Quiet place with a stunning view. Just up a short hill at the foot of town so very easy to walk to the main road for coffee, dinner, etc. The family was so nice and helpful. Just ask them, and they are happy to help. Also do 12 hour turnaround on laundry. Great value spot and cool little town. Well worth the price.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    8.0
    Location great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wi-Fi strong Views Location v near Ella town centre

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It took quite a while before we got warm water in the shower but that’s a very minor thing

    Nice guesthouse on a great and quiet location really close to the vibrant part of Ella Town. The host was very welcoming and provided great tips for the area. The rooms are basic but spacious and clean. And the view on Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock from the roof terrace is amazing.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had a pleasant stay. Everything was clean, and the owners were very friendly and helpful. The accommodation has a great location. All the restaurants were close, the bus stopp was just 5 minutes away and the sights were also not that far away.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    10
    A pleasant stay at a well-run lodging convenient to downtown.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The road up to the hotel was too steep and narrow for some vehicles

    Great view, breakfast, and staff support

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing (room is old fashioned but it has everything you need)

    Fabulous view from breakfast and rooftop terraces. Friendly, helpful staff..provided hand drawn map of area and key points of interest (I recommend main path through woods not short cut to Nine Arch Bridge) . Good location to walk into town and to Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge and Ella's Rock.Delicious breakfast. Kettle in room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    Great place to stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hammocks on the rooftop turned us into salami. We love a good hammock but unfortunately these were very uncomfortable.

    We loved our stay here. The room was great and the location was perfect. Staff are helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Perfect location, comfortable room and lovely staff. Thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only feedback I could perhaps include is maybe to have the room made/cleaned each day? But one of the nights, when I did ask them to remove a gecko from my room, they did then ask if I wanted my room cleaned so I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem if you asked!

    Location was perfect! 5 minute walk from the main strip and walking distance to Ella rock, little Adam’s peak, none arch bridge. Staff were lovely and went above and beyond. When we arrived the host gave us all information regarding activities locally. It was my birthday and she surprised me with a hamper! Room was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. I usually require a/c but the fan provided was sufficient and with the window open it cooled down in the evening as Ella is slightly cooler at night.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    10
    the hiltop guesthouse is really nice located, and the host is lovely. She gave us good advices and was great. :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Downstairs Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    really loud in the morning

    nice room, everything you need

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, good rooms and very friendly and helpful staff!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some noise from the bars when out on the roof terrace in the evening but we couldn’t hear anything from our room

    Excellent location, with amazing views from the terrace and roof terrace. Close to main strip but very peaceful. Comfortable and clean. Friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    10
    Great stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic view and the host was so helpful helping us plan the walks we wanted to do Was a little bit off the main strip which was good as it is quite commercialised there.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    10
    Really great hosts full of information about the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old house with character

    Great view from balcony

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Downstairs Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was also a magical place on our trip to Sri Lanka. Superhospitable staff, amazing breakfast with among others best cheese and egg sandwiches and curd with honey. Amazing dinner also. In front of your room there are comfortable seats to rest and enjoy the greenery all around. Then, there is an amazing rooftop place with the best view ever. Sunrises and sundowns. Magical. I highly recommend this place. In your room there is everything you need, an A/C, a hairdryer, a small fridge, drinkable water, cozy beds, hot shower, everything is clean and tidy. Amazing place, wish we had more days there. 10/10.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This guest house has the most stunning view, and the staff are very polite🥰we really enjoyed our stay, we recommend!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic views from the terrace. Delicious and generous home cooked Sri Lankan breakfast. Super clean & comfortable room. Lovely owners who helped us book a driver for the day. Great location - central but away from the hubbub.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    10
    Excellent staff, wonderful location on a quiet hill top in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Downstairs Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely staff, great value for money, well maintained and excellent location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    8.0
    absolutely recommendable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Downstairs Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing! (i should have given a rating of 9 and not 8)

    the owner (i think she was the owner) was super nice and responsive. Our arrival got delayed by 3 hours and she was very understanding. She also gives great recommendations. The location is perfect. Probably the best in Ella: its 2 minutes down the hill to reach the main street. in ella the mainstream is noisy and loud and busy and i wouldnt want to stay there but in the hilltop you are very close to all the restaurants without hearing the noise all night. We were really happy with our room and the ammenities.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    8.0
    Loved Ella and you must visit dogs of Ella if your an animal lover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location although up a steep hill. lots of spa facilities around.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    10
    Great hotel with a killer view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have like to pay by credit card but not a big deal if you plan ahead to have the cash

    Everything was great. Easy checkin. Room was clean and comfortable. Views are fantastic. Very close to shops and restaurants

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The best view in Ella and a really really nice host! We could stay 2 more nights without booking in advance, used the laundry service and got a lot of sightseeing recommondations. A perfect stay!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    10
    Great helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Proximity to town

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upstairs double room with shared balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location near restaurants etc, yet up a hill and quiet. Lovely view and good breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2025

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