Great views from the balcony. Very helpful staff. It’s a bit of a steep climb up the Hotel but if you need to a tuktuk can take you up. Lovely to be just where it is so you get the benefit of easy access to town without being in the middle of it and the fantastic views.

Stayed in March 2025

Very friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. Lakshmi was very warm and friendly and Sam was very knowledgeable about whole of Sri Lankan history, in which we were very interested. Very short walk into town (down hill). Excellent calf stretch getting back from town. Rooms have spectacular views!

Stayed in February 2025

The property is up a steep hill not an issue for us but just in case - our taxi couldn’t get up the last part.

Great location, comfortable rooms with great views. The owners are so helpful and arranged a great day tour for us. Nothing is too much trouble for them and Breakfast was great. A kettle in the room was nice - just ask if you need to get a hairdryer. A short walk (downhill) to get to the train station.

Stayed in February 2025

The last 25m up a 30 degree hill! Hard work but worth it.

Great views from the balcony. Food was delicious. Just a short walk to town and supermarkets. Staff were great and couldn’t do enough for you.

Stayed in February 2025

It’s not too far from town but it’s at the top of a steep hill which was challenging even for Tuktuks. Still worth it though!

Very clean, large room with a great view from the balcony. Lakshmi and Sam were very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in January 2025

The staff were very warm, friendly and exceptionally helpful. They carried all our bags upstairs and brought us pots of delicious Sri Lankan tea to have on our balcony overlooking the most picturesque view of Ella encircled in mountains. The view from my balcony was sensational - I had room 305 - and 306 has the same view. The breakfast was amazing - the fresh house made coconut roti was delicious.

Stayed in January 2025

The whole package was fantastic. Sam, the manager was the most attentive person one could ask for and a wonderful sense of humour too. We wish had stayed longer but unsurprised to discover the hotel was full for rest of week.

Stayed in January 2025

Water pressure was very weak at times. Small things like heating up butter before serving for breakfast or using a seperate cutting board for fruits (i tasted garlic on the watermelon served) weren't done.

Helpful host Big room Good view

Stayed in January 2025

The view was amazing in a nice location. We’ve took a cooking class during the sunset - it was amazing experience. The tastiest carry is the be you make yourself with the help of the chef.

Stayed in December 2024

Beautiful location and little away from the hustle and noise of Ella town, but still close enough to be walking distance. Staff were so kind and accommodating

Stayed in December 2024

location was good and the hotel was perfect for our 2 -night stay :) , it was a little bit up hill which lead to a very beautiful view from our room

Stayed in December 2024

The last few metres are a very steep climb but manageable and worth it for the views and to be away from the busy main road.

Lovely comfortable room, hot shower, furnished private balcony, immaculate bedding and towels. Sam and his friendly team looked after us very well. Good location just above the town with views over the railway station and hills. Basic accommodation, excellent value for money.

Stayed in December 2024

Can be a little noisy at night, as bars on the main road blast music until late.

Very central location, on the top of a small hill and only few minutes walk to the main road. The view of from the balcony is really beautiful. Very clean room and really good value for money. We prolonged our stay there. We love Sam, thank you for being so kind and always helpful!

Stayed in December 2024

Payment in cash only

Spacious apartment with a balcony and a beautiful view of the mountains. Very friendly staff. The room was clean and had basic necessities.

Stayed in November 2024

It’s up on a pretty steep road, a bit too dark at night, also if you need breakfast it needs to be booked in advanced.

Away from the noisy and crowded main road, yet very central and walking distance from all the restaurants and main attractions

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was pretty good during our stay. The host was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The view from the balcony was absolutely stunning, and the location couldn’t be better – close to everything we wanted to see and do. I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the area.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing to mention at all!

Perfect location just off the busy main street with a wonderful view down the valley. Restaurant was perfect för relaxing breakfast and watch the monkeys play in the trees. Staff superfriendly and helpful at any request.

Stayed in November 2024

It was 5 mins up a hill … but this rewarded you with stunning views from the balcony. It was spotlessly clean & owners were super helpful & friendly!

Stayed in October 2024

Close to city center, friendly staff, good accommodation!

Stayed in October 2024

Hotel located in the upper part of Ella, very close to the main street, beautiful views, very nice facilities and lovely staff who helped us with everything we needed. 100% recommended.

Stayed in September 2024

We had the best stay at Lakshmis. In the perfect location - has the most incredible view with all rooms having a balcony, the beds so comfortable, the bathrooms so modern and immaculate and just a walking distance to the Main Street. We spent a whole day just resting at the hotel because we were so comfortable. We did a cooking class and the food served at the restaurant was fantastic. Recommend highly!

Stayed in July 2024

Location, staff, views.

Stayed in May 2024

Really liked it!

Stayed in April 2024

nothing.

friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in March 2024