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Reviews of Mad monkey hostel and lounge

Ella - Passara Road, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#124 of 189 hotels in Ella

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Review Score

Based on 198 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    4.0
    If you value your sleep this is not for you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough socket and the existing ones are very far from certain beds. There was no door for the room that i was staying in so we could hear everything especially the loud music at 7am !! Ah yes and you can’t close the windows as well. There’s a charge for using the kitchen as well so bear that in mind.

    The breakfast was good, the bathroom was clean and the staff were nice.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    2.0
    Missing money from backpack
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stolen money from backpack for many friends

    Great location but staff steals your money from backpack

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    3.0
    Missing money from my friends room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Money is missing from backpacs for many people many times. Also on google reviews you can check this fact.

    Location and vibe is great but many guests looing money from their bags in the room for years now. Still no camera so someone keeps taking it from the staff. Why else no security cameras then?

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    10
    Perfect place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing place…!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    1.0
    It’s not safe there, they can steal your things
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    THEY STOLE MY AND MY FRIEND MONEY Me and other girls from my room went for the waterfall for whole day. When we came back I realized that and I don’t have 200$ and someone was on my bed, because my things were moved. I asked a friend who was at the same room, if she has everything and she also didn’t have her money (10000 Indian rupees). The guy who worked at that day knew that we are gonna be outside for a day and he asked us which bed is ours, before we left (that was really weird!). I extended one more night and I gave him 5000rupees and he didn’t have the change (I read on the reviews that it also happened before, they hope you will forget about the money?? When we told this guy our money was stolen, he acted really weird, due to his body language I can say he was really nervous and he suddenly forgot how to speak English, he was staring at the floor, he couldn’t make any eye contact (you can see his photo on google reviews). I’m really disappointed with this situation. I don’t recommend!!! It’s better to find another place for that price

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    10
    Calm and social small hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good small social hostel, but not too much party and drinking. Very friendy vibes and staff, easy to meet people.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    6.0
    Strange behavior of the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a very strange experience with the man working there - on the day of my arrival he didn't have a change for 5000lkr, so I said to him that I will change it in the restaurant and bring later. He insisted that I pay and he gives me change later. Okay fair enough, no problem.But when I was leaving next day in the morning he still didn't have the change and he got all weird about it, wanted ME to change the 5000lkr. I was in the rush to meet my friends and catch a bus and this made the entire morning very stressed. I was not planning to write anything, as I don't like to spread the negativity, but an hour later I got a notification from booking.com that my booking was cancelled by the hostel, because I NEVER CHECKED IN? This made me think that there is really something not okay about this man, so just be careful please.

    Overall hostel vibes are very chill and the place is very artsy.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best stay option love from India

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2024

    10
    Simply amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hostel. Strategic location. Fabulous breakfast. Nice & helpful owner.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we couldn't go there because when we arrived to drop off our suitcases after the reservation made the day before, we called the owner several times who told us that his brother would arrive in 40 minutes, we waited and so he call back so they tell us again to wait 20 minutes so we left.

    it's still pretty cute

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is near the two major tourist attractions ( Nine Arch Bridge and Adam's peak). Good hostel with decent beds

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    10
    Excelente
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Súperb hostel in Ella

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    10
    Quality-price very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no doors, but I guess for 5$ it’s still an awsome hostel!

    The guy that lives there is very kind and is always happy to help you. He was cooking us the breakfast all the mornings. There is hot water.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    10
    Good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The honer is very funny and kind with us, the position is the perfect.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    10
    nice place close to the center with great host :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no fan :(

    the host is very nice and helpful! the location is great and it is a good place to meet new people. also the breakfast is good!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was excellent The staff was very great and friendly Free breakfast was the best

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff and it’s a good hostel to get in touch with other people

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    Spectacular
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Environment and the host was so nice!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2024

    10
    I left too rush for the train so didn’t say goodbye to the busy breakfast owner ! He is awesome !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything !

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Superb hostel and friendly owner.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2024

    10
    Friendly owner Mr.Dinushan..Nice place and warmly welcome..
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place and clean hostel.super services

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Laa perfectly hostela😀 Ellah

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfectly hostel. In Ellah. Owner very friendly😀 And good food 👍

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    wifi doesn’t really work

    very nice location and nice vibes for solo travelers. the outdoor space is very nice and relaxing

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host was friendly and the place is very cozy and inviting

    Stayed in July 2024

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