Athulgashina Road Kitalella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#110 of 193 hotels in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 459 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 November 2023
Patrycja
PolandThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Sarina
GermanyUnfortunately there were quite a few things: - You can hear EVERYTHING as if the windows were open (train tracks close by, frequent honking, dogs barking at night, loud music on the first night, super loud insects) - the curtains are very translucent so that I was absolutely unable to sleep after sunrise around 6am - there was a considerable gap under the door so that all kind of critters could get jn - including a very big spider in the bathroom - as stated in some other reviews before: dinner at the restaurant is really not good - just fyi: the path to the accommodation is no fun at night (no lights whatsoever)
Great location close to Ella city, stunning views, nice pool, very clean and spacious
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Jass
FranceLocation was great for getting into Ella town centre (400/500rp tuk tuk or 10 minute walk). Good starting point for hike up Ella rock. Nice to have the pool for a morning dip to wake up.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Rob
SwitzerlandWe had heard about a short cut from Ella Village/Train Station to the hotel. We got it wrong when we wanted to walk from the station to the hotel. Might be helpful to post a map for people who walk.
Did not take their breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Bruce
IrelandRoom was dated, but super clean & comfy!
Great staff, exceptional view’s & wonderful little pool & lounge area overlooking the valley, and waterfall!! Yummy breakfast too!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Cathriona
IrelandStaff were lovely and breakfast was amazing. Also the view is spectacular
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Mees
NetherlandsVery nice view, very nice people and very nice price. The rooms are very spacious and the view is amazing. The pool is nice and the restaurant facilities are also really good. This absolutely very good value for your money. Actually we had a birthday during our stay and the lovely staff prepared birthday decorations. That was really nice.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Veera
FinlandPool was out of order (cleaning) we were going there. Toilet flush doesn't work well, but we figure it out. we took the clothes to the laundry and asked for it the next night if it's ready. Reception told it would be ready in 10 minutes. we waited almost an hour and went to ask again and they still said it would take 10 minutes. eventually the laundry was brought into the room after a long wait.
The room was nice and clean. The view was amazing!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Willemien
NetherlandsThe pool and view are amazing!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Alison
AustraliaNothing
Pool and view fabulous
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Ganesharam
Sri LankaFood prices are super high For Break fast 1700 rupees and there is no option than Rotti ( Only)
Location and staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Amila
United Arab EmiratesBreathtaking view, good food, nice rooms, and customer-friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Jeffers
United KingdomOur room (102) was dated with no fridge, air con, or chair in the room. It’s a walk up the hill to enter, the car cannot reach the last part. Friendly and helpful staff.
Tremendous views of the valley around Ella. Pool was clean and fresh. Breakfast was varied Sri Lankan food and delicious. Make sure you find the 5 minute short cut to walk to town. Well worth it.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Sanjiva
Sri Lankasmall details to comfort can be improved. for example enough tea and coffee items, pool towels, engagement of staff with visitors
stunning views
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Bar
IsraelThe location is a bit far from the city center but the view from the room is worth the walk
Amazing view, the pool is really nice and the breakfest was great
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Thurairajah
United KingdomRooms needs updating .
Great location with beautiful view
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Philipp
GermanyThe rooms could have a bit more charm, some things need to be repaired
The view the pool and the location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Eranga
Sri LankaPool is small
Wire of the room is amazing
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Firzan
AustraliaThe view, the food and the customer service
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Mikeclarke
United KingdomCurtains are a bit thin, bring an eye mask if you don't want to get up at sunrise
Superb friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble. Went out of their way to ensure we had a fantastic stay!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Colin
AustraliaNo aircon in the room, but it wasn’t really needed.
The view was magnificent. It was an easy five minute walk to Ella town.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Aine
IrelandAmazing views down through the valley. The staff were really nice and helpful. Everything was very clean - bedrooms and pool etc. The overall environment was very nice. Breakfast buffet was fantastic with a great variety of fruit, eggs, waffles, cereal, iced coffee and much more! Short walk in to Ella town. We really enjoyed this little treat of a spot, it’s slightly more expensive than places around but very worth it. Felt like a luxury stay in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Michael
United KingdomI thought the breakfast was pretty bad, I expected much better.
The view was amazing, the room very clean and good size, the food we had from the dinner menu was great also and all staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Rameshg
RussiaSometimes, the staff in the dining/kitchen area can get too noicy, and thus distrurbing the gurst experience in the floors above.
The food was excellent. Amazing views. Spacious rooms. Nice pool area.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Eric
NetherlandsNo hot water left at night, older room small defect (manager responded right away and promised to fix it before new guests would arrive) The beautiful location has a small downside, land steep walk from city center, advise to get a tuktuk vor no more than 500
The views are fantastic! Best ever! Rooms on the upper levels are super spacious and overlook the entire valley. Lower rooms at the pool are older and smaller. Pool very nice to cool down, not huge, but big enough. Breakfast best we had so far in Sri-Lanka, many fruits, eggs, omelets, yohgurt and GREAT COFFEE (very hard to find in Sri Lanka)
Stayed in August 2023
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