Athulgashina Road Kitalella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#109 of 194 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: 6 December 2024
Ian
United KingdomAccess was tricky as it is in many hotels in Ella. To get the views you must climb.
The view was spectacular. All rooms facing the view . Staff were very attentive, courteous, efficient. The food buffets were very tasty and value for money . Wi Fi was good. Plenty of hot water. Comfortable beds and we all slept well. The beautiful pool has been recently renovated and the final decorative touches are still on going.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Louise
AustraliaThere was black mould in the bathroom and had a weird smell. The hot water wasn’t very hot, and there was no sheets. Very expensive for what you get.
The staff were lovely and helpful, carried our bags up the numerous steps and were very friendly. View was beautiful.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Michael
United KingdomThe view is incredible
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
Thomas
GermanyNichts
Thanks to Mr Surangu and his team for the great stay, we had room 303 with a fantastic view, large terrace and delicious breakfast.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
Manraj
United KingdomBuilding work commencing which was only messaged to us after the free cancellation period ended which was very sneaky and was coming across from the hotel manager
The view
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 November 2024
Perera
Sri LankaEverything was good.
Food and the people.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Robert
AustraliaNothing
Wonderful views across Ella and close to town. The new general manager Sura was delightful. He gave us so much information and helped us with our onward journey with great tips on where to go. He arranged a car to Sigria for us straight away avoiding Uber. The sunset dinner special was really special..
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Sarah
New ZealandIt would be good to have some pool towels provided and towel for drying hands in the bathroom
Great spot close to the train tracks for a few different walks. Pool was excellent and the food was very good. Nice staff!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 October 2024
Pierre
FranceNothing to say
Warm welcome Amazing view Nice bed & pool
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Ravi
United KingdomNone
The view from the hotel was amazing
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 6 October 2024
Cristina
SpainThis was my favourite stay in Sri Lanka. The hotel has a such a good view and also the swimming pool is a plus. You can easily watch the sunset from there without going to Little Adam's peak. From here, you can easily walk to the city, without using the tuktuk (you can just go through the railways). Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Lesley
AustraliaWe had to move rooms as the upper level noise transference from room next door was very bad. The staff accommodated this which we were very thankful for. Stairs uneven and steep so take care if you stay there.
Views lovely
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Amy
United KingdomAmazing views, great pool, attentive staff and a short walk (5 mins) along to train tracks to the bustling main town. Staff even made us a packed lunch at 4:30am before our safari trip!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Claudio
ItalyIt looks like a lot of containers wall are so this that u can hear if someone talk. A lot of stairs to come up
Good panorama and position. Nice breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Sophie
United KingdomNothing to not like!
Everything, amazing views, comfortable rooms and very friendly staff!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Gemma
United KingdomLOVED this place. Friendliest staff ever! So looked after on my solo travels! Amazing view and reasonable food!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe rooms were basic. The beds were made of plywood and the rooms not painted well. We also found a mouse in my sons bedroom
Basic. It had everything you need but in comparison to others white expensive.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Hannah
United KingdomThe room we stayed in had paper thin walls, so you could hear everything in the next door room, even when they’re not being noisy and just chatting. The curtains were a bit musty and let all the light in, in the morning. The door was also frosted glass and so also let the balcony light and then sunlight in. Everything was clean but a bit scruffy, just needs a lick of paint!
Most likely one of the best views in Ella. Easy to walk into town. Lovely staff who were very helpful and organised our onward transfer to Udawalawe and Mirissa.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Lily
NetherlandsEverything was great, the view, staff, room, swimming pool!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Simon
AustraliaStaff are amazing, the view and pool are great, rooms comfortable and awesome breakfast. The best value for money we had in the country
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Mathilde
FranceWe have to pay by cash
Nice breakfast, nice people, nice view.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaRooms noisy.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Bernard
OmanNothing that severe that would sour our stay.
Breakfast is good with local and international options, hot hoppers served from the kitchen. The room was spacious and had a fabulous view. Hotel location is a bit uphill, pick-me (local Uber) won't drop you off due to its proximity to the Ella railway station, just take a tuk-tuk. Discover a shortcut from the hotel to the center of town, where all the restaurants and activities. Service is great and all are genuinely helpful. Hotel food is great and cooked fresh, must try the spicy devil fish with vegetable rice.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Buddhika
AustraliaPrice range, view staff and the quality of food
Amazing place for the price we paid. Staff are very friendly, the residents manger is exceptional.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Hishani
Sri LankaBeautiful location and friendly service.. thank you very much 😎
Stayed in June 2024
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