The place is well equipped and so nicely decorated. The owners are caring and friendly. The breakfast is very delicious and it's the best we had so far. Thank you for having us!!

Stayed in March 2025

We stayed here for two nights while exploring Ella and the surroundings. It is a 10 minute TukTuk ride from Ella downtown, so very quiet at night and a great place to relax. It has a roof terrace where you can have your tea and watch the rice fields during the day or have your beer in the evening. The host family is very welcoming and does everything to make the stay memorable. If you need a TukTuk driver, they will call their great friend Babu and he will even pick you up at 6am if you need to take the early train. The breakfast was one of the best we've had in Sri Lanka!

Stayed in March 2025

Just a flag that the location is slightly trickier to access. Would recommend hiring a scooter like we did or Tuktuk which the lovely hosts will help you organise

Secluded location, an escape from Ella. The room is clean and tidy and has thoughtful touches throughout to make it feel homely. Breakfast was 10/10 - so delicious! The highlight of The Kingdom of Ella though were the hosts - super kind, generous and would help organise anything you requested.

Stayed in March 2025

A little bit tricky to reach the accommodation.

Very friendly, kind and helpful family. Super tasty Sri Lankan breakfast and outside of noisy Ella centre....

Stayed in February 2025

I highly recommend this place who wants an authentic Ella vibe without the stress you got in the center. The room was big and the bed super comfortable. The breakfast is delicious and the owners (young couple) are super welcoming. The apartment is in the jungle what makes it special as well! So def a good choice :)

Stayed in February 2025

The access to the house is a bit tricky. From the main road you take a smaller road where only a tuktuk fits, not accessible by car. The last bit to the house then only accessible by foot. The tuktuk drivers gave us a hard time to drive up there saying it is a difficult road and charged us 1500lkr. We preferred to walk most times to town to not deal with the hassle. Took us 40min to walk and you get really nice views along the way. We also walked at night, no lights whatsoever but even walking in the pitch dark felt very safe.

The house is located tucked away in the hills. It is very quiet and very peaceful. There is only one room (where we stayed) in the house so you get a real nice home stay experience. The breakfast was the best we have had in Sri Lanka so far, very tasty and a very big portion that we enjoyed in the balcony every morning. Everything is run by the family and they are very nice and helpful. We got tips of where to go and the hosts also connected us with a tuktuk driver that took us around to the places further away that we wanted to visit. They can also help sort out scooters if preferred. We also got tips where to do laundry which was a very solid recommendation.

Stayed in February 2025

Slightly tucked away, outside the centre of Ella so would be a bit trickier without your own transport. We hired a scooter for a couple of days and then a Tuktuk which was great fun and gave us so much freedom. We also liked being away from the busy centre.

Amazing breakfast every morning and I enjoyed watching the birds as the property is nestled in the forest. The bed was also super comfy. Very friendly family and they did everything to make our stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Thank you

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing it was perfect! The nicest place we've stayed in Sri Lanka!

Absolutely loved our stay at the Kingdom of Ella! Our hosts were the loveliest people and were so kind in helping us with tuktuks and anything else we needed. It is located a 10 minute drive from the centre of Ella but you can walk to town in 30 minutes and you get incredible views along the way. Because of it's location the homestay is surrounded by beautiful jungle and tea fields and is incredibly peaceful, lovely to come back to after a busy Ella. The rooftop seating area is a lovely place to relax after a hike. Breakfast is incredible, the room is spotlessly clean with a huge comfortable bed and a lovely en suite. There are so many thoughtful amenities including a hair dryer. Absolutely wonderful stay!

Stayed in January 2025

Not a negative but just a good thing to know - when you arrive don’t drive your car down the road as it’s very narrow and a cliff edge. Ask them to get you a tuktuk for you and your bags. They will organise it very quickly for you!

The couple who own the property are so attentive and extremely helpful!! The breakfast they make is absolutely incredible. Really nice touches in the room that are very thoughtful like some playing cards.

Stayed in January 2025

Roof Terrace Comfy Bed Good Room Fantastic Hosts Walking Distance to Nine Arches Delicious Breakfast

Stayed in December 2024

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The hosts were so friendly, kind and helpful at all times. They even cooked dinner for me on my final night. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. As a solo female traveler, I also felt very safe here. The view from the balcony/rooftop was also incredible. It was further away from the town center but personally I liked this.

Stayed in December 2024

It is a little far out from the Main Street, but the hosts easily organised a scooter for us.

The hosts were so friendly and helpful with everything. And the breakfast was amazing. Best one we have had in Sri Lanka. They really do go above and beyond.

Stayed in November 2024

Room is super cozy and very clean with romantic ambient. We hve found a good friend in host, Rasika who is super friendly and helpful, treated us like family.

Stayed in September 2024

Amazing homestay and lovely family. We really enjoyed our stay at the Kingdom of Ella. Rasika, his wife and their children are super cute - we appreciated their kindness and hospitality. The homestay is in a very calm area but still close to the center. We loved the rooftop terrace. The breakfast was delicious and definitely one of the best breakfasts we had during our stay in Sri Lanka.

Stayed in September 2024

Some smell of mold, maybe just need to open the windows a bit more to air the rooms.

Great design, clean, friendly family, beautiful setting, and great breakfast 🎉

Stayed in August 2024

Wow. What an adventure. We arrived at night with some trepidation, the road was bumpy, it was dark and the jungle was dense. But, we were greeted by the most lovely family, shown a room with everything you could need and a rooftop with wonderful views and sounds. Breakfast was AMAZING arguably the best we had in the three weeks we spent in SriLanka. Our hosts helped with everything, scooter rental (bike arrived in 10 minutes, it was a nice one too), tips on where to eat, holding our bags for a full day on the last day, allowing us to freshen up when after our official check-out, helping with TukTuk bookings and giving great tips on things to do locally. A magic home stay experience. Please note, access is tricky in a car, the final stretch down to 'the Kingdom' is impassable by all vehicles really, so be prepared to walk a short somewhat tricky distance. Although, work looks like it's under way to improve this. Highly recommend a scooted to help you zip in and out of Ella and it's surrounding beauty spots. It's approx 10 mins on a scooter to the centre of town

Stayed in August 2024

Nada negativo.

The place is so beautiful, in the middle of nature and very well kept! The family is charming and very helpful, they helped us in any way they could. They serve a very good and abundant breakfast. It is only 5 minutes by motorcycle / tuk tuk from the center, for us it was perfect. The room is well insulated, no insects enter unless you leave a door or window open. We will definitely repeat if we ever come back to Ella!!!

Stayed in August 2024

No AC, but not a big deal because in the evening it's getting colder.

Our stay was an amazing experience! The owners were very kind and made us feel welcome. They were also very helpful, as an example, I asked if they knew a good scooter rental company. Immediately they called someone (I think a good friend) and 15 minutes later there was a scooter. But the best thing of all was the Sri Lankan breakfast every morning! Freshly made by the hostess and her mother. By far the best breakfast we ate in Sri Lanka! 😋 The place is situated in a small valley where you can see the farmers work everyday in the fields. The silence and the few sounds of nature make it very relaxing. The road to the property is challenging, you will have to walk a little bit. The owner was kind enough to help with our suitcases. Highly recommended if you like a quiet place and the best Sri Lankan hospitality.

Stayed in July 2024

The best hostel from Ella 👑 Fantastic place to stay near Ella with hosts that are extremely friendly and helpful. The nine arch bridge is very close to the accommodation. The room was spacious. Breakfast was one of the best 💚💚💚 Thanks soo much!

Stayed in July 2024

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We had a great time here. It's a great place to relax. The hosts were so nice and helpful that I would recommend a stay here to everyone! We rented a scooter because the accommodation is a bit out of town. The host organized the scooter for us, which was great. The breakfast was delicious, the best in Sri Lanka for me so far. The hostess always provided us with coffee, tea and fresh juices during the day! Although Ella is very humid, the room smelled good.

Stayed in May 2024

It would be great to have AC in the room, but it was not necessary since it's quite cold during the night.

The accommodation is located in a quiet and beautiful valley near Ella. It is very peaceful there and a perfect place to relax. We got delicious breakfast every morning made by the hosts. The family that runs this place is super friendly. We also love the dog they have. The room was very clean and spacious. Nine arch bridge is close to the accommodation. Highly recommend!

Stayed in April 2024

Location is a little bit off the centre of Ella but Rasik helps a lot and if you are into offbeat stays ..just go for it .

Stay date : Feb 12 to Feb 14th We arrived here pretty late check in time . But bunty welcomed us with nice tea and coffee .🙏🏼 Kingdom of Ella is an amazing home stay hosted by Rasik and his wife Bunty , a very hardworking family with 2 beautiful kids . Hosts ,stay and food it's just perfect. Hosts are just like a family. Rooms are super clean. We enjoyed a really good time with hosts at the terrace and did stargazing too . Breakfast was perfect. Location is just amazing if you want something offbeat stay.. surrounded by lots of trees and greens . Mornings are just beautiful and peaceful here .

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful room surrounded by the nature and the love of its hosts. Both of the hostess were kind and helpful and they prepared us the most amazing breakfast in Sri Lanka. Thanks for making us feel like home.

Stayed in February 2024

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Great room and breakfast, warmly family and lovely little kids, everything is good.

Stayed in February 2024