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Reviews of The One Ella

The One Ella, Passara Road, Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#11 of 411 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

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Review score

Based on 96 B&B reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Modern design, clean, and the location was perfect. The view is beautiful and breakfast was great. Also, the host was always responsive.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    A great base to explore the highlights of Ella and enjoy mountain views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dom was a very accommodating and attentive with a personal touch. The location was excellent for both the trail to Little Adam’s Peak and also Nine Arch Bridge. We enjoyed the Ella Rock view from the terrace and watching people start their hike. It is away from the centre of Ella so more peaceful in that respect. Still only a 15 minute walk to the centre. We enjoyed the hammock and having breakfast served on the terrace. The room was very well appointed.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    10
    Our stay at The One Ella was wonderful & beyond our expectations . A huge thank you to Dom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We liked everything

    Perfect location with excellent views Quiet setting, and easily accessible on foot to Ella town for restaurants and to Little Adam's Peak Dom the host /owner was exceptional, very friendly & helpful . He went out of his way to support us when our travel plans changed, providing food & arranging a taxi. Breakfast was the best in our 14 day tour of Sri Lanka We would thoroughly recommend this accommodation & would love to return ourselves one day.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    -Stunning Design, Breathtaking Views, and Thoughtful Hospitality!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    We were warmly welcomed: the place itself is amazing, every design detail contributes to the overall look. The bathroom is gorgeous with a spacious shower area. The terrace has an outstanding view over the valley and there is a hammock where you can admire it! Breakfast is served to the terrace, at the time you want it. Loved this stay!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    Killer view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Northing, this place is perfect and we highly recommend you to book a night or some more.

    We love everything, the room, the location, the staff, the view, the great breakfast on the balcony. It's a perfect stay, quite close to the centre and far away from it to not have the night life sounds. 7 arch bridge on less than a 20 minute walk away.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    10
    10/10 experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was simply lovely.

    We had a wonderful experience at The One Ella. The rooms were kept in great condition, exceptionally clean and comfortable with a wonderful mountain view. The crew were really considerate and helpful. The breakfast was also delicious. We had a wonderful experience here and would definitely recommend it.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    Amazing views, comfortable Guesthouse, best breakfasts, and attentive service. What more could you want?!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! It was perfect.

    We stayed at One Ella for 5 days and had an incredible time. The location is spectacular overlooking Ella Rock, and on the walking path to Little Adams Peak. It’s busy during the day but very quiet and serene when nighttime comes. There are lots of restaurants close by, or you can walk or Tuktuk into town. The 2 Cabins are very beautiful and well appointed with everything you could need, and are super comfortable with great beds, a lovely veranda with a small couch, table and chairs. Dom who is the owner is the real reason our stay was so amazing. He is very attentive and helpful to your every need, meets you a couple of times a day to discuss the breakfast menu and what you want to do, and will help you to arrange whatever you need. And those breakfasts! During our 5 days, every morning there was a different menu with wonderful food choices and great variety. There were four of us in the two rooms and we really didn’t want to leave. Dom will make sure that you have a great experience and won’t ever forget Ella and his lovely Guesthouse. I recommend his guesthouse. You won’t be disappointed!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful room with lovely views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The property was beautifully presented and very comfortable. There are wonderful views of Ella rock. The owner and staff were very welcoming and the Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious! Great place to stay and explore the area.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sanctuary at the foot of Little Adam’s Peak. Wooden / stone building with open terrace and beautiful view. Helpful team to supply anything needed and delicious breakfast served outside each morning. A gem in busy Ella.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    10
    Wonderful experience, room is neat with very good view of the greenery and we had the best breakfast in Sri Lanka at One
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to wait for the hot water to be heated up in the tank.

    The environment and layout of the room. Modern and clean. Amenities such as shower cap, nail cutter and fruit knife are a very pleasant surprise. Host is extremely friendly and the breakfast was awesome and having it nicely laid out, outside our room was a very wonderful way to begin the day.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    10
    Fantastic accommodation out of the busyness of Ella! Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing service from the owner, Dom. Great welcome drink and breakfast. Lovely views overlooking Ella Rock.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    10
    Beautiful mountain view stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no lobby, so they don't have a place to hold bags after check out.

    The view is beautiful. The location is close to restaurants, the town, and tuk tuk drivers. The staff was kind and helpful. The food was delicious. The rooms are comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    10
    Fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Host is the kindest loveliest host ever!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    10
    Beautiful views, lovely people, delicious breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing views! Very clean and lovely hosts/staff! Delicious and very generous breakfast! Away from the busy strip - so a bit quieter/more tranquil. Helpful in organising transportation and local tips!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, well appointed bungalow, lovely welcome and even a little travel pack on farewell.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing clean, cute accommodation with the warmest host and doggo. It had everything we needed, even a hammock to lounge in. Our favourite moment was having breakfast out front, with a view of the mountains/tea plantations. It is a walk/tuktuk ride away from the main city centre where the shops are, but it is also conveniently located on the way to Little Adam's Peak and close to Nine Arch Bridge. Would definitely stay here again if we were to return!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    really nice accommodation, great breakfast and staff. Peaceful and quiet place. Very close to Adam's peak.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    Simply Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was perfect.

    Look no further than The One for the perfect accommodation in Ella. The bungalows are extremely comfortable and are equipped with everything you could possibly need during your stay. The location is fantastic with the most incredible views, a short distance to Little Adam’s Peak and The Nine Arch Bridge, and very close proximity to Ella main town. There are lots of Tuk Tuk just outside that will bring you in and out of town for very cheap. A very tasty breakfast is delivered to the terrace each morning which was such a treat. The hospitality from Dom was second to none, we are so glad that we chose The One for our stay in Ella.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    Amazing views from the bungalow in a quiet place :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing! Dom and his team are doing an amazing job :)

    The view from the bungalow on the surrounding hills of Ella is just stunning! Breakfast was served on the patio each morning, which was just the best start into the day. The breakfast was super delicious and special dietary requests were kindly considered. We had incredibly nice exotic fruit platters, delicious smoothies, pancakes, omelette, tea etc. The host Dom and his team were super attentive and lovely! They helped us arrange a driver, laundry service and provided us with tips around Ella. The bungalow is located in a pretty quiet area a little bit outside of Ella city centre, very close to the little Adam’s Peak and the infamous Nine Arches Bridge. You can reach the city centre by walking within 20-30 min or just by Tuktuk within 5-10 min. The room was spotless and offered everything we needed. There’s even a fridge, a coffee/tea station, tableware, shampoo, showergel, dental sets etc. We definitely recommend this place to anyone who’s planing to stay in Ella 👌

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    10
    A jewel in the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is very clean and neatly decorated with beautiful wooden furniture. The view is amazing and the manager really goes out of his way to make you happy. What more can you wish for?

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    10
    Super comfortable small guesthouse that truly cares about the guest experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower could have been hotter for longer. Otherwise everything was great!

    Comfortable and great location with a stunning view of the local mountains. Great hospitality and care to detail by Dom, the founder and operator of the guesthouse. First class breakfast delivered to your patio.😊

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice small hotel, clean villa, nice breakfast (fruit, omelet, Sri lanka pancake, fresh juice), the view was amazing

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Great location with an own bungalow and terrace with a great view, well equipped and clean. Best location and super close to Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arches Bridge. Our host Dammika was super nice, kind and helpful. The breakfast was amazing and very generous and served at the terrace. As we had to leave very early the host got up extra at 3 am to help us with the luggage and gave us snacks for the trip. Best accomodation in Sri Lanka so far!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Dom is amazing person that took care of us , welcomed us with a smoothie juice , and always asked we
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress of the bed can be better

    The breakfast was offered with plenty of eggs style, variety of fruits toasted bread and avocado , deserts , coffee tea Was delicious

    Stayed in August 2024

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