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Reviews of Viewfront Ella

Waterfall Road, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#278 of 405 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 85 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit noisy but not annoying.

    I booked the room after a not that good experience I had with another booking in Ella. The room was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was clean. The view from the room is breathtaking. The staff was very kind and helpful and they arranged a transfer to the next destination for a fair price. Very close to the main road and all the shops.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    9.0
    Great choice, if you're OK with steps and steep roads
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Because of the geography of the town, a lot of hotels are going to be up a steep road. However, at this one, after walking up the steep slope, you then walk down a shorter and steeper slope, then down many steps to get to your room, so you may not be as high up as some other hotels. I was in one of the lower rooms, which is 105 steps down from the road. It wasn't a big issue for me, but if you have fitness issues it's worth bearing in mind. But then Ella is probably not the best destination for you anyway! The main road was right below my room (see photo), and the trucks can be loud at night.

    The room was comfortable, nice views of the valley and surrounding hills. The path down to my room is forest. I saw grey hornbills and even a porcupine!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    7.0
    Got to go up to go down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walk up the hill to then climb down the stairs was hard work, not to mention the building site we had to go through to get to the room. First impressions made us uneasy. Aside from that a lovely place.

    Very close to town. The property was very easy to find and a short walk to the main parts. The room was very spacious and the view was exceptional.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best view. Highly recommended for staying. Helpful stuff, free kitchen for using.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    9.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was awesome and the caretaker Tuwan was a very helpful person who supported us for all the situations.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ants

    View

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    7.0
    Good if you can climb up down a lot of stairs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Almost 5 stories of stairs up down each time.

    The views were really good.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from the room was lovely and the beds were comfortable. The highlight of our stay was Tuwan and the staff's hospitality. Lovely breakfasts and very convenient.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    9.0
    Incorrect location. Descend 10-11 stairs of flight in garden/jungle to reach the rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location put here is incorrect. That is a different hotel of the same owner. For this hotel you have to descend 10 flights of stairs in the garden/jungle. My family faced lots of difficulties because of this. Had we known this earlier, we wouldn't have booked this.

    The view from the room was mesmerizing. You can see a waterfall right across the valley.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I had the opportunity to spend time at this hotel and I am very impressed. The view from the window to the mountains was really amazing and made every morning start great. Breakfast was exceptional - abundant, fresh and varied, with something for everyone. The staff was very friendly and helpful, which made the stay even more pleasant. However, it is worth noting that getting to the hotel can be problematic for people with disabilities, as there are many stairs. Nevertheless, I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for beautiful views and a great atmosphere.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very clean and comfortable. Nice view. staffs are very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place and great location recommended for every one
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road to hotel need to go little hard walk

    Beautiful location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    Amaizing view and hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You should be fit to manage all the stairs up and down. Not all taxies could reach hotel because the hill is quite steap

    Staff- they were very helpful and helped with luggages that needed to be brough to the place by many many stairs, managing Tuk tuk and transfer to other hotel. Always adviced what to see. Amaizing view to the mountain, great size balcony. Hot shower that is a real plus in Sri Lanka. Huge portions of delicious breakfast! Close to the main road and city center.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The construction noise was a bit unexpected

    Great location with beautiful view, very kind staff and the cutest (!!!) little puppies ever!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    8.0
    Highly Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I recently stayed at Viewfront Ella for two days and had a wonderful experience. The room was clean, spacious, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities. The bed was comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep, and the view from the window was lovely. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, making sure all my needs were met. The location was convenient, close to key attractions and transport links. I would highly recommend Viewfront Ella to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything other than the lights they must use warm white light's I really hate daylight bulbs please please🙏 change it to warn white

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They need to change the pillows in my room. They were old and smelled really bad I had to add extra covers using the towels. I had challenge climbing up stairs from my room to the main street. Though It's given that Ella is very hilly, lots of up and down.

    The location of the hotel. The owner was very helpful he helped me with my luggage, very entertaining as well. The view from my balcony was awesome!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Meet basic needs. If you are looking for something basic I would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep stairs to get too and from the hotel

    Amazingly helpful staff. Great prices.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful view of the mountains in a comfortable room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like the previous reviews there lots of steps down to the hotel after having first climbed a steep hill upwards! So it requires the guests to have a certain level of mobility, however, I found it okay even though I’m not especially sporty. And the view made it worth it in my opinion😉

    Beautiful room with amazing view! The balcony was really nice and we spent quite a few hours here during our stay! The owner is very friendly and helped us with everything we needed from laundry to Tuktuk reservations.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very kind owner, good location in Ella but tucked away
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit dusty, some bubbling paint on the walls so the room needed the balcony door open all the time for ventilation, and there were quite a lot of ants in the bathroom (but this is very hard to control). Not an expensive place though so you get what you pay for. Not a place to meet other people.

    David accepted my booking last minute, let me check in straight away. Carried my very heavy bag down about 100 steps to my room (and back up when I left), and helped me organise transport very efficiently on the morning I left. The dog at the property slept outside my room every night as if she was protecting me. So sweet. I loved having a private balcony that I spent a lot of time on, and there was hot water in the large shower. Comfy bed. Beautiful view of the mountains (although a fair amount of noise from the traffic on the mountain road). It was also in a great location, really close to the centre of Ella.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms were spacious, clean and well-maintained. The beds were very comfortable and the amenities were great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    9.0
    Awesome views, and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The driveway to the parking spot is quiet steep so my tour guide/driver could not get the car down as it was scratching the underbody of the vehicle. If you have an SUV no problem but sedans and hatches will have issues. Just food for thought.

    Nice location, was referred about this place from a friend. The owner David seems like an honest genuine guy and we spoke personally at the property. Nothing was too difficult for him to sort out. He was always a message away for any assistance as well as his staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I recently stayed at Ella Viewfront Hotel and I must say it was a delightful experience! The cleanliness of the place was impeccable, and it made my stay even more enjoyable. The staff was friendly and accommodating, making sure I had everything I needed. The location was convenient, allowing easy access to nearby attractions. Overall, I highly recommend Ella Viewfront

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    7.0
    Nice, comfortable, value for money stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A walk down to the room and up to go out was a little difficult.

    The location is at height and the rooms are almost 3 stories downstairs. It was a little tricky to reach the room, but the location and rooms were comfortable. Especially the owner, an ex-military person, made sure we were comfortable. Provided us with all necessary equipment.

    Stayed in June 2023

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