Zion View Water fall road. Ella.Sri lanka, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#50 of 189 hotels in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 469 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 September 2024
Justine
AustraliaSome people might find the walk up the hill difficult but tuk tuks are cheap so isn’t a problem. It’s about 300 m and takes 6 mins.
Amazing views! Lots of spaces to hang out and enjoy the view, including a nice pool and seating and a hammock outside our bedroom. Great service with helpful staff. The food was good and excellent buffet breakfast included. Quick laundry service. Massage services available onsite or just down the road. Short walk into town. Not far from little Adam’s peak. Staff suggested we take the short cut to nine arch bridge then walk along the tracks back to the hotel. Loved it!!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
O'gorman
United KingdomNothing, it was great!
The views, the service, the food, the pool - amazing!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Aleyda
SpainRoom bit small for 4
Beautiful place and nice staff. Very good yoga classes but not for free
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Lynn
LuxembourgLovely staff, tasty breakfast, amazing view and pool !
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Laurens
NetherlandsNothing
Location, pool, people
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Aparna
United KingdomAll was good for us. Some may find the steep road to the property a challenge but a Tuk Tuk would be no problem if anyone was concerned about this. It was not a problem for us and worth it for the amazing views !!!
The views from the hotel across to Ella rock are stunning. You wake up to birdsong and it feels like you are so close to the lush mountain greenery. We managed to get the apartment for our second night which was spacious and we loved the balcony with the hammocks. The breakfast was amazing and the pool when we used it was lovely and we had it to ourselves. We felt a sense of privacy. All staff we encountered were friendly and helpful . We loved the location so close to shops and restaurants albeit with the steep climb . Would definitely recommend and would love to come back one day !
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Adam
PolandSteep road and many stairs, cold water in the pool.
Amazing view, delicious food, very comfortable rooms! Very good yoga session. Incredibly helpful personel. Location is perfect, in the middle of the city, although road to the hotel is steep and tiring. Many stairs to the rooms, pool and restaurant.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Yann
FranceWalls are very thin. We could hear the next door baby crying in the middle of the night loud and clear. Ear plugs are a must.
View on the valley and Ella’s rock Private balcony Good location close to city center Yoga class Good furniture Cleanliness
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Lee
United KingdomElla is buzzing but Zion view is very peaceful despite only being a short (hilly) walk away. The staff were extremely attentive and helpful. Lots of nice little touches (drying rail outside the room, water in the lobby, pool towels etc.) too many to remember! Nice bar area, food was good and plenty of breakfast choices. Pool has a great view, as do the rooms. It rained a bit whilst we were there but we really enjoyed sitting in our veranda, and in the hammock, watching with a pot of tea.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Claire
United Kingdomnothing…. they couldn’t have done more for us.
Everything! lovely staff, amazing views, great bathroom, comfy beds, great breakfast buffet and food. lovely pool… walking distance to town! Would highly recommend! thank you for a great stay ❤️
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Jan
BelgiumWe enjoyed the amazing view, the hotel is just away from the noisy centre, a fabulous breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Helle
DenmarkGreat views, great room with own private terrace, delicious breakfast, friendly staff. Breakfast was buffet which was very liked by the children who could choose whatever they liked and get the food right away (after waiting and waiting for hours in Sri Lankan restaurants, this was really a big deal for us) Nice with a pool after hot days of hiking.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Peter
BelgiumRooms were simple and not cheap
Yoga location and breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Indraneil
QatarGood view, located close to the Main Street in Ella. Nice and friendly staff who took good care of us.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Yacintha
NetherlandsThere was a large assortment during breakfast. Cooks will make eggs, pancakes and tea fresh right in front of you. Ingredients were fresh and service was perfect.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing
View is stunning, love the hammocks
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Anna
United KingdomCould have had a lift, so for those who find it difficult to use the stairs, then hotel would not be ideal
Lovely views across the valley. Breakfast was the best.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Caroline
United KingdomNothing. It was wonderful.
The setting/view is sublime. The staff are lovely - friendly, caring and helpful. Food is great. Excellent free yoga classes. I also had a massage every day - inexpensive and very skilled. Lovely atmosphere - fabulously relaxed and easy. We didn't want to leave!!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomFamily room is basic and a bit too small for 4. There is no where to store clothes or put cases. WiFi was problematic throughout - eventually they gave us the office router for one night which worked.
Location is wonderful. Up the steep hill from the centre with fantastic views. Nice food, pool, massage - all great. Staff were very helpful. Balcony with hammock - amazing. Arranged a cake and balloons for my son’s birthday.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Yamini
United KingdomRoom had a drainage problem which the staff tried to fix unsuccessfully but provided scented candles as a short term fix.
Staff were amazing and accommodating for all our needs.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Anton
CanadaNone
Excellent boutique style hotel with a breath taking view. Good food and onsite message is excellent and very affordable. Krishan at the front desk is a wealth of knowledge , also giving us good places to visit and see
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Ester
IsraelI I was traveling alone and in the middle of my stay, I was very sick, the hotel manager and the stuff took me to the hospital and took care of me like I’m their daughter. I have no words to describe my appreciation to the hotel stuff Definitely will come back Thank you🙏🙏🙏
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Sandro
Switzerlandrooms are not quiet / not well isolated, you hear every word of your neighbur
perfect view and location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Amina
Belgium/
The best view we could imagine! One of the best hotels we have ever been to. Very nice and helpful staff. Great pool and breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Stephanie
United Kingdomthis is one of the most amazing hotels I have stayed in. it has the most beautiful view. pool area was great. we had relaxing massages. friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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