6 Mile Post - Passara Road, Ella, Sri Lanka., 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#15 of 158 hotels in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 360 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 May 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaNothing! For some the distance from Ella town might be too far however there is something beautiful about being perched up above the clouds away from the hustle and bustle when you want to be.
Sharma and his team were fabulous and made our stay incredible memorable. They even made me a birthday cake on my birthday. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, the food is incredible, and the service was perfect.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Holly
IrelandEverything was stunning. The views, the food, the kind and friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Julia
GermanyWe stayed for three nights with our two daughters (6 and 9). A wonderful place. Wonderful views and the staff is great . Authentic friendly people. The breakfast and other food was exceptionaly good. Try rice and curry. Thanks for everything!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Alexandra
AustraliaWe had a lovely stay at Chille Ville. Sharma and his team are great hosts and went above and beyond to cater to our needs. Arjun and the other chefs made lovely food for our dinner and breakfast, with a great mix of traditional Sri Lankan and western foods!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Ruth
GermanyThis was our second stay at the Chill Ville - less than a year after the first one, so it's safe to say that it is one of our favourite places in Sri Lanka. The rooms, the garden, the view and the food - everything is exceptional and arriving felt like coming home. Sharma and his team are kind and professional and took every care to make our stay comfortable and memorable. After mentioning that I'd developed a gluten intolerance since our last visit, they made sure that I got lots of delicious options. We'll definitely come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Emily
United KingdomThe only thing I’d say is that the property is very high up meaning you are sometimes in the clouds and this can cause the rooms to smell damp.
The pool and the view from the rooms is absolutely amazing and it’s so nice to be outside of busy Ella in the mountains. The staff are also lovely and the food is great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Lina
CambodiaThe phone in room 4 was set for alarm at odd times and woke me up a few times in the night. It would be great if this can be fixed.
The staff were exceptional. Their attitude and approach made us feel welcome, relaxed and so so comfortable. We highly rate this property.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Marianaafg
FranceThe room we had was on the passage to another room, which meant that every time people passed by the room, they looked inside, which was not very comfortable. We ended up having the curtains closed most of the time, which was a shame since the view from the room is actually very nice.
Really nice view from the breakfast area. Personel is really helpful and nice and they were very patient with our children.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Rob
FranceWe had a really wonderful stay at Chill Ville. From the truly breathtaking view to the delicious food and the amazing hospitality, this is a wonderful place to stay in the quiet, beautiful countryside around Ella. A special mention to Sharma and his team who were wonderful with our 20 month old toddler. Can’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomNot a dislike but guests should be aware that many rooms are up a steep hill / steps.
The view is outstanding and the property is well laid out. Sharma and his team were excellent and very friendly. Great value too. Pool is ‘refreshing’ but not cold.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomNothing
Way up in the hills above Ella in the most serene location, our stay here was a delight. Sharma & his team take such pride in their work & make you feel so at home. Special mention to the hotels Tuk Tuk driver who is on hand for trips into Ella and suggested a great place to stop for the best views of the 9 arch bridge.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Stacey
United KingdomNothing
We stayed a Chill Ville for 4 nights and had an amazing stay. Sharma (manager) was so helpful, he went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. Breakfast each morning was lovely. Fresh eggs cooked how you like them, fresh fruit and had some tasty French toast. The tuk tuk drivers were great, took us out every day and gave us their phone numbers so that we could arrange pick ups. We enjoyed tea in the afternoon looking out at the beautiful view. All food and drinks were great (especially the margaritas). Rooms were spacious and WiFi worked well. We were leaving at 3am for safari and the hotel organised us a breakfast to take away. Five stars 🤩
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Sarah
BelgiumOut of town, away from the noise of Ella. Beautiful view from the pool. Wonderful food: 1/ breakfast is a small buffet with excellent foods and home-made granola; 2/ tasty lunch à la carte.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Herbert
BelgiumNothing. Best stay we’ve ever had.
This hotel is absolutely stunning. The view from the room was priceless. Sharma and his team went out their way to give us 3 perfect night is Chill Ville. Really recommend the cooking class. 15min drive to Ella centre, that can be arranged by the hotel. Best breakfast we had in whole Sri Lanka. They offer both western and local food. It feels very domestic. They only have 7villas so you get a very peronal approach which is so nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Emily
United KingdomThat we didn’t stay for longer!
Incredible food and homemade breakfast, the view from the restaurant was amazing. Wonderful and accommodating staff. Very relaxing and calm place in the mountains with beautiful gardens and planting
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Kathryn
United KingdomNothing it was perfect
The most beautiful place we have stayed so clean and well kept, lovely gardens and the pool was always spotless. The staff were kind and friendly. The food at breakfast and dinner was amazing. Cannot recommend more.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Amanda
United KingdomNothing
This place was absolutely incredible what a hidden gem! We went as a family two adults and two children age 9 & 10. Wow wow wow! We would go back in a heartbeat! Location is just insane, the manager Sharma and his team were all so friendly and helpful nothing too much trouble. The breakfast was the best we have had in any hotels all so fresh and local produce homemade granola, buffalo curd, fresh fruits, eggs. The dinner was incredible too fresh fish but catering for children too. We were sad to leave. Oh and it’s 15 mins from little Adam’s peak.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Thalia
United Kingdomnothing! everything was perfect
The most attentive hotel manager, Sharma, I have ever met. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The views are just incredible. All staff friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Asfak for being our favourite tuk tuk driver, he would stop along the way anywhere we wanted and showed us some amazing views. Having seen the sunrise at Little Adam’s Peak, I have now found a better spot. Not crowded and a secret place with better views. To find it you need to stay at Chill Ville and ask Sharma the manager. We explained to him that we wanted to see a bit more of the ‘back roads’, he arranged a tuk tuk there for us and it was just amazing. As far as I know the average tourist doesn’t know about it and it won’t be on ‘things to do in Ella’ and I’d like it to stay that way:) We couldn’t have imagined a better stay at Chill Ville and I will defiantly return here if we ever visit Sri Lanka again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Lucy
United KingdomAmazing staff, beautiful views, would 100% recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Dassen
United KingdomNothing
The view is amazing from the pool! The cost of food and drink was really cheap, and the food was excellent (big portions too). I became slightly obsessed with their devilled cashews... The manager, Sharma was fantastic- couldn't be more helpful and helped arrange transport and tours for us at very good prices. The room was beautiful too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Aris
AustraliaNothing
Beautiful views, spacious rooms and very private, lovely people and amazing food. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomNothing!
Beautiful views, staff are really friendly and helpful, accommodation is clean and comfortable. Really couldn’t fault it. We had an incredible stay and only with we could have stayed longer!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Lewis
SwedenNothing!
The location was perfect, out of the busy town in a really relaxed setting yet close enough to get to the town or attractions with ease by tuk tuk. The pool area was amazing and the food was great at both breakfast and for our evening meal. The staff were very helpful and attentive and even organised our onward to travel to the airport when we sadly had to leave for our flight home!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Gilles
New ZealandNothing
Quiet,pool,bed
Stayed in February 2024
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