No.01, Halpe Road, Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#187 of 347 B&Bs and Inns in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 44 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Katie
United KingdomAccommodation and facilities were a little tired/dirty and some bugs, but we expected this for the price.
Great location and really lovely hosts- so friendly! Really good value for money. Fan was really good- didn’t matter that we didn’t have AC.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Nuala
IrelandThese guys are just the best. They will bend over backwards to help you. Always smiling. They are so kind. The place is great too. Hot showers, comfy beds. It's win win.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Bruna
SwitzerlandThe couple who hold the place are extremely kind. They help you with everything you need. Good breakfast, good location. On top!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Asaki
JapanI know it's out of their control ,but dogs are barking in the midnight. It scared me.
•Amazing family and hospitality!(We had tea/coffee every morning. Master took us to the bus station and waited with us.) •Best location(5mins walk to the station and 3mins walk to city center, bus stop is in front of the hotel) •There is local restaurant just across the street.they have best curry in the city and very cheap! Don't go the fancy one.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Jasper
BelgiumMaybe thé bathroom is very basic but that's it. For this price , everything you need and want actually.
Thé owners are so good and friendly ! They really help you with everything and be sure you have a good experience.. also thé bed very good and perfect location i would say. You also can sit in there living .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Whatcott
United KingdomA little noisy and a some traffic fumes which are to be expected in one of the more congested but central areas of ella. It is very close to the station though so 6 of one...
The owners are super kind, helpful and hospitable. Most people struggle at this point in their journey around Sri Lanka because the train system is difficult to navigate. The gentleman owner is an expert and can help arrange your onward journey. Breakfast is epic! And so much of it... plus, he has his own tea and coffee grown behind the guesthouse.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Cathryn
IrelandYour near town and the train station so naturally you will hear trains passing and music at night however this didn't bother us and we both slept great!
Everything!! These are the kindest people you will come across.. we stayed 3 nights and it was our best accommodation in our Sri Lanka trip they couldn't do enough for us. On arrival they brought us tea and snacks and offered us free tea and coffee every day. We got our laundry done here at a good price and also purchased breakfast one morning which was lovely. We got lots of tips and recommendations about the local area,, the owner also brought us to the bus stop and stayed with us until we got onto the right bus for our next location! Comfortable beds, warm shower and walking distance to town.. couldn't ask for any more :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Simon
JerseyRoom with 2 double beds is tight for space.
Well looked after by the hosts and good value with a huge spread for breakfast. Comfortable communal area for chilling out.b
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Marko
SerbiaIt's close to the city's center and the host was helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Carmen
Spain-
The family owning the place are awsome! They make us feel as part of them. They help a lot with transport, planning the days. Breakfast is absolutely fantastic. No words to explain how good we felt there as a family. It is a simple homestay but very clean and confortable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Paulina
PolandCan be quite loud from the road but it was not a problem- I slept well
Very close to everything in Ella, the best owners- the lady was making breakfast each morning and it was delicious! The man guided me to Little Adam’s Peak and the Nine Arches Bridge, ordered me a tuktuk when I needed it and they were so nice!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Lauren
United KingdomNothing - everything was really great!
Absolutely loved this place. As soon as you arrive, the lovely couple who own the property offer you tea and coffee. They are so lovely, warm and welcoming. They make you feel like family. The bedroom is really clean and homely and the fan keeps you nice and cool all night. The hotel is a 4 minute walk from the train station and Ella is just beautiful. The lovely owners made us a beautiful breakfast the next day (free of charge), alongside tea, coffee and variety of fruits. They asked us where we were going next and sorted our bus out for us and where to get it from, free of charge. 100% recommend this hotel!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
John
PhilippinesThe host were extremely nice, they cook meal for us and even gave us a free meal. The host even help us get the train ticket to Kandy. Most importantly they have a very fast internet which helped us work without any problem, we work remotely.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
גלברג
IsraelAll good
We arrived late in the evening, the couple welcomed us with tea, cookies and bananas, They were so attentive and it was important to them that we feel comfortable our every request was answered positively, the room was clean and big, the atmosphere is lovely, close to everywhere, the husband bought us train tickets, even bought me cough medicine, on the last day they equipped us with clean Sri Lankan cookies and made us coffee, they lovingly helped with everything we asked for, no doubt we will come back again, Really recommended.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Catherine
AustraliaA very sweet little place to stay. The owners are a gorgeous, generous friendly couple who are always smiling and ever so helpful. The room was small but comfortable and very clean. As was the shared guest spaces. The Inn is in a good location, close to everything. This place has a lovely vibe which makes it such a nice place to stay. On our last morning our hosts gave us a free breakfast and it was huge and the banana pancake was sooo good. Our host also carried my heavy pack to show us the shortcut to the station he showed us where to wait for the train on the platform....the warmth and kindness of our hosts was very lovely. This little is place is not fancy, but it is value for money if you are on a budget. Would highly recommend!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Tilak
Sri LankaBedding seemed not clean
They treated us nicely. Owner even explained the surrounding nicely drawing a sketch. True sri lankan hospitality. Will visit there again.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Kinzang
Sri LankaIt was a cozy little place and the wifi was great. The hosts were very friendly and the uncle even drew us an easy map to follow and explore around. The food was great too, banana pancakes were the best! The aunty was such a sweetheart and she gave us snacks to eat on the train too.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Joanne
IndonesiaThe place is older so kinda worn around the edges, like the lighting in the room was one wall light.
The place is cute, just a few rooms around a sheltered courtyard. Best wifi I've experienced in Sri Lanka, 80mbps. The owner was really friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Sarah
United KingdomNothing.
The couple that run this hotel are amazing! So friendly, welcoming and hospitable. They bend over backwards to get you anything you need. Breakfast was delicious, bed comfy and shower was hot. In a great location for everything as well Would definitely recommend! Thank you so much
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2023
Mateusz
PolandWe wished we could stay longer ;)
Amazing owners - they made us free breakfast on our last day ;) Wi-Fi was the fastest in Sri Lanka. Very nice and chilled place ;) hot shower, clean ;)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 29 January 2023
Andrei
RussiaJust pure hospitality. Owner is a sincere person and will help you with everything you need: draw a map on piece of paper (true story), give contact of guide, rent a bike, store your backpack until evening, etc. Beautiful apartments and awesome breakfast: banana pancake with omlette. Greetings from Russia
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 April 2022
Michelle
GermanySince the accommodation is directly next to the street and train station, it can get noisy there.
Delicious breakfast, uncredibily friendly owners, cute cat! Owner even helped with buying my train ticket.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 7 April 2022
Sara
United KingdomOn a slightly busy road - fumes from vehicles.
Breakfast was excellent. Bed was comfortable - mosquito net, shower fine.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 26 March 2022
Peter
CanadaAfter trudging up hill after hill in Kandy to get anywhere - I wanted the most convenient location possible in Ella - and Ella Tunnel was perfect as everything is nearby. The WIFI is especially good compared to most places in Sri Lanka. The breakfast here is legendary. And this host is THE most.
Stayed in March 2022
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