Waterfall Road,Wemullahena,Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#134 of 155 hotels in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 201 hostel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 May 2024
Tkcs1106
Sri LankaOne of the 2 hostel fans doesn't work and one of the 2 hostel doors do not lock, also the gate is not locked at night.
The location was very convenient and the beds were comfortable. The water pressure was great and warm.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Sayemsujat
BangladeshNeat and clean room with toilets. Good location with comfy beds. Highly recommended for backpackers.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Supun
Sri LankaGood
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Roger
SpainWas a bit dirty
Its very close from the main street, still 100m away to not hear the noise!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Shaydie
NetherlandsThere were no facilities at all
The staff were very friendly, but they didn't understand English as well. Non the less a good experience.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Holly
United KingdomWe agreed with the owner 5000SR for 2x nights, we asked to stay an extra night and he tried to charge us an extra 10000SR telling us it was 5000SR per night. Eventually he backed down after we challenged him. He also promised the shower would be fixed in our private bathroom however, it never got fixed so we had to use dirty communal showers.
Good location and a nice hostel! Great for someone just wanting to chill a little bit more than the party lifestyle
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Agnete
DenmarkThe staff doesn’t really seem to know what they’re doing, there’s no one who has the control of who’s checking in/out. The receptionist kept asking me who used which beds because they had overbooked the dorm. The male staff keeps walking into the female dorm without knocking. They seem to not change the sheets between quests, since the guy who cleaned just made the bed and showed the new girl it was her bed. We had to tell them to change it.
The hostel is cheap and central and the beds with mosquito nets are good. It’s within walking distance from train, bus and restaurants. It’s fine for a night or two since it’s cheap, but it’s nothing special.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Shakera
New ZealandSome bits are a bit rough but overall pretty good for the price.
Female dorm was lovely and kept clean, the view was super nice and the location was great.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Dibyajyoti
IndiaOne of the 3 toilets was infested with ants, one had no holder for the jet so it was laying down and the flushes of all the 3 toilets weren't working properly. When it rained, it started leaking water inside the dorm and there was water everywhere.
The manager and staff were polite and well mannered. The bed was comfortable. Location good. Just 100-150 meters from the bus stand and 650 meters from the railway station. Restaurants and bars at walkable distance.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Tts_sl
Sri LankaSpeed of water to shower and toilet or sink was very low. Fan with square pin but wall socket with round plug. Had to request for an adapter Not easy to bring vehicle with low ground Clarence
Clean bed and affordable price
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Luisina
ArgentinaThe terrace was a bit untidy, nothing really important.
Clean and quiet room, great location. Super good price and the hosts were really kind. Thanks :-)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
John
United KingdomLocation, comfortable dorm bed, helpful staff and warm shower
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Devendra
MalaysiaBreakfast for me costed more than the stay .Better ask for rate before ordering food
It's cheap
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Weerasinghe
Sri LankaSome noises in the roof
Freedom & easy to find.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Tamara
SwitzerlandThe water didn’t work at all times. Staff complimented me a lot which made me feel a bit uncomfortable.
The hostel is only a couple of minutes away from the city center, the location is perfect!! Beds are clean and comfy and dorms have a spacious en-suite bathroom. Good value for money!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Tomer
IsraelLow price, good room, clean, great staff Amazing breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Ashraf
Sri LankaNot that clean Bad smell from the toilet
Friendly staff Great location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Domingo
New ZealandWe didn't had shower or brush our teeth when we checked out early morning as there's no water.
The staff were nice and helpful. Very close to town and Walking distance to the train station. Needs a replacement 2 pcs of wood planks of the floor .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Kanagalingam
United KingdomNo hot water, access is bad-it’s up the hill, stairs going from road to property not built properly, staff are not keen about customer care
Clean
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Esme
United KingdomThere was a disused door in my room next to my bed that had a large key hole in it that looked onto a corridor (as a female on my own it creeped my out a bit that someone could look through it into my room) so maybe that could be covered. Apart from that great stay!
Great location, clean room and bathroom!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Lara
Spainhot shower in the room doesn't work, no toilet paper
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Archie
Canadathe very high stairs very hard if you have luggages
location very accessible to restaurants, grocery stores, souvenir shops. the hostel is simple, clean and quiet., bed is comfortable with the mosquito net
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Katja
Germanythere was a rat in the room
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Hashan
Sri LankaProper maintenance and housekeeping will make this place perfect. May be due to the off season. Overall good
The location is super great and easy to travel to the city..staff was friendly..beds are comfortable and good value for money.
Stayed in June 2023
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