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Reviews of Ella City Reach Hostel

Waterfall Road,Wemullahena,Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#134 of 155 hotels in Ella

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Review score

Based on 201 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Ella solo weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Neat and clean room with toilets. Good location with comfy beds. Highly recommended for backpackers.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was 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

    7.0
    Nice place for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    7.0
    Nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    6.0
    Fine for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Nice place, great location, nestled in the trees.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Speed 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

    8.0
    Peaceful hotel in the heart of Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    7.0
    Good, basic stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, comfortable dorm bed, helpful staff and warm shower

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast 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

    7.0
    Good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some noises in the roof

    Freedom & easy to find.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low price, good room, clean, great staff Amazing breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not that clean Bad smell from the toilet

    Friendly staff Great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    6.0
    I had shelter for the night.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    hot shower in the room doesn't work, no toilet paper

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    7.0
    nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was a rat in the room

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Proper 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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