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This is a fantastic place for nature lovers tucked up in the hills 5 km outside of Ella. Suresh gave me lifts in his TukTuk when I wanted to get around, at incredibly cheap rates. Sudenti cooks the most incredible 5* food. This is a fantastic place, basic, simple and very good value for money. The hospitality is outstanding. The most beautiful thing is going to sleep and getting up to a beautiful view and sounds ad movements of the forest right outside your door.

Stayed in April 2024

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The host and his family were absolutely delightful. They couldn't have been more friendly, kind, helpful or informative. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed, The terrace outside the 2 rooms has a view over the "jungle" that is the closest I can imagine to paradise. We often spent lazy afternoons sipping juice or beer - looking at the amazing view. Visited by friendly toucans every morning. You can walk 20 minutes along a lovely footpath in either direction to get to the road and the attractions in Ella.

Stayed in March 2024

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Hotel high in the mountains, surrounded by nature and tea plantations! A very private harmonious rest in nature, with a wonderful panorama, wild bird sounds, plant blossoms! A wonderful cooking wife, where we chose both lunch and dinner. Food from own organic farm, absolutely delicious... The host is very helpful, recommending and showing, if necessary, the best scenic hiking routes. The owner has tuk tuk and can take you around for good prices. During the day hike, which owner helped us organise and brought us to, we saw the most beautiful valleys, tea fields, Adam's peak, and walked to the 9-arch bridge. During the whole day, we were accompanied by a wonderful little guide - the youngest daughter of the host family 🥰😍 🥰🙏 We had a lot of contact with the host regarding taxi and traveling around Ella, he helped a lot with real advice. 100% recommend

Stayed in March 2024

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Great place, super friendly owner + family, great location (away from the busy center of Ella), fantastic food. Highly recommended!

Stayed in February 2024

Very nice, welcoming family. Great hospitality, the food was tasty, we could even watch and help with the cooking. It is in the nature, great surroundings a bit outside of Ella, but they drive you with their TukTuk any time you need to go somewhere. Best value for money.

Stayed in February 2024

It was such a love letter stay at nature rest! Felt like home. The hosts are super super friendly and flexible and you get the best local food for breakfast and dinner. Suresh showed us around in his big garden and we collected some fruits and ate fresh coconuts. Whenever we wanted he drove us down to the city with his Tuk Tuk. The nature and nature sounds are incredible and the room was super clean and nice. I will come back for sure! I definitely recommend it to everyone! Wish you the best for you and your family Suresh :)

Stayed in February 2024

I personally stayed for the third time at Nature Rest Homestay because I love it. The hosts are warm hearted people that take excellent care of their guests. The food is delicious and the house is located 15 minutes out of Ella in the middle of beautiful nature. If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax, enjoy nature and hospitality, you found your place.

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful place up in the hill country just outside Ella. You immediately feel at home , the views and nature are amazing, but most of all the food is spectacular. Very kind people, wonderful stay, thank you ❤️

Stayed in January 2024

There are no negatives for Nature’s rest!

Nature’s rest definitely deserves all its exceptional reviews. Suresh, Suganthi and family are wonderful hosts and we very much enjoyed spending time with them. The rooms are spotlessly clean and very comfortable with everything you need. The terrace looks out into the forest and the hills beyond. There are beautiful walks into the hills and in the tea plantations from the doorstep. The peace and quiet away from Ella is perfect. Suganthi’s breakfasts, dinners and treats were delicious. It really is a restful place in nature with kind and friendly people.

Stayed in December 2023

super beautiful location in the middle of a Dschungel. feels like Paradies.

Stayed in April 2023

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Stayed in April 2022

Looking back to our Sri Lanka travels we had the most amazing homestay with Suresh, Suganthi and their beautiful parents and kids. The surrounding nature is a real paradise, weaking up in the middle of tea plantages in such a nice, clean and cosy room was a real blessing. The whole family treated us like friends instead of costumers from the beginning. We did nice activities together, talked about everyday life and got very private insights in their home and family life. Suganthi is the greatest kitchen chef! She always cooked fresh and delicious, teached us how and tried to offer us a new food experience everyday! Thank you so much for your efford. We came as strangers and left as friends. ❤

Stayed in March 2022

We had the best time staying with Suresh and his family. The location is incredible, in the middle of the mountains surrounding Ella and only a 10 minute drive from the city. Suresh and his wife went above and beyond in making our trip memorable and we felt like members of their family rather than guests. The food was incredible, we had 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts. it was delicious. we even cancelled our dinner plans in Ella to have dinner at the guest house. While exploring Ella we got stranded in the rain due to a cancelled train and Suresh came to pick us up, which was super kind. We also had a small issue with our tuktuk. Suresh and his father not only recommended a mechanic but came with us to make sure everything was sorted correctly and that we paid a fair price. Overall - we couldn’t recommend this homestay more! P.S. The room has ample of plugs - something we learned to appreciate during our time here.

Stayed in March 2022

This place and its atmosphere is just amazing! Care and friendliness of the staff make you feel at home. Also, you’ll enjoy the best view, nature and delicious breakfast! Highly recommended :)❤

Stayed in February 2022

Host and family was super friendly and helpful. Room and patio charming. Away from the hustle and bustle. Lovely breakfast and evening meal.

Stayed in February 2024

Nature’s Rest is a beautiful little hideaway nestled amongst tea plantations just outside of Ella. If you are coming to Ella for the scenery this is definitely the place. You can walk straight from the guesthouse into tea plantations and you are just surrounded everywhere by tropical flowers. The food is excellent home cooked deliciousness. However the highlights are without doubt your hosts, who are the kindest, friendliest and most helpful people you could ever wish to meet.

Stayed in April 2023