3rd mile post,passara road,ella, 90900 Ella, Sri Lanka
#27 of 158 hotels in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 172 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 April 2023
Laszlo
HungaryVery friendly host, delicious breakfast (and tea!), perfect location: close to the Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak, near the road, but surrounded by nice flowers, giant trees, with lot of birds and squirells. The room is clean and comfortable. Perfect place to stay in Ella!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Nora
Austriathe bathroom was not the cleanest.
Samantha was so nice, she showed us where we could go and what to see. the view from the balcony was amazing! the breakfast was so good and a lot!! we really enjoyed staying there 🤗
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Irith
Sri LankaThere are water pressure issues.
Peaceful resort engulfed by trees, flowers and birds. Spacious room and comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast and a very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Colette
BelgiumNothing
Samantha is the most benevolent host i´ve ever met. She's a true mother to her guesrs. The house has a big shaded terrace. The room is perfectly clean and spacious. Breakfast is delicious and copious.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Elena
RussiaHospitality and views, nature, garden, terrace
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Lenny
SpainThis place is amazing! It's next to the centre of Ella, but you won't hear the music or parties. Instead of that you are in a small patch of jungle, with barking deer, giant squirrels and many many birds, including hornbills. We saw them all, from the balcony of the room! Our room also exceeded our expectations. It's very big and comfortable The owner of the hotel is a wonderful person. She is very friendly and helpful and makes a delicious breakfast. She adjusted the breakfast for the kids, which was a nice touch. We also got a small tour of her garden, which is full of special plants! You won't regret staying here. We ended up extending our stay and are very happy we did so.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Amina
United Kingdomamazing staff, great location - all attractions within walking distance. Breakfast was phenomenal - the lady who managed the place cooked breakfast for us, it was probably the most delicious and authentic Sri Lankan food we tried so far
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Neil
AustraliaThe host was very helpful. Excellent breakfast, The views mountains and massive trees make my stay stunning. From the stay its walking distance to Nine arches bridge and little Adams peak. I saw some big squirrels and deers during my stay. They got some spicy garden. They explained me how to use them. I would love to come again!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Marcel
EcuadorThe host was very friendly and helpful. She helped us with all our needs. She offered a very generous breakfast!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Erdem
TurkeyAll was fine.
First of all, this accommodation is very close to centre and 9 arches bridge as well. We had really great breakfast, super clean room (really big one) and amazing energy of the host. She recommended us to rent a scooter which made our day in Ella much better and it was way cheaper than Tuktuk costs. If you want to have privacy and nice room, do not hesitate to stay here. We thank our amazing host one more time!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Hana
SlovakiaEverything was great. Big thank you to our host madam. She was perfect and her breakfast was delicious. She can cook the best rotti I have eaten on Srí Lanka ❤️ It is big house, with spacious rooms, beautiful garden. She is taking care about everything. We love it there.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 February 2023
Alex
Sri LankaSamantha is such a great host. She cares so much for her gusts. She made every effort to make me feel incredibly welcome. She shared her wonderful botanical knowledge of plants and medical plants and foods. We cut jack fruit from her garden, gotu kola, aloe Vera and others. She made beautiful food for me and kindly shared the best places to go. I can only say a visit to her wonderful place is highly recommended if visiting Ella.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Galina
DenmarkI have spend 3 wonderful nights at Samadhi Nature Resort. I felt in love with the setting, waking up with the bird songs and observing small animals on trees. The place is conveniently located to the 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and a walking distance into town. The host was super welcoming and caring, always greeting me with a warm smile. Breakfast and dinner were very delicious. When I had to take an early train, the host packed a tasty breakfast to take with me.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Sarah
United StatesN/A
The hostess was amazing. Value for money was incredible. Breakfast was a feast.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Cayote
Sri LankaNothing.
It was a perfect stay. The surroundings nature around was stunning. The breakfast also included with my booking which was one of the best I had on my trip I would love to come again!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
M
SpainNot a criticism: the hot water broke down and she left us her own bathroom for the shower.
The owner is a very good person that tries to help you in everything with a smile. Our room was in the top, like 60 steps, but you felt like living in a jungle tree house. She made us delicious breakfast included, and gave us good advices for our activities. She also recommended a good place for dinner, Ella Village Restaurant.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 7 August 2022
Mohrenz
AustriaBreakfast was very good and the host always asked if i like more. The location is really good and for sure its one of the best accomodations i had. I definitely can recommend it.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Niroshana
BelgiumSamadhi resort is the best place for a lovely stay at Ella, Sri lanka. The staff is much friendly and highly recommend for a lovely and a safe stay.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 24 July 2022
John
Sri LankaThe Location of the hotel was perfect. it was at a hotspot. Its only few meters to the starting point for the Little adems peak and Nine arches bridge. The Room was with Nature view of mountain's and huge trees around it. I felt like, I'm staying in a tree house. They have excellent breakfast. Don't miss it !
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 23 July 2022
Devinda
Sri Lankanothing , everything was in good order.
The hosts were very welcoming. They cater to you even on late night check ins. The hotel is amidst trees and you wake up everyday to a choir of birds. The view of the mountains from the top is amazing. They provide a very good breakfast of traditional Sri lankan cuisine. Don't forget to taste the cinnamon leaves. The location is very close to all sites in Ella. The hosts provide the locations of the sights and how to reach them easily.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 22 July 2022
Robert
United KingdomHaven't anything to suffer.
The rooms I stayed was really good! It was very nice experience to feel nature around and I could see some wild animals like deers, big squirrels and mongoose. The food was Great! I had perfect breakfast. Overall it was perfect!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Harrison
United Kingdomn/a
room was clean with a great view, staff were so friendly and hospitable and easy access to everything you need in Ella.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 1 May 2022
Ruby
Netherlandsnothing
beautiful location between the trees and very friendly staff not far from restaurants.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 25 April 2022
Olaalex
PolandNice people, great balcony in the trees with nice nature around, good food, comfortable room.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Gabrielle
United KingdomWe loved this stay so much! The family were so welcoming and helpful with information of the local attractions. The free breakfast was the best breakfast we've had in Sri Lanka and there was so much of it! Loved the coconut roti and dahl. The room was spacious for four people sharing two double beds and the wildlife on the balcony was so cool. The location is a little round out of Ella main town but only a 10-15 minute walk and away from the noise, a great location for visiting Nine Arch Bridge and hiking Little Adam's Peak. This stay had a generator for in the evening which was great. The family also showed us around their spice garden.
Stayed in April 2022
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