Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Bea
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2026
“Perfect, relaxing stay in Ella!”
+Imantha went above & beyond during our stay. We had dinner in the evening which was delicious, and the breakfast the next day was incredible - we had so much food & the fruit platter was amazing with such a variety of Sri Lankan fruits! The room was fantastic & spacious, with such a comfy bed & we also had a balcony with stunning views over the mountains! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property to anyone and I wish I was staying for longer. Imantha and his family must be the best hosts we have ever had :)
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Giovanna Alberta
Italy · Couple · November 2026
+Avendra means hospitality and this is what you find if you stay at this guest inn. The facilities are amazing: location, view, cleanliness, food, but the hosts are superb! We felt taken cared of at the fullest. If you need a tuk tuk ride from the station to the Inn or to the Inn to Ella centre, you can directly ask the hosts. In addition the food is home made and it is delicious, best breakfast so far.
hussain
Qatar · Family · October 2026
“Memorable stay due to Imantha- the host, his warm, welcoming attitude is exactly what guests want.”
+The location is stunning, on the side of the mountain. The duplex is cosy and views are unreal. Breakfast is delicious and varied.
−There’s not much to not like, if anything I would have preferred stronger water pressure in the taps and shower but it was fine.
Neill
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Epic views and awesome hosts, welcoming and very accommodating”
+An Authentic Sri Lankan Stay with the Most Wonderful Hosts! We had the most wonderful stay at Guest Inn Avendra in Ella and couldn’t recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, we received such a warm welcome from the lovely family, who greeted us with tea and biscuits. Our room was homely, clean and smelt beautiful. We loved having our own private entrance to the balcony area, complete with a lovely swing seat where we could sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views. Watching the mist roll in and out over the mountains, surrounded by the sounds of nature, was truly special. As the weather was rainy on our first evening, we decided to eat at the guesthouse and were so glad we did! We enjoyed delicious, authentic Sri Lankan food, including fish curry, rice and kottu. The family are incredibly attentive and made us feel so well looked after throughout our stay. Their eldest son was especially helpful, suggesting activities and thoughtfully putting together an itinerary for us. Nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed a wonderful traditional breakfast of Sri Lankan pancakes, coconut rotti, omelette and a selection of fresh fruits. As we hadn’t tried some of the
−Everything was great. No complaints.
Lawrence
Australia · Couple · October 2026
“A must stay for your Ella trip”
+Imantha and his family were the nicest hosts we’ve ever come across travelling. We were well so looked after from start to finish. The room was clean and comfortable and had everything you needed. The views over the mountains were amazing and the breakfast was a real highlight. Cannot recommend staying here highly enough. The rooms are a short tuk tuk from Ella town and Imantha was always on hand to run drop off and pickup when we needed for a small fee.
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Emily
Ireland · Group of friends · October 2026
“Sri Lankan hospitality at its best”
+We had a fabulous couple of nights. Imantha and his family go out of their way to make sure you have a perfect stay. The breakfasts were out of this world, so many exotic fruits, beautifully fried eggs, and all sorts of other delicious Sri Lankan specialities. The location is about little away from town but they organise transport to and fro at very little cost. This is Sri Lankan hospitality at its best. We will be back, definitely!
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Olivia
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Like a part of a family”
+Warm and family-ran. Excellent hospitality and beautiful view to wake up to. Excellent breakfast and food. Really good value for what you get.
−Had to take a tuk tuk to and from main road but the hosts always helped and prioritised you.
Carol
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
“Relaxing stay with great views and delicious food.”
+The view from the balcony, the excellent staff, the food (we went full board and this was a great decision!), the comfy bed.
−A little remote, but the hotel have this covered with their own tuk tuk which can whisk you to all the key locations in minutes.
Tonya
New Zealand · Couple · September 2026
“We had the most fabulous stay and the best breakfast / it was lovely and felt like home”
+The owners were so lovely and helped us with tours and transport
−Nothing it was perfect
Sandra
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
“Amazing people running an amazing place”
+The property is located outside of Ella close to Ella rock, so the views are incredible! Rooms have a balcony with the amazing views furnished to spend time there. Rooms is super cute clean and confortable! The property is runned by a family that can not be more welcoming and caring! They help with everything and enables tuk tuk transport for a much better rate than in Ella (the most expensive we saw). Breakfast was delicious and huge!
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