Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 20 reviews.
Dorota
Poland · Couple · March 2026
−The stay was rather basic and unfortunately did not fully meet my expectations. The room and facilities felt quite simple and could benefit from more attention to cleanliness and overall maintenance. There was also a noticeable humidity in the room, which made the stay a bit less comfortable. Breakfast was quite modest, but since it is only an additional service, this was not a major issue for me. The location itself was acceptable, although the access to the property requires climbing quite a lot of steep steps uphill, which may be challenging for some guests.
Carl
Germany · Couple · March 2026
“Quiet retreat.”
+We had a lovely stay at this homestay. Out hosts where really friendly and served us with great breakfast every morning. It's really quiet in the forest with a great view. Comfy beds and basic interiors. We hope we come again.
−It's 5mins scooter out of town. The host offers a TukTuk service so no problem!
Philipp
Austria · Couple · August 2025
+It was just great!!! Lovely people, amazing breakfast and the cottage was wonderful and clean! We definitely come back!!
Bastiaan
Belgium · Family · April 2025
“Romantic homestay in the forest.”
+This place was 100% romantic lying on a hillside. The view was great. It is not a luxury place but there is a fridge, water boiler, hairdryer etc. Breakfast is good and the owner is friendly. He also offers tuktuk service on request. I felt it is a bit a special place because it is so hidden. We were in another place in Ella before but that one was more expensive and not so special.
Casey
United Kingdom · Group of friends · February 2025
“We appreciate your support. Travelling to a foreign county can be daunting and you made us feel comfortable. You were”
+Thank you for hosting us. We enjoyed our stay. You were very accommodating and provided us with advice and connections with your Tuk Tuk and a taxi.
Biff
United Kingdom · Couple · January 2025
“Comfortable with amazing views great breakfast and wonderful owners”
+Very clean, comfortable bed, breakfast was big and varied, owners super helpful and provided transport from train station as otherwise would be difficult to find. Would stay again
−Everything was good
Adelheid
Switzerland · Couple · January 2025
“Exceptional”
+Pretty cottage on a hillside. The owner picks you up by tuktuk. Good and rich breakfast.
−Nothing
Daniel
United Kingdom · Solo · January 2025
“Nice family and well equipped room”
+Clean, spacious room that was really well equipped, including a hairdryer and fridge. Bed was comfortable and mosquito net was good. The breakfast was excellent - really delicious. Laundry was really good. Clothes smelled fresh and folded with care. The host family are sweet and helpful. I appreciated the fair value tuktuk rides to get back from Ella to the accommodation, as it was far up a hill (but I liked being away from the busy town!). You can sit and enjoy watching some wildlife from the terrace. Bee Honey Restaurant is a 15 min walk away which is a nice place to eat, with a good view and trains sometimes going by.
−The room was a bit damp as the back wall is basically underground. It would benefit from some fresh paint. Whilst well-meaning, my personal space could have been respected a bit more - eg not knocking on door multiple times whilst I was showering or getting dressed. Burning of plastic
Juan_canmor
Spain · Solo · December 2024
“Perfect place to relax and be immersed in nature.”
+Good quality/price room, with good matress, mosquito net protection and antimosquito plug device, hot water, fridge! hair dryier and a iron. The terrace and the views were amazing, its the perfect place to relax and enjoy being in the nature. The breakfast was huge and delicious with sri lankan or western options. Ruwan and his wife were very kind and attentive and Ruwan is open to pick you up and drop you to/from downtown by his tuktuk and even available to guide you and make a tour throughout the most important Ella’s touristic spots.
−The only ‘con’ would be the location as you need transportation to get downtown, but as I said before Ruwan is always attentive and available at reasonable hours to drive you everywhere!
Timo
Germany · Couple · November 2024
“Exceptional”
+Such a nice exotic place with really nice owner
−You to be ready for some flies or frogs in the bathroom :) what is totally fair for the price