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We spent 4 nights at Misty Hills Resort and we absolutely loved it! The service was amazing and went beyond all of our expectations. Manoj in particular was fantastic and couldn't do enough to help us. Our bedroom was lovely - clean, comfortable and with a 4 poster bed. The wifi initially wasn't working in our room & Manoj did everything he could to ensure this was fixed...the wifi was great - we could even stream videos on our laptop :) After 2 nights, the manager kindly upgraded us to one of the larger rooms on the top floor, where the views were even better! Any issues we had were instantly resolved, the management and Manoj really couldn't do enough to help us - they organised tuk-tuks for us into Ella each evening and the manager event went to the train station to buy our train tickets for us at 6am! The service was outstanding and really made our experience. The location is great, it is a 2 minute tuk-tuk ride into the centre of Ella but it is definitely worth getting a tuk-tuk after dark. Being a little bit out of the centre worked really well for us and meant that we had fantastic views of Ella Rock and Little Adams Peak. I really would recommend this hotel to anyone; having spent 3 weeks in Sri Lanka, this hotel was undoubtedly our favourite! PS. they do the BEST pancakes for breakfast.

Hotel OnRock was at the more expensive end of my accommodation selection in Sri Lanka, but I was not disappointed. I needed to use the business facilities during my stay, and no request was too difficult for the brother and sister team who manage the hotel. My laundry was done in less that 24 hours. The room was clean, had a very comfortable bed, private bathroom with hot water, a lockable closet, and a wonderful view of Ella's Rock, Ella's Gap, and Little Adam's Peak. Breakfast was the best I had in Sri Lanka, with fresh fruit, fresh juice, string hoppers, and your choice of coffee or tea. I also had a delicious diinner with the aforementioned view. I definitely recommend Hotel OnRock, and thank the staff for their help.

We had a nice big room with a modern bathroom. The cleaning in the hotel corresponds to European standard and is really very good. Breakfast is available in Sri Lanka or continental style and both taste very good. Our kids (5 and 9) liked the continental style with fresh eggs, toast and fresh fruits. The hotel is centrally located on a hill and is therefore quieter than the hotels right on the main road. For us as a city people, the hotel was very quiet and has a beautiful view about Ella. The hotel owners are from Germany and Sri Lanka and therefore you will find here the best of both worlds. Kurt and Lakshmi had a lot of good tips for trips and restaurants. They also helped us organize the onward journey. Overall a perfect stay in Ella!

Stayed 3 nights at Zion View and would definitely recommend it to anyone spending a few days in Ella. Most rooms have gorgeous verdant views of the nearby Ella Rock perfect for an afternoon in the hammock. The views do come with having to climb up a fairly steep slope from the town to the guesthouse but it’s well worth it and only a short 5-10 min walk to get to town anyway. The rooms are comfortable and clean, and staff are very warm, helpful and friendly. Rooms also come with several multi-charging points, great for those with a multitude of devices. Laundry is done in one morning. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, they prepared packed breakfast at 4am on checked out day.

After tiring journey from Kandy I was warmly welcomed & shown a lovely room by the pool. Breakfast & dinner was served outside on a private table. One of the key reasons to visit Ella is to see the Ella Gap & rock. The View Hotel is perched on the hillside above Ella Town & has a magnificent view of the Ella Gap. Getting up to see the sunrise has been one of the highlights of my trip to Ella. I was very comfortable in my room. Ella Town was a pleasant walk down hill and a 200 ruppee ride back. The manager could not have been more helpful! Swimming in the pool on my own looking at the Ella Rock was also a wonderful moment on my journey around Sri Lanka!!!

had a great stay at Ella gap hotel we chose to hire a motor scooter for 3 days to cover our stay got lost a few time but saw the most amazing scenes this was the high light off our trip waterfalls breath taking scenery, we were going to Liptons seat & took to wrong turn the local doctor stopped put us on the right road, then we took the train from Ella to Colombo in the observation car it was amazing would recommend Ella & Ella gap hotel

This is a very new hotel, and they are only just getting the staff settled in. It is convienient to Ella train station, but due to the steep hill, I wouldn't recommend walking. The view is stunning, and looks across at a local waterfall from a number of rooms. There were no menus, and no prices for either the food or bar service, but we were very pleasantly surprised when we got the bill. Cheap good quality local Sri Lankan curry, and very good price beers. There is no air conditioning, but at this location high in the mountains, it was a very pleasant temperature. Wifi was only free in the lobby, but it's not a bad place to go and sit while you catch up on your inter-webs.

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Ella Planters. You'll need transport to get there but is well worth it when you do. Our bungalow ("blue") was lovely, well designed with a very large, beautifully-styled, modern bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a variety of continental/Sri Lankan food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had only wished we could've stayed longer.

The hosts/owners were so friendly and helpful. They made our stay and our experience of Sri Lanka very special. The resort is walking distance from both the 9-arch bridge and Little Adam's Peak. It's a 1km nice walk or a tuk tuk ride into Ella. A very natual and generally peaceful place (just some traffic noise). Surrounded by trees and we even saw small and large squirrels, wild hens and wild deer at the resort. Lovely food. The hosts even took some time to teach us some Sri Lankan cooking. Highly recommended for people who like walking and nature, and want a more personal experience of Sri Lanka.

I had a fantastic time at Ella's Edge Resort. I was traveling alone and the staff did all they could to make sure I was comfortable. Everyone was extremely nice and the food was amazing. The cook at the hotel is named Amarawonsc and he makes an excellent curry that changes each day. The kitchen is out in the open and you can peer over the edge and watch to see how they prepare it. One night Amarawonsc invited me down to the kitchen and gave me a lesson on curry cooking! He also makes a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast which was yummy. This hotel is about a 6-8 walk into the center of town. I like that its not in the heart of things so you can have the stunning views in peace and quiet and if you want to go out you're only a walk or a cheap tuktuk ride away. Out of all the hotels I stayed at in Sri Lanka this was the best value for what I paid. Please note that it is considered a 4-star hotel for Sri Lankan standards but it would not be a 4 star for western standards. The room was basic but clean and the view from my bed was incredible. The staff told me that the hotel was built about a year and a half ago which explains why everything seemed nice and new in the room. Thanks again, I will be back!

Perfect place to stay! Don’t stay in Ella town, it’s noisy, busy and views are poor. This hotel is up the hill so it has incredible views from every room and from the restaurant- the pictures really don’t do it justice. The best view we’ve ever woken up to! Plus, it’s only 5mins in a tuk tuk into town for dinner (approx 300lkr) Nothing is too much trouble for the staff- they helped us organise cooking lessons, moped rental and an amazing surprise birthday party for our friend. We were going to stay at 98 Acres but it was sold out- we still visited for a drink and thought Serenites views were even better but for a far more reasonable price. I will recommend to any friends and family visiting Ella. Thank you so much Serenite Ella.

Ella Nature view was for me the best hotel experience in Sri Lanka. I highly recommend this place! The rooms are big and very clean and every room has a balcony with view on the valley that's absolutely stunning!!! I first stayed for one night but immediately extended my stay to 5 nights because I fell in love with the view and the place. From all balconies you have a great view on Ella Rock, Ella gap and little adam's peak (too bad I cannot upload any pictures from my stay). The rooms are big and very clean (spotless bathrooms) and the staff is super friendly :). The breakfast that's included I s also very good: delicious coffee and a lot of fresh fruits. I stayed in Ella because I had a wounded leg after a motorbike accident. I cannot imagine a better place to stay and chill out for several days. Thank you so much Ella Nature view!

The resort is well placed for a chilled out break set within a Tea Plantation and lovely views, an interesting 15 minute walk into main street Ella (Tuk Tuk available for around 300 SLR). The staff are helpful and diligent and a special mention to the owner Rowan who far exceeded any service level to date, he runs the resort with passion and is genuinely a 'nice guy'. He went above and beyond to organise a cake and meal for my wife's birthday and although he had to do a lot of running around (I found out later that he took various trips to get what I needed) he did so without mentioning and did not include his time or cost in the final bill. Rowan is now expanding his business and we wish him every success for the future. As a final mention the food was some of the best we have had in Sri Lanka, tasty and consistent.

We had a pleasant stay in room N7 (specifically prebooked, because it has the best view on the mountains). The room was with fan only, but it was not hot at night at all, so it was alright. The breakfast was very tasty, with well done toasts, fruit plat, eggs and huge pot of tea. The only negative feedback is that our driver didn't get the room in the hotel, even so it is a common policy on sri lanka and had to find a place to sleep somewhere else.

We travelled from Kandy to Ella BT train which is a 6 hour journey through some very pretty terrain. We spent two wonderful nights in this hotel and were so glad that we did as the rooms have huge comfortable beds and nice soft towels. The views from all room are fantastic and each room has a balcony area to sit on and admire the mountains and beautiful gardens. Delicious breakfasts of fruit, banana pancakes and omelettes were served on the patio area. The delightful owner is a remarkable, well travelled and connected man who is keen to give advice on visits and treks and was so keen to ensure that every aspect of our visit was perfect. We had the most AMAZING Thai meal in the evening (as the owner is married to a Thai lady). Everything was laid out perfectly with such lovely restful music. Felt like eating at a friend's house. We can honestly say that it was the best meal on all our travels and that has included many visits to Thailand. Most of the herbs are grown in the very well tended garden and our lovely cook showed us around her plants with such pride. She even gave us some seeds to plant when we get back to England. We couldn't attempt to climb Adams Peak but did visit the Neuberg green tea plantation and had a good tour there. Ella town was a little overstated with very many backpacker hostels so it was great that we could retreat to our hotel at the edge of the town. We also ate a great vegetable kutcha roti in Ella from the awfully named Fish and Chips restaurant. You can see them cook it all freshly in front of you. So delicious, we went back for another for lunch.

The property seems ok at first glance, but it was impossible to sleep. The sheets are dirty and extremely damp. Ella is cold when we stayed here in early December, but the sheets were so damp it was impossible to sleep. We ended up putting on all of the clothes we had and slept on top of the very thin blanket they provided. It also didn’t help that the sheets were dirty and we found bugs on top of the bed on 2 different Occasions. We would not recommend this place to anybody as it wasn’t cheap at all for Sri Lanka.

Absolutely loved our stay here for three nights which was perfect amount of time in Ella. After reading other reviews We booked the double room with mountain view which is at the front right of property. Definitely the best room as it is has both best privacy and best views. Most others have good views also except maybe the two nearest the road. Location is great, far enough out of town to be away from noise but only 5 mins to walk in or a few minutes by tuk tuk. Breakfast was simple eggs and toast and fruit but plentiful and enjoyable. Staff very helpful although bring your own water and snacks as there is nothing in reception or closer than town. Would definitely stay here again. Recommend walking up little Adams peak it's only 30 mins each way and beautiful views.

From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel welcomed. Nandana, the manager greeted us & took us to our room & made sure we had what we needed. We were enchanted by the amazing view of Ella from our room! Wow, spectacular view! The room was large, clean, & comfortable. It had a sitting area & balcony with chairs to sit & enjoy the view. Needless to say, we slept well. The following morning, we enjoyed our fruit smoothie, coffee, tea, a plate of fresh fruit, toast with butter & jam, and our omelettes. Nandana kindly showed us photos of some of the sight to visit in Ella & fully answered all our questions. When it was time for us to leave Ella, Nandana arranged a driver for us at a discounted price. We highly recommend Hotel Alta Vista & hope to return again! Thank you Nandana for going above & beyond & making sure we were happy & comfortable!

We stayed here for one night in Feb and loved this property! The view from the whole place is just absolutely spectacular! Each of the rooms either has its own balcony or a courtyard to just sit and enjoy the view. The rooms and large and comfortable. The staff were great. There was a lovely hostess who greeted us and happily chatted away about Sri Lanka and the beautiful clothes that the women wear. The owner was also very friendly and came to chat to us to make sure we were enjoying our stay. Ella the town is beautiful. Definitely do the little Adams peak walk and have lunch or dinner at the Ceylon Tea Factory Restaurant. Thanks for a great stay.

We visited Ella half way through our 3 weeks in Sri Lanka and Villa Eden Paradise was the perfect base for some early morning hiking in the hills and afternoon peaceful relaxing. The hosts are very friendly and prepare a great breakfast (we'd hike around around sunrise - little Adams peak, ella rock, 9 arch bridge and return around 10am for breamfast). The nice rooms, outdoor seating areas, and good WiFi allowed us a peaceful space to plan out the rest of our Sri Lankan trip. They had great recommendations for places to eat, do laundry for a small fee, and are always willing to have a chat/share some advice. Would definitely return if ever back in Ella. There's currently a little construction work happening, although not very disruptive, whilst they extend their range of rooms (but this seems to be happening everywhere in Sri Lanka).

We totally fell in love with this place the moment we stepped foot here. The views are incredible. The rooms are huge with balconies that overlook the tea plantations and mountains. It’s right next to the trail up to Little Adam’s Peak, which we did at sunrise. We also rented bikes from the resort and went cycling around the tea plantations and down to Nine Arches bridge. One of the most relaxing and beautiful resort we’ve been to.

Had a lovely one night stay in Ella at Lucky Star. We had to catch the train to Nanu Oya the next day and it was the perfect Location to climb mini Adams Peak and Ella Rock, yet near Ella town so we could have meals there. The room we stayed in was brand new, and very clean. The decor is very local. The balcony was the best part, a lovely table and chairs and a swing overlooking a spectacular view of Ella rock and waterfall. Amazing! Wanted to sit in the balcony and never move! The Sri Lankan family are so sweet . Much nicer to support these guest houses than larger hotel chains and they take great care of you. It's very reasonable price and clean and basic. Would recommend.

The hotel in located around a 10 minute walk to the centre. The room was clean and had a beautiful view overlooking the mountains. The staff were very helpful and to our luck we got offered to go up to Ella rock with another family in our hotel which was amazing and meant we did not need to walk very far! The food was also incredible. I cannot Fault the stay here and for the price it is well worth your money.

Rooms and bathrooms were large, comfortable and very clean. Probably the best shower we had in Sri Lanka outside of Colombo. Breakfast was large and varied keeping us going the whole day. The family was extremely friendly and accommodating. Location is a few mins walk from the main street where all the restaurants and bars. There's quite a steep walk up to the house but worth it. Skip the busy restaurants on main Street and turn left at bottom of this hill to explore some less crowded, newer and more delicious restaurants and bars. Definitely recommend Elegant Homestay we even extended our stay. Would come back.