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Reviews of Brilliant View Home Stay

Waterfall Rd, Kithal Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#131 of 394 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

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Review score

Based on 94 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty steep hill to walk into town... not too bad on scooter

    Very friendly staff/ owners, and indeed a great view from the room and balcony....

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Great location and view with very nice hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was amazing and our hosts were very kind. They gave good recommendations for hikes and organized a TukTuk to pick us up in the morning to see the sunset at Little Adams Peak. It’s located very close to the train track which makes it a faster way to go to Ella Town in only a few minutes and a less steep walk.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    This is a fabulous place to stay in Ella!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The hosts were very welcoming, kind and accommodating. The view is superb.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Brilliant views, lovely people, a calm and magical place to sit and take in the scenery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows uncomfortable and some people found the beds too hard. Be prepared for a bit of a walk along the railway tracks each day or a tuk tuk ride back into town.

    The view was as stated, brilliant. We paid for breakfast and it was fantastic. Loved the space, it was amazing for a group. Such a calm and serene place in the trees, overlooking the waterfall with cheeky monkey’s to keep you company. The people were very accomodating and kind. Can’t speak highly enough.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Since the location is quite in the nature, there are lizards around sometimes Not harmful tho

    This is not my first time staying there and hopefully not the last. It’s a lovely small place with a wonderful view when you have the delicious breakfast. Staff (family) are welcoming, friendly, helpful and it’s always good to be around them. And delicious breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    10
    Amazing jungle view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towels were low quality and left many textile particles on the body and in the bathroom.

    Amazing view, caring staff, delicious breakfast, fast WiFi. You can see monkeys, squirrels and birds from the window. You can also see the waterfalls. In the nights you are immerse in the jungle sounds. It’s 15 min walk with ups and downs from Ella town, but there are also tuk tuk.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not that much contact or advice from the owners. Lack of storage in the room

    Crazy view, good location, amazing breakfast Good Price

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    Perfect for Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view is incredible! And the accommodation is very clean. Breakfast is great.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Nice view, silent environment, but room is too small
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was too small

    View, silent, clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    10
    Amazing views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water wasn't too hot, but I did notice a solar system, and it was a bit overcast the days we stayed there.

    The place has the most amazing views, and the family running it is so lovely.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place located on the top of a hill, next to Ella’s Rock, I spent 3 nights in this very quiet hotel, I was alone and was perfect, the view form the rooftop terrace is amasing, I warmly recommend this place if you are lookin for calm and serenity during your staying in Ella !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Definitely brilliant view of the waterfall, very hospitable owner, good breakfast. There are many facilities in the hotel itself (shared kitchen, tables, etc.). Silent place. Clean rooms and common zones. Note that the hotel has a rapid up and down road , but for us it was not a problem.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    10
    Lovely place to stay, host were very friendly and the room was comfortable. We loved it amd we would
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place to stay, host were very friendly and the room was comfortable. We loved it amd we would recommend it !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They over charged me for the tuktuk

    Det passer til sit navn. Indeed a spectacular view! Calm and quiet.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The friendly staff, view and cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Enjoy the view
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Simple place surrounded by vegetation; I enjoyed breakfast on the terrace with a beautiful view of Ella’s Rock and a waterfall.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view & breakfast available

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    9.0
    Room with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Initially the distance and steep walk, as I arrived from the train when nearly dark and a power cut! But came to value being tucked away from the bustle and the peace / view.

    Amazing view of the waterfall from the room. Bed was comfy and it was quiet and peaceful. You can walk along the train track to the top end of the Main Street (and takes you to Matey Hut - highly recommend for dinner) or walk down the hill to other end. It is quite steep incline.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hospitality, good breakfast, amazing views

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To the last minute I thought I am going to be charged from credit card for my staying as none mention anything to me, and only when I plan to leave someone came to ask for payment and it should be cash. I was lucky I had enough cash to pay but please the management get on this payment issue at least 1 day before leaving.

    Good management, little details were thought out, such as indicating which side has hot water and how long to wait, and the owner was always in touch to help with all questions. It is clean, quiet with good view and opportunity to do nice walks enjoying nature to/ from the lodge.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to it is so hard by car, you have to hire a tuk tuk to reach it due to high slope and narrow road. Ella is a mountainous town and all streets and alleys are narrow and sharply sloped. Tuk tuk is the best vehicle at Ella.

    Its view was fantastic with jungle and waterfall.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the basic room which did not have a view from our balcony which was a little disappointing. We should have read the description better, so it was our fault! There was also no storage space in the room. Other than that, there was nothing to dislike. It was a lovely peaceful place. Nothing to do with the homestay but something to consider - If you go walking in the surrounding areas, be warned , there's lots of leeches when there's been rainfall. I got eaten alive, even with DEET, salt, waterproof trousers and thick /sturdy walking boots 🫣

    The family who ran the homestay were very kind. It's in a great location - around 15 mins walk from the centre with a lovely view of the waterfalls . Breakfast was great, plentiful and varied. Take it on the terrace with a view if the waterfalls The couple looked after me and bathed my wounds when I got ravaged by leeches.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A wonderful view through the window.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    10
    They really live up to their name!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish I could have spent some more time there!

    The host was very attentive and helped us with suggestions for our trip the morning after. He also made us some lovely tea and offered food! Everything was great. The view from the room made our trip.

    Stayed in January 2025

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