Reviews of Brilliant View Home Stay
Waterfall Rd, Kithal Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff/ owners, and indeed a great view from the room and balcony....
Pretty steep hill to walk into town... not too bad on scooter
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were very welcoming, kind and accommodating. The view is superb.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
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.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAmazing 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.
The towels were low quality and left many textile particles on the body and in the bathroom.
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewCrazy view, good location, amazing breakfast Good Price
Not that much contact or advice from the owners. Lack of storage in the room
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe view is incredible! And the accommodation is very clean. Breakfast is great.
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewView, silent, clean
Room was too small
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEnvironment, clean, no unnecessary noises, view
Family Room was too small and beds were not comfortable
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe place has the most amazing views, and the family running it is so lovely.
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.
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful 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 !
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewDefinitely 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.
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLovely place to stay, host were very friendly and the room was comfortable. We loved it amd we would recommend it !
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewDet passer til sit navn. Indeed a spectacular view! Calm and quiet.
They over charged me for the tuktuk
Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe friendly staff, view and cleanliness
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSimple place surrounded by vegetation; I enjoyed breakfast on the terrace with a beautiful view of Ella’s Rock and a waterfall.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAmazing view & breakfast available
Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAmazing 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.
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.