Entry from roof side was confusing

Close to centre yet peaceful . Breakfast great

Stayed in August 2025

The water in our bathroom was yellow which was quite off putting. They sent us off with wet laundry - would have preferred they told us it wouldn’t be dry in time.

Very friendly and helpful staff who can organise tuk tuks, taxis, scooters etc for you. Lovely big rooms with comfortable beds. Great peaceful location.

Stayed in August 2025

The bathroom missed some comforts from home like a bath mat, hand towel, hair dryer with right plug and toiletries.

Eminence is a friendly BnB with only 3 rooms. Aku was very helpful with local tips and he organised his mother to do a cooking class with us. Bobodu looked after us well and took our bags down to the main road. Breakfast was fabulous too.

Stayed in August 2025

-amazing view -friendly and accommodating staff -comfortable beds -quiet -5 minute walk to town

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

We absolutely adored our stay at Eminence Ella. The staff are some of the friendliest we’ve ever met - nothing was ever too much trouble. They went above and beyond in every way, from organising a free tuk tuk for us to offering free laundry and a lovely little Western breakfast each morning, all at no extra cost. The rooms are super cute and cosy, very clean and tidy, and feel more like a small hotel than a guesthouse. Ours had a charming mural on the wall and the views from the property were absolutely exceptional. The bathroom had hot water and soap provided, which was perfect after a long day of exploring. It’s up a steep hill, but tuk tuks and drivers can easily bring you right to the door. A nice bonus - you can use the neighbouring hotel’s pool for a small fee, and they serve great cocktails too. For the price, this place is excellent value. We really loved it here and would happily come back.

Stayed in July 2025

This property is absolutely amazing! There is a steep climb to get to it, but it is worth it for the view! The property staff are very friendly and helpful - to helping you book bus tickets, to dropping you to the bus or train station etc. The room was clean and spacious with a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was very yum and filling. Could not recommend a stay here more.

Stayed in July 2025

a slight steep hill to it but it is good excetcise after a meal!

it was very clean, provided towels and complimentary breakfast and drinks. Also helped us get to the railway station via tuk tuk and gave us lots of good recommendations, i recommend this property to everyone!

Stayed in July 2025

As mentioned in other reviews, it is quite a steep incline up to the accomodation. It is about five minutes. It is very doable but a bit tricky with suitcases. Just something to be aware of if you have bad knees.

The view from the rooms is gorgeous! Aku and the staff were so helpful organising taxis, tuktuks, tea, breakfast and laundry. Very close to Ella town but felt like we were secluded in the mountain.

Stayed in July 2025

Just be aware that to get the incredible mountain views, the hotel is up a rather steep incline.

Great room with a stunning view! The staff were fantastic and really helpful. Breakfast was amazing and you can have get tea/ coffee throughout the day. The location is just off the high street into town so it’s easy to go for food. A wonderful stay here, thank you very much!

Stayed in June 2025

Its a little uphill but this is the case of all hotels in Ella… for the view make the effort! But if u rent a scooter that would be no problem at all

The staff were super friendly, helped us with the scooter rental and the yala safari tour. Location was super! Few minutes away from the main street with restaurants and right in the middle of the most beautiful panorama. I would come here again and again

Stayed in June 2025

Great place to stay in Ella. Rooms are basic and a little bit tired. The kindness and hospitality from Aku and, of course, the lovely view outshine any negatives.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing really! The hotel is at the top of quite a steep hill, which might be something to consider if you have mobiiity issues, but the plus side of that is the great views.

The views from our terrace were amazing. All staff were really helpful and would bring drinks to our terrace as and when we ordered them. The room was clean and comfortable, as was the bathroom.

Stayed in June 2025

The sign is obvious at the property and only a short walk from the station or restaurants and bars but tricky to see the stairs down to the rooms.

Hosts were great and couldn't do more to help. WiFi and Aircon were good. Nice to get a hot shower in a big bathroom. Comfy bed. Amazing view of waterfalls and mountains.

Stayed in June 2025

Some people mentioned steep hill, but it's good for the heart, just few minutes walk:) for me it definitely wasn't a disadvantage:)

I would give 11/10 if I could! Aku was the best host we've ever had. Extremely helpful with anything we needed, lots of advices, organizing transport etc. And still with respecting our privacy, we felt very comfortable. Place has awesome view, very close to the main road and completely isolated and quiet at the same time. And having coffee&tea in the morning with stunning view! Awesome!

Stayed in May 2025

AKI is the BEST Host we could have, he managed everything for us as carefully as possible. UDERA is the BEST Tour Guide and a GREAT Photographer. He really did more than 100% to satiesfy our needs. We spent a day together and soulth the most scenic places in Ella. He showed us more than we expected! We got also breakfast surprisingly free of charge, which was not only delicious but home made, traditional and they took care of our food allergies. The view was amazing with the Waterfall and the train just like the nature and green environment everywhere and the city center is only some minutes to walk / tuktuk. We had a phantastic time❣️Highly recommended❣️ Thank you for everything Guys, you are amazing❣️

Stayed in March 2025

Maybe the steep hill

View and friendly helpful staff

Stayed in June 2025

Owner was extremely helpful with travel plans.

Stayed in May 2025

Difficult access

Huge room, amazing breakfast, lovely staff

Stayed in May 2025

Amazing views, very clean room and lovely staff

Stayed in May 2025

You don’t get an amazing view without having to climb a hill………it’s a very steep (fairly short) road up to the accommodation

The view is amazing and it’s very close to town and all the amenities. Staff were very friendly and attentive

Stayed in May 2025

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Located at the top of a hill with a beautiful outlook of Ravana waterfall in the distance. You can see trains going past regularly. It’s just far enough out from Ella’s main strip to be very peaceful, but close to the action (it’s walkable). The manager (Aku) is very helpful in arranging everything you might be interested in, including a cooked breakfast every morning, free laundry, a great Tuk Tuk driver (Udara) and even arranging a free cooking class with his mum—she’s a great chef! Couldn’t ask for much more. Ideal place to stay in Ella.

Stayed in April 2025

Steep walk up to the property but it's worth it and you can always get a tuk.

Great place! Amazing views over the valley and the waterfall in the distance. The right distance from the banging tunes and chaos of Ella, close but not too close. The staff were super helpful greeting us with a cold juice on arrival and carrying bags and arranging a tuk tuk for us to get to the train station for the Ella/Kandy train at 5.15am. The room was big, clean and cool with those views outside the big windows. Would highly recommend!

Stayed in April 2025

Fab breakfast, tuck tuck trips organised for us, laundry done free of charge. Wonderful stay

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was perfect. Mr Akku helped us in everything which we have asked. Nice view ( Mountain and Waterfall). You can see train going from room.

Stayed in April 2025