Reviews of Gleam Nest
Gleam Nest, Sapumalthenna, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location, nice room in a very beautiful house, fridge and kettle available for use, and above all, the fascinating owner. Unfortunately, we didn't have as much time to talk with him as we would have liked.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThank you very much for your kind response. You are our honored guest. May your future endeavors be successful.
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe bed had a net for the insects that was very convenient. The best part was the owner and his family, super kind and helpful. They helped us arrange a motorbike and laundry. They were keen to help.
A bit far away from the center. But we knew it when we booked it. It’s really a 12 mins walk, so nothing too bad.
Thank you very much for your kind review.best regrets to you
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewPeaceful place
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe best was to wake up in the middle of the jungle seeing all sorts of animals, having the mountain at the back of the view
thank you very much
Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe loved this accommodation, our best stay in Sri Lanka so far. The view was amazing from our terrace, the beds were super comfy and the hosts were great! It's a bit out from the main street so it wasn't noisy at all, but there were restaurants nearby. We would warmly recommend this place to stay in Ella!
Reviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe location it is right in nature , with beautiful surroundings, the family are super helpful and so kind and caring , the bed is super comfy and comes with a mosquito net ,and a fan
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, comfortable bed, and tea facilities.
There are no options for breakfast/dinner, so you only get the room.
Reviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe place was very clean and there was hot water. Location was close to the center yet surrounded by nature. The hosts were very kind.
Reviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIt was away from the road so very little traffic noise. I needed to escape the tourists so this place was delightful! There was a small, ground floor balcony where I sat and wrote, soaking in the sights and sounds of the jungle. I saw a range of birds, monkey, giant squirrels. At night, the fireflies were mesmerising with the stars twinkling through the canopy and the flashes of distant lightening. Comfy beds, kettle, fridge to use, too.
Gutted I only booked 2 nights and couldn't stay longer 😪
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewQuiet location, a short walk from busy town
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery clean extremely friendly host
Thank you sir ,madam
Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe view from the room and our terrace was amazing. We could look at the mountains through the green jungle with ceylon squirrels jumping betweeen the palm trees. The room was nicley furnished and the bathroom was big. The owner speaks good english, so it's easy to communicate.
One small thing, but little annoying - the contact to turn off/on the light to the room was on the other side of the room than the exit doors, so you had to walk in darkness a bit. But it is just a small detail.
thank you madam .Hope to see you again .
Reviewed: 23 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThere was an intense sense of mustiness. There was some equipment as kettle and microwave, but there was problem with electrical connection. The worst, when we used hot water, electricity surged through. We felt non secure...