I'm ok with cold showers and I don't mind the steep climbs... it was a good 25 minutes to walk into the main area of Ella but why would you.. Stay local and meet nicer people and enjoy better food.. Cafe Eden and Cafe Piranha have my vote.

I liked that it was far away from the main area of Ella, which is just so busy and polluted with traffic and tourists... the ladies were extremely friendly and welcoming... and the fruits at breakfast were lovely... it was an easy walk down to nine arch bridge...

Stayed in August 2025

Fantastic stay ! Lovely welcoming family . Excellent breakfast and beautiful garden

Stayed in May 2025

The room is cozy and quiet. The food they cook for you is delicious . It is close to nine arch gap and nine arch bridge. It is a 15-20 min walk to Ella The family that offers this accommodation is very nice and they are always asking if you need anything .

Stayed in April 2025

There are lots of nice homestays in Sri Lanka but this has been the greatest of all. Location is great, bit outside of busy Ella but close enough to walk if you don't mind the way. Location is best for nine arch bridge and Adams Peak. Also they can arrange a tuktuk to take you to Ella Rock trail. For the place itself you get your own room with private entrance and bathroom. Both were spotless clean bed was comfy. The best is you also get your own sitting place with a roof in front of the room with a view into the valley. We could just stayed sitting there the whole day. What is absolutely outstanding is the friendliness of the host family, all of them are amazing people and spoiled us with wonderful breakfast, take away when we went on an early hike and showed their garden plants. For us it was the perfect mix between privacy and exchanging and definitely worth a visit

Stayed in March 2025

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Hospitality was great.

Stayed in March 2025

Excellent location- walking distance from the famous Nine Arches Bridge. Family is very welcoming and attentive towards anything you might need. Room has everything; including hairdryer and to make coffee and tea. The patio where we had breakfast was my favorite part: serene and quiet.

Stayed in February 2025

There is absolutely nothing I didn’t like.

I had a wonderful stay at this homestay in Ella. It’s located outside the busy tourist and restaurant area, in a peaceful setting where you can truly relax. At the same time, if you enjoy walking, the town is still within reach. The best part? The iconic Nine Arches Bridge is just a few steps away, and you can even see it from the property! The room was spotless, the bed was very comfortable, and I had warm water for showers. Fresh towels were also provided, which was a nice touch. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, always making sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. They genuinely care about their guests, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was another highlight—huge portions, delicious local flavors, and the freshest sweet fruits, all enjoyed with a stunning view. A lovely touch was the free pick-up from the train station on arrival and a drop-off at the bus station when I left. The owners also arranged a fair-priced transfer to a monastery and waterfalls, making my stay even more enjoyable. They also showed me around their tea plantation and prepare a delicious fair priced dinner for me upon mu arrival. Overall, I highly recommend this homestay. It offers a perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility, with wonderful hosts who make you feel at home. A great place to experience the local way of life in Ella!

Stayed in January 2025

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Friendly family owned home stay. Overlooks beautiful rainforest type setting. 10 minute walk to 9 Arch Bridge. Short tuk-tuk ride into city. Pick up from train station was wonderful. Awesome breakfast and I even did tea plucking on their small tea plantations. Young girl so friendly and helpful

Stayed in January 2025

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Staying with this family was absolutely amazing! The best Sri Lankan breakfast, so delicious fruit, they have their own tea plantations, you can try how the tea is harvested right on the plantation, it's a short distance from the Nine arch bridge, they have their own tuk tuk, they make trips to all the beautiful places. The accommodation is clean. They have a great dog 😃

Stayed in October 2024

Friendly host, helped us arrive easily to the location, the breakfast was also good , thank you

Stayed in September 2024

The sweetest mangos and the sweetest people await you in Nine Arch Corner. This place is very close to the Nine arch bridge and Little Adams peak. The owner can also arrange transport for you.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was so nice. The staff were so friendly, they did everything to make you feel satisfied. They cooked a really good dinner for us as well. The view from the hostel is so beautiful and is located very close to the Nine Arches Bridge.

Stayed in June 2024

Good Comfortable place good staff and cleanliness is super I'm quite satisfied

Stayed in June 2024

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Stayed in July 2025