Reviews of Pearl View Guesthouse

The people who work very friendly 🌺❤️

Amazing view Nice spacious and clean room Extremely nice and helpful members of staff .

Can be somewhat difficult to get to.

The room its self was very nice and the view surrounding the property was brilliant. The staff were helpful when it came to sorting taxis to Ella City Centre. It was good that breakfast was included.

We arrived around 1310 (10mins after check in time) and was informed that our room was not ready and it will be another 30 minutes until it was. We realised this was not going to get done in half an hour as nobody entered the room whilst we were waiting. As a result we ventured into the city. I asked for the price of what a late check out would be to be taken off our final payment as I believed this was more than fair but any sort of compensation was nigh on impossible to gain. Whilst the breakfast was included I wouldn’t say it was anything special. It took a fair while to get served and on our second day we didn’t receive any tea or coffee with the breakfast and it also never filled us up. The location is further out that we thought and meant if we wanted to stay out in Ella later it was harder to get tuktuk back.

The view was breathtaking Breakfast is really good There are always available and sent tuk tuk to town to pick us up. We were travelling with a baby, he loved the place. Everything was perfect we recommend it 100%

Everything was perfect

From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warm hospitality and a lovely cup of tea. The adventure of reaching the guesthouse by tuk-tuk felt like a fun ride in an amusement park due to the bumpy roads — while some may see that as a downside, I found it incredibly enjoyable and it added a unique touch to the experience. The view is absolutely breathtaking! You’re surrounded by nature — lush trees, mountains, fruit plants, and the calming sounds of birds. At night, the sky turns pitch black, making the stars shine incredibly bright — a magical and unforgettable sight. Breakfast was delicious and offered a delightful mix of different dishes, definitely worth trying!

There are insects around the area, so I recommend bringing insect repellent. It’s totally understandable though, considering the guesthouse is set in the heart of nature.

Pearl View is in a pretty location...although most of Ella is beautiful!. The price is very attractive for budget conscious travellers. It was nice knowing we were supporting a local family by staying here.

Tuk tuk driver's don't like coming to this property. It is located on a steep hill with some dirt tracks. We had to pay more to the driver's to consider coming here - not a massive deal considering tuk tuks are generally extremely cheap.

The view from the hotel is stunning, staff is very friendly and they do everything for their guests. Breakfast was wonderful and delicious and we even had dinner which was a lot of food and also very delicious. Our kids had a great time too.

We liked everything, but location is a bit hard to reach and a bit further away from the center, but we knew this before we booked. You have two options in Ella: stay in the village without views or stay at a hotel like this with amazing mountain views. We took a tuktuk to go the village which is easy.

Beautiful place, located on a hill.,The advantage of having a room there is absolutely amazing view on all sides. And the view is worth it👍 Owners incredibly nice and helpful. The breakfasts here were excellent. I definitely recommend this place.

We booked a room with balcony, on the arrival they told us that the room with balcony is in renovation. We got a another room which was good as well.

Lovely owners, really helpful and nice quiet location with fabulous views!

Views were amazing. Rooms were average with threadbare towels and breakfast was ok.

Lovely staff and great views high above Ella. Simple rooms good size for family of 4.The staff were really helpful showing us the footpath back down to the main road (another 15mins walk down road to Ella). Be aware cars will not make it up the track to the guesthouse but if you contact them they will meet you with tuk tuk at the main road to bring you and your bags and drop you back down. Good breakfast..

It felt bit shabby with some repairs needed.

Beautiful guest house in mountains.. breakfast was amazing! Rooms well appointed, clean & comfortable

Lovely location and the lads running the place were enthusiastic and determined to make the visit easy and enjoyable. Pearl View was out of town, therefore quiet and the views were spectacular.

Pearl View was hard to find, poorly signed and the road leading up (from both directions) was something of an adventure both in regards of steepness and condition of the road especially with the poor signage making it something of a magical mystery tour. Ordered dinner at the property, for which they called for a take-away which took 2hrs to arrive by which time I'd given up!

Brilliant stay with a stunning view. Very good value and delicious breakfast. The family could not have been kinder. I accidentally left my bag on the train and they did everything they could to help. I will 100% be back to stay!

We booked the Deluxe Double room with balcony. The room was very big with a great view. Bathroom was large, modern and clean. Location was good, always short tuk tuk ride anywhere. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. They picked us up from the train station. Classic breakfast, nothing special but good. Expect some stairs to the upper rooms. Also a staircase gives access to the main road. (Expect stairs anywhere in Ella)

Amazing views, quiet location. Great family , very helpful. Comfy beds.

It was really far from anything. Not great option for us,as mum can't walk far or on uneven terrain. So we struggled. Nearest restaurants are a fair challenge away, many many steep steps down , again this is for us. If you are sprightly and fine and like isolation you will love it. No free or "reasonable " shuttle into town. There and back costs 2-3000lkr... which adds up. Breakfast was meh... shower was not powerful at all so showering was almost as pleasant as a sponge wash at a festival. Blankets were not washed but aired ... not great!

Really nice family run Guesthouse. Stunning location on the Mountain side. Terrific welcome, with a lovely cup of Cinnamon tea. The breakfast was fantastic and enough for 2. Beautifully cut fresh fruit and freshly squeezed juice. With pancakes, Omelette and toast. Proper set up for the day. The walk to the town, literally only took me 18 minutes and I finer walk you would be hard pressed to find. Although I wouldn't fancy it going home in the dark. Tuk tuks are abundant and drivers are all reasonable.

View is incredible. Rooms are simple, clean and similar to the pictures. Breakfast was very good and personnel is nice. Good to know: the accommodation is located on top of a hill in Ella and even with tuktuk you have to walk at least the last part of the way. Best option is to walk (~15-20min) till the city Centre when using the stairs. Reasonable fitness level advisable since the ~200 stairs are uneven and differ in height.