Reviews of "Mount'n mist"

At Mount 'n Mist you get 5 star views and service at homestay prices. The accommodation is located high up in the hills above Elle, but the owner is happy to run you to and from the centre when required. There are a few shops and restaurants 10 minutes walk down the hill. The night we arrived the owners cooked us the best curry and rice we've had so far, and we dined watching the full moon rise. The next morning our son complained about being woken up by the birds singing! This is a lovely place to unwind for a few days.

Tuk tuk ride by the owner up to the property is worth the money alone! Great location up in the hills outside the town. Very peaceful and beautiful with stunning views. Room was basic but fine. Couple running it were lovely and the food was good.

It's a very steep path up to the property and only the owner can take you up on his tuktuk. Great walk down though via the steps & train line

Mount'n mist is the perfect place to truly experience the heart of Sri Lanka – its people, warmth, food, hospitality, and nature. The lovely couple who run the homestay are absolutely wonderful. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, always with a warm smile and genuine kindness. The food was a real highlight – both breakfast and dinner were delicious, with plenty of variety and authentic Sri Lankan flavours. Our host also took us around Ella in his tuk-tuk, showing us amazing spots like the Nine Arches Bridge and the tea plantations. He was always cheerful, super helpful, and really knowledgeable about the area. The house itself is cosy, clean, and has everything you need. It's nestled up in the mountains, surrounded by mango and avocado trees – a truly peaceful setting where you fall asleep to the sounds of nature. It’s a really special place, and we’d come back in a heartbeat. Couldn’t recommend it enough!

I liked everything!

The hosts were very friendly. We got our laundry done cheaply and had some great home cooked breakfasts and a dinner. The room was a good size, good hot water perfects balcony, all that you needed.

Nothing about the place. Some of the local tuk tuk drivers refused to go up the road stting it was too steep. But the host had a tuk tuk and navigated it easily.

The family is incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely cares about their guests. They went out of their way to make me comfortable, including changing my sheets and giving me a new room when there was a problem. Their hospitality felt truly heartfelt — I felt cared for like family.

There were a few unexpected issues during my stay, but the family handled them with honesty and kindness, and I could see they were truly sorry. They’re doing their best with what they have, and I really hope they get the support they need to keep improving the property.

The room was cosy and comfortable and the hot water shower was a blessing in the cooler mountains. The hosts were super welcoming and the included breakfast was delicious.

Everything. It exceeded our expectations

Nothing

I had a wonderful stay here. I felt very comfortable. The location of the home was in the mountains, not too far from the centre. I walked to the centre and was able to have some of the most beautiful views along the way. The family of host was very kind and helpful. I felt at home with them :) Absolutely recommend this place.

Owner are very friendly and helpful. Charges are reasonable.

Cleanliness is nice , Comfortable , Nice Family and very friendly . Breakfast was nice .

Location is far from town and no WiFi is available in room .

Visit this place and support the locals. The house is rented by an extremely friendly family who would help you with anything. Staying in the middle of the forest is amazing because of the sounds of the animals. The road is narrow but the owner offers a tuk tuk to and from town. For me, this was the most authentic Sri Lankan stay experience

Lovely little place up the mountains (quite far from everything but if you want to relax and listen to nature, it's perfect). The room is very clean and smells lovely. Comfiest bed I've had in Sri Lanka! Lovely dinner and breakfast and very accommodating hosts. Super nice

It was located in a quiet location away from the noise of the city. The family was lovely. It had a nice deck to sit and relax and view ella rock.

Unfortunately there was a language barrier as the English speaking Son was ill and in the hospital. The rest of the family there spoke like English. I had explained my wheat intolerance to the Son but it wasn't passed on so I got all wheat for breakfast the first day. I'm sure they thought I was crazy as I tried to explain I couldn't eat it. The room needed a good scrub down. Dirty walls and the cup offered in the bathroom had a month or two of dirt in the bottom. Not a good place to put your toothbrush. Difficult to get to even with a tuk tuk. Quite a walk from town.

I loved the view from my room. It was very cold and misty in the morning and felt so nice to have my breakfast in the balcony outside looking at the beautiful view. Breakfast was very simple but very tasty and was part of the package stay. The elderly couple running the Homestay were super friendly and down to earth. The elderly man even helped me to go up and down the mountain by his own 3 wheeler since that is the only vehicle that can take you up the mountain to his Homestay

Nothing at all. Roads leading up to his Homestay is very steep and only 3 wheelers can drive on them however all mountain roads are just this way so be prepared for it to experience the beauty of the Homestay and weather and meet the lovely family

A nice place to stay - first of all incredible views from the terrace :) You can admire wonderful panorama of Ella and the misty mountains from the nice terrace in front of your room. The room itself is pleasant with a comfy double bed and a bathroom with warm water. It's clean and nice. The location is good for the views but you must bear in mind that you'll need a tuk tuk to bring you up there (a very steep hill! ) The hosts are friendly and you can buy a home-cooked dinner and a tour by tuk tuk there.

We had a lovely stay! The place is up in the beautiful mountain surrounded by magic nature and view. The room was big and nicely designed, with big windows and a porch to the mountains! And the hosts, what a wonderful and kind couple! They made us breakfast (different every morning) and dinners were absolutely awesome and even drove us to Ella to buy beer... If we ever visit Sri Lanka again we will come back

Hosts are very warm and caring , made me feel at home with humbleness and delicious authentic food.

We’ve been here several times, and always love to come back. The owners are super nice and kind people and for us this location is unbeatable. It’s far enough from the buzz of Ella town down below, but still close enough to hike up or down (20 mimutes), also the owners are kind enough to provide tuk-tuk rides on very reasonable price too. The house is in the middle of a tea garden with avocado and jackfruit trees, almost on top of the hill, sometimes covered in clouds. The room is nice, the bed is comfy, the terrace is unbeatable, there’s hot water. And it’s super quiet. Highly recommended.

Nice views and vibe

Need to coordinate tuktuk to go uphill. Going downhill is pretty easy.

Super friendly owner and wife, good food, nice terrace to enjoy the view and nature

An amazing stay. Looked after from the moment I booked. Really good communication throughout my whole stay. Great privacy. I was in a beautiful new room. The view was stunning. Breakfast + dinner were both really good. The portion sizes are huge. Sat looking at the views. Arrival drinks and cakes. Picked up from the train station + dropped back off when I was leaving. Massive, thank you. My favourite homestay in Sri Lanka

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