Reviews of Ritz inn Ella
24 Police Station Road, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room was clean. the hotel is 5 minutes walk from the center. the girl at the reception was very nice and polite. i liked everything, i recommend
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI quite like it. 2 mins walk to the centre, and the station. Relaxing place, and the owner is very helpful.
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was perfect! Close to the bars and restaurants and close to the train station. A small room withoyt AC, but it was like the pictures.
It is a familiy driven place and all are very sweet. Though it is not all of them who speeks english.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location near the train station and the Main Street in Ella. Very clean. There’s no aircon but that’s not a problem as it’s not that warm in Ella at night and the fan they have in the room does a good job at cooling you down.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewQuite a cute and nice stay. We really liked the host's proactiveness in terms of welcoming us with Tea and trying to stay ahead in case we needed help with finding directions or parking. The fact that it's very near to the railway station is a added bonus. Good vfm overall.
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts are delightful. They really go out of their way to make your trip pleasant and easy. They helped me organise a driver with short notice
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThis is, without a doubt, the best place to stay in Ella. The owners and their daughter treated me like a family member. They were incredibly supportive when I was bitten by a snake and needed to go to the hospital. They came to the hospital without any hesitation, and as soon as I told them I was in the hospital. They stayed with me in the hospital for nearly 6 hours, also sorting out transport back to the hotel as it was late (around 1am). I should also add that this was all during their public holiday (New Year), and the hospital was around a 40-minute drive away. They supported me like they would be a family member, which was incredibly kind and appreciated as I was travelling on my own. Throughout my stay, they have gone above and beyond in making sure that I feel like at home. They were always available and happy to help with anything. In addition to the owners and their daughter being amazing hosts and the kindest people I have met, the location is perfect (just a short walk to the main road with great restaurants and shops), the bed is super comfortable, and the room feels very homely. I honestly can not recommend this place enough, and I will definitely be back one day.
Nothing, everything was perfect.
Thankyou so much karolina for your kind review... We wish you a speedy recovery... Come back again one day.. Enjoy your trip in Sri Lanka and be safe 🫶🏻
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIt’s standard Ella.
Wi fi is not good for working, did not have a safe box nor desk as in description of the room.
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIt’s really close to the station, only 2 min walking, we had 2 big suitcases , still we could just walk down the slope and reach the location.
The room size is quite small, there hardly anymore space than to sleep and use bathroom
Reviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGood location, small room and nice terrace.
You share the small terrace with room neighbors, if you don’t like them you have a problem
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThey had a room available. We had arrived at Rowinrich Cottages to find it wasn’t located where it was shown on the Booking.com app and was in fact about 1km away from an Ella up a steep dirt road. This left us stranded and desperate for somewhere to stay. Ritz in was a pleasant surprise. The host was so nice and welcoming, the location was perfect, near the station, the Main Street, and walking trails. The room was quite small and the spec was in the shower but all was clean. There was also a nice sitting area shared between the 2 rooms.
We are not used to having electricity outllets in showers.
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThere is everything what is needed for stay - hot water, fridge, fan, wifi, parking. Friendly owners. Good wifi in room. Good location - 2mins from main street, but you do not hear all the beeps. They can prepare home made breakfast for good price.
Thankyou so much your valuable review sir...We hope you visit us again
Reviewed: 18 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, welcoming family and delicious tea. Comfortable bed and wifi
A little noisy from neighbouring restaurant but only due to it being a central location
Thankyou so much sir your kind review..
Reviewed: 15 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms was comfortable and super clean. The family were welcoming There's a laundry service, which returned our clothes spotless despite poor weather Location is great: really close to station and the towns main street. But not too noisy. Good value for money A really exceptional homestay!
Nothing
Thankyou so much sir & ma'am
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified review2 mins from train station by foot very friendly hosts Clean
We stayed in the smaller room, which is ok for 1-2 nights; we stayed 3 nights and felt a bit too compressed - but we knew it from other reviews alreay
Thankyou sir
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewIt was a very clean room, comfortable bed and fantastic location. Hosts also very helpful, wifi was great.
The bathroom was a little small, but not a big deal.
Reviewed: 18 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewclose to the train station. Good owner who communicated well while I was on train. Welcome coffee. Nice, clean room with good bed, bedsheets,three towels, pillows, bolsters, tea maker with lots of tea bags, Nescafé, plenty sugar. clean toilet.Curtain. Fan. Good WiFi.
No sufficient hot water shower. the small portable geyser don't give hot water. just 1 minute hot and remaining cold shower. being hill station there should be good hot showers
Thankyou sir
Reviewed: 12 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewthank you ma'am
Reviewed: 20 September 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewClean, well-equipped
Shampoo wasn’t good
Reviewed: 12 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewClean and comfortable rooms, friendly family
Noisy at night
thankyou ser and maam
Reviewed: 6 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewStayed here after the train ride from Kandy to Ella, one minute walk and two minutes to the center. A perfect, clean room, with everything you need. The bed is extremely comfortable with a cute musquitonet. They also have laundry service. The host is very nice and welcomed us with a welcome drink and snacks. Highly recommended!
thankyou maam