We had a very nice experience in Royal Mount Ella. The apartment is cozy and has a really wonderful and immersive view on the forest. The breakfast was great, the dinner was also good and 100% home cooked. The hosts are very helpful and

Stayed in August 2025

Exceeded our expectations. The accommodation was clean, spacious and lovely, and the view from our balcony over the valley was breathtaking. Sampath and his team deserve a mention for making our stay so comfortable and helping with transport arrangements. Walking along the train tracks into town was another highlight - there are plenty of places to sample local produce along the way and you'll enjoy watching the monkeys.

Stayed in August 2025

Gorgeous place! The room was super big and nicely furnished, and the view was amazing. Kind staff and tasty breakfast. We recommend this place if you want to enjoy the quietness of a morning view on the mountains.

Stayed in August 2025

It's an incredible place with incredibile view. Room Is new and clean. Host and staff are really gentle and help me in my trip. I'll come back!!

Stayed in August 2025

nothing - we will be recommending this place to anyone we know visiting Ella.

This was our favourite stay of our entire trip, with the privacy of the room making it feel more like a hotel than a homestay. The view was absolutely incredible and we could watch the sunrise from bed. We enjoyed admiring the view from the peace and quiet of our balcony and as we ate the amazing, varied breakfast provided by the host each day. We walked to and from town a couple of times but also made use of the TukTuk service which was offered at a very reasonable price. We were given excellent advice on how to walk to Ella rock from the homestay, and also enjoyed walking to nine arch bridge and other attractions. The host helped us arrange an excellent last minute Safari in Yala, providing transport and putting us in touch with an excellent guide. This was a day trip leaving early from Ella in the morning.

Stayed in July 2025

Leaving😂

What an amazing place! We had the best time here, the accomodation is absolutely beautiful and the team is so lovely! Samput was just the best host ever, always looking after us and helping out. The tuktuks are very handy to go down to the busy part, we loved staying further from the busy streets of Ella. The breakfasts were out of this world and different every day. I would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed in August 2025

Very nice view, clean rooms, good beds, host very helpful in arranging tuktuk or transfers.

Stayed in July 2025

Maybe the shower could be better but it’s not really a problem.

Sampath is a super host, very friendly and always one step ahead! Our stay was very pleasant, the room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast is super good and you can have it on the terrace in front of your room while enjoying a super view of the landscape. Sampath also assist you with the tuk tuk rides. The location is perfect if you want to go up to Ella Rock.

Stayed in August 2025

Well designed, clean and comfortable rooms. Good breakfast. Gorgeous views and proximity to Ella trailhead. A special shout out to Sampath for his useful tips and helping with transportation.

Stayed in July 2025

No complaints!

Lovely view, very nice room, and wonderful people who made us a delicious breakfast! It also has the most amazing full wall artwork in the bathroom - never seen anything like it!

Stayed in July 2025

It is a little bit out of town, about 1 hour walk or 10 min tuk tuk ride which the property has so it is very easy to get there.

Exceptional breakfast + service! Free pick up from station was such a pleasure. Also helped me with my transport to Ella. The owner is super kind and checks in to make sure you are doing ok which I loved! Although a little out of town, it makes super relaxing and away from the noise which is amazing! It is also close by to Ella rock if you are wanting to do that hike!

Stayed in July 2025

Sampath is very friendly host who will arrange everything for you, nothing was to much.

Stayed in July 2025

View of Ella, great communication and host.

Stayed in July 2025

The fridge was a bit small but everything else was amazing.

Hospitality was amazing.

Stayed in July 2025

The place is quaint homely and welcoming with a wonderful view.

Simply wonderful homely, warm and friendly service unlike any other.

Stayed in July 2025

The stay is little away from the center town i guess

The host family manages the entire operations of the stay. They had accommodated our special meal requests and he dropped us in the station so that we could catch the train on time.

Stayed in June 2025

I didn't like leaving, our stay was to short

Our stay at Royal Mount Ella has been wonderful, the staff are kind and so helpful , the room was spotless, and the view has been amazing, the food was so yummy, really loved staying here, I wish that we could have stayed longer

Stayed in June 2025

The water pressure is far too low. So we had to ask for a bucket and a scoop and bathe in a traditional way. The prices listed for the different tour packages need to be more specific and adjusted. Such as, the ticket to the tea factory cost Rup 3000 per person, so we give a miss. The secret waterfall is not worth visiting, it should be replaced with another destination. While the stop at Ravana cave is not worth the climb even though the ticket cost just Rup 250 per person, i think.

We like the room, spacious, clean, and the two queen-size beds were comfortable for us "asian build". The breakfast was one of the highlights, lots of local fruits and delicious hooper and rolled pancake filled with grated coconut & brown sugar. In the evening, we were greeted with fireflies, and in the morning, lots of birds chirped away happily while we watched the sunrise. It was nice being surrounded with nature. Occasionally, you watched the train snake through the track below us, close enough to take a shot but far enough not to disturb us. Most of all, the appointed tuk-tuk driver provides services that are reasonably priced.

Stayed in June 2025

One of the best places we stayed during our trip. We woke up with the sun rise. The sun shining into our bed . The view from the balcony amazing! The stuff super friendly and helpful. The breaktfast great. The room clean and enough towels. The place is a bit away from the crowded City but everything in walking distance.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing really

Beautiful location just outside of ella. Perfect for some quiet time and city time in 1. Breakfast was delish. Host was helpfull and humble showed us some nice places.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.everything is perfect

Everything

Stayed in May 2025

Sampath our host was among the kindest and most attentive hosts we'd had in many years of travel

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

Great place to stay in Ella. A bit farther apart from the main street but close by. The breakfast with a view was amazing, friendly staff, and clean facilities. Would definitely recommend and come again.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

We absolutely loved everything - team was very helpful, reactive and at ease with young kids ; the scenery from the room was breathtaking and food was great. We highly recommend !

Stayed in April 2025