Reviews of Shining Green View
Medawatta , Kithal Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis accommodation absolutely exceeded my expectations. Room with a beautiful view of the mountains with sunrise, comfortable furniture on the terrace, beds beautifully made, clean. Incredibly kind staff provided everything we wanted, including transportation for trips. But the best thing was the breakfast, varied, very tasty, a full table of food. I highly recommend it and would be happy to return.
Everething was super
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuperb view from the terrace, with the sunrise right in front for early risers. Clean room, large and comfortable bathroom. Very attentive staff. Dinner and local breakfast were exceptional. A bit outside the city, which makes it very quiet and peaceful.
Nothing — everything was perfect.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewBeautiful views, attentive staff who provided a lovely breakfast in the morning, and a stunning room! Thank you!
Nothing!
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff and the view
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing view from restaurant. Nice room with private balcony with fab views Very friendly staff
Food was good, but dinner choices limited and no desert (breakfast was very good with lots of variety)
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuper nice hotel. The view is stunning, the breakfast is fantastic, and the staff is incredibly friendly! Highly recommended!
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely small hotel / homestay with very friendly staff. Breakfast was served with a great view on the Ella villa. The owner took us for a trip to the usual landmarks and to a great Sri Lankan rice & curry restaurant. We stayed in the family room, which was clean and with great private balcony with “million-dollar view”.
Not a bad thing, bit good to know: The hotel is located on the hill just outside Ella. Takes about 10 minutes by TukTuk to go to Ella downtown.
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe views are to die for, if your room faces the mountain and you have comfy chairs and settee to relax on the balcony should you want to and listen to the cacophony of wildlife below. Mosquito nets were standard (first hotel where they have been) so really happy not to have to find some way of hooking up our own. Quiet location but easy access by tuk tuk or taxi into Ella. Food for breakfast was really delicious with good Sri Lankan options. Best breakfast we’ve had throughout our 3week trip Staff are super friendly and helpful. WiFi good Tea making facilities in the room
Honestly can’t think of anything
Dear Madam/sir, Thank you very much for your valuable reviews. Its very important to out hotel future life and we are so happy to selected to our hotel to spend your vacation. Next time when you come to the Sri Lanka we hope you visit Ella to our hotel. Again thank you so much for everything.
Dear Madam/sir, Thank you very much for your valuable reviews. Its very important to out hotel future life and we are so happy to selected to our hotel to spend your vacation. Next time when you come to the Sri Lanka we hope you visi… Show more
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuperb location and a spectacular view. The rooms were clean, comfortable and spacious. Loved the balcony.
Unable to close balcony without a key.
Dear Madam/sir, Thank you very much for your valuable reviews. Its very important to out hotel future life and we are so happy to selected to our hotel to spend your vacation. Next time when you come to the Sri Lanka we hope you visit Ella to our hotel. Again thank you so much for everything.
Dear Madam/sir, Thank you very much for your valuable reviews. Its very important to out hotel future life and we are so happy to selected to our hotel to spend your vacation. Next time when you come to the Sri Lanka we hope you visi… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is located a bit further from the main strip in Ella, but that is a plus. The room was comfortable with good working A/C. The view is lovely from all parts of the hotel. The morning breakfast was a real spread of Sri Lankan foods, which was very tasty and filling. The staff were lovely. Very helpful.
Dear Madam/sir, Thank you very much for your valuable reviews. Its very important to out hotel future life and we are so happy to selected to our hotel to spend your vacation. Next time when you come to the Sri Lanka we hope you visit Ella to our hotel. Again thank you so much for everything.
Dear Madam/sir, Thank you very much for your valuable reviews. Its very important to out hotel future life and we are so happy to selected to our hotel to spend your vacation. Next time when you come to the Sri Lanka we hope you visi… Show more
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location is absolutely stunning - right in the middle of nature and breathtaking mountain view from balcony of the room. Rooms are super spacious. The balcony was a highlight — large, with chairs, a bean bag, and a coffee table. It was the perfect spot to relax and soak in the views.
Property didn't have an elevator so carrying bags up two or three floors can be tiring for both the guests and the staff who kindly helped us.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewBeautiful view, breakfast, friendly staff
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewThe views were spectacular. Saw plenty of trains on the track in the valley beneath. The staff were fabulously attentive & friendly, nothing too much trouble. The food was cooked fresh & delicious. The bed was very comfortable (firm).
The location is out of Ella and up a long steep hill - not walkable but easily accessible by car / tuk tuk, but only c. LKR 600 - 1,000 (£2.50!) and well worth it for the views!
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great. Staff were amazing as was the breakfast and the view!
Nothing. All good.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHospitality, helpfully, kindly stuff Clean place
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