Athulgashinna Ella 202c, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#137 of 394 B&Bs and Inns in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 76 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
10.0
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 August 2025
Shaun
United KingdomNothing
The ladies really look after you, great sized room, fan is all you need. Right near railway line away from noisy town but 5 min walk. Really recommend staying here a few nights.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Julia
FrancePerfect distance to center,2min walk Great breakfast and view
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Rajko
SloveniaThe images give a somewhat idealized impression of the apartment.
The apartment is in a quiet spot, just a short walk from the center of Elle and about 5 minutes from the train station (right along the tracks). There are some nice bars and restaurants nearby. The staff was super friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Roberta
ItalyNothing!
The host lady is extremely nice. We had to leave early and she prepared breakfast for us. We had a very good stay
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Georgia
United KingdomIt’s down a narrow steep hill if coming by car/tuktuk so consider this is you have a lot of luggage
Great sized bedroom and bathroom. Location a short walk across the railway tracks and you’re in the city. The lady offered coffee everyday and kept everywhere very clean.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Millar
United KingdomThe room was a little dingey, but a minor thing.
Really nice place. Owners were super fiednly and helpful. Very close to Ella, but thankfully not too close to the very busy main street. Also easy to get to the train station and fun to walk down the train tracks to get there. The owner helped us with our heavy bags which went above and beyond inmy opinion. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Annabel
Sri LankaBeautiful property and delicious breakfast everyday. We had the best time thank you so much!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Giuseppe
ItalyVery quiet and comfortable accommodation, perfect wifi and nice breakfast, all you need to spend your time in Ella, close to the center
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Sofiadmm
United KingdomThe location is lovely, away from the city but close enough if you take the shortcut. Immerse in nature. The owner is really kind and helpful. Love the outside area where you can enjoy some relaxing downtime.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Marie-eve
CanadaThe fan is a great add, but without a timer on.
Quiet place with a delicious breakfast. The owner doesn’t speak well English, but she’s super helpful. We had a warm welcome. Super easy to walk over there through the train track. Love Ella city !
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Delphina
NetherlandsI was alone, and the walk over the train tracks at night is pitch black, but as it's only 2 minutes it wasn't so bad, just make sure you have a flashlight. There were quite a lot of dead ants, but the lady sweeped them away every day.
The lady was so sweet and lovely, and made amazing breakfast and gave good travel recommendations. The place is nice and quiet, and very close to the street with all the restaurants and shops (2 minutes walk over the train tracks). Great spacious room with a warm shower.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Liliann
United StatesI loved EVERYTHING about this place. The location is perfect, it's only a 5 minute walk from the town center (you walk on the train tracks to get there which is super cool!) but it's far enough that it's very peaceful! The owner is a wonderful kind hearted lady who is helpful in every way and makes delicious Sri Lankan breakfast! The room was clean, well maintained, has a mosquito net, hot water, toilet paper, towels provided, a fan (AC is not needed in Ella), and GREAT WIFI. It's also walking distance from the train station itself. I will be staying here anytime I come to Ella in the future. 100/10 Recommend this place especially for solo female travelers!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Sagnik
Indiano mosquito repellent. had to use the net
great hostess made us great breakfasts. Accessible to Ella Rock
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Ian
Australiabreakfast area is a little dusty if I had to find fault but I'd stay here again
nice location walking distance to the town but in a tranquil environment simple rustic affordable room
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Pennie
United KingdomGreat location, short walk along the railway tracks from the station (and town) Lovely host. Big clean room
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Jean
Belgiumgood breakfast and very friendly people
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Magdalena
PolandA little bit dirty.
Perfect location and owner. Beautiful view from the terrace, excellent breakfast. The room has everything you need. I was surprised by the hot water because in Sri Lanka it does not happen often.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Christina
GermanyThe accommodation is very simply furnished and a little old-fashioned. It smells a bit strange in the area, as there is a rubbish dump nearby.
We enjoyed our stay very much. You can reach the city centre in 5 minutes on foot. However, you have to walk along the railway tracks. But that's not a big deal. And the trains pass right in front of the accommodation. But even that was not that bad than we had imagined. The owner was very nice and helpful. She made us tea and coffee and did our laundry. She always baked something different for breakfast.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Eshay
IndiaThe most caring host I have come across on my trip to Sri Lanka. She packed morning breakfast for my early morning train to Kandy. I felt very touched by her warmness and hospitality.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Chloe
United KingdomSuch a lovely host. Made us dinner one evening which was very tasty! Perfect location. Only 5 minute walk into Ella over the train tracks. Clean and very comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Klara
Sri LankaNothing
Such a cozy and welcoming place! We spend so much time on the terrace and enjoyed the calmness surrounding us. At the same time, it is only a 5 minute walk to the main road. Authentic and delicious breakfast!! And such a caring host…
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Ute
GermanyVery friendly owner, good lokation, tea and Snack at arrival, very quiet
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Witold
PolandFantastic breakfast. Top! Outstanding location.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Constanta
RomaniaNothing identified as wrong for us.
We were very warmly welcomed. Great location for starting hiking to Ella Rock. Very close to train station and city centre. Our host, Ameli, arranged transportation for us to Diyaluma waterfalls. Breakfast was delicios and plenty.
Stayed in February 2025
Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
1
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
End of dialog content