Reviews of Sunburst view

The views from the balcony and the friendliness of the host.

Old facilities with a need of improvement and lacking cleanliness.

The views were amazing and everything was really clean. The hosts helped with everything and were very kind.

It was dark to arrive by foot by myself, although it felt safe.

Sunburst was absolutely stunning. You’re nestled in the trees with a stunning view. The host and his family were just incredible. They were so welcoming and kind, the breakfast was delicious every morning and when we left for our early train on our last day they even made a packed breakfast for us. The room is comfortable and clean. Honestly it was a magical stay! You share the balcony with one other room but there is plenty of space and still feels private. The road to it is a bit more like a track but tuk tuks and car do drive up it. You can easily walk into Ella as well. If you’re looking for a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of Sri Lanka, this is the spot! Thank you for having us! We loved it!

View was top.

Bathroom needs renovation.

- very friendly and helpful staff - amazing view

- bathroom would need a refurbishment - humidity due to the location

Really good location and gorgeous view on the terrace. For a low cost night it's good. Breakfast great and owners were lovely. There was rainfall when we were out and they very kindly packed away our clothing which was hanging out! Would reccomend :)

Great location, great hospitality!

It's a very basic room/ bathroom. And it's what you would expect for the price. Good breakfast. Stunning view and well located in Ella!

Amazing place to stay in Ella! The owners are so lovely and made sure my stay was comfortable. The view is incredible and my breakfast was absolutely delicious! I recommend booking your stay in Ella at Sunburst View! Thank you so much for the great stay!

This was one of our favourite stays so far in Sri Lanka. If you want somewhere peaceful in the mountains with incredible views then this is the place!!! The host was so friendly and made a lovely breakfast each morning ( the coconut pancakes were delicious!!!) the room is simple but comfortable, hot water and a lovely balcony (shared with your neighbours I should add) where you can enjoy the views of beautiful Ella. You are about a 15 min walk to town but this isn’t a problem as we enjoyed being away from the busy town and it’s only a 4 min drive in a tuktuk. You can also access Ella rock hike from the back of this hotel via the stairs which was handy!! All in all a great stay

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We absolutely loved our stay here! The location is peaceful yet not too far from the center. The breakfasts were amazing, the view was breathtaking, and the bed was super comfortable. The host was incredibly kind – we had an early departure, and he even prepared a snack pack for our journey!

The walls were a bit damp, but that’s understandable given that the place is built into the hillside. The furnishings are quite basic, but for a short stay, they’re totally fine. Honestly, the hospitality of the host made up for everything. We felt so welcome, and we'd definitely stay here again!

The view from the balcony/terrace is really amazing, especially in the morning. Comfortable bed, friendly & welcoming host. Located a bit out of the busy and noisy center, a lot of nature around and close to hiking trails.

The rooms are built on the hill and the back of the rooms is built against the ground, therefore it’s very humid inside and it shows.. Not only smell of humidity but also damaged plaster and bedsheets that feel humid. Also the bathroom needs some care. Breakfast was basic: bread with jam & butter, an egg, papaya & tea.

Personally, perfect location. Easily walkable to the town centre (about 15min, dark at night, take a flashlight) but without the loud music and town noise. Amazing views with nice sunrise. Host very kind and helpful. Kind of on the way to Ella rock, with maps.me there's a nice way from the alley where the house is to the train track to start/finish that trek.

Lovely bedroom with a very comfortable bed. The view was amazing, during our stay it was cloudy, but if you’re lucky enough to have a clear sunrise you’ll be amazed!

It’s not extremely close to the center, so at night it can be a bit dark to come back. But it didn’t bother us :)

Very friendly and warm family, the views are very nice, very affordable and peaceful location and surroundings.

It's quite dated, mosquito net had some holes and we kept getting ants on the bed, a bit far from the town, small room, breakfast was average

Lovely view of the mountains, surrounded by nature. A really magical place to wake up to. The owners were very kind and helpful. They provided a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast. Good location, away from the busyness of Ella Main Street. If you’re into walking/ hiking then this is a good place for you. Have a torch handy in the evenings. Clean and comfortable rooms.

Terrace view. Hot water. Amazing helpful staff. Located one hour walking distance from Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches Bridge and even the Ella Rock.

Low water pressure. Clean but doesn’t look like it in detail.

Very good local breakfast and very nice and kind hosts. Great view and terrace!

The bathroom was not very clean and there was a bed sheet missing for the bed. Only a blanked (which seemed not washed) was available. Besides that it was very nice and the hosts are super kind.