Reviews of The Rezt
Ella - Passara Road Sapumalthanna, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly host, delicious breakfast and a big, pretty room. Thank you 😊 Also, the family sells really tasty juices- passion fruit is a must-try!
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room was cozy and comfortable. Everything was exactly as described. The service was excellent and always willing to help. I would also like to publicly thank the staff of the hostel because I forgot my prescription glasses and they did all the necessary arrangements to deliver them to me. Totally recommended place!
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery big room, very clean and well equiped. Hot shower and big bathroom AC in the room Quiet area Host very nice
Nothing
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe Rezt is tucked away in a back lane and feels like miles from town, but is in fact only a 200m stroll away. It comprises a single cottage, and has a lovely rustic ambience and a cosy feel. Our hostess also runs a laundry service across the laneway, which is very convenient. Breakfast is served on the verandah, and is fresh and plentiful. Our hostess also arranged very reasonably priced transport for us to our next stop (Yala).
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewSuper nice clean room and bathroom. Everything was lovely. Internet not the best
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewSpacious and clean apartment with a super comfortable bed, AC, hot shower - away from the crowds. Very practical with laundry service. Very nice owners - recommendation!
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIn the heart of Ella (the main high street is a 10 min walk, little adams peak and nine arches are walkable from the property, abohr a 40 min walk each) The host was exceptionally lovely and kind Breakfast was delicious
There wasn’t any hot water The bathroom was a tad unclean - we noticed quite a lot of bugs and ants The wifi didn’t work
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewProfessional staff. Helpful and extremely friendly.
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe Rezt was fabulous … really good location … just off one of the main streets, but away from the hubbub of Ella, so quite peaceful. Lovely big room; the host was brilliant … very helpful and responded straight away. Would definitely recommend!
The only problem was the shower … cold & very little pressure! However, this was a small issue in what was otherwise a brilliant stay!
Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe room and restroom are very spatious and clean and located in a quiet area that is super central. Breakfast was a treat, really good and filling. We also did our laundry there and tha service was flawless. Highly recommend!! 😃
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIt's near center Ella, the room is cozy. The owner(s) also offer laundry service which we use, it came folded and even packaged! Lovely
They did not speak fluent English but you can understand each other. We stayed here 3 days and day2/3 became very damp/moist, the bed the clothes.. I mean it is Ella in monsoon I don't want to be too hard. But it was very damp.
Reviewed: 11 December 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewWe liked the space with an excellent view.
They should repair the ceiling of their washroom .
Reviewed: 3 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReally good! Not far from main strip, and nice and clean, great for a short stay in Ella. (And super close to one of the best rated cooking classes in Ella)
Just bring some headphones and the dogs can be a bit loud in the evening, but don’t let that stop you :)
Reviewed: 30 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe property is composed by 1 cottage only: the room is pretty big, with a comfortable bed and a very nice patio ONLY FOR YOU! Every morning, we were served by the owner a rich, homemade fresh breakfast at the time we wanted. The accommodation is located in a quite area, only a few minutes walking from the main bars/restaurants in Ella!
Reviewed: 26 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewEverything was great so much space and lovely little house
Reviewed: 17 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewNice big room. However the bed can be more comfortable and it’s a bit noisy because of the traffic that’s passes really close to the room.
Reviewed: 8 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
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