Reviews of Moksha eco villa Ella

Lovely cabin in the mountains. We were totally by ourselves which was so peaceful and beautiful!Lots of outdoors areas to chill, especially loved the hammock right outside the cabin. Everything was great, the host was extremely helpful and kind. Food was delicious. Highly recommend!

wonderful and unique place. and we are welcomed like family. it is impossible not to love it.

We loved our stay at Moksha! The location was beautiful, in the hills overlooking the family's rice paddy away from the hustle and bustle of the Ella. Bola was the perfect host, he went above and beyond sourcing us a baby car seat for onward journey, as well as taking us to all the surrounding sites we wanted to visit in Ella in his tuk tuk for a small charge. Bola's wife cooked amazing breakfasts and a delicious dinner there each night, which we enjoyed in the outside dining area. The room was clean and really tastefully decorated, a lot of care has gone into creating it, and a bonus the main bed was huge which was helpful when our kids climbed in with us at night!

- The area is quite nice because of the nature and the animals you can see directly from the terrace/room. A lot of potential. - We did not hear the nightclub that was mentioned in other comments - The staff was very friendly and helpful.

- Not necessarily a bad thing, but we expected the place to have multiple guest rooms/ more „life“ as it looked like it had a community space for multiple people, therefore, we felt a bit „lonely“ being the only ones - we did not expect the place to be so far away from Ella. Of course, we saw if on the map before, but it was tricky to get a Tuktuk going there as they seem not to like the drive up there, so we walked (~30min) through the dark - the place was clean except for the bedsheets (which had stains and smelled). The staff happily helped in exchanging one blanket, but the one we got was more of a sofa blanket. Also, the towels we got partially still had tags, which felt strange.

- delicious homemade breakfast - friendly host - beautiful views

- some elements didn’t feel very clean, for example, the mug /glass in the bathroom I went to use was filthy. - the bed sheets smelt quite damp and unpleasant. - not the host’s fault at all, but the room is not soundproof and next door to a very loud club which played music into the night and disrupted our sleep.

Stuff very friendly and respectful all the time and specially they are very helpful. They are very respectful for local people also. Highly recommended for anyone who looking for calm and quiet place for holidays, this is the best location. ❤️❤️

They are super friendly. They offered to pick us up from the station by tuk tuk which was much cheaper than the once at the station. They fixed the door and fixed a mosquito net above the second bed (big enough for an adult). The view is incredible, so lush & green. We were happy to be a bit further from the hustle and the ‘noise’ of downtown Ella. The breakfast was delicious and certainly enough. The bed is big enough and not surprisingly different than the pictures. You can walk to Nine arch bridge, Little Adams Peak & the zip line.

You really are staying in the jungle, so you will hear a lot of noises - bring earplugs and a sleeping mask. They didn’t communicate about prices/ cost upfront, they offered to drive us anywhere (since it’s not ideal to walk to the city center) but the communication about the cost came later, which isn’t the best feeling. If you say you want breakfast at 8, don’t expect it to be at 8. It really is ‘slow travel’ ;) Unfortunately they just opened a nightclub next door, which is a real shame. On our last night we heard the bass from evening all the way through the morning and lunch… It really is a pitty for Moksha because they created a beautiful oasis outside of the city center and the noise of the bars.

The villa is the only accommodation on the property, so the restaurant/ bar area is all yours which leads to a very peaceful and special experience. The friendly staff are dedicated to you as the only guest on the property.

The noise, which should be expected within a rural jungle environment, dogs barking in the distance, squirrels jumping on the roof etc.

Very private location in the middle of a plantation You are renting a private place, there is no other guests there The host is very friendly and helpful

- In the middle of nature, amazing greenery all around the property. - The host was very interactive and we had a nice chat during breakfast and dinner - The views are amazing and clearly it shows that the team have put an effort to set up the place. - My appreciation for Kumar, right from arrival he brought our luggage and helped us in the Tuk Tuk, taking care of our breakfast an meals. - Unsung hero, the chef for preparing our lovely food, regards to her. - Family thoroughly enjoyed the stay and we will surely recommend to anyone visiting Ella. - Last but not least, Bella and Julie (if I got the names correct), the four legged darlings made sure we had a warm welcome every time and stayed by our side to give us company.

- None that I remember

We had the best time here. The home cooked food was some of the best we had in our home trip and the views from the room were absolutely stunning!

Moksha Eco Villa is a magical place in the middle of nowhere. We spent a delightful couple of days there. The place is very clean. The only thing to keep in mind is that it’s far from everything, so you’ll need your own transportation or arrange with a driver in advance. The staff is very friendly.

Cozy, unique, warm, comfortable, clean. I just loved this place and I would recommend it to everyone

Shower was mostly cold

unique place to stay in Ella. great breakfast, friendly owners, highly recommended.

A perfect piece of heaven in a hidden place. If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay - this is the best option. A lovely family and amazing food. Would recommend to everyone!

An authentic experience from a unique and genuine host. A man with a beautiful eye for the quirky and yet tasteful and unusual! Eager to please and keen to ensure your stay is a good one. His heart and soul are in this hide away in Ella. We came away happy to have stayed there.

A little far out (short Tuk Tuk drive) & road wasn’t always easy due to rains.

We loved, loved, LOVED our time at Mocksha Eco Villa. What a beautiful and special place. The villa was built by Bola (the host) and was a really unique place to stay. The villa had beautiful lush green surroundings and very thoughtful little touches throughout that made it very homely. The bed was super comfortable and it was amazing to wake up in such a peaceful environment. We also had dinner there one evening and it was an incredible home-cooked meal cooked by Bola's wife. It was so delicious. Make sure to book their cooking class if you do stay as the food was AH-mazing. They also had three gorgeous dogs that gave us lots of love and cuddles during our stay. Aside from all the amazing things about the villa and space itself, what really made the stay special was Bola himself. He is so warm, friendly and helpful and we became fast friends, having long interesting conversations about life and just about everything else! We can't wait to come back the next time we are in Sri Lanka.

Great owner! Really enjoyed that chat with him. Food was nice as well. Surrounded by nature and jungle. Great place if you want to get away from Ella city center.

For the price we expected a little more comfort and just a generally better condition of the room.

Everything. The property was built entirely by the owner using mostly recycled material and is located on a lush green hillside about 10 minutes outside of Ella. Dinner was prepared by his wife and was hands down the best food we had in our two-week stay in Sri Lanka. We were welcomed with kindness, as though we were part of the family. If you are looking for genuinely caring hosts, honest interactions, interesting discussions, and beautiful setting, don't hesitate to book.

Absolutely nothing :)