We had a fantastic time at Cozy Homestay. The view completely blew us away when we arrived, and we instantly felt that we had chosen the perfect place to stay. Janith gave us such a warm welcome and helped us with every question and request we had, even though we were there during an important holiday. Whether it was recommendations for sights around Ella, arranging laundry service, or renting a scooter, he was always incredibly helpful, kind, and honest. Thanks to him, we could fully relax and simply enjoy our stay. We were also lucky enough to receive a complimentary upgrade and were absolutely amazed by the beautifully designed room. Lying in the comfortable bed while enjoying the breathtaking view of the green hills — or watching the occasional evening thunderstorm roll in — was simply unforgettable. We can truly recommend Cozy. While Ella itself has become quite lively and offers many opportunities for partying, this place still feels peaceful, quiet, and wonderfully cozy. But only a few walking minutes away from the busy town center.

Amazing stay! The room was far beyond my expectations, with a beautiful view over nature. The host and his family were absolutely wonderful — so kind and attentive, always making sure everything was perfect without ever being intrusive. We had some really interesting conversations, and he was incredibly helpful throughout my stay. The breakfast was exceptional — truly delicious and a perfect start to the day. I highly recommend this place! It’s peaceful and surrounded by nature, yet still close to town — just a lovely 5-minute walk through a small forest path. Would definitely come back :)

Excellent quiet location

“Wonderful”

Wonderful quiet location, with glorious views and just a five minute walk into town.

Clean room and bed, the Sri Lankan breakfast was very good and fresh, the friendliest host with great advice and even arranged us a driver at a reasonable price. Located in a greener area with a nice view and within a very short walk from the center. Complementary bottled water and a welcome beer in the fridge. We loved our stay here!

“Brilliant stay & excellent host!!!”

Janith (the host) was so insanely helpful, couldn’t do more for us and was instantly available for any questions we had. Great location, quiet but still close to town. Room was very comfy, more than enough space and gorgeous view. Breakfast was also incredible, got to enjoy at any time we wanted and from right outside our room.

“Very cozy stay - great location”

The room was comfortable with a spacious shared balcony . Janith the owner was fantastic- really helpful and friendly. The breakfast was sublime- just as good if not better than the more expensive hotels we have stayed in . Short cut to Ella town was really convenient

“Great stay in Ella”

Good location, delicious breakfast.

“Highly recommend this place. The room has everything you need, the place is walkable from the center of Ella, breakfast”

“Peaceful place, an extraordinary breakfast, owner who takes care of everything”

A quiet place with beautiful views of the mountains from the cosy terrace. The location is just a short walk (shortcut) away from the busy main road. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast is just incredible.

“Perfect”

This stay was a highlight of our trip. We were blown away by our room, the view, the breakfasts (the breakfasts!!!), the location. Janith and his family were charming and exceptional hosts. Extremely communicative, accommodating and helpful, with lots of recommendations on what to see and where to eat around Ella :) Couldn't recommend this stay more. You won't regret booking cozy homestay.

“Great place in Ella!”

Nice and cozy place in Ella, good location and very kind people. Nice breakfast experience, food and views are great. It maybe doesn't look like it on a map, but it's close enough to Ella town center taking a shortcut path.

“nice to see Ella and surrounding”

fantastic breakfast, easy walk to town, very friendly people

“Really lovely stay and excellent service”

Great breakfast and amazing views

We have loved this hotel; all is great; the room, the location, the personal and the breakfast

“Excellent value for modern, stylish room.”

Janith was an amazing host and a really lovely person. We adored staying at cozy homestay, it felt like real luxury for an incredibly reasonable price. Fabulous view from the terrace, delicious breakfasts and modern, stylish room. Loved it all.

“Best breakfast and hospitality in Sri Lanka in a family-run homestay with stunning views”

Everything about this stay was perfect. Janith was our favourite host during our month in Sri Lanka. He and his family really rolled out the red carpet to ensure our stay in Ella was as memorable as possible. Clean room with everything you need. Without doubt, also the best breakfast we had during our trip. The vegan breakfast they provided which we enjoyed while taking in the breathtaking views was out of this world. Note, there's also a shortcut which doesn't show up on maps but which takes you right into the heart of the restaurants and shops. The peacefulness of the homestay within an ideal spot of Ella surely cannot be matched! Janith also organised a driver for several onward journeys. 10/10.

“The best host”

If you're staying at Ella, come here. You can receive the smiling face and hospitality of the host. The view from the terrace is beautiful. The room is pleasant with a spacious bed and sofa. We had a delicious and pleasant breakfast with fresh fruits, Sri Lankan meals, and Western food. The host gave us a lot of information for a comfortable trip and introduced us to a van that would comfortably take us to our next destination. The van driver was the best driver I ever met in Sri Lanka. I'll remember you for a long time, the kind host who was always smiling.

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel. The accommodation was perfect – comfortable, spotless, and very inviting. The view of the mountains and the natural beauty of Ella is simply breathtaking. What made my stay truly unforgettable were the owners. Knowing it was my birthday, they surprised me with a cake and a bouquet of flowers, making me feel completely at home. Their kindness, generosity, and attention to every detail really touched me and made me feel cared for. The breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had, with a rich variety of fresh fruit and an excellent smoothie. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate my birthday, and I felt completely welcomed in such a warm and loving environment. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Ella!

“Cozy stay”

The host and his wife are super friendly and helpful. My room was perfect with a nice view. The room was equipped with a double bed, air con, small fridge, table and couch. The bathroom was modern. Towels are included. The breakfast is amazing and served outside in front of the room. Fresh hoppers, coconut sambal, fresh fruit, a smoothie and banana chocolate rotti...yummy