“Amazing relaxing stay, would recommend. Super kind hosts”

By far our favourite home stay in Sri Lanka. There was a real sense of calm staying here we felt like we were away from noise and was very nice. Our room over looked the beautiful fields and had a balcony area was really nice. The hosts were so kind and welcoming throughout our stay. Upon arrival they brought us tea and biscuits, they made us a beautiful Sri Lankan dinner and breakfast and even packed us sandwiches in the breakfast that we took on our day of the pekoe trail as well as lovely fruit. Would recommend this place to anyone wish we could have stayed longer.

An excellent place to stay. Quiet, clean and a good starting point for hikes. A family run home stay in the sense of the word.

“Perfect stay for nature get-away from touristy Ella town”

This homestead was best of all we stayed during our holidays. The owner was very nice, speaks good english, so we had many interesting conversations. We got everything we wanted - very tasty breakfast and dinners, tour to tea factory, nice terrace with jungle view and even possibility to see Ella train going nearby. It is surrounded by jungle but very close to train station, which can bring you to Ella main station or to cities in Kandy direction. It is great start location to climb Ellas rock, which took around 40mins reach. Ella itself was too crowded so this place was perfect for nature get-away but still close to all landmarks.

“The warmest and most personal stay of my entire travels”

Staying at Ella Breeze Homestay was one of the most incredible travel experiences I’ve ever had — and that’s after more than 500 stays in hostels, hotels, and homestays around the world. From the very first moment, I felt less like a guest and more like a friend visiting someone who genuinely cares. The host is unbelievably friendly, speaks perfect English (he’s an English teacher), has a great sense of humor, and is incredibly easy to talk to. As a solo traveler, this meant everything — I never felt alone for a second. What made my stay truly unique was how personal everything felt. I was lucky that he had a week off, and he actually took me on a private tea-factory tour, showing me every detail himself — not a big tourist-group tour, but a real, authentic experience just for me. One evening, he even invited me to join his family for a trip to Bandarawela, where we had dinner together. Moments like these are rare and unforgettable. The food was absolutely delicious — homemade and fresh. The room was clean, peaceful, and had a beautiful view of the surrounding nature. I felt safe, welcomed, and cared for at all times. I can honestly say that I have never felt so warmly welcomed anywhere else. Staying with him and his family was a gift, and I’m deeply grateful for the experience. If you’re looking for a place that goes far beyond accommodation — a place where hospitality is lived, where you feel truly seen, and where you leave with a full heart — Ella Breeze Homestay is the place. Highly, highly recommended.

A wonderful hidden gem we discovered during our road trip in Sri Lanka. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home, wrapped in the warm hospitality of Mr. Devaka and his lovely family. They welcomed us with genuine care, preparing delicious breakfasts and dinners using fresh products from their own garden, and even taking time to sit with us on the terrace, sharing stories about their beautiful country and the magical places to explore around Ella Breeze Homestay. The homestay is simple, but it has everything you need. From washing machine service (super appreciated), to hot water and hairdryer. No AC was available in our room, but was also not necessary. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to escape the rush of a destination (Ella) that has, sadly, become a little too touristy, preferring a place of peace and serenity, that we’ll never forget and that makes this travel truly unforgettable.

“Perfect stay!”

Beautiful view, the best host and delicious food!

“Authentic place, beautiful views & calm”

For our group of six occupying three rooms, this was a wonderful place we truly enjoyed. It’s located outside Ella, but the 6 km walk along the railway is easy and filled with great views; the train ride is also a memorable experience and highly recommended. The accommodation feels authentic, with beautiful vistas and the gentle sounds of nature and local life. The host and his family are extremely friendly and helpful; we always felt safe and welcome. The owner even took us to a nearby tea factory for a fantastic private tour. Breakfast was a typical local meal; we apologise again to the host for not fully appreciating it. We highly recommend booking this place – every morning here is magical! 😊

“Best homestay of our time in Sri Lanka!”

We really enjoyed our time in Ella Breeze Homestay! Devaka and his family made such an impact on our trip, we even decided to stay another night here. The dinner was amazing, nothing was ever a problem and we found Devaka so helpful. The room was clean and tidy, the homestay is about 15 mins from Ella town which made our stay more peaceful. It was great value and we throughly enjoyed our conversations and laughs with Devaka!

“Fantastic food, fabulous views and a wonderful host.”

We loved our stay at Ella Breeze. Beautiful views, birdsong and chattering insects, delicious and varied Sri Lankan breakfasts and dinner, comfy beds and warm showers. But what makes this place special is the host Devaka who goes above and beyond for his guests. He’s a good conversationalist and great communicator with too tips for your time in Ella and beyond.

“Very relaxing stay with beautiful view and amazing food”

Very welcoming host that saved us with organizing a TukTuk to get picked up in the rain. The location is awesome. You can see wildlife and watch the occasional train passing by, which is somehow romantic. The host has a very nice tracking route to Ella Rock which we highly recommend. He also helped organizing transports for us. The food (breakfast and especially dinner) was amazing. Highly recommend it, it was very authentic. If you like a relaxed place, this is for you.

“Quiet and peaceful homestay”

A lovely stay near to Ella. The view was fabulous and great to see the train passing by. We ate here twice and had a lovely meal cooked by the hosts and his family who went out of their way to help us. They gave us a map to follow to hike up Ella rock and we bought some tea from them from the nearby tea factory. The birds in the garden and surrounding area are great. It was tricky getting to and from and Ella but when we arrived the host arranged a tuk tuk for us which saved us finding one. Rooms were clean and a fridge was provided outside which was useful. Not many shops nearby so stock up in town if you want a beer in the evening.

“A little slice of heaven”

A wonderful getaway, everything was as described. It is about 20 mins from Ella tourist central, which we loved and the host family were super friendly and responsive. Visit if you can.

“Peaceful homestay outside of Ella”

Beautiful and peaceful location 25 mins outside of Ella. Helpful and friendly hosts who always made sure I was able to get where I was planning to go. Amazing meals. It is close to a train station that's 2 stops from Ella.

“Best homestay we stayed at”

Best home stay we went in 2 months Sri Lanka. Very beautiful location, middle of nature. We woke up with tea every morning watching the forest wake up and see all the animals Very delicious breakfast and diner. We had diner every night here Owner was so nice and helped us with everything. 10/10 would recommend.

“Relaxing homestay with lots of fantastic local recommendations”

Devaka was a superb host and took us on an exclusive tea tour of one of the local plantations/factories. The breakfasts and dinners cooked by the family are absolutely fantastic and you have to try them during your stay! Location outside of Ella was fantastic for us! You get a real authentic insight into village life, without being in the tourist hell of Ella centre. It's two stops away on the train (which is really close to the hostel) and Devaka can arrange a tuk tuk for a very reasonable price if needed too! The room was very comfortable and the bathroom was lovely too! Thanks so much for hosting us and for a marvellous stay! We were very sad to leave

“We were sad to leave this wonderful place and wish we could have stayed longer - we will definitely be back!”

The owner and his family were so very welcoming and made us feel completely at home. Ella Breeze is in a fabulous location with incredible views over the surrounding countryside and railway, and it was fun watching the trains go by and the fields being tended. It is close enough to Heel Oya station to walk along the line to get a train, or towards Ella Rock in the other direction. Devaka could not have been more helpful. He looked after us really well giving us pointers and maps on where to go. His English was fluent and he, and his lovely family, made our stay very enjoyable. They fed us well on superb Sri Lankan cuisine and arranged good transportation to our next destination. We cannot fault this great Homestay!

“Wonderful stay surrounded by beautiful nature”

We loved our stay at Ella Breeze Homestay and highly recommend it - it is about 20-25 minutes away from Ella center (by TukTuk), surrounded by beautiful nature, all quiet, peaceful and relaxing (we traveled with our own Tuk Tuk, which we could park at the homestay). The whole family was really nice and caring - we enjoyed different, nice breakfasts and also the optional homecooked dinner was absolutely great. We got so many tips from our host, including a self-drawn map to Ella Rock, so you can start your walk to Ella Rock directly from the homestay. We also loved the tea factory tour, which was really authentical and gave us deep insights into the world of tea and the manual work of tea production. You can watch the train go by a few times a day, which is also nice. Thanks for the good conversations, the helpful tips around the area and the great food :)

“Great room, great host, great breakfast. Quite out of the way.”

Clean, spacious room; welcoming host; great breakfast. 25/30 minute drive to Ella centre.

Had a wonderful stay in the tranquillity of Ella Breeze! Its 20min tuk tuk, of 15 minutes on the train to the chaos of downtown Ella! Devaka was a fantastic host and made us feel very welcome from our arrival. As well as taking us to the tea factory - which was really interesting - we had some lovely home cooked Sri Lankan meals! Besides the amazing views of the countryside, the rooms were spacious and clean, and the beds were comfortable for a great night's sleep. Thanks for a great stay and the 1st class hospitality!

“Homestay to chill out away from the Ella crowds”

The Location. Although about 10km from Ella, we loved the rural setting with views over fields giving a flavour of local life. For a train enthusiast, being next to the the railway line and nearby station was a bonus. You can walk from the homestay to Ella Rock on gently ascending paths through the forest following a simple map supplied by the host. Delightful. On the way is a simple forest monastery where we were offered a short introduction to meditation by the monk. A highlight was chatting to the host and his daughter. He had a great sense of humour and was very informative. Both had excellent English. Breakfast and dinner on our balcony. Highly recommended.