Ella Shali's home
Gonnilee Road
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The hostess cooked us great breakfast and we also had dinners there, delicious”
“Amazing breakfast, super friendly host”
“Good location”
“Away from the busy hassle of all restaurants but still in walking distance”
“She ask for breakfast time and organize even vegan food :-)”
“On our last day we had to leave very early and even got breakfast to go, very sw…”
“Peace and quiet surroundings with only wildlife as background noise”
“Lovely friendly welcome and great breakfast, the room was fantastic and bed very…”
“The place was very clean and comfortable, which made my stay really pleasant”
“The rooms are very clean and big with a lovely balcony”
“It’s a bit of a walk to town but so worth it to have just a view of trees from t…”
Overview
Featuring a balcony with garden views, a garden and a terrace, Ella Shali's home can be found in Ella, close to Ella Spice Garden and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The property is located less than 1 km from Ella Railway Station, 3 km from Ella Rock and 3.2 km from Little Adam's Peak. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 5.6 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 83 km from Ella Shali's home.
Traveller reviews
MEENAKSHI
couple
April 21, 2026
“Great stay in budget and location is nearby train station at Ella and central market. Centrally located yet far from the”
Good location
Natalia le Grange
couple
April 15, 2026
“Perfect end of holidays”
The best pillow I slept on in Sri Lanka! Such a great stay, everything was perfect and the view from the balcony was superb. The hostess cooked us great breakfast and we also had dinners there, delicious! Away from the busy hassle of all restaurants but still in walking distance.
Harm
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Great homestay in Ella away from the busy town centre but still close enough :)”
Amazing breakfast, super friendly host. Peace and quiet surroundings with only wildlife as background noise. Room was perfect and it has all the essentials, even a fridge! If you don't mind walking, the major tourist sights are about a 35 minutes walk away (to the start of their respective trails)
Andrius
couple
April 1, 2026
Very kind and beautiful host!
janina
solo_traveller
March 28, 2026
“lovely”
The best homestay i ever stayed in, the owner is so lovely, i recommend everyone to book this place!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Tobias
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
Very friendly and accommodating owner. She ask for breakfast time and organize even vegan food :-)
Sophie
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
“Such a beautiful home stay in Ella - Shashikala was so lovely and helpful the whole stay, plus she made a really delicio”
Helen
couple
March 16, 2026
Very kind owner, beautiful balcony with an amazing view, outside of the city centre but not to far away. You can easily walk from there to the centre and the tourist attractions like the nine arch bridge. On our last day we had to leave very early and even got breakfast to go, very sweet. Would definitely come again :)
Monika
solo_traveller
March 12, 2026
The place was very clean and comfortable, which made my stay really pleasant. The owner was very kind and welcoming. The breakfast was also delicious.
Camille
couple
February 16, 2026
Great place and great host !
Denise
couple
February 5, 2026
“Had a great stay, thank you so much!”
Anja
couple
February 3, 2026
The accommodation is located outside the city center (10-15 min walk), but it offers great view from the front balcony. The breakfast was very good and the host was very kind and helpful.
Rachel
solo_traveller
January 26, 2026
Lovely friendly welcome and great breakfast, the room was fantastic and bed very comfy. It’s a bit of a walk to town but so worth it to have just a view of trees from the balcony, and very quiet at night!
Heather
solo_traveller
January 5, 2026
“Beautiful stay at Ella Shali’s home! Peaceful location with a friendly & accommodating host. I ended up having a yum”
I loved the quiet location but with it still being walking distance into the main town.
Chloe
couple
January 5, 2026
The most lovely host in Sri Lanka! Provides delicious food and dinner if you need it! The rooms are very clean and big with a lovely balcony. The area is so peaceful, located just outside of town about a 15 minute walk but so peaceful.
Natalie
couple
November 4, 2025
A little gem in Ella. Clean, comfortable and just far enough from the busyness of the main street, but still within easy walking distance (although it is a bit of a hill into town). The host is lovely and the breakfast is delicious and very generously sized. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
David
solo_traveller
November 4, 2025
“Would recommend to friend, good stay.”
Great stay, comfortable & host real nice. Good size breakfast and nice location.
Folch
solo_traveller
October 11, 2025
“Amazing stay”
Perfect stay, perfect location with the most beautiful 10 min walk to Ella town. The host is so nice and accommodating, always making sure everything is ok. Breakfast is delicious and very generous. She helped organise tuktuks, dinner and laundry. 10/10!
Johannes
extended_group
September 17, 2025
“10/10 would recommend”
The host is the friendliest and will help you with everything!
Tienarend
couple
August 16, 2025
“great”
Everything was great. Comfortable, really friendly people and amazing breakfast. Would come back.
Facilities
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Double Room
This double room offers a private bathroom, and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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