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Rivinu Holiday Resort

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Rivinu Holiday Resort,No15,Ella Halpe Road Yahalamditha,Ella

5 nights, 2 adults

USD$162

Includes taxes and charges

5 nights, 2 adults

USD$162

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

Owner was very helpful

Delightful people, so obliging and helpful, superb breakfast

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Our stay was made very comfortable by the family

Spacious bungalow (Good privacy some Steps down from the Main House) plus a wifi…

Breakfast available
9 mentions

The Host Lady is super Sweet and prepares a lovely honemade Sri Lankan breakfast…

The breakfast and the view from the terrace were great

Clean rooms
8 mentions

The stay was clean and all the amenities mentioned are in good working condition

The room was basic but very clean and had all the amenities you could need

Great location
7 mentions

It’s out of the centre but that gave us the quiet we were looking for and was on…

The location is perfectly tucked in the mountain but still very close to the cit…

Good value
4 mentions

We were able to rent a scooter and book a cooking class for a very good price

They arranged for us tut tuk to the train station for good price

Overview

Set in Ella, within 4.1 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Rivinu Holiday Resort offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, 1.2 km from Ella Railway Station and 2 km from Ella Spice Garden. The resort features garden views and a sun terrace. At the resort, the rooms come with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Rivinu Holiday Resort rooms are fitted with a seating area. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation. Little Adam's Peak is 4 km from Rivinu Holiday Resort, while Ella Rock is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 85 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

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Vanessa

couple

February 23, 2026

8

Owner was very helpful. Our stay was made very comfortable by the family. The stay was clean and all the amenities mentioned are in good working condition.

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Gary

couple

February 17, 2026

10

After 2 weeks in Sri Lanka, the best stay anywhere. Made by the wonderful hosts and stunning location

Beautiful place, deep in the forest, lovely terrace with a great view. Delightful people, so obliging and helpful, superb breakfast

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Anne

solo_traveller

January 30, 2026

8

Amazing View into the Tea Field from the lovely Terrace (Morning sun). Spacious bungalow (Good privacy some Steps down from the Main House) plus a wifi that is actually working. The Host Lady is super Sweet and prepares a lovely honemade Sri Lankan breakfast and helps with questions, transportation etc.

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Emily

couple

October 26, 2025

8

Your own slice of paradise, tucked away in the forest. Waking up with the sun shining through the trees and listening to all the animals was such a treat, and one of our favourite stays in Sri Lanka. The room was basic but very clean and had all the amenities you could need. Dinu and her family were very helpful with organising services for us (laundry, Tuktuks & a late check out). It’s out of the centre but that gave us the quiet we were looking for and was only a short walk or Tuktuk ride into the centre.

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Nils

couple

September 11, 2025

8

Peaceful accomodation in the nature

The breakfast and the view from the terrace were great! You are in the middle of nature. The host is super friendly and helps with everything you ask for.

H

Henricus

couple

August 1, 2025

10

We really enjoyed our stay here!

We stayed in a lovely little cottage surrounded by nature, absolutely magical! The peace and natural beauty were unforgettable. The owners were incredibly kind, friendly, and always ready to help with anything we needed. It felt like a home away from home. Highly recommended!

S

Sara

couple

July 30, 2025

10

Nice stay in the nature and close to Ella town

The room si spacious, with windows that give us light and amazing views. There is hot water and all what you can need at the washroom . Is very cozy. Amazing to observe the nature around, birds, squirrels and we saw early at morning some deers !

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Inga

couple

July 20, 2025

10

We had a great stay at Rivinu Holiday Resort. The location is perfectly tucked in the mountain but still very close to the city. We were able to rent a scooter and book a cooking class for a very good price. The family running it made the experience extra special and every interaction brought a smile to our faces. Thank you so much for everything we hope to stay here when we come back one day! ❤️😊

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Eleonora

solo_traveller

June 2, 2025

10

Peace and quiete in the hills

The property is awesome! It is located on the hills, 600 meters from the main road of Ella. The cottage is very cozy and quiet, a few steps away from the hosts’ house - this guarantees total privacy. You can have breakfast on the lovely terrace that faces the hills while listening to birds singing. The host family is the sweetest, always smiling and ready to help with any need. They provided me with a scooter, a lift to the train station at my departure and lots of recommendations. They can provide breakfast and food if you tell them with a little advance.

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Nico

couple

March 22, 2025

10

Best host of our Sri Lanka trip!

Rivinu holiday resort is amazing. The room is clean, the view is amazing, the breakfast is great and the hosts are the kindest people we met. They invited us in their home for a cooking class, drove us to the yala national park and helped us with everything! Highly recommend!

F

Florian

couple

March 11, 2025

10

Staff was very kind

R

Roos

couple

February 17, 2025

10

Eranda and his family are the nicest family we met on our trip in Sri Lanka. Their cottage is spacious, clean and has a great view in the morning with a pleasent breakfast served. Hot water in the shower as well. The location is perfect, in the nature and just out of town. Don't let you scare that. Eranda offered multiple times to drive us to Ella town. The way back from Ella town (15 min) is mostly down, so most of the times we chose to walk this back. A 10/10 stay! We would recommend 3 nights in Ella.

K

Katarzyna

couple

January 21, 2025

10

Great stay

We liked view from our hut and hospitality of Dina (I don't remember correctly her name) the owner. Each morning we had delicous homemade breakfest. The room and bathroom was clean. We had warm blanket as well. They arranged for us tut tuk to the train station for good price. Thank you!

L

Lilo

extended_group

January 12, 2025

10

Incredible stay in the most beautiful location!

Honestly I couldn’t say more good things about this place! Everything was incredible - the wonderful, sweetest hosts, the delicious breakfast, the clean room with a gorgeous balcony and view!! Highly highly recommend staying here when you’re in Ella! Thank you!

B

Bryony

solo_traveller

December 28, 2024

9

Friendly hosts!

Fantastic hosts, I was greeted with tea & biscuits & it was cool after the south. The host took me to the sunrise start of a trek & took me to the train station. Beautiful fsnily, nestled in the tea plantation.

M

Meriem Dhahak

couple

December 12, 2024

10

Calm stay - lovely family

It's a lovely nice family! Eranda was very kind and helpful. He shared with us some recommendations about local places that we wanted to try, and offered to pick us up and drop us at the train station on his day off. The location was great for us. In the middle of a tea garden away from the noise but still reachable within 7 min by scooter from the town. The room was very clean with a private bathroom and balcony. The bed is super comfy, we slept very well here and we had all our privacy.

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Elle

solo_traveller

May 19, 2024

5

A very nice family. Delicious traditional breakfasts.

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Tobi

couple

April 30, 2024

10

Comfortable stay surrounded by nature, calm and quiet away from Ella.

Had the best sleep here in 20 days!! Beds were unbelievably comfortable, spotlessly clean and spacious. Surrounded by nature in amongst a tea field, out of the way from the busy town of Ella. Family were beautiful, friendly and kind. Reasonably priced.

O

Olga

solo_traveller

February 24, 2024

5

A very nice family. Delicious traditional breakfasts.

S

Sathusanan

couple

January 24, 2024

10

Exellent Space and facility

more space and silent worth for money

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Walking tours, Bike tours

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room

General

Pets allowed, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests

Services

Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (free), Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

The double room features a private entrance, a minibar, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:22 PM

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