“Lovely stay close to everything”

This was a very lovely homestay with the sweetest host. Large and clean room and bathroom, with everything you need. The location was great, in a quiet street but only 2min walk from the main road so easy to walk to everywhere (Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, I even walked to Ella Rock - about an hour but such scenic route along the train rails). The breakfast was very delicious and generous (it's like three meals in one), and it's different every day. The owner is the sweetest lady - she speaks little English but kindly put me in touch with her daughter over Whatsapp to make it easier to communicate. There is a short dirt road thats quite steep to the house from the main road, and you'll need to walk it (even tuk tuk wouldn't go up), but it's literally 1 minute and I managed without any issues even with a suitcase at 3am. The area felt incredibly safe - I am a solo female traveller, and in my extensive experience this was one area (Ella) where I genuinely felt safe even in the middle of the night (you can definitely do sunrise hikes alone). There is no AC in the room, but it wasn't needed at all - Ella is a lot cooler so fan was more than enough at night.

Nice homestay, close to the city centre but at the same time tucked in a small alley away from all the hustle. The owner is super friendly, and although she doesn't speak any English, she is extremely helpful, offered us a couple of times fresh juice and was always there to help us with everything. The breakfast is amazing, lots of local food provided by the owner, very tasty and fresh! The bed is very big for Sri Lankan homestay standards, the room is quite spacious too. Bonus the super friendly dog of the owner who would join us for breakfast and every time we spent some time in the backyard.

“Lovely homestay!”

Brilliant location - walking distance from both nine arch bridges and little Adam’s peak. A few minutes walk to get to all the restaurants etc. The hostess was so kind. She made a lovely breakfast every morning for us and each morning was different which was so thoughtful! You got a plate of fruit everyday too for breakie. Really liked having the mosquito net around the bed. Spacious room that had everything you needed. Would recommend is staying in Ella.

“Can recommend!”

Loved this accommodation and especially the lady that runs it. So lovely! She could solve any problem right away (there was no water twice but within minutes she solved the issue), prepared yummy brekkie (even gluten free) and gave me a bracelet as a present when I checked out. Room is big and clean, location is very calm but still you are in the centre of Ella within 5 minutes walking. Bed very comfy :)

“Wonderful homestay in Ella”

Room was lovely! Comfiest bed we had in Sri Lanka. Breakfast was really great. The host was super responsive and helpful. 10/10 definitely recommend!

Excellent breakfast, comfortable room, clean and well laid out. Good service from our host. Additionals like bottled water in room were a nice touch

A lovely homestay surrounded by beautiful lush gardens. Nadika was an attentive host and not intrusive. We loved having her breakfasts on the patio surrounded by her beautiful plants each morning. The room was really clean and well equipped and a decent size. The bed was super comfortable with a clean mosquito net. The bathroom was designed well, it had an exhaust fan, the shower had its own area, hot water with decent pressure. There was even a bath mat which is not common in Sri Lanka. The location was great. A 5 minute walk from the Main Street area and also walking distance to the start of the little Adams peak walk and also the nine arch bridge walk. Ella was a little cooler when we stayed, so I’d suggest bringing a pair of warmer socks as the room had polished concrete floors throughout. If we return to Ella we would happily stay here again.

This place is incredible! The best! The host has thought of everything - mini fridge, umbrellas, exhaust fan in the bathroom, tea & coffee in the room, tissues, beautiful room and bathroom and even a bath mat which seems to be rare in Sri Lanka! The room is immaculately clean and smells beautiful! Her breakfast is the best! The most delicious of anywhere! And she made us fresh fruit smoothies one day after a hike! She is so helpful and a real divine soul. Highly recommend staying here! A lovely little haven that is 5 mins walk to the Main Street. Will be back to stay again for sure!

“Amazing”

Beautiful and large room within walking distance to Ella’s main street and most main trails like the 9 arch bridge. We loved the green and quiet atmospehere of this homestay and the owner took great care of us. When a streetdog slept in our tuktuk for multiple days, she cleaned the whole tuktuk and arranged a better (private) parking space for us. She also cleaned our bathroom after two nights (we stayed for 4 nights). She made us a wonderful and very large breakfast each morning. And she has very sweet dogs.

We had a very pleasant stay. The hosts were kind and welcoming, and the breakfast was fresh and delicious. Everything was comfortable, and we would happily recommend this place

Nice local spot in the hills, with very friendly, helpful hosts. Delicious Sri Lankan breakfast provided. Only downsides for us were a few steep steps built into the natural terrain and a steep drive to access, and limited hot water.

“Perfect place to stay.”

Situated close to town yet tucked away in a quiet lane way. The owner was so lovely and helpful with everything. I wanted to stay longer but she had another booking so she found me another great one close by. The breakfast was probably the best Sri Lankan food I have had my whole trip and plenty of it. Thank you for a perfect stay:)

“Beautiful, Peaceful, and Comfortable Homestay!”

Nadika has created a lovely and calm place in Ella. Its perfect for a couple. Away from the main strip, and surrounded by her amazing plants, it really feels like a little oasis. The bed is large and comfy. Shower is powerful and warm. She also makes a delicious, traditional, and generous breakfast every morning. She and her Homestay are lovely.

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was great! The host was amazing, providing us with lovely food, provided a laundry service at a good price and helped arranging our onward travel. Great location to explore Ella!

The room was nice, the toilet was big and with a nice shower. Breakfast was very abundant. We appreciated that it was just a few minutes away form the city center, but enough to avoid the noise!

“Perfect homestay in Ella”

Great location! Quiet spot off the main street but still walking distance into all the restaurants and shops! The host was so kind and welcoming!! We had a Sri Lankan breakfast which was delicious and she made us breakfast to go for our second morning as we had an early train!! Bed was so comfy and the room was huge with everything you need!!

Everything was great at this place. The owner is just a wonderful person. She was very welcoming and attentive. The location is a bit isolated, not to close to the maine street, so it's a bit quieter, but not to far either. The breakfast was rich in diversity and taste. All the basic amenities were provided.

We had such a lovely stay at Wingate Homestay. The owner was so kind and welcoming, and she cooked us a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast every morning, always with plenty of fresh fruit – a real highlight of our stay! The room was charming and comfortable, with a mosquito net and a fan to keep things cool. The bathroom was modern and clean, with reliable hot water in the shower. The location is excellent – just a 5-minute walk into the main town, making it easy to explore Ella while still enjoying a peaceful setting. We originally planned to stay for a shorter time but ended up staying 3 nights because we liked it so much. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Ella!

Very friendly owner, delicious breakfast. We were offered mango juice after a tiring mountain trip. The room was quite simple, but the beautiful garden around and the silence compensated for that.

“Lovely stay with lots of comfort and friendly host”

The host is really friendly and took excellent care of us. She prepared a delicious breakfast for us, even when we had to leave a 3am in the morning, she woke up with us and prepared a little bag “to-go”. Room is modern and clean. Lots of space and super comfortable bed. The shower was nice and hot, too.