Eminence ella

Lovely view Very friendly host, very helpful Provided free juice and coffee

The bedding etc was clean and the room was clean The decor is tired and needs freshening up, the room isn’t like the photos It’s a short steep climb to the property

Super fijne plek! Alles is inclusief en Aku heeft ons uitstekend geholpen met tips, wasjes draaien en meer! Absolute aanrader! We hebben hier ook een fijne kookcursus gedaan, met de moeder van Aku, wat echt een super leuke ervaring was met een zalig resultaat.

The owners of the property were absolutely lovely! They went above and beyond & their service was sublime. The rooms are basic, but good value for the price. The location is central, very close to the main street and well located for all the main attractions in Ella. They offer laundry service at the property, as well as an authentic home-style cooking class (definitely recommend doing this!!). The service here was even better than at some of the 5-star resorts we stayed at earlier.

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Comfortable hotel with very good breakfast. Host was very helpful and organized early trip to Little Adams Peak.

The small hike to the hotel is a bit hard, specially with all the bags.

Good location, free laundry, nice staff.

Beautiful scenic views. Facilities just what you need. Amazing and helpful hosts. Great breakfast.

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The host was warm and welcoming. The place is tucked in a corner of the hill offering an unobstructed view of the hills ahead. Ella station is very near and you can see the trains from the hotel balcony. The complimentary breakfast was amazing.

This place might be a problem for those with limited mobility. The last 100m can be challenging as it's very steep.

Great views and a very comfortable and clean room

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Thank you so much Thimira for your amazing hospitality throughout our stay. We loved staying here, it has beautiful views. We kindly got to also do a private cooking lesson which was brilliant and all the food tasted delicious. On arrival you are offered juice, tea and coffee which is also lovely. A bonus of free washing was great as-well. Overall our favourite stay in Sri Lanka!

The view was amazing! Aku was very helpful and welcoming. A comfortable bed and breakfast provided.

It is a bit of a climb up the hill to the property but they will arrange a tuk tuk if you need. Worth the view and close to Ella town.

Great location, great value, and an amazing view from the rooms you can’t go wrong with this place

Sehr gute Lage mit tollem Ausblick. Super nettes Personal.

Supervriendelijke en gastvrije hosts! Hoewel er tijdens ons verblijf normaal geen ontbijt werd aangeboden, maakten ze speciaal voor ons toch een ontbijt omdat we vroeg in de ochtend moesten vertrekken. De accommodatie ligt dicht bij het centrum van Ella, de kamer was netjes en schoon, en het uitzicht was prachtig. We hebben enorm genoten van ons verblijf en zouden deze plek zeker aanbevelen!

Manzarası güzel, kliması güzel. Şehir merkezine yakın. Oda geniş ferah. Çalışanlar kahve çay ikram ediyor, son gün bize bedava kahvaltı teklif ettiler.

Su bazen gidiyor, çalışanı bulup söylediğinizde bi 15 20 dakika sonra geliyor. Sıcak suyu ayarlaması çok zor. Çok tepede araba çıkamadı siz de kendiniz valizlerinizi çıkarmakta zorlanabilirsiniz.

Clean and tidy, great AC & bathroom, very friendly staff!

Property is at the top of a very steep hill, just beware if you have heavy bags!

It's a beautiful and convenient location. The room opened out to a beautiful view over Ella town. The staff were helpful and the beds and linen were very comfortable and fresh

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The room was spacious and extremely comfortable. The location was fantastic, only a short walk into the town centre (it is up a big hill but very manageable). Above all else the hosts were incredibly welcoming and were on hand to help with any requests including laundry and even a cooking class with the hosts’ mum. I would highly recommend staying here!

Clean, comfortable room. A short uphill walk from the centre of Ella. Lovely staff who were so helpful!

The property was exactly what we were after. A nice view of a little waterfall. The main highlight was the staff. The manager Amra was exceptional. He would bring me coffee every afternoon. On our leaving day he walked my bags all the way down to the bus station and made sure that the bus driver knew where to get us off. He went above and beyond.

A beautiful little hideaway only 2 minutes walk from Ella centre. The hosts were perfect, extremely helpful and friendly, they went over and above to make sure you were looked after. Did a free cookery class just for me!! Which we then ate, the best Sri Lankan meal I have had. Brought a large fresh breakfast to the veranda outside my room with fresh tea and coffee every morning. Free drinks and food were offered as well as to do your laundry. The room overlooked the valley and a wonderful waterfall in the distance. The views were stunning and in the evening I relaxed on the veranda listening to the sounds of nature. Pure bliss. 5* hospitality. I would recommend and definitely stay here again

It’s not something I dislike, but infirm visitors or those with mobility issues would struggle because of the steps and the walk up from Ella, it’s only 2 minutes walk but steep

Great hosts that couldn’t do more to help Amazing view - can see the waterfall from our room Could also see the train going past Short walk down a very steep hill (fyi) into town We enjoyed our cooking class so much, with such a warm and friendly environment We would stay here again when visiting Ella

Bedside tables would be useful

The staff are very kind and supportive. Room is very clean and nice view.

It was a bit difficult to find where to get inside.

Las vistas y el servicio

Una cuesta muy empinada, no puedes subir ni en tuk tuk. Son sólo unos 100 metros, pero la rampa es durita, ojo personas mayores.

Lovely place perched on a hill to see all of Ella Great views of the train passing by/ waterfalls/ beautiful. Staff were so kind, helpful, nothing was too much for them. Helped with tuk tuks / bus timetables/ local sights. They kindly offer laundry / and cooking classes too. Very friendly. Felt very safe. Great breakfast outside your room in the morning. It was all wonderful.

It is high up on the hill. So if mobility is an issue you’d need to ask them to help you with their tuk tuk. But you do get awesome views.

Das Team ist wirklich sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Sie haben uns mit allen Anfragen geholfen und sogar meine Mutter versorgt, als sie etwas krank war. Das war wirklich aufmerksam. Das Frühstück ist in Ordnung mit frischen Obst, u.a. aus deren Garten. Die Lage ist zwar steil am Hang, aber so ist es bei fast allen Unterkünften in Ella und wir waren sehr schnell zu Fuß im Zentrum. Man hat nachts sehr ruhig schlafen können und der Blick ist wirklich sehr schön.

Wir nehmen an, dass die Unterkunft über die letzte Zeit sehr in die Jahre gekommen ist. Die Zimmer sehen bei Weitem nicht so aus wie auf den Fotos - alles wirkt heruntergekommen und nicht repariert. U.a. ist Schimmel an der Decke, die Bettwäsche ist auch sehr in die Jahre gekommen, die Klospülung sowie die Dusche funktionieren nur so halb und die eine Lampe funktionierte nicht. Wir waren sehr glücklich, dass wir nach der ersten Nacht in ein anderes Zimmer wechseln konnten, was immerhin etwas schöner war. Jedoch könnte man durch einige Renovierungsmaßnahmen und liebevolle Details in den Zimmern bereits einiges verbessern.

The brothers here are absolutely amazing- nothing is too much trouble for them. They gave us free breakfast, did our laundry, dropped our bags into town and gave us lots of recommendations for things to do in Ella. The views from the property are absolutely stunning and the rooms are amazing- massive beds, hot showers and very clean. It was honestly our favourite hotel in Sri Lanka and couldn’t recommend it enough.

There was nothing we didn’t like.

Eenvoudige maar ruime kamer met klein terrasje, maar vooral met prachtig zicht op bergen en waterval. Rustig gelegen, maar toch slechts enkele minuten wandelen van de hoofdstraat. Geweldig ontbijt en super vriendelijke eigenaars voor wie niets te veel is.

Inrichting van badkamer is basic, maar dat stoorde me niet.

We had a great stay at eminence Ella, all the staff are very friendly and helpful, they can organise tuk tuks for you if needed which is a bonus. The breakfast was really good and changed slightly each morning which was nice. It is a very central location and can see trains going past from the rooms. We even did a free cooking class with one of the staffs mums who was great and showed us how to make loads of different curries! Would definitely stay here if we came back to Ella!

The only downside of the property is it is at the top of a very steep hill which some tuk tuks struggle to get up, but other than that it was all really good

Really appreciated the great breakfast and our laundry being done for us. The views are lovely when sat outside the room.

I know so many others have mentioned the steep hill up but it really is. Just be aware if you are booking that some cars can’t get right up the hill. I’d suggest some additional signage by the entrance. We arrived but were confused if we were at the right place. Also heard the same from our neighbour in the room next door to us.

Dicht bij her centrum en een prachtig uitzicht. Het personeel is mega behulpzaam. Onze was werd gratis gedaan. En elke ochtend kreeg je je ontbijt bij je kamer. Wij hebben ook een Kookcursus gedaan hier. Dat was erg leuk.

This guesthouse is absolutely lovely and beautifully maintained, with a view that is simply breathtaking. My room was spotless. I arrived a bit early, and I saw the team cleaning the room thoroughly for 45 minutes before I checked in. The location is perfect, close to the station and town but still peaceful in a natural setting. The service is incredible. Aku, the host, gave me amazing tips. I joined his free cooking class, which was a fantastic experience, and I learned so much while enjoying delicious food. Aku also did my laundry for free, and in both cases, I left a small tip because it felt right. I absolutely recommend this place: it’s an unforgettable experience!

If I had to mention a minor con, even though it didn’t bother me, the property is at the top of a steep hill. However, Aku has services available to bring people up, so it’s really not an issue at all! Just ask him

Aku was a wonderful host and we had a wonderful time - including the free cooking class, delicious breakfast and washing

Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit der Unterkunft. Sie liegt sehr zentral UND ist sehr ruhig und vor allem auch kühl! Es gibt eine gut funktionierende Klimaanlage, die war gar nicht gebraucht haben. Die Zimmer sind sauber. Das Frühstück wird auf der Terrasse serviert und man kann quasi alles bestellen, was das Herz begehrt. Säfte, Wasser, Tee und Kaffee sind inklusive. Der Blick von der Terrasse ist ein Traum! Man sieht sowohl einen Wasserfall als auch vorbeifahrende Züge. Aku und sein Bruder sind sehr hilfsbereit und jederzeit über WhatsApp erreichbar. Es wird auch ein kostenfreier Wasch Service angeboten. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen.

員工真是太棒了，特別喜歡兩兄弟，幫我們洗衣服、一個很棒的晚餐體驗！推薦

住宿地點在山上，需要爬點山

One of the best stays for us in Sri Lanka. The three brothers were amazing. Very welcoming. Amaru provided the best breakfast and was very prompt. Akku helped us a lot in all aspects. Even when we had a problem outside Ella he went out of the way and helped. Isuru was so chill. We had talks abt cricket, politics and anime.. overall, amazing stay. Highly recommend.

A cute spot in Ella - very close to everything in the main town, and the start of the Ella Rock trail - although up a very steep hill! The owners are lovely and helpful - they offered us free laundry, daily filling and tasty breakfast and helped to remove a spider from the bathroom. The juices offered are delicious! The bed was super comfortable too. The outdoor seating has beautiful views and is very peaceful. We had a lovely stay overall!

The bathroom was quite simple and only offered a small soap bar without any other amenities so make sure you pack all the toiletries you need.

Comfortable and in the heart of Ella. The views were stunning and atmosphere was very peaceful. The staff were excellent and very kind. They brought us juices, teas and coffees all included and made us lunch for an early morning safari when we checked out. Recommend.

Very friendly staff who were very helpful. Nice location, conveniently located and good value. Helped us organises tuk tuks etc.

Room was quite damp with mould in places. Some things were broken e.g. toilet seat and flush. Was slightly disappointed based on the positive reviews - it just felt like it has not really been updated since it was originally built and now needs a good clean / update.

The accommodation was quiet and comfortable .The staff were helpful . We stayed 2 nights and had the most wonderful breakfasts . Thankyou

Aku was so friendly and helpful and Amare was so polite and considerate. The room was very comfortable and has an amazing view. We spent 4 nights at Eminence Ella and loved it.

The hosts, the bed was very comfy and such a nice breakfast, free tea coffee juice and water all the time

Maybe the bathroom was a bit simple compared to the rest of the accomodation.

The whole stay was fantastic. Nestled up a steep hill, our driver was nervous about going up. However the guys as Eminence came and fetched us. We had a welcome drink and was given good advice where to go, where to eat etc. We were made really welcome and the view just capped it all off. This was by far one of the best choices we made and don't even get me started on the breakfast.

A superb location, individual vibe, made to feel very welcome and at home, with nothing being too much trouble...what was left not to like

Beautiful view and friendly staff! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were grateful for the staff organising tuk tuks for us. It’s close enough to the main strip to walk to restaurants but still felt peaceful.

The rooms are nice and clean. The location is indeed up a steep hill which offers a great view over the mountain range and forest once you arrive. The beds are comfortable and the owner super nice and helpful. The only thing which needs to be mentioned is that the rooms are based in a bulding which is still constructed. Hence the entrance from the street is over the roof of the building.

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Wat een heerlijk verblijf met adembenemend uitzicht. Wat een lieve en behulpzame familie. Heb een fantastische kookworkshop van gehad. Ligging vlak naast het centrum en helemaal in het groen. Een dikke 10!!!!

Het uitzicht is prachtig, de kamer is ruim en schoon en het personeel is zo vriendelijk! Niets was teveel gevraagd. Waren in staat om alles voor ons te doen en regelen en willen daar niets voor terug. De weg naar het hotel is wel steil, dus houd daar rekening mee maar dan heb je ook wat!

Nice accommodation with a spectacular view of waterfalls, forest and train tracks. The host was very helpful offering us free washing, a free cooking class (some of the best Sri Lankan food we tried!) and helping arrange forward travel. Room was comfortable.

As others have said, the accommodation is up a steep hill. Small touches such as repairing cracks in the bathroom would make the overall experience more comfortable.

The view from the rooms and porch is spectacular. The rooms are spacious and beds comfortable. The staff super attentive, they brought us coffee, juice and fruit. We would have stayed there longer. It is at the top of a really steep hill, the tuktuk struggled to go up with 2 people and luggage.

We loved the staff they were wonderful! Aku the host was great and Amir was so attentive and made us feel so welcome

The owners were lovely people,very obliging and were a great help to us on the our trip around Sri Lanka.Loved the breakfasts,simple but excellently done.Rooms were of very good size,and spotlessly clean.We would definitely stay again if in Ella.

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The view was amazing and the room was really spacious! The staff were very attentive and the breakfast was great.

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Super nice hosts willing to help with everything you could ask. Nice rooms. Nice view. Breakfast decent and better than most places.

Accommodatie met een fantastisch uitzicht, een ruime en schone kamer en een host die er alles aan doet om het naar je zin te maken. Het is zelfs mogelijk om gratis de was te laten doen. Goede locatie!

Het bed kraakte heel erg. Water uit de douche en in het toilet was gelig van kleur en geeft daarom een wat onhygiënisch gevoel. Let erop dat het verblijf bovenaan een hele steile helling ligt, daarentegen wil de eigenaar je overal heen brengen en ophalen.

Incredible location and staff!! They were very responsive and helpful and easy to communicate with.

Stunning place with only three units on top of a hill. Best breakfast with a view! Unfortunately it was fully booked so we could only stay for one night.

Fijn verblijf op 5 minuten van het centrum. Enorm vriendelijk personeel dat altijd voor je klaar staat. Erg lekker en uitgebreid ontbijt werd geserveerd en ook onze was is gratis gedaan.

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Este es mi 5to alojamiento en mi vuelta por Sri Lanka y en el que más cómoda he dormido. Nada de ruido, solo la naturaleza. El alojamiento estaba en el centro de Ella, tiene unas vistas preciosas, y se puede ver el tren pasar desde ahí. Aunque Booking no lo pone, el desayuno está incluido, y a nuestra entrada nos ofrecieron un te. El host y el staff son muy amables, nos recomendaron cosas que hacer y nos dieron tips para el siguiente destino. Como dato curioso pudimos ver varios monos a lo lejos y muchos pajaritos.

Aunque ya lo sabía por los comentarios anteriores, para llegar al alojamiento hay que subir una cuesta accesible para vehículos, pero después hay otra que si es muy pendiente que caminando son 5/10 minutos depende los descansos que tomes jaja.

The location is very central, with most restaurants and shops within a 5-minute walk. As in many places in Ella, you need to walk up a steep path to reach the property; however, compared to other accommodations, the view was not one of my favorites. The staff were very kind and helpful in planning the days and tours, and the Wi-Fi worked well.

The rooms are located side by side without any partition to separate balconies which made the stay less private. Although the bathroom seemed new and okay, it still felt like it required further renovation. If you’re looking for a full Sri Lankan experience, the breakfast may not be ideal, as it was more continental-style with waffles and omelette. It was fine with fruits and tea but I’d have preferred a local option. There were some other little issues as well like the bathroom door was broken and did not close properly, the mini table on the balcony wasn’t clean and there was an A/C but the remote wasn’t working. In general it was a fine stay with no major problems. But if I come to Ella I would not prefer to stay here again.

Host Akku is very helpful! Breakfast is served directly to your room and is delicious! The best part is the view from the Room!

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Close to centre yet peaceful . Breakfast great

Entry from roof side was confusing

Las habitaciones son muy nuevas, los chicos te tratan genial!!! Y las vistas inmejorables

Un poco difícil acceso por la cuesta, pero no pesa por lo bonito un es.

Very friendly and helpful staff who can organise tuk tuks, taxis, scooters etc for you. Lovely big rooms with comfortable beds. Great peaceful location.

The water in our bathroom was yellow which was quite off putting. They sent us off with wet laundry - would have preferred they told us it wouldn’t be dry in time.

Eminence is a friendly BnB with only 3 rooms. Aku was very helpful with local tips and he organised his mother to do a cooking class with us. Bobodu looked after us well and took our bags down to the main road. Breakfast was fabulous too.

The bathroom missed some comforts from home like a bath mat, hand towel, hair dryer with right plug and toiletries.

Das Hotel befindet sich nah vom Zentrum und bietet eine wunderschöne Aussicht. Die Zimmer waren schön eingerichtet und sauber. Das Personal war sehr bemüht unseren Aufenthalt in Ella ganz besonders zu machen. Kaffe und Säfte sind jederzeit gratis und sogar die Wäsche haben sie für uns gemacht. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder kommen.

-amazing view -friendly and accommodating staff -comfortable beds -quiet -5 minute walk to town

Las vistas son impresionantes, habitación y baño amplio y limpio. Desayuno muy rico y el personal es super amable, nos ayudaron con todo, nos facilitaron dejar las maletas tras el check out para poder aprovechar el día, nos ayudaron con las rutas de trekking y estuvieron disponibles en todo momento. Recomendadisimo!

Lo único que puedo decir “malo” es que hay que subir una cuesta con bastante desnivel, pero es el menor de los males.

We absolutely adored our stay at Eminence Ella. The staff are some of the friendliest we’ve ever met - nothing was ever too much trouble. They went above and beyond in every way, from organising a free tuk tuk for us to offering free laundry and a lovely little Western breakfast each morning, all at no extra cost. The rooms are super cute and cosy, very clean and tidy, and feel more like a small hotel than a guesthouse. Ours had a charming mural on the wall and the views from the property were absolutely exceptional. The bathroom had hot water and soap provided, which was perfect after a long day of exploring. It’s up a steep hill, but tuk tuks and drivers can easily bring you right to the door. A nice bonus - you can use the neighbouring hotel’s pool for a small fee, and they serve great cocktails too. For the price, this place is excellent value. We really loved it here and would happily come back.

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it was very clean, provided towels and complimentary breakfast and drinks. Also helped us get to the railway station via tuk tuk and gave us lots of good recommendations, i recommend this property to everyone!

a slight steep hill to it but it is good excetcise after a meal!

This property is absolutely amazing! There is a steep climb to get to it, but it is worth it for the view! The property staff are very friendly and helpful - to helping you book bus tickets, to dropping you to the bus or train station etc. The room was clean and spacious with a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was very yum and filling. Could not recommend a stay here more.

The view from the rooms is gorgeous! Aku and the staff were so helpful organising taxis, tuktuks, tea, breakfast and laundry. Very close to Ella town but felt like we were secluded in the mountain.

As mentioned in other reviews, it is quite a steep incline up to the accomodation. It is about five minutes. It is very doable but a bit tricky with suitcases. Just something to be aware of if you have bad knees.

Great room with a stunning view! The staff were fantastic and really helpful. Breakfast was amazing and you can have get tea/ coffee throughout the day. The location is just off the high street into town so it’s easy to go for food. A wonderful stay here, thank you very much!

Just be aware that to get the incredible mountain views, the hotel is up a rather steep incline.

The staff were super friendly, helped us with the scooter rental and the yala safari tour. Location was super! Few minutes away from the main street with restaurants and right in the middle of the most beautiful panorama. I would come here again and again

Its a little uphill but this is the case of all hotels in Ella… for the view make the effort! But if u rent a scooter that would be no problem at all

The room had to be accessed by a very steep hill that even a tuk couldn’t reach. The rooms had no fridge or water or even glasses. At 5.30 pm the noise was whaling incessantly from the temple for an hour and a half. I asked the owner does this happen in the morning and he said no. He lied to me and the next morning it went for an hour. I moved to a different location in Ella and it was great

Great place to stay in Ella. Rooms are basic and a little bit tired. The kindness and hospitality from Aku and, of course, the lovely view outshine any negatives.

The views from our terrace were amazing. All staff were really helpful and would bring drinks to our terrace as and when we ordered them. The room was clean and comfortable, as was the bathroom.

Nothing really! The hotel is at the top of quite a steep hill, which might be something to consider if you have mobiiity issues, but the plus side of that is the great views.

Hosts were great and couldn't do more to help. WiFi and Aircon were good. Nice to get a hot shower in a big bathroom. Comfy bed. Amazing view of waterfalls and mountains.

The sign is obvious at the property and only a short walk from the station or restaurants and bars but tricky to see the stairs down to the rooms.

I would give 11/10 if I could! Aku was the best host we've ever had. Extremely helpful with anything we needed, lots of advices, organizing transport etc. And still with respecting our privacy, we felt very comfortable. Place has awesome view, very close to the main road and completely isolated and quiet at the same time. And having coffee&tea in the morning with stunning view! Awesome!

Some people mentioned steep hill, but it's good for the heart, just few minutes walk:) for me it definitely wasn't a disadvantage:)

AKI is the BEST Host we could have, he managed everything for us as carefully as possible. UDERA is the BEST Tour Guide and a GREAT Photographer. He really did more than 100% to satiesfy our needs. We spent a day together and soulth the most scenic places in Ella. He showed us more than we expected! We got also breakfast surprisingly free of charge, which was not only delicious but home made, traditional and they took care of our food allergies. The view was amazing with the Waterfall and the train just like the nature and green environment everywhere and the city center is only some minutes to walk / tuktuk. We had a phantastic time❣️Highly recommended❣️ Thank you for everything Guys, you are amazing❣️

View and friendly helpful staff

Maybe the steep hill