Forest Paddy Homestay

Molto pulita, acqua calda, host estremamente gentili e disponibili

It was one of the nicest neighborhoods in Ela. Everything is within walking distance to the city center, the train station, and more. At the same time, you don’t hear any of the noise from the center because the neighborhood is surrounded by lots of trees. It’s the perfect combination of convenience and peace and quiet.

The only thing I found a little uncomfortable was the pillows, as they were quite firm and thick. Other than that, everything was great.

L’emplacement, proche du centre, mais à l’écart des rues bruyantes du centre. Le grand balcon avec une vue sur la nature. Le lit king size, sa couette et les moustiquaires. La douche bien chaude. Et l’accueil très chaleureux de la famille qui loge sur place.

Pas de rangement.

Nos encantó. Esta a pocos minutos de la calle principal pero sin el ruido. Tiene unas vistas al bosque y a unos sembradíos muy bonita. El camino muy rural pero encantador. El desayuno cada dia era diferente muy bueno.

Todo genial. Las chicas son un emcanto.

We had a lovely stay. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. The hosts are really nice and it is in a good location for Ella. Close to town and walking distance to most things you want to do. Also super close to the train station.

Nice room, very comfortable beds, quiet location with no street noise. Excellent location for wall adaptors and universal adaptors are provided which was excellent! Delicious breakfast served outside your room with plenty of food- we had English breakfast one morning and Sri Lankan breakfast the next- both were great! Location is tucked in and around a block behind the Main Street, a little bit of a walk uphill and down to get there. Some street lighting but good to have a torch for evening return walk.

Only cold water available for shower first night but hot water working the next night.

Beautiful place, amazing breakfast and kind family.

朝ご飯は美味しく、とても静かな環境なのにエラの街からすぐ近くにあり最高なロケーションです。 朝ごはんも美味しかった！

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Super nice location and such nice hosts!

Le cadre, la gentillesse et le sourire des hôtes

Nothing

Not even a socket to charge your phone, either you can charge your phone or use one pedestal fan. No free bottle of water, charged me 100. Wanted me to pay them 3500/- lkr for to & from 9 Arches bridge which is 3.6 km round-trip. Coloured towels stiff as plywood were given. I felt like sandpaper with funny smell. No chair in the room but lots of spiders 😐

Ne pas être sur la rue principale trop bruyante

Comfortable bed, super clean and great location as it is close to the town but far enough to escape the noise.

The water pressure of the shower wasn’t great.

Mooie locatie in de natuur maar dichtbij het centrum. Het ontbijt was erg lekker en zeer uitgebreid. De kamer was schoon en er was een hele lieve hond.

De badkamer rook een beetje viezig maar was voor de rest wel goed schoon.

Tout

la ubicacion

el trato con el personal pesimo, nos arreglaron un enchufe que no funcionaba y al conectar el cargador nos electrocutamos y a ellas les daba igual, solo nos decian que funcionaba perfectamente. Claramente no recomiendo este sitio en absoluto.

Bardzo przyjemny hostel. W środku lasu, a tylko 3 minuty spaceru do centrum miasta. Słychać tylko przyrodę. Pokój był czysty, łóżko z moskitiera wygodne, łazienka zadbana z dobrym prysznicem. Skorzystaliśmy ze śniadania które oferował hostel, było bardzo dobre i duże. Bardzo dobry stosunek jakości do ceny. Polecam

Balcony in front of room with table and chairs overlooking fields and forest was great. Family had very chill and friendly dog. Good laundry service

Low water pressure in upstairs rooms

It was clean and comfortable. Good price for laundry and they have a tumble drier, so I got it back before my check out at 10:30 am. Very big Sri Lankan breakfast for Rs 1500.

The map doesn't show the location correctly - it is quite out of the way, off the road, so it might be tricky to get to. I was fine with it, because it made it very quiet, even though it's close to the city and the train station.

En un sitio muy tranquilo y con buena ubicación, muy cerca de la calle principal. Los anfitriones muy majos y atentos, ofrecen desayuno, taxi… y lo que te haga falta. Recomendable.

It was fine. I only stayed the night. Not far from centre.

Water pressure was very low in shower though it was warm water.

The place is very well located, just 10min walk away from the centre, but you hear almost no noise from cars... You have a little terrace and surrounded by trees, nature. The bed is very comfortable and the family is very friendly.

- the way to the accomodation is different than on Google maps, and steep at the end, a bit hard to find. - sadly from 6:30am there was a lot of noise outside from the family, and they also do some construction there, which is fine, but please not so early in the morning! you can't sleep anymore. - the bathroom smelled heavy like urin/pee!! The smell didn't go away and the little window in the bathroom is broken so you can't really open it properly.

Everything was perfect, very clean and comfy. Very good bed (best in sri lanka so far) and shower with good hot water pressure. Owners are very attentive and great people.

A little further from the center of ella but just because of the hills. So if you don't mind walking is perfect because it escapes from the noise of the town.

Surrounded by nature and far from the noise of the centre but still close (it is only 10 Min walking from the centre). Breakfast was delicious! Everything was perfect and clean.

There was a strange smell in the bathroom, however it was very clean.

Cost effective, ,cute dog, green Nature around, close to station and City, good Host

Worth coming here only on winters, and rainy season. Not in summer climate , facilities not adequate , no ventilation, have to keep windows closed due to insects due to wild proximity.

The location was perfect. Walkable to the centre while being situated in the trees and greenery. The hosts were amazing. Our room had a private terrace with a great view. We will miss their lovely dog called shadow.

The bathroom could be improved. It smelt a little bit and the water pressure of very low but nice to have a warm shower.

La ubicacion

El olor que había en la habitación y en el baño..

I like the most neat and clean bedroom and bathroom 🥰 I love bedroom style it's so romantic for couples ❤️😍

5 minute walk from Railway station and 10 minutes, maybe less to walk to the centre of town, yet secluded and quiet. Lovely view of forest and lovely listening to the frogs and insects at night. The hosts were nice. They didn't offer breakfast but bought me a big pot of tea in the morning when I asked which was lovely.

The path down is very steep and steep stairs up to the quest house, so its ok for able bodied people but be mindful if you have mobility issues this probably isn't the place to stay. There are renovation going on and some times use of power tools etc on floor above but it didn't bother me as it wasn't all the time but just be mindful if this would bother you again it may not be the place to stay

Precio y ubicación que está cerca del alojamiento. El trato de los dueños.

La ubicación es un poco complicada, el Maps te deja en un sitio y no es alli.No puedes llegar hasta el alojamiento con tu vehículo, tienes que ir andando. Las sabanas y en general la habitación huelen bastante ha humedad. No tiene aire acondicionado. Dejo unas fotos de como está el acceso al alojamiento

It's worth the money.

Quite a rough and slippery path to the place. There is no board on the main road indicating location.

Die Unterkunft war total nass, muffig und dreckig

Alles

La gentillesse des propriétaires La proximité du centre ville Le wifi

Les hôtes sont gentils et agréable. L’accès n’est pas évident lorsque le sol est mouillé. En revanche il y a un gros problème d’humidité et par conséquent d’hygiène. Je n’étais pas motivé à mettre un avis négatif cependant en reprenant les avis datant de quelques mois je me rends compte que rien a été fait. Les draps sont humides, le matelas aussi, une odeur désagréable se fait sentir. Après avoir regardé les draps de plus près et le matelas, c’est tout simplement catastrophique ! L’eau chaude est quasi inexistante. Selon les saisons il peut faire frais le soir si l’on veut prendre une douche … Le tarif est contenu mais vous pourrez trouver bien mieux et bien plus propre pour le même prix … Après avoir quitté la maison d’hôte je me retrouve à faire sécher toutes mes affaires dans mon hébergement suivant car tout a pris l’humidité …

Homestay Room

Approach Rd. No facility for B/f & Dinner

Je ne recommande pas ce logement, la chambre était sale, le sol n’était pas fait, tout était très très humide. Nos affaires et le lit étaient humides pendant 2 jours. L’eau chaude de la douche met longtemps à arriver. 1ère fois de notre séjour que l’on paie si cher pour si peu de confort (et je parle seulement de propreté).

Great ambience. Crystal clean room, friendly hosts. Good place to stay

The family were incredibly warm, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was absolutely delicious - generous portions, full of flavor, and excellent value for money. We especially loved the peaceful location; it’s tucked away in a quiet spot yet just a short walk from the train station and town, making it super convenient. We highly recommend this place and would happily stay again!

Sitio idilicouy personal muy amable y servicial

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This time in the guest house was great. The family are very kind. When we arrived, it was raining, one of the member of the family came with to pick us with an umbrella. It’s was a small intention, but we appreciate it so much. They are avaible in any time, for food and drinks. About the room. The location is the best because we are close to the city center, close the the railway station Ella and in the same time inside the nature. We just listen the bird singing. The room are clean and beautiful. Hot water, comfortable bed. The price is cheep. I really recommend this place. Im travelling for 2 months already and it was one of the best place I never had. Enjoy holiday. Thais

La struttura è immersa nel verde e vicinissima al centro di Ella. Il personale è gentile e ci ha accolto offrendoci una buona tazza di té, il figlio della proprietaria ci ha anche offerto un passaggio con il suo tuk tuk visto che stava piovendo molto.

La camera era accogliente ma non pulitissima, la finestra non chiudeva bene e ci siamo ritrovati ragni e sanguisughe nel bagno. Avevamo chiesto la colazione, ma era disponibile solo dopo le 8:00/8:30.

Chambre confortable avec espace extérieur privé au milieu de la forêt tres bon accueil Loc scooter.proche 500 m gare train et 900 m centre. Accès difficile et pentu.wifi bof.petit déjeuner un peu cher

Totalement fidèle aux photos, les gérants sont très sympa et efficace. Loin de toute la circulation mais proche du centre

Peut être les grenouilles font un peu trop de bruit la nuit du à leur proximité. Mais rien de négatif

Friendliness, tranquility, very helpful. Comfortable and quiet. 10 minute walk from railway station.

I walked to and from. The road ends and unclear where to go next. Needs to have a sign. I had no problem despite my senior age but the path might not be suitable for all, and the ad should state that.

Lovely acc, lovely hosts, lovely food. Location was good- but, it was more of a hike to get in and out of the place. (I expected this, but not quite able for it after the hiking of last 10 days) Just too much. Still, value for money.

Very nice homestay with friendly staff

It was a very good location, but situated in a beautiful green environment but a very steep hill. But most of ella was steep so wasn’t too much of a shock! It was a nice stay amazing price, the bathroom wasn’t very clean. They had a very cute dog we often got a greeting from coming back from a day out

Hosts were super friendly the location is amazing with a scenic backdrop and very close to town.

The shower wasn’t the best and the bed was quite small.

Sehr freundliche, nette und hilfsbereite Familie. Waren mit allem zufrieden. Gerne wieder. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Situation au calme mais très près de la ville. Vue très agréable.

Rien

Die Lage ist super. Nah am Bahnhof, nah an der Stadt und trotzdem ruhig und im Grünen gelegen. Wir haben vom Balkon einen Affen gesehen, Vögel und Glühwürmchen beobachtet und viel Gequake gehört. Die Familie ist sehr nett, freundlich und sehr bemüht. Zur Begrüßung gab es einen Tee.

Leider hat das Zimmer sehr nach Schimmel gerochen, das Bad zusätzlich nach Abfluss. Die Toilette war undicht und bei dem starken Regen, den wir leider hatten, kam Wasser aus den Wänden.

Gospodarze bardzo mili i pomocni.Łózko w pokoju z moskitierą bardzo wygodne.Pokój z wyjściem na taras z pięknym widokiem. Na tarasie było serwowane śniadanie,tradycyjne dania lankijskie,obfite i smaczne.

Dojście do domu trochę utrudnione,podejście dosyć strome.

Very nice place near the city, yet sourrounded by nature with a great view into the jungle. Breakfast was huge and the host is very nice.

Bien placé, moins de 10' à pied de la rue principale.

Mise en garde pour les personnes qui marchent avec difficulté, le chemin d'accès 100m peut poser problème.

Das Zimmer ist schön & vor allem das Bett sehr gemütlich. Die Familie ist sehr freundlich & hilfsbereit. Laundry Service hat sehr gut geklappt und auch das Frühstück war lecker, auch wenn es zweimal das gleiche war. Der Sohn hat uns morgens zum Sonnenaufgang mit dem TukTuk zum Little Adams Peak gefahren!! Die Lage ist super weil man nur 10 Minuten zu Fuß ins Zentrum braucht und mitten in der Natur ist

Das Bad riecht muffig und der Boden ist immer etwas feucht... nachts hört man relativ laut die Kröten & Grillen vor dem Haus, was uns aber kaum gestört hat

Klidné prostředí

Zápach z odpadu v koupelně, špatně fungující WiFi , drahá snídaně.

Easy walk from train station, we received a very kind welcome upon arrival with a pot of tea and biscuits. Rooms were specious, beds were comfortable and showers were hot. Rooms had small table out front to enjoy the green view.

Although we asked for breakfast, the son directed us into town.

Lokalizacja jakby w lesie, ale dość blisko dworca i centrum. Samo dojście do apartamentu dość strome. Pokoje niezbyt duże, ale rozmiar wystarczający. Do pokoju przynależy balkon z pięknym widokiem. Śniadanie smaczne. Gospodarze mili i serdeczni.

Hosts were nice and helpful, always say hello when you go past. They also have a scooter you can rent for 2,500 a day (standard price). The area is quite secluded so it’s safe and quiet. It’s off the main road and down a path into its own bit of land. There’s a balcony where each room has seating. Shower had hot water.

The bathroom had a terrible smell of drains and the room was damp for the whole stay. We tried to open the doors/windows to ventilate it but it never got better. Every morning we woke up to moisture on the windows. We spoke to another couple there who said the same about their room. This also made the bedsheets and any clothes feel constantly damp and didn’t feel healthy to stay. We left a day earlier than planned (partly because we saw everything in Ella and partly because of the damp/smell) but the host did give us a half night discount. Also sheets had stains on them and WiFi was good enough to receive messages but not to send messages or load anything.

La ubicación es perfecta ya que estás a 5 minutos de la calle principal. Es una habitación muy cómoda con una terraza en la que disfrutar de las vistas.

Läget var perfekt avstånd till centrum, värden var så mysig och trevlig.

Location is beautiful. Obviously their dog helps the ambience and the family looking after the place were so friendly and helpful.

Damp. It’s a difficult problem to manage but after a few days the damp is kind of hard to ignore.

Die Familie ist sehr nett, der Hund ein grosses Plus, schöne Aussicht und Geräuschkullise der Natur, weg vom Gewussel der Hauptstrasse

Ist abgelegen und man muss ne steile Strasse runter und dann übernen Feldweg und eine unebene Naturtreppe wieder hoch um zum Haus zu kommen. Rollkoffer würd ich eher zu Hause lassen...

Personnel vraiment très gentil. L'emplacement est dans la nature, petit dej avec les oiseaux et les écureuils... on se croirait dans un Disney. À l'abri du bruit de la ville, et pourtant on n'est qu'à 5-10 minutes à pieds du centre. Je recommande vivement !!!

Rien

There wasn’t really anything that we liked about the property

Access to the actual house was horrendous. It was a very long muddy pathway with dangerous steps and planks of wood that you had to go across. Room was very basic

In der Unterkunft war es ruhig und sauber. Es gab warmes Wasser. Die Familie war nett. Man darf keine körperlichen Einschränkungen haben, sonst kommt man nicht zum Hotel . Das Hotel ist sehr versteckt.

La petite terrasse intime, les petits déjeuners délicieux et variés. La chambre avait la meilleure literie que nous ayons eu durant notre voyage avec couette! La gentillesse des loueurs!

Nous avons été dépité de voir qu aucun commentaire sur booking n avait jugé bon de signaler la difficulté d accès! Un tuk tuk ne peut pas venir au plus près de la guesthouse. L accès est très pentu et étroit. Ne convient pas à des personnes avec des béquilles!

Homestay situé proche de la Gare et de la rue animée tout en étant au calme dans la jungle. Petit coin balcon devant chaque chambre très appréciable. La famille est adorable. Possibilité de louer leur scooteur et service de laundry.

Goed, rustigere locatie op loopafstand van de hoofdstraat

Camera piccola ma dotata di ciò che serve, ventilatore, acqua calda, Wi-Fi abbastanza funzionante. La posizione della camera era ottima, sul retro, molto intima, purtroppo pioveva forte e non abbiamo potuto godere della veranda.

L’orario di check out non è quello presente su Booking (ci hanno chiesto di andare via prima). Nessuna accoglienza con te caldo come ho letto in altre recensioni.

Une famille très accueillante avec dès notre arrivée du thé et des viennoiseries. Un peu à l'écart du tumulte de Ella avec une vue sympa sur la végétation. Chambre spacieuse avec terrasse. Je recommande !