Biwon Homestay

Excellent location outside of the chaos of Ella.. The highlight of the accommodation is the food both the breakfast and the dinner prepared by the owner some of the best we had in Sri Lanka.

The rooms unfortunately are a bit outdated and need to be renovated and kept a bit cleaner

We had a wonderful stay. The breakfast was amazing with a great variety of delicious food. The location is beautiful and peaceful, making it a perfect place to relax. The accommodation is also very affordable and offers excellent value for money. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Enorm lekker eten, aanrader!!!

De rustige ligging van de brede kamer met terras ervoor uitkijkend over de bomen

Wir hatten einen rundum perfekten Aufenthalt! Besonders hervorzuheben ist die super tolle Aussicht auf Ella. Direkt vor unserem Zimmer gab es einen Balkon mit einer gemütlichen Bank – der perfekte Ort, um die Aussicht in vollen Zügen zu genießen. Das Zimmer selbst war zwar ein klein wenig dunkel, aber ansonsten wirklich super. Da man in Ella ohnehin die meiste Zeit draußen in der Natur unterwegs ist, hat uns das überhaupt nicht gestört. Zudem war wirklich alles da, was man braucht. Ein absolutes Highlight war für uns das Essen! Sowohl das Frühstück als auch das Abendessen waren einfach wunderbar. Wir waren selten so positiv überrascht von der großen Vielfalt und Qualität der Speisen. Ein ganz großes Dankeschön an Lucky! Sie hat sich wirklich toll um uns gekümmert, war immer erreichbar und einfach total nett. Wir haben uns direkt herzlich willkommen gefühlt. Kurzum: Es hat uns an absolut nichts gefehlt. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen!

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Ha sido maravilloso hospedarnos en este sitio. Lucky es una persona que te hace sentir como en casa enseguida, te da tu espacio y es súper respetuosa y amable. Nosotras teníamos el desayuno... Por cierto, todo vegano y DELICIOSO. Lo recomendamos muchísimo. El lugar donde está situado es a 20min, puedes ver toda la zona de montaña... Sin palabras. Las habitaciones estaban súper limpias, agua caliente, mantas... Todo estupendo. No dudéis en hospedaros aquí, si algún día vuelvo, sin duda será aquí.

Sehr sehr liebe Gastgeberin, die uns einen super Aufenthalt ermöglicht hat. Wir hatten super leckeres Frühstück und konnten auch dort Abendessen. Außerdem durften wir unsere Wäsche zum Waschen abgeben und konnten auch Tipps für die Gegend und Tuk-Tuk Fahrer organisiert bekommen. Nur zu empfehlen :D

I highly recommend it! A cozy room with a stunning view and excellent service. The hostess is incredibly welcoming: she's always willing to help and serves delicious, filling breakfasts. You can also order lunch or dinner for an additional fee—they're just as good as restaurant meals in terms of taste and presentation, and the price is a pleasant surprise. We spent four days here and didn't want to leave. The surrounding nature is stunning: mountains, forests, and waterfalls. We'll definitely be back!

We stayed here for three unforgettable days, completely immersed in nature. Waking up to this breathtaking view, surrounded by greenery and watching monkeys play freely around the house, felt truly magical. The breakfasts were exceptional honestly the best we had in all of Sri Lanka. Every morning was a surprise, different, homemade, generous, and prepared with so much care and love. The hostess is an incredibly warm and kind person. Always smiling, attentive, and full of great advice, she made us feel at home from the very first moment. The room is full of charm, authentic, cozy, and perfectly in harmony with the natural surroundings. This place is not just a homestay, it’s an experience. We will carry these moments with us for a long time and would return without hesitation.

Zeer aardige host, niks was teveel gevraagd. Heel mooi uitzicht vanaf het balkon en het is leuk ingericht.

An amazing place!!! Very clean nice comfortable and with an amazing view. It only has two rooms so it’s kinda private. The hostess is a lovely lady who lives next door and she is also a very good cook! Very friendly and she helped us a lot with different info.

A bit far from Ella city- only two km but it’s uphill so you need a tuk tuk that costs 500 rupees each way. The location is ideal though to get away from the noisy Ella city centre. Also internet was a bit weak but who needs internet when you have this amazing view!

The place had an amazing view into the jungle from the balcony. The property was really clean and tastedully decorated. The location was really nice 2.2 km from Ella (we sometimes walked) and the Tuk tuk usually needs 500LKR. There were places to eat and walk around. Our hostess was amazing, very friendly, really helpful giving us tips and attending to every need we had. The breakfast was a nice home made addition as well.

Wifi signal can be weak at times.

This was a beautiful property overlooking the forest and Ella Rock beyond. It was so peaceful and our host, Lucky, was so kind. She welcomed us with cups of tea and made fantastic breakfasts for us and even at 5:45 on the day we were leaving to catch the train.

Nothing. It was about a 20-25 walk from the centre but this means it’s a lot quieter.

Like home

Noise from some dogs

Lucky, the owner, makes this property one of the most welcoming homestays in Sri Lanka. Her bubbly personality, kindness and generosity create a warm and inviting atmosphere. She is also an incredible cook! The room is simple but cosy and clean. This is the second time we've stayed with her and we'll come again.

The most gorgeous secluded cottage in the forest, I felt very safe as a solo traveller, the host was amazing and so accommodating

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Very friendly host and good breakfast. Silent location, balcony overlooking the jungle. Great price quality guesthouse giving you the opportunity to meet a local.

You need a tuk tuk to reach the location from Ella. We found insects in the room, but it happened also in other guesthouses and I guess it is normal being surrounded by nature.

Lucky is a wonderful host! The breakfast was delicious and the place is located in a wonderful area in front of Ella rock! It's wonderful waking up with the sound of the birds and nature. She was extremely useful helping us to find non touristic places and accommodating us.

Every place always needs improvement. :)

Breakfast was delicious - with variation - hoppers, eggs, fruit, yoghurt, omelete, , grains, spices

All good

The location was nice but the property is still under construction

I have just concluded a four day stay at Biwon Homestay I was significantly disappointed with the standard of the accomodation . I mentioned several issues to the host but no effort was made to improve the situation. The door was difficult to open as it gets stuck on the ground and was difficult to lock Most times there was no hot water in the shower. The host said to wait 2-3 minutes but still it was cold The host does not supply any daily water or soap or shampoo. There is no cleaning of the linen or room during the four day stay The hotel Wi Fi is generally not working. I mentioned to the host that the ceiling had been broken and the damage was severe enough to fall down on guests sleeping below I think monkeys were going into the ceiling. The host made no effort to make the ceiling safe. In fact on the last night animals entered the room whilst we were asleep and ate some of our food I think we should be compensated for our hotel stay discomfort by getting a partial refund.

Lucky is an excellent host. She is ever smiling and serves with care. The rooms are very functional and have great mountain views. You can also see the train pass by sometimes. The bathroom had hot water facility. WiFi is functional. The food was homemade and tasty. Parking is available.

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The location, breakfast and the host was amazing

The location was amazing, wehad a beautiful view from our balcony, so many birds and nature Our room was lovely and bathroom really nice and clean, we loved the stone walls and garden around the side with plants. Comfy bed & pillows and fresh towels.

Nothing, it was perfect we didn't want to leave!

Everything was amazing. The room was very nice, Lucky has been the greatest host. We spent 2 nights in Ella and she cooked us two different (and super delicious) Sri Lankan style breakfasts. She also made us a tasty soup the day we arrived.

The place was amazing and the hosts took extremely good care of me

great place!

Really picturesque house on the side of a hill right in font of Ella rock. Calm and appeasing environment slightly out of Ella. Great effort on decoration to make the place truly unique. The best food I had in a 3 weeks stay in Sri Lanka. The host and her family are also very touching. Great value for money.

Nothing to note as the place outreached my expectations !

The stay was amazing. It is cery calm and peacuful, you wake up to the jungle. The room was very nicely decorated and the host is a very lovely lady. One of the best breakfast we had!

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The owner Lucky was very eager and friendly and did everything she could to make us feel comfortable. She made breakfast according to our wishes (we loved the hoppers!), made dinner instead of breakfast one day, prepared some food for our little puppy and helped whenever needed. The location is mostly quiet, far enough from the noisy main street of Ella. You can walk down and up, but it takes 20-30min. We rented a scooter for some of the days and with that it was very comfortable.

Unfortunately there was no kitchen as I expected from reading the facilities in the property description. But upon asking the host provided an electric stove plate and some pots so at least it was possible to prepare some simple things. An electric kettle for tea was there as well.

Lucky is a wonderful host, so kind and helpful. Her cooking is excellent and the big breakfasts set us up for a busy day of walking. The view from the balcony is lovely and the trees are full of monkeys and bird life. Very clean and tidy with a pretty little garden.

The property could do with a bit of tlc and some more lighting. There are a few little things to fix but overall for the price a very good deal and a lovely hostess.

A big thank you to Lucky, the owner, who makes the stay at Biwon exceptional. Her smile and laughter are delightful! She is helpful with ideas on where to go and how best to get there. Breakfast was delicious and different every day, as was dinner. We even 'helped' prepare the meal one night! The room is simple but cozy. Sitting on the comfy chairs on the balcony and enjoying the view is a great way to wind down at the end of the day...or start a new one.

The owner is exceptional very friendly continually smiling very good breakfast and dinner. A great place to stay. Out of town but plenty of tuk tuks

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The lady of the house is very kind and helpful.The family lives on the other side of the street and that's where you become your very good breakfast. For whatever you need you can app or call the lady and she brings you. She even did our laundry for a small amount. We saw squirrels birds and monkeys from our balcony. Very good value for the money.

Wonderful stay Lucky is an amazing host, extended the stay happily and the best location if you want somewhere to slow down!

Super friendly lady and excellent cook. Very clean. Decent internet. Nice jungle view and monkey watching. Scooter rental.

Not enough sockets or lightbulbs. No hot water.

Stay was really really good. At first I was in doubt but when I went inside the property, it was really amazing. Well maintained with all the facilities mentioned. Breakfast was really great. We couldn't eat all of the items which were kept. Would have stayed longer if I knew the place was this great. The plan was already done so stayed for a day here. The view from the balcony is mesmerizing.

The best place in Sri Lanka and one of the best in Asia. Everything like: room, bathroom, included breakfast, balcony, the mountains view from the room - just perfect, awesome and incredibly beautiful. Literally, the place and especially the host - Lucky - unusual, fantasyic, just beyond any expectations!

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We liked everything

Lucky was very nice and welcoming

Everything was good

most luxurious place to stay for the best price in all of Sri Lanka and friendliest women to own this place!!

The room was very clean, big, modern bathroom and a nice view to little Adam's peak from the balcony. The best was the host. She prepared delicious breakfasts and brought extra coffee and tea to my room often with a small snack and always with a big smile on het face.

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great host

few insects but you’d expect that at a place with greenery around

Everything I own wonderful I would stay there again. I breakfast wonderful. Lovely woman always smiling when I checked in she offered me coffee no change the cleans room I be so far in sri lanka. Thank you for the wonderful stay B

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It is amazing place and amazing host! I'm very happy that I found this place. The room is awesome, the breakfast is perfect, Lucky is very friendly and she is smiling very beautiful! My staying in Ella was perfect! Difenetly I recommend this place!!!

No more words to say. It is one of the best place that I had ever stay. We can see a natural view of mountains and the train.we can see,whether we walking through the kithalella road there is a beautiful view of kithal ella waterfall.Breakfast is very delicious.host is very supportive and very friendly.I hope my next destination also be there.

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