Serenity Homestay

C'est un havre de paix à quelques minutes de la ville, très animée. Nous voyageons avec nos filles de 11 et 14 ans et nous avons tous adoré notre séjour ici. La chambre est grande et propre et la terrasse pour le petit déjeuner a la vu sur une vaste vallée verdoyante qui était magnifique. Le soir, on pouvait même observer les étoiles. Le cadre est très beau. Dina et Sumit sont des hôtes extrêmement gentils et ils nous ont aidés à organiser nos sorties. Je recommande fortement.

Echt een super verblijf gehad hier. Super gastvrije mensen en de kamer was top! En de omgeving is heerlijk om tot rust te komen. Hierdoor is het iets verder van het centrum, maar als je de shortcut neemt via het spoor ben je er wel met 12 minuten. Het ontbijt was ook echt heerlijk en tijdens ons verblijf kregen we ook meerdere malen een pot thee aangeboden. De wifi werkt super. De hond en kat zijn heel lief. Al met al perfecte prijs-kwaliteit verhouding

Séjour au top sur Ella. Seul petit bémol pour l'éloignement du centre, et des allez retour en tuktuk obligatoire pour mes parents.

Sehr gutes Frühstück. Es gibt einen kleinen Parkplatz für bzw geliehene Tuk Tuks oder Roller. Bequeme Betten mit Mückennetz. Sehr ruhige Lage, Blick in die Natur. Laundry Service war schnell und unkompliziert.

Zu Fuß ins Zentrum braucht man knapp 30min.

La situation de cette maison d'hôte. L'hôte très serviable.

The balcony is beautiful and is perfect for chilling after an exhausting day of hiking. The bed is also comfy. The breakfast is delicious and the lady is super friendly. She also helped organizing a scooter.

We had some struggles with the shower pressure, but at least it was warm water.

L’établissement possède une super terrasse, un excellent petit déjeuner et il y a aussi un service de lingerie super rapide ! La wifi est assez bonne

Pas d’eau chaude dans la douche (tiède) et le logement est un peu loin d’Ella

La chambre était très propre et lot très confortable. Le petit déjeuné le matin est très bon et offre une agréable vue sur les montagnes ! La famille a été très arrangeante pour la location d’un scooter.

La wifi n’a fonctionné que le dernier jour Pas d’eau chaude

Sehr ruhig mit schöner Terrasse und Blick in die Natur,nette Familie,tolles und reichliches Frühstück

wenig Wasserdruck,Lage ist ziemlich außerhalb(aber das wußten wir vorher) und man läuft ca.20-30 Minuten auf und ab ins Zentrum oder nimmt für 500-800 Rupies ein Tuktuk

Serenity was our favorite accommodation in Sri Lanka. The couple who run the guesthouse are incredibly friendly and always made sure we were enjoying our stay. The room was spotless, very comfortable, and came with an excellent breakfast. The house is about a 10–15 minute walk from the main part of town, yet it feels wonderfully peaceful, surrounded by nature. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and tranquil stay in Ella. On top of that, the husband is a tuk-tuk driver and was always available whenever we needed a ride, which was especially convenient at night when we didn’t feel like walking back.

Ruim, schoon, heerlijk eten en ontzettend aardig gezin die alles runt. Perfecte uitvalsbasis voor een bezoek aan Horton Plains of als je hier net vandaan komt.

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Alojamiento muy agradable, un poquito alejado de todo. teníamos que irnos a las 6:00 de la mañana y los chicos del Hotel nos prepararon el desayuno a las cinco. muy recomendable

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in dieser Unterkunft. Super feines Essen! Wer die Ruhe schätzt (als Ausgleich zur quirligen Touristenmeile in Ella) ist in dieser Unterkunft am richtigen Ort. Nette Familie!

Cadre idyllique et des hôtes très bienveillants et attentionnés. Un lieu en pleine nature et très proche du centre d’Ella avec un accès à la ville par la voie ferrée ! Une très belle expérience

The room was clean snd comfortable with nice seating in front of the door with view to mountain. We very a bit surprise with the location, but you need to count with that it is in the mountain so you need to climb few hills to get there on foot. But we didn’t mind. Otherwise the owners offer you tuk tuk ride anytime they see you. We felt really good in their company they are very friendly people. The homestay offers washing laundry which we used and the washing was good, the price was reasonable. There is breakfast included, it is served on terrace and since we stayed two nights we experience same breakfast both days, which is ok because they were tasty.

The water pressure was weak, if woman needs to wash hair it may take longer time. Water wasn’t hot, more cold which was managable on warmer days.

The place is very clean and spacious. After several places this one comforted us. They have their own tuktuk and the owner was very helpful. We asked them if they could not make us any coconut for breakfast and they changed it without any problem and in fact gave us the choice.

Walking from the centre is an uphill and downhill ride.

This is a wonderful Home Stay experience .. as good as it gets .. Great room with fantastic veranda overlooking the mountain side. Breakfast was simply excellent, and the hosts would do anything to help. Located outside the main town is nit a problem as the hist will organis TukTuk rides both to the town at a much cheaper price. This accommodation comes highly recommended! Thank you for a wonderful 3 days stay.

We had a fantastic stay at this guest house! The location is incredibly peaceful, perfect for relaxing after a month of traveling around Sri Lanka. The breakfast was hands down the best we had during our entire trip. The owners are kind, honest, and truly make you feel at home. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a tranquil stay with exceptional food and warm hospitality!

It's a nice location off the beaten track, we walked a lot into town and back and spent some time on the veranda where you can watch the trains pass by and lots of colourful birds sing, inc. peacocks! The staff are friendly and try to accommodate to your needs. They are also very kid-friendly.

We had the two bed room and it's in desperate need of some redecorating and some deep cleaning. It would also have been nice to have more storage room and plugs to charge our phones.

We really enjoyed the view from the balcony, the owner of the place was very helpfull. The place is up a very steep hill, luckily the owner helped us by arranging a Tuktuk or by bringing us himself. The room was nice with a mosquito net, the breakfast was delicious. Can definitely recommend this place!

The hosts were very nice and the breakfast that’s included was also very good, they ask you what you would like

You get what you pay for with this room, it’s old and not that well kept

Located a 20 minute walk from town. Lovely location in the fields. Nice verandah. Very helpful owners. Comfortable clean room

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We had a fantastic stay at this accommodation! While the room was a bit dated and in need of a coat of paint, it was clean, comfortable, and an excellent value for the price. The real highlight of our stay was the incredible host family—they were so warm, kind, and welcoming, making us feel right at home. Every morning, they prepared a delicious breakfast that we looked forward to. Another great perk was the tuk-tuk service they provided, which was super convenient for getting around like a taxi or even for exploring on a tour. It made our trip so much easier and more enjoyable. Overall, this was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend staying here for the hospitality and great value!

Comfortable beds, clean, hot water, delicious breakfast.

The view is of the inner mountain slope, not what we expected—no open space. There is a slight smell of moisture and stains on the ceiling above the bed. We stayed in the room on the left. Right outside the room, there is a narrow, steep street where tuk-tuks and other vehicles pass by. They run until about 10 PM, but after that, it's quiet.

Fantastic hosts, delicious breakfasts, relaxing terrase, peace and quiet. 15 min walk to the centre through a very nice route, full of greenery, monkeys, flowers. Hot water, very warm duvets, very comfy matresses. Peakocks on the field in front of the terrase.

Walls in the room need refreshment.

The property is located in a quiet area. The bed was big and comfortable.

The Wi-Fi barely worked, which was frustrating. Breakfast was quite basic and lacked variety. The staff was not very welcoming. When we arrived in the evening by train from Kandy, the person who opened the room seemed unhappy about our late arrival. Limited interaction with the hosts – it was difficult to ask for tips or recommendations.

Helpful and welcoming family. Located just out of Ella's main strip which added peace and stunning views. Lovely breakfast and value for money.

Only downside the toilet door in our room was kind of broken (stuck)

Friendly hosts, great food, nice terrace to sit and relax surrounded by nature

Everything was exceptional!

We had a really nice stay at serenity, the room and bathroom were clean and you can enjoy a nice little terrace. The shower gives good hot water. The breakfast was big and filling before our hike up Ella Rock and our hosts were very kind and helpful. We also had a dinner on the terrace which was a delicious and generous portion of rice&curry with chicken. Thank you very much!

The water from the shower comes out a bit weak but totally fine for a quick shower and good value for the price anyways.

Very friendly and helpfull family. Delicious Breakfast. OK. walking distance from town.

Really comfortable and nice property, very friendly and helpful family, beautiful nature view, very clean and nice room and delicious breakfast…. Thank you for the stay and for the organization of the best scooter ever🛵🤩🙏

Beautiful location, lovely breakfast every morning, our favourite room in Sri Lanka with great bathroom. Such a close walk up the hill to the train track where you can hike anywhere

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We had a great time, also good breakfast and Tuktukt drives. Unfortunately the WiFi was not working but the rest was good👍

The views of aubergine fields were amazing with all the birds. Good breakfasts and helpful hosts Easy to get to, especially if you walk a little on rail track .

Staff was very kind, very cosy spot, nice breakfast

The road is in very bad condition and also very steap, our car had a problem to make it. The door in bathroom were noisy.

Nice view,looking Good ,Clean Breakfast all so good and delicious and the owner was so friendly

I had a fantastic experience at this hotel. The serene atmosphere and warm hospitality made my stay truly memorable. Located just a stone's throw from Elle Town, it’s perfectly situated for easy exploration. Highly recommended for a peaceful and pleasant retreat!

- Lovely, clean room with big windows in beautiful and peaceful setting. Walking distance to Ella’s rock. - The breakfast was HUGE and delicious - fruit, rotti & dahl, pancakes, toast with jam, etc. - The hosts were helpful and kind, and even let us check in early. The hosts showed us a new room they have just built which will be available soon and it looks amazing! It’s a seperate, private building with a full glass wall overlooking the valley and waterfall (currently dry). There’s also an outdoor kitchen and big, fancy bathroom. Definitely keep an eye out for this!

It is slightly further from town, but we enjoyed the location and didn’t mind the walk to town.

We loved the place! Nice hosts. Beautiful view from the breakfast area. You could see the trains passing by. Breakfast was amazing! Nice bed.

15 minute walk from the city center but we didn’t mind

Everything was perfect we love it sooo much specially the great big breakfast it was amazing

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Super welcoming staff! The guesthouse is outside the noisy centre of Ella, but you can easily walk to it in 20 minutes.

Hosts were great, nice breckfast and a lovely warm shower. A short walk into the town centre. Host offered tuk tuk if needed. Would stay again.

The owners were friendly and the breakfast was very tasty and a lot. They organized us directly a scooter :)

The way to come to the accommodation was pretty hard because the street is broken but we managed :)

The location, room was awesome, the owner was kind and the food was tasty and less expensive. It was value for money. Simply superb and fabulous stay..

Everything perfect ! Fabulous environment, surrounded by nature and peace . The owners are wonderful people. They were available for any needs and requests . The room was clean and comfortable. Super recommended

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Quiet place in the really nice neighbourhood. Beautiful views just at the corner. Really friendly and great hosts. Clean and spacy room with comfy bed. Good breakfast. Fantastic place to rest when you visit touristic place like Ella.

Very nice, friendly and helpful host. The day we were leaving we discovered a small issue in our tuk tuk and he came immediately and fixed it for us which we wouldn’t be able to do ourselves as we didn’t have any tools so we were very grateful for his help. Breakfast was very tasty and there was plenty to eat. Room had everything we needed and was cleaned just before our arrival.

Nothing to complain about.

perfect cute little homestay with a lovely family owning it, fresh made breakfast every morning with a nice view!!!

Great home cooked food, breakfast deserves a photo. Room clean quiet and spacious. Great view and wifi. Best sleep I had in Sri Lanka, under spacious mosquito net

It is a bit further away from the centre of Ella, but we actually preferred this because the main street in Ella gets crowded with people and very noisy late into the night. The breakfast was fantastic and the price was very good. The owners also have their own tuktuk, so you can arrange a ride anywhere with them, although we did not have the chance to compare the price with other tuktuks in Ella.

I can't say enough good things about the owners here! This was our second time staying and it was just as fantastic as the first. Nadie is an absolute sweetheart, always going above and beyond to ensure everything is perfect for your stay. She always has a smile on her face and served us tea in the afternoon not only once. The room was spotless, spacious, and had just the right temperature. Breakfast was a highlight, every single day. I am vegan and she prepared some incredible alternatives, including the most delicious coconut sambal I've ever eaten. We absolutely loved the vibe of this place and can't wait to return for a third visit.

The owners have a tuk tuk and are always ready to drive you anywhere. They serve amazing breakfast (included) and dinner that you can order additionally. In front of the room is a cute terrace with an amazing view.

Food (Breakfast) and their tuk travel was too good

Nothing. Everything was fine

Very nice and helful owners. Very tasty breakfasts and also it's worth to ask for dinner, for 5 US$ You can have excellent meal. There are armchairs in front of rooms, and big table for breakfasts outside on terrace. It is located a 200 m away from location on maps.cz.

Beware of red cat, it likes to bite.

Very nice host, very friendly and helpful. Quiet location.

Quite far from main road for kids, but relaxing place. High humidity in rooms. For scooter you need experiences in riding.

Sumit and Nadee were the most amazing hosts! The Guesthouse is an easy and relatively flat 15min walk from town. Sumit has a tuk-tuk so you can always ask him to lift you. He also took us to Liptons Seat for the day. We loved the fact that there was a dinner option and Nadee's chicken curry was the best I've ever tasted!

Wifi was very poor and there was mould on the back wall - to be expected in this wet climate.

Best in class hospitality. Can’t ask for more from this lovely couple. They made my stay memorable!!!

Family hosted, they are so nice. They have a TukTuk!

Location is nice, but quite far away from the town. Owners are kind and are willing to pick you up from the town free of charge.

Mouldy rooms are not so healthy to stay in. Breakfast was every day worst and on the last day we saw that other guests were served with much more verity of food than we did.

Really nice quiet location away from busy Ella streets. Nice walking distance. A warm kind family to stay with, delicious breakfast and dinner with them. Room was spaceous and a comfortable bed with mozzie net and fan!

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Serenity Homestay is a wonderful option if you want to avoid the more gentrified hotels in Ella. The big room windows face a lovely porch with a view to the fields. Here is where you can relax in the armchairs and have delicious home cooked meals. The owners were lovely and so helpful in arranging tuk tuk trips. We arrived late but they were kind enough to prepare us a wonderful curry. We loved the companionship of the house puppy and the neighbors cat. It seems far from the centre but it is really near if you take a shortcut while you enjoy the view. One of the nicest stays in our trip to Sri Lanka.

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Single bed mosquito net was difficult to use. Single bed frame was very short

Beautiful location and such a kind and friendly host family. Worst part of our stay is it wasn't long enough. Would definitely come back

Beautiful place and very kind and helpful owner. And the breakfast was really tasty.

Nice Host, amazing breakfast, beautiful terrace and everything so clean :)

A little outside but this doesn't bother it is a 15 minute walk

Lovely owners, available to help you in any moment. Room comfortable and very clean. Super breakfast. Love it! Consider that you have to walk, but this guarantee to you to be far from crowd and loghts, making more suggestive your permanence in Ella.

We had really nice time in this accomodation. Tha family welcome us with the tea and cookies and was very friendly. This house has a very nice terrace where you can chill, have dinner or practise a yoga. The rooms are eqquiped with the mosquito neta, fans clean towels and bed sheets. The best thing there-breakfast. We had the best coconut pancakes(we tried a lot of them before). It was so delicious. Everyday the breakfast was tasty and big. We also appreciated the laundry service they offer. The internet was sometimes not working good. (but its actually happening everywhere). The accomodation is 20 min. walking from the main steet in Ella but we liked to have a walking so no problem for us. We really recommend this accomodation for your stay in Ella!

Chill, nice view, good breakfast. Really comfy bed The hosts are very kind people who served tea and biscuits after a big day out. They are so accommodating and we would recommend anyone to stay here.

Location bit far from town, but still beautiful and quiet

It literally is a home stay to fall in love with. I don’t even know where to begin. It is a peaceful place, run by the loveliest family ever!! Their hospitality is out of this world, they arrange everything you need. The room is perfectly furnished & clean, everything you could wish for. Definitely the best place to stay in. They serve an amazing breakfast whatever you wish to have (also vegan options if you kindly ask them, highly appreciated it). It was a pleasure staying at your place, even longer than planned! We will come back for sure!!

"It was clean and very nice. Felt like home. Breakfast was delicious. I definitely recommend!"

Our stay there was amazing, hosts are super kind, breakfast is included in the price and it is delicious. You can also order dinner there and ours was really yummy :) It is a bit out of the main street, surrounded with beautiful fields so the view is amazing. It is still a walking distance from the main street where all the bars and shops are. I highly recommend this place.

It was by far the best accommodation in all Sri Lanka! We booked for 1 night and stayed 3 more. It is located in a calm area but also near bars and restaurants. The host can also make dinner for you if you wish. It is the best way to discover sti lankan food. We had 3 consecutive dinner and it was always something different and delicious! Also the host is really nice and friendly, if you need something they are always there for you.

One of the best places i've been during my Stay in Sri Lanka. Everything was very clean, the family was super friendly, the breakfast was really good. We can also dinner there ( the owner made us the food) or we could Cook our own food. The location is around 15 min walking from the center and really amazing surounded by nature.

It’s a very lovely and quiet accommodation. It’s close to the city centre (10-15 minutes) and also close to the small Rawana falls and to Ella rock. The hosts are very friendly and courteous. We also were thinking invited to their Dana including lunch and something for dinner. Highly recommendable.

An amazing place to stay in Ella! The views around the property are beautiful. The Sri Lankan breakfast was absolutely amazing! We also had dinner in the evening which was also delicious + huge portions. The family are so kind and helpful. The rooms are large and clean, with great WiFi and parking.

The host is a very gentle person, always there to help you. The guest house has a brilliant view towards fields and is surroundet by great nature. All in all, we really liked our stay here and can recommend it totally.