Duet Hearts

Perfecte locatie en prachtige ruime kamer. Heel mooi uitzicht, luxe mooie badkamer. Alles wat je nodig hebt. En een super aardige host die graag meedenkt over je reis.

Dat ik er maar 2 nachten sliep.

Leuk accommodatie met een top locatie net buiten het centrum van Ella. Schone maker, aardig personeel en prima ontbijt. Prijs/kwaliteit verhouding is uitstekend!

De wifi was niet goed.

Che bellezza! E' stato un soggiorno fantastico in questa struttura immersa nella vallata, lontano dal caos di Ella. Che comunque è raggiungibile in 5 minuti di camminata. Anche le escursioni principali sono raggiungibili a piedi da qui. Le camere sono grandi e spaziose, ma soprattutto pulite! Con letti molto comodi. Anche il bagno è molto grande, con acqua calda senza limiti e asciugacapelli fornito. E' presente un mini frigo, bollitore e a disposizione the/caffè solubile. La colazione si può scegliere tra 4 proposte e concordare l'orario, arriverà puntualissima sul terrazzino annesso con una vista impagabile sul verde di prima mattina!E' molto buona ed abbondate! Da sottolineare la cortesia prima del nostro arrivo e poi anche del personale in loco che è stato sempre super disponibile e super accogliente! Grazie! L'unico appunto che farei per migliorare la camera è installare l'aria condizionata. Anche se ad Ella non fa caldissimo purtroppo la notte comunque con le porte chiuse farebbe comodo. Per il resto è stato veramente bello e rilassante soggiornare qui!

Bien situé, à l'écart du bruit de la ville. Très belle et grande chambre avec un petit-déjeuner servi sur le balcon avec une super vue. La salle de bains est magnifique.

Comme mentionné, il n'y a pas la clim dans la chambre.

La tranquilidad, hospitalidad y las vistas. La habitacion esta muy bien

Todo me gusto

Hosts are very nice and helpful! I felt like at the hotel: the room was spotless, spacious and comfortable (large bed with good mattress and pillows, mosquito net and a fan) with a nice private balcony to enjoy breakfast watching the surrounding nature ; the bathroom has hot water and all the necessary toiletries. Bonus: mini fridge, kettle and tea. The location make it easy to go to the main road walking, while being a bit down the road to avoid the noise. Very good value for money! I really enjoyed my stay :)

Les hôtes sont adorables, la chambre est grande et très agréable avec une terrasse où le petit déjeuner (délicieux, nous avons testé les 4 menus) est servi face à la montagne, la salle de douche est belle et fonctionnelle, le lit est confortable, bref tout est super !

L’accoglienza all’arrivo e la disponibilità in ogni momento del proprietario, l’arredamento e la dimensione della camera, la colazione servita sul bellissimo terrazzino.

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Das Zimmer war groß, sehr sauber und hatte eine atemberaubende Aussicht. Die Lage war sehr ruhig und man war trotzdem in 5-10 Minuten im Stadtzentrum. Das Frühstück wurde sehr liebevoll zubereitet und sogar direkt an den eigenen Balkon gebracht. Die Besitzer waren auch sehr freundlich und bemüht.

Soggiorno veramente bellissimo, le camere spaziose e pulite, bagni in ottime condizioni, molto profumata. . All’interno della camera ci hanno fornito anche ciabattine e kit di cortesia. La colazione ci è stata portata direttamente sulla nostra terrazza all’orario concordato il giorno prima. Lo staff veramente disponibile e premuroso. Vista stupenda.

Unica cosa da segnalare è che le macchine non possono arrivare fin lì perché la strada è molto stretta, ma lo staff ci ha fatto trovare 2 tuk tuk in un punto vicino che ci hanno portato alla struttura.

Host gentili e disponibili. Colazione buona ed abbondante

il wifi non prende bene e le pareti erano un pó sporche, soprattutto in bagno con la muffa

I liked the room and the view from a balcony a lot. It was such a cosy place, very near the city centre. The staff was very friendly.

I recommend to buy the new white towels because the ones in the place are so old and not white anymore. Breakfast was served cold.

The room was lovely, really big and a stunning view. Huge bathroom. The breakfast on the balcony was delicious and a great set up. The staff were very warm and accommodating.

Incredible setting away from the main road in the soothing noise and wildlife of the jungle. Lovely terrace overlooking the jungle with massive room and bathroom. Great to have a fridge to store water and fresh fruit. Very quiet and super friendly staff who were accommodating and very helpful to sort transport for our next destination and recommend local activities. Thank you so much - wee had a great time!

Towels could have been a bit cleaner - other than that can’t fault it, we loved it here.

Comfortabel room with balcony and amazing views in a quiet area of Ella. Great breakfast served by a friendly family. In case you drive with your own tuktuk (as we did): the street to Duet Hearts is pretty steep, but doable.

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Perfect accommodation for our family of four travelling with teenage kids. Clean, comfortable and spacious with an interesting walk through the back laneways to the bustling main street of Ella. The host was friendly and accomodating and was lovely to share his familles special treats to celebrate the Sinhalese New Year

Such a beautiful place, both inside and out. Lovely big comfortable bed, luxurious bathroom, balcony with amazing view. Unbelievable for the price.

This was the best accomadation I have had during my time in Sri Lanka. The host and his wife were extremely friendly and helpful. But the highlight of this place is the view! Waking up in the morning and looking at the jungle is amazing. Breakfast will be served on the own balcony, with the same nice view. The bathroom is also very big and clean. Compared to other accomadations in Ella, this is high above the standard.

Beautiful setting, spacious

The views and the room was comfortable and clean

Three flights of stairs outside with no handrail to reach the room. The road leading to the property.

Perfect! They serve a great breakfast (you can pick between different options) on your balcony directly, and they can even provide it super early which is convenient ! The owner is very nice and the room is super confortable, especially the bathroom which is big and clean. The place is close to restaurants (5-10mins walking) but not too close from the main road which is super noisy so it's a great location. Would recommend !

The staff are so lovely! Thank you for looking after us.

The room was clean and nice with a big balcony. The host met us and was very welcoming and polite. The place is on the hill so you can enjoy a nice view from the bed. We enjoyed this place.

Before booking you have to know that there is no road for a car to go straight to the hotel. You can either walk or go by tuk tuk, it’s around 500 meters from the main the road. It was not a problem for us as they arranged a tuk tuk to pick us up from the main road.

Budget guest house run by the grandparents, the bedroom and bathroom was spacious, jungle views from the terrace with a family of monkeys nearby. The grandson is the resident tuk tuk driver, but prices fluctuate, If you struggle with mobility, it's probably not the place for you 36 steep steps to the room, it's a trek to get to the main road, very narrow and very hilly track that only tuk tuks can navigate, getting a tuk tuk back to the guest house was a problem during the day and evening, the driver's didn't want to navigate the difficult track.

Remote area, steps to the room, bathroom towels (one each)not clean, and smelled of cooking, cold breakfast, it's a long way from their cooking area

Cozy modern home stay with a beautiful view of the mountains. The bedroom is large and has a comfortable bed, the bathroom is also large and has a very nice shower with hot water. Location is good, a short walk from the main area of town. The staff is incredibly kind, helping you with anything you need and making tasty breakfast.

Large clean room. Good bed and beautiful view. The staff were also very kind.

For us the breakfast was far too salty unfortunately - but it was served on your own balcony with a beautiful view

It was clean, spatious, had a beautiful view and a delicious breakfast. It's a place where you can comfortably rest during a long trip. We liked it so we tried booking the room for one extra night but unfortunately it was taken.

A bit diffucult for the tired traveller was that between 5-6am there was a chanting from the nearby monastery. It was interesting for 1 day stay but could be tiring in the long run.

The view and cleanliness of the place exceeded expectations. The owner was very accomodating and friendly. He made sure everything was fine and that we were enjoying our stay. Good breakfast was inlcuded in our stay.

- Very clean. - Facilities in the room were great, provided toiletries and water etc. - Breakfast was delicious and served on the balcony. - Housekeeper was very kind and helpful.

- At night it is dark and difficult to get to (steep hills).

I stayed at Duet Hearts in Feb 2025. The host was one of the kindest persons I’ve met. The room was spacious and clean. The best: a breath-taking view of the valley, especially during dawn and dusk. Sitting on the patio looking over the valley was my favorite thing to do while at Duet Hearts.

Although it was only 10 minutes walk to Ella Main Street, it involves a few steep climbs on very narrow country road. And internet connection was intermittent at best.

Lovely hosts. Comfortable large room & bathroom Down a bit of a small road - tip take a torch if you walk to the Main Street for bars restaurants etc & it’s only 5 mins walk. Host was very good in arranging transport for us additionally Lovely views from the balcony Would highly recommend

Very friendly and helpful host. Room had everything we needed. Good size and best shower we've had so far, just like at home. Great breakfast on the balcony served at time of our choosing. Comfortable bed, good night's sleep. Five/ten minutes stroll to town. Tuktuk should cost around 300.

All good

Very tranquil, good view, staffs very attentive, spacious room with balcony where you have your breakfast. Hot- cold shower. Centrally locate but is quite.

Have to take tuk tuk to property

Duet hearts is very close to the centre, however it is in a wooded area, with no street lights which is fine during the day but at night you're relying on tuk tuks to get you around. The room was immaculate and it is decorated beautifully, the staff were really helpful and the breakfast on the terrace is a nice touch.

More towels would have been good as we only had 1 each. We were only staying 1 night, which wasn't a problem, but maybe provide a hand towel in future.

Large spacious rooms. Very comfortable bed, large bathroom, hot shower, and a well equipped room. Breakfast was delicious and very generous and served on our balcony. We were surprised at how high up we were with our room having beautiful views. A short walk through some quaint little back streets, and you're right in the middle of town. Lovely, friendly host. Highly recommend.

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Good birdwatching in the area. Nice rooms with plenty of space and a balcony with a good view. Friendly family hosting.

While the location is away from the center of town, there's still quite a bit of noise with Buddhist chants on loudspeakers coming right at you, and you can still hear the main road below.

Great location just a short walk from town. Breakfast delivered to your balcony was a great experience. Super friendly staff.

Note: If you're a light sleeper there did seem to be some noise around 5.30am, I think from a religious meeting?

The hotel is bright, clean, and incredibly comfortable. Our room had a spacious and cozy balcony, which was a wonderful addition to our stay. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious and left us looking forward to each morning. The hostess was exceptionally kind and helpful, always ready to assist with anything we needed. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing and enjoyable stay!

The room was great, spacious, clean and had everything we needed. The balcony area where you have breakfast is delicious and the breakfast was fantastic. The owners were lovely and very helpful giving recommendations for the Ella Rock hike, and ordering tuk tuks and transfers whenever needed and they even made us breakfast for a very early start on our last day. Overall amazing value for money.

Lovely host, very welcoming. The amazing Sri Lankan breakfast was served on the great terrace at our requested time. The host also packed us a breakfast to take with us when we left early for Ella rock which was very kind. Room was very clean, bathroom was great, had everything you need. Just to note air conditioning is only a fan but otherwise this is a superb property and great value for money.

Simple but spotlessly clean & comfortable room with a large terrace. The owners are very sweet and serve your breakfast on your private terrace. It's a very quiet location a 5 minute walk to the main street, which is great because Ella town centre is lively at night.

The only drawback is if like me you packed way more clothes than you need, you need a tuk tuk for your luggage. I wouldn't recommend this property for people with mobility issues as the property has lots of steps. For everyone else I 100% recommend staying here.

Hospitality and cleanliness

The room was amazing, big and comfortable. Also the bathroom was very big, with hot water. The sfaff was nice and did everything to make me feel like at home. The breakfast is served in the terrace where you can enjoy an amazing view. It takes 10/15 min by walking to get the main street.

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Really nice breakfast with a stunning view. Even though you are just a few hundred meters away from the Ella main road the guesthouse is very quiet. Big room with moquito net and large bathroom. A water boiler with a small fridge are available in the room. The hosts are very nice. Just note that you can reach the guesthouse by walking or using a tuk tuk only, since the road is quite narrow

Very well appointed, in a quiet location just 10 minute walk from town. Excellent facilities

The room was very comfortable whit a great view. And the host has such a nice man, made us a breakfast to go, because we had to catch the train at 06:20 a.m.

We loved everything about our stay here - it was clean, peaceful and the views were incredible (we had an amazing breakfast on the balcony each morning where we were able to watch the monkeys etc). The hosts were extremely helpful, always going above and beyond to advise us on all aspects of our stay in Sri Lanka and Ella! Thanks so much :)

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everything was perfect! The room was spacious with a wonderful view of the jungle. The bathroom was equipped with a modern shower obviously with hot water. The owner was very kind, every morning he brought us a very good breakfast directly in front of our room and gave us many valuable tips. If I had to return to Ella I would definitely come back here!

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The most comfortable bed ever! Such a beautiful room. Lovely couple who own the place.

Nothing I didn’t like.

This place is a little gem! The room is newly decorated and the same goes for the bathroom. Aircon and Wi-Fi are working great. Everything is spotless clean and super comfortable. You wake up in paradise and breakfast is just delicious. But moreover is the courtesy and kindness of the hosts that makes the difference. We have been treated with gloves, we couldn't ask for more. The location is excellent for exploring Ella and the surroundings but in a quiet corner of the town. And they also offer an exceptional car service to move around and/or to your next destination. I cannot recommend more this place, the best stay we had in Sri Lanka!!!

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Big rooms, large bathroom, modern shower with hot water, balcony overlooking mountains, great staffs who went extra mile to make our stay comfortable, authentic breakfast with lot of fruits (even monkeys paid a visit), comfortable beds with mosquito net.

Neighbours dogs are annoying.

Amazing location, great host and very comfortable

Good location and rooms! The staff was super friendly!

Extremely nice owners. We got personalised and delicious breakfast. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Very big bathroom. Fridge in the room. Owners can also arrange outside activities or any kind of help, such as laundry.

Ants in the room.

very clean room. Huge bathroom

Everything was great

Duet Hearts is a wonderful place with amazing views and really friendly owners who are super helpful. The beds are comfy, and breakfast is delicious. I highly recommend staying here for a great time in Ella!

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The owner's father was very nice and tried to make our stay as pleasant as possible.

The pictures on booking don't reflect the reality. Our biggest problem is that on top of the terrace doors are windows without glass and we could hear all the sounds from exterior, expecially dogs barking all night long, and from 5 am prayers from the near stupa. 🤯 The rooms are not very clean as we found spiderwebs. The refrigerator was not clean and smelled very bad. There is mold on baths walls and even I saw more comments with this problem , they didn't fix it. The road to the accomodation is very narrow and it can not be reached by car. You have to transfer your luggages in a tuk tuk and pay for the trip on both ways, because the transfer is not suported by the host.

Amazing place to visit. Very quiet. Host just amazing 💙 City center just a 5min walk away

Fantastic location. Extraordinary atmosphere. Close walking distance to the center, but totally quiet. Sitting on the terrace with the jungle view, looking at the small monkeys in the trees around. Very good follow up information from the owner, and totally nice and helpful hosts.

The rooms are large and comfortable, with and look out over a pretty valley, and are just a short walk from the town. Difficult to drive there though, unless in a very small car or tuk-tuk. The family are kind and welcoming, and made us generous breakfasts.

The WiFi works much better in one of the rooms than the other. Also there was a bit of chanting from the nearby living temple early in the morning, so worth having earplugs handy. This would affect all the guesthouses around the region and shouldn't put you off as it's just part of being in such a lovely location.

There are just two rooms in a quite silent place arounded with trees. Skylights the evening just at terrace, nice, traditional brackfast and the sound af the waterfall in a distance make a calming mood. Circa 300m from roads to the center.

Everything was great. The breakfast really good but the staff was incredibly helpful and serviceminded. They helped me with extra services and late check out without charging anything. I highly recommend this family owned guesthouse. They provide the best service you can get

Everything was great 👌🏼

We really enjoyed our stay at Duet Hearts. The room was very spacious and clean, same with the bathroom, and very comfortable bed. The hosts are excellent, very nice and attentive. There are different options to choose for breakfast, and they were very flexible with food restrictions. The location is very calm and beautiful. Highly recommend!.

Good location, a bit layed back in the jungle but walkable distance from the center ! Very clean, amazing view and comfortable, very helpful owners

We had a wonderful stay at Duet Hearts, the view was spectacular! Rooms were very clean and had all the required amenities. The place is run by a family (Rupa & his wife are physically at the property) who will go out of their way to fulfill any requests that you may have. It's about 500 meters from the main market which has all the restaurants and shops , a Tuktuk will cost you around 300 to 400LKR from the market to the homestay. They also provide you all the details on WhatsApp. Loved everything, surely recommend!

The Duel Heart accommodation is a great choice if you are visiting Ella. The room is well equipped with a comfortable bed, really good bathroom (for us it was the best in whole Sri Lanka) and the terrace where every morning a great local breakfast wait for you. Also the location is really good, near to the main part of Ella where are most of the restaurants and a lot of things going on. The family that runs this place is really sweet and kindhearted. They’ve helped us a lot with the activities we could do around Ella, as well with all the questions we might have. They’ve also helped us organize a trip with the best tuk tuk driver we came across during our stay in Sri Lanka. We really enjoyed this place and we recommend it!

Quiet, comfortable, convenient location with lovely views. We loved our stay here. The owners were so kind and helpful and try very hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible. They make a delicious breakfast at a time that suits you.

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We had a wonderful stay at Duet Hearts. short 10 minute walk to Main Street in Ella. Room has everything you need and is beautifully decorated with lovely balcony in morning to have breakfast. The lovely couple who run the place are so friendly and cooked us a lovely breakfast every morning! Shower was also amazing!

The location is very convenient and also quiet set back from Ella City. The bed is super comfortable and everything was very clean. We had great communication with the owners son on WhatsApp. The owner and his wife live on site and they are such friendly welcoming people, they invited us into their home for a cup of coffee and shared information about their culture which was awesome! The view from the balcony is also amazing 🤩

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Very nice bedroom and friendly staff. 5-7min walk to the city center.

A bit difficult to access especially if you have a car.

Duet Hearts undoubtedly was the best value for money, level of service and quality of the room during our stay in Sri Lanka. We booked a deluxe double room with balcony. The room was large, clean with a beautiful bathroom and lovely views across the valley. Very close to town but the highlight was the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner throughout the booking process and during our stay, and the welcome and service provided by the onsite host, the owner's father who was just delightful. The breakfasts served on our deck were fantastic too. A four star experience for fraction of the price. Highly recommend.!

We had a most wonderful stay at Duet Hearts. The rooms was spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean with the best shower we’ve had in a month travelling Sri Lanka (including working hot water!). Breakfasts were fresh, delicious and plentiful. Location is excellent, just a short walk from the main shopping/eating streets in Ella (there is a small hill and some stairs - nothing strenuous at all, but worth noting if you have mobility problems). And our hosts Rupa and Nanda were so warm, helpful and friendly - we really felt welcome and at home. Thanks so much!

The host was extremely kind and welcoming. Breakfast was superb and served in the balcony of our room. The view from the room is spectacular.

We enjoyed the panoramic view from the balcony (especially for breakfast), as well as the very welcoming family running the rooms. They helped us at every stage of our stay (notably taxi and tuktuk reservation, booking of activities). The room was great, with a confortable bed and a large bathroom. We highly recommend staying at Duet Hearts !

Service from the owner and the family was very supportive. Always willing to help and give guidelines regarding the places which can visit during the stay.Freshly made Breakfast were tasty.

staff, breakfasts, view of the room, location, cozy mini-hotel, help with bike rental

Wow, I have to say after travelling to many different countries over the last 25 years, I have never met more hospitable people than Rupa and Nande Rupa is kind, funny and will do anything to help you, You can ask him anything, we had many conversations about culture and life in general, both Sri lankan culture and my culture in Northern Ireland, We had breakfast and dinner at their home instead of having it at our balcony, They treated us as family, The best stay we have had in Sri Lanka, Thank you for your kindness Rupa and Nande 🙏 Memories for life, obagē karuṇāvaṭa bohōma stūtiyi,

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Very clean with everything you need and also a great balcony. A very hospitable family manages the property. It was only about a ten minute walk to Ella center.

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It's managed by a family who are very helpful. The location is very good, 5 minutes walking to the main street in Ella with restaurants and shops, but in a quiet area. The place is beautiful, clean and new, just as you can see in the photos with a confortable bed and a wonderful shower. The breakfast is served in your own terrace with views to the nature.

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The rooms have been very clean, the beds comfortable, the view amazing but the best about the accommodation were the lovely hosts. They were very caring and helped with everything. I would absolutely come back!

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Everything is perfect - location (very quiet and green neighborhood but only 5-8 minutes walking from the busy centre), sunset view, helpful owners, room's cleanliness, size and equipment (hairdryer, electric kettle etc). Just impossible to get more for such money. Best VfM ever.