Moon Light- Sunrise Ella

Het ligt afgelegen in de jungle. De wandeling van ongeveer 750 meter naar de hoofdweg is prachtig, net alsof je door een dierentuin loopt. Daar kun je voor ongeveer 60 roepie pp de bus naar Ella pakken of bv de watervallen pakken. De jonge eigenaar is erg gastvrij. Het eten is goed en we mochten met een geweer op blikjes schieten.

De weg naar locatie is erg stijl.

I had a fantastic experience staying at Moonlight, From the moment I arrived, the staff was welcoming and friendly. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and comfortable the room was. Everything was well-maintained, and the bed was incredibly cozy. The location was perfect, close to all the main attractions yet peaceful enough to relax

Excellent host! Idyllic environment, peace and quiet. The host prepares dinner if needed and is there to help the guest with everything. The breakfast is also fantastic.

It wasn't like that!

A very unique location however difficult to reach. The view is gorgeous. Breakfast was the best we had.

Very chaotic welcome due an emergency made for a first strange first night.

The environment. The food. The size of the room and the balcony

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We spent two days at Moon Light Sunrise, and it felt way too short. Otree treated us like old friends—we felt so welcome. He invited us to a party with his friends and even drove us in his car without asking for any money. It felt like a deep immersion into their lives, right in the middle of the jungle. The view from our room was truly special—directly into the jungle and facing Ella Rock. While sitting on our terrace we were able to watch monkeys, birds and a lot of other wild animals in the jungle. The chef prepared delicious food, and everyone was incredibly kind. They gave us so many small gifts; we have rarely met people as kind as them before. The beds were comfortable, and with an open window, the temperature was pleasant even without AC. The property is very large and beautiful—the perfect place to relax and unwind. Getting to Ella was easy, just a 20-minute ride by Tuk Tuk. The road to the hotel is a bit challenging, but it is totally worth it. Saying goodbye was so hard. We would come back 100%—this felt like the most special stay of our entire journey through Sri Lanka. ♥️♥️♥️

The owner and staff were very friendly and alway willing to help. Very nice to the kids Breakfast is nice, a lot of fruits and nice egg hopper!

The room we were given was full of mold and was dirty. Spiders, dirt, wet bathroom,…. My parents room was a lot better, but they were unable to change our room

Everything was great. The staff took great care of us, cooked for us for at a very affordable price, and ensured our stay was perfect. We will definitely come back, without a doubt the best accommodation we have booked in Sri Lanka. The place is also very quiet, the breakfast was very good, and the beds very comfortable. We also had a desk, which allowed us to work on our laptop. The wifi was decent, good for Sri Lanka, but I would still recommend you have a data plan. You can hold a call on their wifi for instance but don’t expect super speeds. (10mb/up and 2mb/down)

Otree and the whole team made us a wonderful stay at his place. The rooms are so nice and directly located in the jungle. The surrounding is just amazing! The way to get there is a bit tough but totally worth it! We had delicious Sri Lankan breakfast and also the best dinner(s) you can imagine. We extended our stay there and will for sure come back somewhen. For all nature lovers who wants to be nearby Ella but not in the super touristy area we highly recommend to stay at Moon Light. 💯

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Very idyllic calm location. The owner was very helpful and tried to help us with everything he could. Thank you we had a nice stay.

Very nice and helpful staff. The owner was very supportive.

I had a great time staying at Moonlight. From the time I arrived, the staff were very welcoming and attentive. They ensured that everything needed for a comfortable stay was catered for with unparalleled customer service. The food was also great, very meal was tasty and well prepared . Generally speaking, this was a great experience, the place was very calm and pleasing with a surrounding nature, not far away from town and I recommend this place to anyone seeking rest and pleasure during their holidays.

The staff was great! Especially Dolores, helped will eventing. And the view is beautiful also the breakfast 🍳

Hard to get to the property by car, some drivers won’t get you up stairs.

Awesome and interesting location, great hostest, the room was big and confortable, had wifi, very nice place overall!

The location can be hard to get to but it is worth it :)

Secluded retreat in the middle of the jungle. Very private and far from noise or neighbours. Tucked away and surrounded by nature. Disconnected from all stress. Privately cooked meals, treehouse and outdoor adventures our children didn’t want to leave!

WiFi connection was fine, when we were able to login.

It's a beautiful sight you have there and it is a really nice and quiet place. The breakfast was very nice. The host was very helpful.

It's difficult to get there. But it's worth it. In the room it would be nice if there were added some nice lights next to the beds.

Very great accommodation if you are looking for a quiet place with lots of nature around. The views are amazing and the breakfast really good.

You can take a bus easily from the main road to Ella, but it does take a little bit of time and waiting. The street going to the accommodation is also really steep and narrow which is why not a lot of tuktuk drivers will go there or will charge extra. We did walk that 15 minutes most of the time.

We absolutely loved it here. It’s about 15 mins outside Ella up a long track so it’s set on its own in the jungle. The rooms were clean and comfortable but it is the location that makes this place so special. We could watch monkeys and birds from our balcony and the views were spectacular. Dolores the host could not do enough for us. She made sure everything was perfect and that we had fabulous Sri Lankan food to eat. Breakfasts were a treat. My boys said this was their favourite place we stayed in our 3 week visit.

No aircon in the rooms which wasn’t a major issue as fans were provided

Very peaceful Most amazing view from the balcony and incredible bord songs to wake you up in the morning Owner so helpful who will do everything to make your stay memorable Great food

Remote place (no issue for us but something one might need to consider) : about 15/20 minutes tuk tuk drive from Ella’s centre

Hostess was very helpful, it was very peaceful and quiet. Views were lovely. Food was delicious.

Heat, no air conditioning, 30min drive to town (our fault for not understanding)

The place was serene and peaceful, nestled in the forest of Ella. The host, Dolores, and her staff were charming and very helpful. The food was excellent, especially Dolores' pancakes. Our kids had plenty of space to play and roam around. The rooms were spotless and spacious as well. We all had a wonderful time at Moonlight, Ella and look forward to returning soon. If you are looking for a peaceful stay surrounded by nature in Ella, I highly recommend Moonlight, Ella.

Location and environment

Road is a little adventure

The location of Moonlight is deep in the tranquil, lush forest yet only a 5 minute walk to a bus stop on the main road to Ella, just 2kms south of Ravana Falls. The place is beautiful, calming and alive with birds whilst Dolores and her staff make every effort to accommodate and please their guests. The food is delicious, plentiful and very affordable. There is no menu but food options can always be discussed, are always home cooked with fresh ingredients and come in large portions! We had an amazing stay at Moonlight and will definitely return in a year or so to see how the coconut tree our son was given to plant has grown and to check on the welfare of the dogs and cows who added further great company to our stay.

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We loved the peacefulness of the property. We were also the only ones there which added to the special time spent there. We were welcomed by Dolores as our driver was a bit stuck on the steep hill leading to the property. She led us up on foot and welcomed us with watermelon whilst she drove back down to our driver and collected all our luggage from him. What hospitality! She cooked us dinner even though we hadn’t booked it. She was very friendly and kind. We loved the early morning bird song. Just perfect experience.

Nothing really! Apart from the road leading up but that’s not their fault!

Beautiful location in the hills You can visit the busy town but escape to the tranquility of this scenic spot Property is very well presented and comfortable Staff were excellent. Dolores the manager looked after us extremely well. Food was delicious and we felt very spoilt. Lots of wildlife to see, we breakfasted with two Hornbills on the terrace! And sat watching fire flies and bats in the evening from our veranda. We would visit again!

More for awareness- this property is set up in the hills. Steep approach road around 700m

Beautiful property with big rooms

All was perfect

This is an amazingly beautiful place, unforgettable, right in the jungle, super quiet, peaceful, serene, wonderful views, walking distance to arcana waterfall and to the secret waterfall and a 20min drive from Ella. The rooms are huge, with balconies, very clean and comfortable. The host, Dolores, is perfect: thinking of every small detail, very considerate and friendly, very generous, dropped us to Ella twice, always available for any question or request. I joined her for a sunrise guided meditation which was amazing with all the birds singing all around. Last but not least, food here is soooo tasty and made partially from local ingredients they have on their land. Don’t miss this place and come for at least two nights as the road is tricky and you won’t want to leave!

The road to the place is a bit challenging but that's the way it is in the jungle

It may be the best place to stay in Ella, literally in the middle of the jungle. The property is very beautiful, one has no idea where the garden ends and the jungle starts. It also feels very safe. We liked the large rooms, the comfortable beds and the beautiful views. The breakfast is very good, a dive in local culinary culture.

We liked everything about it. One should know that it is located at about 8 km from Ella, but the owners do their best to help with transportation. In terms of internet, it is best to come prepared with your own sim.

Amazing views and very private - perfect for a mountain retreat or romantic getaway. The breakfast was delicious and we were able to try many different Sri Lankan dishes. Our host Dolores was so great and you can tell she loves this property. Quick drive into downtown Ella and super close to Ravana falls!

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We really liked the quiet location in the middle of the forest, the restaurant has a nice view into the landscape and the rooms where very clean and have huge beds. The balcony was also very nice to chill and enjoy the view. The host was always there for us helping out with everything we needed. They cooked amazing dinner and breakfast especially for our needs. They took care about special needs with our 4 year old son and tried to fulfill every wish we had. We definitely ate the best homecooked curry here we had since we arrived. :)) We wish them all the best and would definitely return to this beautiful place.

The way up was a challenge with a bigger car, but that was no problem since we always got picked up by the staff. And also made it feel really remote.

I had a great time at Moon light Ella. The service was exceptional. Delores was a star throughout my stay. I opted in to do the early morning sunrise meditation sessions with Delores- this was the highlight of my stay in Ella; Seeing the sunrise, listening to the birds and being around the beautiful green surroundings- such a joy each morning. This was then followed by a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast. I walked to the falls and then took a Tuc-Tuc to the centre for further exploration of Ella. I am an avid walker so enjoyed this part of my stay. Delores will help and provide advice on transportation if you need to travel to the centre, etc.

-I was overcharged by the Tuc-Tuc driver when I first got there- wish I had contacted Moon Light Sunrise Ella beforehand to help with arranging transport on arrival.

We loved how peaceful and calm the property was, surrounded by the jungle and mountain air. Rooms were really big with high ceilings and the breakfast area was as an oasis of peace. We were really looked after and Dolores helped us organise tuktuks and cooking classes and sorting Wi-Fi.

Maybe a bit more ambience in the rooms.

The location was really nice and the staff were really friendly. Dolores was very keen to address our needs supported by Athula and other staff. The breakfast was superb and they even customise it based on our needs with out any unfair costs.

The only problem we faced was the accessibility. The road was bit of a off road experience. Good for high floor vehicles. Our vehicle was bit low floor and the silencer was too low as well. They are working on improving the road and it will be fine soon. However they helped us to avoid this by providing their own vehicle to carry some of our passengers and the load. So this might not be a big issue.

We had a great stay at Moonlight sunrise in Ella. The rooms were clean, had a wonderful view and the double beds were nice and wide enough for two adults to fit in. The breakfast was amazing and the host was very friendly. The location was 9 km away from Ella city but it was possible to take a local bus (from the main road) in to the city center or tuktuk.

Good location, nice staff

Very nice and peaceful, great place. Great hospitality, and good service. Well working wi-fi, which is important to me.

I really enjoyed my stay, the room was spacious and clean. The hostess was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend her meditation sessions, I felt so peaceful and relaxed afterward, as I haven't for a long time. I am definitely coming back, but this time for more days because this is a perfect place to take time for yourself and spend time in beautiful nature. If you can, I'd suggest you spend more days here, and take time for yourself and what they offer, because it is definitely worth it!

I love this place. Very quiet but still close enough to Ella centre. Good facilities.

Balcony view is awesome. We can feel the nature in here. Good hospitality.