Beyond Nomad Luxury Hostel

Hostel sympa, belle vue du rooftop, petit dej parfait

The view is amazing and the roof area is very nice!

Nice view

Bit far from the city

Amazing People, everyone was super friendly and it was a great vibe! The size of beds & rooms is super comfortable and the rooftop just amazing to hang out and enjoy the view!

Die Dachterrasse ist ein Traum! Nur für den Blick würde ich wiederkommen.

Amazing stay in Ella at Beyond Nomad Hostel. The hostel dorms were comfortable and clean, and the roof terrace was a lovely place to chill.

The dormitory doors didn’t have locks which was a bit strange!

Roof terrace and location.

It’s not (beyond) luxurious…

Je n’avais pas encore séjourné en auberge depuis mon arrivée et je me sentais un peu seule… belle surprise : à peine le check-in terminé, 3 filles m’ont proposé d’aller dîner via le groupe WhatsApp de l’hôtel, suivi d’une randonnée à 5AM! Endroit calme, propre et confortable, à deux pas du centre et idéalement situé pour les différents treks de la région. J’ai adoré et j’ai ensuite enchaîné uniquement des auberges 😊

Beautiful place in a bea location! Feels like a converted hotel, extremely comfortable and just stunning location!

If you book on hostelworld you get breakfast included, otherwise you have to pay. Really great breakfast though! And my last night I was going to shower later at night but the water had run out, bit annoying but I probably just timed it to when everyone else had just showered

Die Aussicht von der Dachterasse ist super schön, es gab kostenloses Trinkwasser, die Betten waren bequem. Es gab warmes Wasser.

Manche GästInnen bekommen eine Handtuch, manche nicht. Man darf sein Klopapier nicht ins Klo werfen

The beds are comfy and have a curtain for some privacy which is a big bonus. Also the cleanness of the rooms had priority. Berry, the manager is really kind and enthusiastic and will do his very best to make you feel welcomed, involved and happy :)) The roof top is beautiful with a wide open view over Ella Rock. Perfect for yoga, meditation, just reading a book or resting during the day. I recommend the yoga classes with Michael, he’s very passionate and share the yoga with a lot of care and light✨ Also the location is walk distance from the little town, (and little adam’s peak) but away from the noise. Overall I’d definitely recommend this place to stay :)

Das Team ist wirklich sehr hilfsbereit und nett. Die Aussicht ist wohl auch unschlagbar.

Schimmel ÜBERALL! Auch nach einem Wechsel des Doorms wurde das Problem leider nicht besser. Leider war auch das Zimmer nicht sonderlich sauber und gut ausgestattet. Keine Handtuch, keine Badematten und keine Seife vorhanden. Mülleimer wurden nach 3 Tagen nur nach erfragen geleert, leider aber auch nur der im Bad.

Social hostel with a wonderful staff. Berry was extremely friendly and welcoming. The rooms were small but had hot showers and were comfortable. They have great recommendations for restaurants and activities

Quite a hike to get to, but had a great view. Breakfast took a really long time to arrive

The rooms are clean and comfortable, the shower with hot water is great; Little Adam's Peak is easily accessible on foot; the staff is friendly; there are many activities around, the breakfast on the rooftop is very good, and the view is incredible. I was supposed to stay two nights and I stayed the whole week.

nothing

The view from this place is stunning, beds are quite big and comfortable :)

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Prachtig uitzicht en rustig afgelegen van de drukte van Ella. Prima verblijf en geweldige plek om lieve mensen zowel local als reizigers te ontmoeten.

Het beddengoed had vlekken bij aankomst er al in. Ontbijt duurde elke keer heel lang, het personeel was vriendelijk, maar het duurde heel lang en ging makkelijk fout met de bestellingen.

Das Hostel ist sehr schön gelegen und hat einen wahnsinnig schönen Blick von der Dachterasse. Ella Town ist gut zu Fuß zu erreichen und Little Adams Peak ist auch nicht weit. Das 4er Dorm war super und man hatte Schränke, um seine Wertsachen zu verstauen (eigenes Schloss mitbringen, im Hostel kann auch eines gekauft werden). Das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit in allen Angelegenheiten. Ich hatte Sportklamotten vergessen und es wurde sich super schnell darum gekümmert, dass ein anderer Reisender mir die Klamotten zum nächsten Reiseort mitbringen konnte 🤍. Als Solotraveler war aus außerdem sehr cool, dass es eine WhatsApp Gruppe gab, in der alle Aktivitäten geteilt wurden und wir Reisenden und connecten konnten. Ich hatte einen sehr tollen Aufenthalt und kann das Hostel nur empfehlen

Wonderful hostel just far enough to escape the busy 'downtown'. Beatiful hilltop property with magical view from the rooftop terrace over Ella Rock and the valley to the south. Many international travellers to connect with. Very peaceful laidback vibes. Dorm rooms are on the more the expensive side, but you will save money and time on tuktuks beacause you can easily walk to the main road in 10min and to most natural attractions of Ella. Reception is well organized. Manager is full of energy and cares about everyone having a good time. He will be happy to arrange all sorts of leisure activities and transportation for fair local prices.

Make sure to take some mosquito spray or they will eat you alive. There is a pharmacy close by if needed.

מושלם! הבעלים נחמדים. לא מרגיש דורמס . מלא פרטיות והמקלחת מושלמת(:

Es war wirklich ein wunderschönes Hostel, die Betten biegen viel Privatsphäre und sind super bequem. Das Bad ist super, tolle Dusche mit hohen Wasserdruck. Das Personal ist wirklich nett! Es werden viele Aktivitäten/ Touren angeboten

Le personnel est très sympathique, merci à Berry d avoir rendu l’expérience encore meilleure ! La vue à couper le souffle, depuis la chambre, le rooftop etc Le petit déjeuner est satisfaisant, le café est tres bien

Pas grand chose à redire

This was a perfect stay. Staff is very kind, breakfast is very good with a wide variety to choose. bedroom beautiful, clean and comfortable. They even packed a breakfast to go since i was leaving 6 am 🫶🏽 would def recommend staying here

Maybe they could inform that you need to climb up to reach, I walked there with my bags and it was taugh.

The dorms were spacious and clean, beds were very comfy and the view was unreal. Hot showers were fab! The chill space upstairs was also lovely and you were given plenty of food for breakfast, and could refill your bottle with drinking water. Initially this was my favourite place I had stayed and I met a lot of other travellers here.

BE AWARE - money was stolen from my purse which I only left on my bed for a short while to take a phone call. Luckily I counted my money that morning and I noticed three young staff members were acting strangely, in an out of bedrooms which were not locked and did not need cleaning. I caught one of the boys by my bed and realised what he had done. When I informed the other travellers we realised they had also searched other bedrooms and stolen jewellery. The staff gave the stolen money back to me and I was given a refund for my final night, though I cut my stay here short due to what happened and was very upset. Despite all of this the manager STILL asked me to leave a good review… The manager was pushing throughout our stay to give good reviews and kept taking photographs which didn’t feel natural. It’s clear they try their best to get the place to the top of booking.com, though in reality it feels very inauthentic. Sadly by the end I did not trust any of the staff whatsoever.

The view from the hostel was nice, but then again any hotel in Ella has a beautiful view

For the price (comparing with most countries in Asia) and the name (luxury hostel) you would expect much more but anyway seems like Siri lanka standards are not very high in the hostel industry. The staff keeps coming into the room randomly to clean. There should be times assigned for that.

Alles in allem war ich extrem zufrieden. Besonders gut ist das Frühstück, die Ausstattung der Zimmer (Vorhang für jedes Bett etc.) und das Personal. Berry war super hilfsbereit. Und ich habe ganz viele nette Leuten kennengelernt :) Das Hostel hat sehr viele Angebote, aber es ist kein Partyhostel, das war mir wichtig.

The view on Ella Rock was stunning! The breakfast was amazing and I liked that you had some privacy curtains in the rooms. All in all I really enjoyed my stay in this hostel and even extended one night. Staff was very helpful, beds were comfy and the vibes were nice too.

The shower had no door so when showering the whole bathroom was completely wet and I have an ick for wet floors.

Super Nice and I really enjoy the breakfast on the rooftop

Very close to shops and restaurants, with a beautiful view of Ella! I met some lovely people at this hostel and would definitely stay again

WiFi wasn’t very good, my curtain was a bit faulty on my bed which was annoying!

Stay is a bit inside like walking 3-5 mins from the main road but that gives you good views of the mountains when you wake up. Got to know about this property from a Foreigner I met near Mirissa so I just trusted his judgement and I am not disappointed. Barry, the manager is a wonderful man, full of life.. socialising with all his guests and making them absolutely comfortable. We sang songs.. he had planned a nice family dinner 1 night. There are Towels and water bottles available. Dorm beds are bigger than the usual size. Bathrooms are big and clean. Dining are is right up on the terrace which offers amazing views of the mountains. Very peaceful.! Breakfast was great. There were options - Indian which had Dosas, Continental and Sri Lankan. Fruits and coffee were also kept. It was a pretty good spread for the value of money.

The rooms are extremely humid, no wet clothes ever dry, sleeping in these conditions is very hard. The rooms need airconditioning

In terms of the room - privacy curtain, clean and comfortable bed, and plenty of storage space on hooks and under bed. In terms of the hostel as a whole - great location, I liked the community feel and the communal areas are great - one on the rooftop for breakfast and a shared dinner and one with bar and pool table. The trips offered were well organised and explained - I loved the temple visit and meditation session! Berry went above and beyond to help me with an issue I had and was so welcoming and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this hostel.

The drain in the shared bathroom was a bit smelly but it was generally clean and the floors were cleaned everyday.

Really good hostel, everything you expect from a hostel. Price- quality was really good.

The hostel was located in nature & had a beautiful view at the common space where they serve breakfast. The breakfast offered was convenient since there is no nearby restaurant to get breakfast in the morning.

The photos provided do not match the actually dorm bed/rooms & it does not match the value or cost. I felt it was to expense for what you receive. The building is older & need improvement, although some rooms have renovated bathroom. Also, I found it was not a social hostel & found it difficult to meet people to explore Ella. Since the hostel is located away from the center it was difficult walking back at night because it at a 15 mins walk in dark to the hostel.

Other than the bathroom not being like the pictures there was a nice view from the breakfast area, the Sri Lanka breakfast really was incredibly tasty & filling (I really recommend trying the vegan oats) and the yoga classes were a nice benefit!

I booked the property because I thought the bathrooms looked modern even though it was more than other hostels. However, the room I was given in the bottom floor was not at all like the pictures. It was very mouldy in the shower, there was no shower door & the water would fill up quickly and flood the floor making the floor very wet afterwards. Apparently the top floor rooms have all had bathrooms renovated & are much nicer so if you stay make sure you are in one of these rooms. I don’t agree that the downstairs room and the upstairs rooms should be the same price though as they are not at all to the same standard. You should pay less & be offered to be moved upstairs during the stay if a bed becomes free. I don’t think it was therefore good value for money & if I hadn’t paid for the room upfront then I would have left after the first couple of nights for somewhere more central & cheaper.

I stayed here for 5 days. Pros: 1. Unmatchable view from hostel terrace. 2. Tasty free breakfast 3. Polite and helpful staff 4. Comfy beds and spacious washroom 5. Activities like cooking class/yoga/treks. 6. The property is spacious and you don't feel trapped in a small space. 7.Adjacent nomad cafe which serves tasty pizzas. Cons: The hostel on an average attracts calm and peace loving crowds. Of all my travels I have met most sad, void of life travellers in this hostel or srilanka in general.

It's a new hostel that opened 3 months ago. I stayed in the 4-bed female dorm and the room is clean and the beds are comfortable. The staff is welcoming and helps a lot (especially Barry). They are happy for every feedback to improve the hostel experience. They have scooters to rent and the breakfast is delicious. The pizza is good and they have family dinners twice a week. Last but not least, the best thing: The view! I would definitely come back.

Very good vibe! Nice view! Comfortable beds! Sooo kind people working there.

Please put more toilet paper & clean more often the rooms

Amazing staff and amazing views! Best place I stayed in Sri Lanka

The location is great: easy walking distance from the main street, but in a quiet area with amazing view. The room is small (female dorm), but the locker is spacious, the bed is comfortable. The privacy curtain is great. Both the room and bathroom is clean. There’s hot water. The breakfast options are great, the staff is nice. The hostel is not very social, so if this is what you are looking for, maybe look elsewhere. But they have WhatsApp group, so in case you have initiatives, you might get some company. They offer a laundry service, make sure to give them at least 24hrs.

It would be nice to have proper hooks or shelves in the bathroom to pack your stuff while taking a shower. The ladder to the upper beds is the worst I’ve seen in years. It’s a workout to get up and down. Finding the reception is not obvious, more signs please!

Beautiful views of the mountain, great affordable breakfast, the big dorm is amazing with good bunks and mattresses

Great location with amazing views, close to town but in quiet back streets. Very comfortable beds, nice breakfast

Not super sociable, they didn’t organise activities when I was there or try to create a fun atmosphere. Reception staff not super welcoming at check in

Great hostel with very comfortable beds and curtains. Dorm rooms have enough space for luggage and lockers. One shared bathroom per room which is very clean and well taken care of. For breakfest one can choose between several options including nice Coffee. Staff is welcoming and super helpful with everything you need (laundry, TukTuk order, tours...). It's located a bit away from the busy street, so it is quite with a nice view from the rooftop terrasse. Would defenitely come back!

Almost nothing, but kitchen fridge was not so clean

Hostel was located in a quiet part of town, it is very peaceful at night. The place was kept relatively clean despite sharing with many travellers.

The place has a beautiful view! The star was definitely the Sri Lankan complementary breakfast they have. It was excellent and very big! I really enjoyed staying at this place.

The beds had curtains, plugs and light was next to the bed. The lockers were quite big. I got a free upgrade to the room with less beds. Foe breakfast you can choose between Sri Lankan and 'western' options. Nice view. Hot water! Very clean

The location is nice when it comes about the view but you have to bear in mind you have to walk down and up a bit.

I loved the beautiful view from the hostel. It is located about 10-15 mins from Ella city center, worth the little walk. The beds are perfect - curtains provide for absolute privacy, and I think the beds are a little wider than usual. There is a lamp and socket by each bed, and everyone has a big storage to lock personal things, my onboard size suitcase fitted in it easily. The bathroom is ok. I also appreciated the possibility to get hot water any time from the machine by reception, to make a hot drink. The breakfast included in the price is definitely sufficient. Great value for money.

For the price, it was absolutely perfect.

They were absolutely incredible—I cannot express how grateful I am in words. The breakfast was fantastic and incredibly satisfying! Enjoying it on the rooftop while taking in the stunning mountain views was an unforgettable experience. The owner and staff were amazing! I took the highway bus from Ella to Galle, I accidentally left my small backpack on the bus when I got off. I called the bus company, but I wasn’t sure if they understood or what to do. So, I contacted the hostel. The owner reached out to the bus company and told me that the bus would return with my backpack at 2 p.m. (in 1.5 hours). Just as he said, my backpack was returned! Big thanks to the owner and staff!

The hot shower didn’t work, but everything else was great that the issue didn’t even matter.

This is a super nice hostel just outside the main road of Ella. Breakfast was outstanding and the staff were very friendly!

The only one bathroom (inside the dorm) should be cleaned more often. Only once a day is not enough at all. Other than that, all was perfect!

The beds are very comfy and each has its own curtains for privacy. The free breakfast is the star of the show as the variety and amount is fantastic. The views from the hostel are stunning, and the location is great if you want to be away from the busy main area of Ella. I also really liked the chill-out / café area and the pizzas are delicious.

I stayed in both a 10 bed mixed and a 4 bed female dorm but neither had anywhere to hang up towels, which was really frustrating and could be so easily solved with some hooks! I also question the 'luxury' title as I've stayed in other hostels in Sri Lanka that provide things that this place doesn't - like towels, welcome drinks, and hand soap for after using the toilet - all without being classed as 'luxury'. There's only 1 x shower and toilet for 10 x people in a dorm, so there's often a queue and not enough toilet paper.

God breakfast. View of Ella rock

Single washroom for the entire dorm. Although it didn't get busy during my stay.

Beds are very comfortable, loved the curtains and the fan. The view is amazing and breakfast was delicious with many things to choose from. Towels, toilet paper and soap were provided and my laundry smelled amazing after having it washed and was very clean! The staff was very nice and helped with whatever questions we had.

The bathroom (dorm) was quite dirty and wasn't cleaned in the 3 days we stayed there. The hostel is a little bit outside (10 minute walk into town), but for us it was fine.

Great spot, really helpful staff, good breakfast each morning, very comfy beds, clean bathrooms.

It's a brand new hostel with very comfortable beds, warm water, amazing rooftop terrace and the biggest breakfast I've had so far in Sri Lanka. I loved it, wish I've stayed longer ....

Nothing, it's perfect

The hostel is really nice, although when I was there it was quite empty, only saw 2 other girls staying in the dorms. A thing to know, i stayed in 10 bed dorm, with only one bathroom and one shower, so idk at times when the room is full how's that working.... Location is good, a little bit away from the hustle. The views of the mountains are just perfect. Breakfast! Huge and varied: coffee, yogurt, fruits, toasts, eggs, jam, cereal.

There was no hostel atmosphere, maybe i was not there in high season. 10 beds for only 1 toilet and 1 shower seems too little for me

facilities the view and location

my bed was broken and i had a lil uneven place below me

Staff was super lovely and rooms were clean. Breakfast options were great, but it was a bit too much to eat. Outstanding view from the rooftop!

Hostel could work on a little bit with the cosyness, it was a bit bare and lacked warmness. A bit too pricy compared to other places and what you got with it.

Amazing view from the roof top Clean Rooms and bathroom The owner/manager is available at the front desk or phone anytime and willing to help you Free breakfast if you wish, a lot of different options to choose from Quiet area but walking distance to the main road and some main attractions like little adams peak or nine arch bridge

Nothing really bad, the kitchen stuff got confused with my breakfast order , they didn’t found the sheet I filled out on my first day so I had to explain again But nothing too bad if you are telling earlier and don’t mind some changes in your order of fruits and food

I had the best sleep at this hostel and the breakfast was sooo good! Also it’s (relatively) close to little adam’s peak and nine arch bridge which was very convenient.

The bathroom wasn’t cleaned once during the two nights that i spent here. Getting to the hostel can be challenging when it rains because of the hills which are also completely dark at night so be wary.

Beautiful view, big rooftop terrace, new, comfortable and clean beds, big breakfast included and really nice staff!

I'm guessing it really helped that I was the only person for 3 nights in a 4 bed dorm. But the beds are comfy. Everything is clean. Good water pressure and hot water. The view from the rooftop area is amazing.

Peacefully tucked away from the busy main road of Ella but still close enough to town and all the main attractions. Amazing roof top terrace where a huge breakfast is served every morning. Staff is super accommodating, friendly and great communication. Manager even dropped me at the station for no extra charge. Would 100% stay here again!

One of the hostels with the best view I've had the pleasure to stay at. Add a generous breakfast and a very helpful owner and you've got yourself a winner of a hostel just a 5 minute walk from the center. I had the misfortune to not have a lot of guests at the place to socialize with but some pool with the owner remedied the nagging solitude

No hot water, but I suppose in the Sri Lankan heat that's not too bad.

Really loved my stay at beyond nomad hostel. The room are very clean and the beds super comfy ! The hostel manager is adorable, very kind and helpful. The view is amazing. The only thing is the 5min walk road to the city center by night is a bit dark, so little scary for a woman solo traveler alone but srilanka is very safe.

Such a beautiful hostel! Was so new and clean. The view of Ella Rock was breath taking. The staff were very friendly and helped with transport at a cheap price. The breakfast was really good with lots of options. Beds very comfy with private curtains. Restaurant onsite with wood fired pizzas! Would go back just for the pizza alone! It was amazing ! Would highly recommend!

phenomenal hostel. very comfortable, everything is well-maintained, clean, good quality. comfort in the room, place to relax outside, a scenic terrace, restaurant with good food, great staff who will respond kindly to your needs. I had great stay there.

It was a very nice stay. the beds were big and the most comfortable I had this far in Sri Lanka, the bathroom was attached to my dorm. They had an astonishing view at Ella Rock out of the dormsand from their rooftop-terrace, where they served me a nice breakfast with lots of fruits and toast with fried egg. The attached Cafe had a billard-table and a western-style kitchen, I liked the pizza there. They opened just some months ago, everything was new and clean. The staff was friendly and some 8-year old boys living next to the hostel teached me how to play cricket 🙂 I can definitely recommend it!

They just opened some month ago, so there weren't a lot of other tourists there as i the hostel isn't that known right now. But I could meet other travelers at pubs in Ella easily and actual liked that the hostel was quite calm therefore as well

I highly recommend this hostel for anyone visiting Ella. The hosts are very kind and helped me decide on the best activities to do in the area. The hostel is new, very clean, and everything, including the shower, is great. The beds are very comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. The breakfast was fantastic, and they have a great bar and pizza restaurant on-site, offering cold beers and delicious pizzas at very reasonable prices—a perfect spot to relax. The location is excellent, just a 5-10 minute walk from Ella's center, with the Nine Arches Bridge nearby. All in all, a great value for the price!

The staff was amazing, they were so nice to us throughout our entire stay including arranging tours arround Ella and the father even drove us to a waterfall himself while telling all kinds of facts about the country and region. The room and bathroom were very clean and there were lockers for everybody. The hostel is at a 10-minute walking distance to Ella city centre which was perfect. For us, breakfast was included which was amazing, fresh fruit and toast with eggs however you like them every morning while looking at the most beautiful view in Ella. I highly recommend this hostel to anybody planning a visit to Ella.

The property was still very new, only open a few days when we arrived, so it was still pretty quiet bit that didn’t matter to is because you’re so close to the city centre! I’m sure it will get much more busy soon because the hostel is great!

Beautiful place. I spent here 2 nights and I will miss this place.