Ella Rock Hiking Resort

La tranquilidad del lugar; aunque como amanece tan pronto los Tuk Tuk que pasan hacen mucho ruido y molestan un poco.

No tenía agua caliente y la presión del agua era escasa.

Sin duda, el mejor alojamiento en el que nos hemos quedado durante nuestro viaje por Sri Lanka. Todo estuvo de 10. La habitación era enorme, muy limpia y estaba perfectamente cuidada. El baño también era muy grande y, además, había agua caliente, algo que se agradece muchísimo. La cama era cómoda y en general la habitación estaba impecable. El desayuno fue espectacular, todo estaba riquísimo y era muy abundante. Además, los propietarios fueron encantadores y súper atentos. Si necesitabas cualquier cosa, intentaban ayudarte en todo: incluso te preparaban zumos o cualquier cosa que quisieras para el desayuno. La ubicación está un poco alejada, pero si tienes moto no supone ningún problema. Además, el propietario ofrece servicio de tuk-tuk para llevarte o recogerte donde necesites, con coste adicional. Lo mejor es que está siempre disponible y muy pendiente por si necesitas cualquier cosa o tienes algún problema. Un alojamiento de 10/10 y, sin duda, el que más recomendamos de todos los que probamos en Sri Lanka.

The host was incredibly kind and helpful. He picked us up from the train station, brought us to the tea factory and also helped us arrange a taxi to Arugam Bay for a good price. He also gave good advice on places to go to and food recommendations. The room itself was also very beautiful and spacious, and there was a comfortable bed with a mosquito net. Breakfast was varied and delicious as well. The location is also very convenient as it is a stone's throw away from Ella Rock and you can also easily walk thirty to forty minutes via the train tracks to Ella village. Overall, we would definitely recommend a stay here.

Das extrem gute Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis! Der Inhaber hat sich zudem sehr große Mühe gegeben! Wir wurden mit dem Hauseigenen Tuk abgeholt und völlig umsorgt!

Ich war leider nur für eine Nacht dort um den Ella Rock am Morgen zu besichtigen. Die Unterkunft war dafür aber ideal, weil sie nah am Einstiegspunkt zum Aufstieg liegt und der Bahnhof Kithaella auch. Das Zimmer war sehr schön und gemütlich und auch das Frühstück war sehr lecker und von der Menge genau richtig. Das Personal war ebenfalls sehr freundlich und Ayesh hatte viele Tipps für Ausflüge und bot Unterstützung beim Transfer zur Unterkunft und auch bei der Weiterreise. Danke, ich komme gerne wieder :)

Es war insgesamt sehr schön. Ich habe jedoch nachts ein paar TukTuks vorbei fahren hören, obwohl ich sonst einen tiefen Schlaf habe. Ich war aber auch nur eine Nacht dort.

One of the best guesthouse we have been in Sri Lanka! Rooms are big, with a real shower and very good wifi. The host is very welcoming and gave us helpful tips, if you like to walk you can walk from the guesthouse to the city and train rails (30 min walk)

we liked everything and we will come again

Very comfortable accomodation, delicious breakfast and very helpful owner throughout our stay! Recommended place to stay, about 15 mins from centre of Ella

Owner went way beyond expectations in making our 2 night stay (myself and husband, adult son and uncle) a memorable experience. Ayesh collected us from the main road by his own tuk tuk, making extra trips as we had suitcases with us; guiding our son on a sunrise walk up Adam's Peak, walking us to a nearby eating place where, again, we were struck by Sri Lankan hospitality - an excellent meal in a quirky cabin next to the single track railway line. Breakfast in the morning was prepared by Ayesh's sister - Hoppers, fruit platter, toast and jam, tea or coffee. Comfortable beds and walk in wet room. Perfect and the booking exceptional value. Thank you so much!

A little inconvenient needing tuk tuk transport as our minibus couldn't access the slope to the property but Ayesh solved the problem with no fuss.

Ayish ist ein sehr netter Gastgeber! Er hat uns bei allen möglichen Dingen unterstützt - er war uns ein wunderbarer Wanderguide und hat uns sogar mit dem Tuktuk überall hingefahren (zu einem fairen Preis). Das Zimmer hat alles, was man benötigt und das Bett war eines der bequemsten auf unserer 3wöchigen Reise! Die Lage ist auch gut - wenn man wandern möchte ist man schnell am wundervollen Ella Rock und auch die Bahn Haltestelle liegt nur wenige Meter entfernt.

In Ella wird gerade allgemein viel gebaut. Das hört man halt hin und wieder. Uns hat das aber nicht gestört, am Abend war damit eh Schluss und wir konnten friedlich schlafen.

Liebe nette Besitzer. Das Zimmer war schön geräumig und sauber. Das Frühstück sehr umfangreich. In die Stadt zu Fuß ungefähr 30min. Der Besitzer fährt oder holt einen aber auch ab.

Bequemes Bett mit warmer Decke. Wir haben sehr gut geschlafen. Das Moskitonetz war super. Das Frühstück war sehr sehr lecker. Fußläufig zum Ella Rock. Ayesh und seine Schwester sind sehr tolle Gastgeber. Ayesh hat uns abends in Ella abgeholt, was wirklich toll war.

Clean and the decor was modern. Exceptional breakfast and staff very helpful

We liked everything. Location was a drive away but the owner has a tuk tuk and is very helpful re picking up and dropping off

Værelset var smukt indrettet. Ejeren var helt utrolig hjælpsom og til stede. Var meget opmærksom på om man havde det godt. Gav mange tips og informationer om området og gik gerne med for at vise stederne

Der var ikke køleskab på værelset men man kunne lægge lidt i hotellets køkkens

Near Ella Rock hiking trail

Difficult to get there by car because the road is very narrow

Comfortable beds, good shower pressure, attentive hosts. Great base for Ella rock. Host was very accommodation in picking is up / dropping us off into town whenever we needed to for a great price. If the host was unavailable to drive us, he would arrange for someone else to. Delicious breakfast! Had a lovely stay overall.

No curtain over the door, a little bit far from centre of town however wasn’t an issue for us. Takes 25 minutes to get into town by walking along the train tracks - see some monkeys!

Nice big clean room. Close to hiking area. Freindly owner great service

Struttura pulita e camera molto spaziosa e accogliente, immersa nella natura. Personale disponibile e gentile. Colazione abbondante.

Unica pecca, purtroppo, la distanza dal centro di Ella.

Although it's not located in the city center, it's right at one of the train station stops. Following the tracks, you can get to the city in a 25-minute straight line, with views and all kinds of animals to boot. The hotel owner also has his own tuk-tuk and offers to pick you up and take you on a tour of Ella at the best price. The breakfasts are delicious. And, without a doubt, the best value for money.

Struttura molto bella, di nuova realizzazione: una serie di camere con bagno privato molto grande, veranda all'esterno. Arredate con buon gusto, molto pulite; personale super super disponibile. L'hotel è raggiungibile facilmente dalla stazione di Kitha Ella (a 10mt), mentre è lontano dal centro, ma il proprietario è disponibile per accompagnarti con il suo tuk tuk. Noi eravamo con il driver, che non ha voluto scendere fino all'hotel (circa 1km, credo) e quindi siamo stati "recuperati e riaccompagni tutte le volte che siamo usciti/rientrati; è fattibile anche a piedi ma è una bella discesa/salita che con le borse è una bella prova di forza ;) Consiglio una bellissima passeggiata sui binari: noi siamo andati e tornati a Ella a piedi, seguendo tutta la ferrovia: è stata una passeggiata (circa 5/6 km tra andata e ritorno) davvero affascinante: si incontrano turisti e abitanti, animali, si fanno piacevoli deviazioni e soprattutto si incontra il treno. Ottima posizione anche per il trekking, i percorsi partono da lì sotto. Colazione buona e come da nostra richiesta poco piccante e speziata. Consigliatissimo se volete un ambiente tranquillo in mezzo alla natura, ma a pochi passi dal centro!

Wij vonden het erg schoon ruim.

Het is onwijs gehorig dus vroeg in de ochtend wordt je echt wakker van alle geluiden en het verkeer buiten. Gelukkig had ik oordopjes bij en had ik hier geen last van.

A perfect stay in Ella! Accommodation clean and spacious. Shower hot and powerful. Host was very friendly and always willing to take us anywhere we wanted in his tuktuk. Thank you for a great stay :)

Schön eingerichtet und sauber. Sehr zuvorkommender Gastgeber, unterstützt sofort bei jedem Anliegen oder Fragen.

Personale accogliente, la struttura è un po’ lontana dal centro, ma il ragazzo è disponibile per portarti in centro con il proprio tuk tuk ad un prezzo ragionevole. La colazione buona, a noi ci ha preparato la colazione al sacco per esigenza nostra. Struttura vicino alla stazione del treno.

La chambre est très qualitative et le petit déjeuner est bon et copieux. Les hôtes étaient à l’écoute de nos besoins.

La chambre n’est pas du tout insonorisée, ce qui peut être un problème.

We really enjoyed our stay at Verdant Haven in Ella. The owner was very friendly and helpful and they offered us a great breakfast every morning. For a small fee the owner brought us everywhere in Ella with his own Tuktuk and he was always available to help! The rooms were also very clean and spacious and had a nice view on Ella Rock. We would highly recommend staying here!

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Sehr netter Gastgeber. War immer zur Stelle und hat uns überall mit seinem Tuk Tuk hingefahren (sogar Tagesausflüge).

Es war sehr hellhörig und hell im Zimmer.

Lontana dal casino di Galle. Letto molto comodo. Bagno molto bello. La stazione di kitagalle è a 3 minuti a piedi. Il proprietario è disponibile per portati in città con il tuo tuk a un buon prezzo. Se non vuoi andare a cena in città 3 un delizioso risortante a 5 minuti a piedi (river caffè )

A me è andato benissimo così, ma non è a galle, ma a khitagalle

Czystość, wspaniali gospodarze. Skromne, ale smaczne śniadanie. Mimo lokalizacji na uboczu - bardzo pomocny właściciel, dowoził nas do centrum tuk tukiem.

Short stay ; comfortable. Very friendly people.

Breakfast was amazing and the host too. It is very also convenient since he have a Tuktuk and he is very punctual

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The rooms are very clean and in great conditions. The host was very helpful and supportive, he picked us up from the train station and a couple of times at town. We had one of the best breakfast during our whole Sri Lanka trip here and are still dreaming of it :) The location is quite outside of the center and it takes quite some time to get there. Just to keep in mind.

Nothing. For us a bit a more central location would have been ideal but not the properties fault :)

Very spacious room with a large bathroom- very large comfortable bed

Close to the train track so you hear the train horn very clearly but then it’s a short walk if you want to start your hike to Ella rock as it’s so close to the train tracks

The host was so lovely! He was so warm, helpful and accommodating. He did us good rates to get into town and was an easy walk down the railway track during the day. The breakfast was delicious.

I had a fantastic stay at Verdant Haven Ella! The accommodation is well-maintained, clean, and provides a peaceful atmosphere. The staff is extremely helpful and goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. Although the location is a bit off the main road, it’s perfect for nature lovers. You can easily walk to Ella Rock and the Organic Tea Garden, making it a great base for exploring the area.

nice room, good beds & good breakfast :)

New clean rooms, was happy to have a proper good shower. The host helped with tuktuk for good price. His sister cooks amazing Sri Lankan breakfasts. The location is near the train station where people like to hike :) possible to get on this famous train from this station

Close to Kitha Ella station,and Ella rock trailhead. Helpful owner with readily available tuk tuk.

Long way out of town. Noisy hotel in front at weekend.

Nice place, good breakfast and a friendly cat walking around. Owner is very friendly.

Could be noisy thru other guests but we we’re up early so didn’t bother us

Absolutely spotless rooms and a super comfy bed. The shower was the best we've had so far. The breakfast was delicious and set us up for the day. The manager was very knowledgeable and responsive, he happily would take you out on day trips and be your taxi service. An easy abd interesting walk along the railway lines took you into Ella centre

It was close to the railway but we didn't mind that. You could also hear the road noise but the value and location far out weighed this small issue. We would definitely return.

- Staff were amazing, always helpful and attentive. - Rooms are comfortable and very clean. - Large breakfast with great options. - Location was very impressive. Very scenic walk into town which takes around 25 mins.

The rooms are comfortable, very friendly staff and we received lots of information and support for our stay (i.e. arranging cooking class or a scooter).

The location is close to the railway station and trains can be loud occasionally.

My favorite stay in Lanka! Spacious and clean room with the most comfortable bed and pillows i had on my trip. Located outside of the busy and laud Ella town, here you hear the sounds of the nature and look into the green hills. Wonderful location to hike Ella rock and the walk to ella town along the railway is iconic! But the best of all is the Host Ayesh. He takes amazing care of the individual needs of the guests, prepares the most tasty breakfast after an early hike and anytime i needed a pickup from the town in the evening he was there in no time. I felt taken so good care of and wish i could have stayed longer! Pure relaxation!

For a City person like myself it was unusual to recognize that there are small slots in the Windows making it practically open to outside. I was concerned that i would be bothered by the noise but finally ended up loving the fresh air in the night tucked in the bed covered with mosquito net

Rooms were clean. Bed was large and comfortable. The shower was the best with red hot water. Location was perfect for me. Out of Ella town away from all the music and traffic. Only a 20 minute walk down the tracks into Ella where you pass lots of little restaurants that are much cheaper than Ella. There’s also a train station just at the end of the road so could catch the train if you wanted. Perfect location for Ella rock too. Breakfast was excellent with a Selection of fruits, Dahl rotti and avocados and eggs. The manager was a gentleman and would pick me up from Ella in his tuk tuk. He always made sure I was taken care of.

Rooms are not sound proofed but nothing earplugs didn’t sort and from what I heard speaking to other travellers not many places are in Ella are

what a amazing place i have seen in Ella and it was very beautiful view. Host was very kind and he was guide us in hiking and we are hire a bike for us and we are very happy to stay this place.

Ayessh was a fantastic host, incredibly helpful and friendly! Our room was lovely, very clean and comfortable with a nice hot shower. Great local breakfast too 😊

It is quite a distance outside the centre of Ella, you will need a tuk-tuk which Ayessh can arrange! The shutters beside the windows and above the door do not close which can be a problem if the other guests are using their balcony in the evening, it can be very noisy.

Simply amazing the setting and professionalism of the stay! If you enjoy rather calmer surroundings while still being able to enjoy Ella to the fullest, well here you have your best option!

was nice stay in ella.very near to city and it was amazing view room i have seen in ella.good host good breackfast

Host. Always in touch. Stable hot water. Breakfast.

It's a little bit cold in rooms.

Rooms are nice and comfortable, superb manager, good breakfast. To Ella town 20 min to walk ..

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The comfiest bed and best hot water shower ever Ayesh is the sweetest host and will immediately respond with suggestions and also help with whatever you need. The breakfast spread is perfect. Since we were there on 1st Jan, Ayesh also gave us cake and traditional Sri Lankan festival desserts for breakfast

The road to the property is not lit at all so it can get a lil scary and it is not easy to get a tuktuk from the property but if you rent a scooty and don’t mind a lil bumpy ride, you will be fine

nice view.good host with relax vibe,The room was clean and met all our needs. The overnight stay was very quiet and beautiful.

Very nice host, very accessible and friendly. Always there to help and even guided us on our hike to Ella Rock. Place was still a bit in development but hard working local family and we had everything we needed. For sure recommend it!

A bit empty but as i said they are working hard and i’m sure that soon it will be filled and a very cosy place! Still enjoyed it a lot!

It was a fantastic stay. Great location with nice rooms. This place was very cleaned and well managed. Highly recommend for everyone. Hotel manager was very helpful. Everything was nice and comfortable. I'll surely choose this location again. Hope to see you soon again. Thank you for your great hospitality.