Hotel Onrock

Excellent. Clean and comfortable with magnificent views. They are building an infinite pool on the roof that should be ready in a few months. The views will be even more spectacular. Breakfast was also very good. Interesting, fresh and tasty. The staff were very attentive. I would happily come back

Amazing view of Ella rock from our bedroom.

The location of the hotel is up a steep hill with no lights when the sunsets, so therefore as a single female traveller it makes it difficult to get down to the main road of the town. The food was mediocre and disappointing when it came to a curry which was potato in water and not a curry sauce. The bathroom is dated and the toilet seats do not fit correctly. The room was not clean and the bedding and pillows need to be washed as they were very sweaty and smelly and made it uncomfortable to sleep. Additionally the kitchen staff make a lot of noise at night and in the early morning

We had an excellent stay in that property (3nights March 2025) It located on the hill so the views from the balcony are spectacular. Still just a few steps from the center of town. Very good breakfast with lots of options. Exceptional stuff, especially the manager who was very informative, helpful and kind. The only down was the bathroom which I'd say needed some renovations and the noise coming from the construction going on at the front of the hotel but I understand at some point they have to do it. I would definitely recommend this hotel!

This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in my life.. They are charging 200$ per night and There is no hot water in the room. Rooms were totally different than advertised.. Towels are very dirty, breakfast is so bad. It was horrible stay , waste of money!!

Nice room, clean and very accessible to the Main Street. Good view of the waterfall and mountain from our deck but the decks were not private at all!! Easy place to stay!

Great for a short stay in Ella - located very centrally although up a hill so difficult for a car to get up - they have an on-site tuk tuk to help with luggage up the hill. Lovely, modern bathroom and comfortable bed. Staff very accommodating.

Old and tired hotel, minimal breakfast options and hot food was all barely lukewarm. We had no hot water, shower wasn’t even lukewarm it was cold which was an issue that we reported immediately to staff who checked and said that was as good as it gets! Staff were all very pleasant, polite and friendly.

Ella is all hills - so it’s a 6 minute steep walk to Onrock or 1 minute drive but that’s better than almost every other place. It’s upscale for Ella though short of 4 star luxury. Breakfast excellent. It’s fun and convenient and the 2 of us from USA strongly recommend.

The staff at OnRock were excellent. But, there wasa steep climɓ getting to the hotel.

We booked a room with garden view and we got one with a horrible view on the back (the front has view on the mountains) where there is no garden whatsoever but the skeleton of a broken building. I cannot believe they sell these rooms at such price with such an ugly view.

I’m sorry to say we didn’t enjoy our stay here. To start with the good the staff were helpful and friendly. To the bad, the bed and pillows were awful and very uncomfortable. The fittings in the room were poor. The hotel is noisy and has building work all around. We had the worst nights sleep at this hotel and left feeling shattered.

The view from our room was absolutely amazing and the bedroom was very comfortable. The bathroom on the other hand not the best, quite dark and the shower had quite a bit of black mould stains and needed a deep clean. Steep walk to get down to Ella and back to the hotel again. Would most likely return for the views from the room

Good property. Rooms were as presented online. The staff were very attentive and helpful. I would recommend staying there in Ella.

Great view of Little Adam’s Peak and Ella’s Rock (and a waterfall). Pretty comfortable bed. Convenient furniture in the room. Unexpectedly good breakfast. Good service and very nice personel.

Wonderful 3 nights here. Unfortunately, we booked a garden view room so not much to look at and no chairs on the balcony. Springing for the mountain view room would be worth the extra money! Staff and service are excellent. Clean, comfortable and modern decor room, plus the rainfall shower is superb after enduring the heat and humidity! Breakfast is sufficient and good. The property would get my 5 star review if there was some outdoor seating areas, which I believe is in the works. Overall, the friendly and top notch staff make this place stand out. Super easy to walk down to the Main Street for entertainment and abundant eateries. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a fantastic, and quiet place to stay while in Ella.

Beautiful location, views, rooms. Breakfast also very nice. Very friendly staff.

I enjoyed my stay. Amazing view 😍Friendly and helpful staff Food is good. Spacious and clean room. Love it. Staff helped me in arranging my tours in Ella.

Ongoing renovations made being in the hotel between 8 am & 4 pm unbearable.

The hotel has stunning views with large modern rooms clean and comfortable but be prepared for a bit of a climb to get there. If you’re carrying heavy luggage or not a fan of steep walks, it might be a challenge. we walked down for dinner and used tuktuk on every trip back up. Basic Breakfast was included But you probably better opt for nicer selection on the restaurants on the main street. The staff were friendly and accommodating many thanks to Kavindu who was super helpful and attentive price is a bit on the high end but that's what you pay for prime location. we will defiantly recommend this place to our friends

Incredible view (sunrise over Little Adams Peak) and friendly smiley and helpful staff. Great family room for 4 of us with balcony. Breakfast options a little limited but no major dramas and Ella town is 3 min walk (downhill at least a little slower back up) and a real backpacker fun town with lots of great food options - no problem sorting dinner.

A stunning hotel! The view from the balcony of little Adams peak, Ella rock and the ella gap is the best view i have ever seen in my life. The rooms are brand new and modern as well as very clean. The staff are very friendly and provide an excellent service. The hotel is in a fantastic location, a 2 minute walk from the Ella strip but it is very high up so it is so quiet and peaceful. No noise from the main road can be heard. Its location is far better than some of the luxury resorts which are 30 minutes away from Ella town. They are also building an infinity pool which will have the above mentioned view. This in my opinion, will make the property 5 stars.

The view was awesome and the staff were so friendly and amazing.

Beautiful property combined with super friendly staff . I will be back ....

Beautiful rooms and view. The hotel staff were lovely and so helpful. I would highly recommended.

Good location. Great service. Bathroom needs refurbishing. There was some mould in places and was very tiny.

The hotel is at the top of a very steep hill and has been recently refurbished, it’s comfortable and has a/c. Our room had a balcony with terrific views

We spent one night and 2 days here. Very nice place, lovely caring staff, very friendly, good food, clean rooms, comfortable beds .

A truly amazing accommodation, stay was super friendly and attentive and the room was as described

The stay at Hotel Onrock was nice. The hospitality at the hotel was lovely ,with a hot towel and chilled fresh juice served on arrival. The room was nice, inroom decor a little out dated with the tv was too tiny.had to constantly move the mosquito nets out of the way to watch tv. Lol. Gave up and went to sleep. .Beds were comfy. Air-conditioned room. The bathroom a little outdated , hot water worked only sometimes in the day, not too fussed as we were there for a quick shower and out again. Frequent power outage, but expected in a mountain side area , best to use that time for exploring the outdoors. Hotel room was clean. Loved the in room slippers came in handy to walk around with some footwear in the room. Staff helped out with baggage and gave us umbrellas to use as it started raining on our way out for dinner a big thank you there. Staff were very sweet and welcoming. Would stay here again.

We just spent a few nights here. The rooms were clean, modern, and comfortable. Where this hotel really shines is the service. The staff went well out of their way to accommodate us and ensure that we enjoyed our stay. The included breakfast was amazing and provided far more food than we imagined and packed leftovers for us which also became our lunch. On the day we left we were leaving early, when they found out we would be missing breakfast we were offered a packed lunch instead which was also delicious. This hotel exceeded expectations! Would certainly recommend.

Our stay at Onrock Hotel was very pleasant. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean. Nice little hotel with amazing views. Would recommend staying here for the best views of the mountains and the best service from hotel staff.

Staff were wonderful and helpful, room 301 had an amazing view of the mountain and waterfall, comfortable bed - hotel is on a steep walkable hill.

We stayed here one night with a family and small kids. Reception is lovely and they have greeted us with cold drink (you need it after a steep climb to get to the hotel!). We had a room with a view of Adams peak , unfortunately we also had a view of water tower and car park and being on the second floor , It was hard to focus on the view behind this all. Rooms are a little tired for what they are charging. And no air- condition , just fans , so if it’s very hot it can be a little tricky. Wi- fi was okay, best in the lobby or restaurant. Breakfast was good. It’s a lot and a lot of choice , either western or Sri Lankan (try Sri Lankan ! It’s good! ) Overall it’s good , but I would suggest they need a little investment into the rooms to charge their prices. PS go to Jade Green restaurant for a dinner. This ladie served us 5different veg currie platter with rice and it was the best we had in all Sri Lanka , I only regretted not taking cooking classes with her. Aubergine curry was our favourite! It also has a small balconies overlooking Ella’s Main Street. Don’t miss it!

The staff at Hotel Onrock were extremely attentive, warm and accommodating. We were treated like royalty! From the warm face towels on arrival, to the delicious breakfasts - everything was absolutely perfect!

The view was beautiful. Kavindu recommended taking food from the hotel on the train because I'm gluten free. Then we forgot the food when we left and he brought it to the train station for me!

Very friendly and caring staff. Great view of the surrounding mountains and waterfalls. Wonderful breakfasts.

Great location close to the train sration. Hotel was well kept and the food service was great. Walking up the hill to the hotel could be dificult for some.

We paid extra to get a room with a view and air conditioning . The rooms were clean and new , comfortable beds and I loved the space where you could unpack your case . They had nice touches like toothbrush and slippers . The breakfast was good, fruit, eggs and a Sri Lanka delicacy . I loved how it was a short trip to town and the cafes - it was a steep walk . When the Infiniti pool is finished on November it will be stunning . But the view of Ella rock and Lityle Adam’s peak was exceptional. The staff were so willing to help and attentive . Totally recommend staying here

A beautiful hotel with amazing views and rooms, staff are very helpful and welcoming, had an amazing time here would highly recommend The hill up to the property is very steep and long but you can get a tuk tuk up for a very small price and walking down is fine

Great views from the bedroom. Very new, very clean. Staff tripping over themselves to be helpful. Walking distance to central Ella ( albeit uphill on return!). Bathroom just a couple of feet too small, shower water pours under the sliding door making the bathroom floor quite wet. Unless you have the room door open along with the patio doors, there is no through breeze. The room gets quite stuffy even with patio doors fully open necessitating the aircon - which I hate. Otherwise perfect for a couple of nights.

We had an excellent time at Onrock Hotel. Staff very friendly. Hotel clean. Breakfast very good

Great location in Ella with beautiful views of Little Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock, and the waterfalls. Easy walk down a steep hill to town. With luggage use a tuk-tuk to get to the hotel. Nice stay in Ella.

Loved the room but it had dozens of tiny ants everywhere Otherwise staff was fabulous

Recently refurbished, well staffed, good and clean restaurant. This is a thoughtfully renovated hotel with amazing views. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN SRI LANKA! honestly we loved everything about hotel onrock! Amazing kind and warm staff who go above and beyond really made this a special experience. Best Sri Lankan breakfast we had in Sri Lanka without a doubt, extremely comfortable room with great views of Ella rock and little Adam’s peak. I can’t recommend this place more highly! They also posted my friends AirPods to us in mirissa when she left them there and they arrived before we did. Location is up a hill but worth it for the views. Very clean and perfect overall. Would definitely stay again!

We are a family of four, with two small kids. We went on a one week trip to srilanka during which we stayed in three different hotels/towns. Hotel Onrock was definitely the best hotel we stayed in. Most hotels will charge extra for a fourth person but the room size and bed size will be the same as for three people. This hotel had plenty of space in the room. There were two king size beds. Very comfortable. Also, the views from the balcony were excellent. The hotel is situated at the top of a small hill and gives great view of Ella Rock and the water falls on another hill. We tried western breakfast, srilankan dinner and spaghetti for the kids. Everything was excellent. They suited our vegetarian needs. The staff were very warm and friendly. Manager Kavish, restaurant staff Madhan and others. Thank you for making it a great stay for our family! Another plus with the hotel location is that it is very close to the Ella town center and a good strip of road with nice restaurants and shops.

At high side of the Ella town, which you able to have a fantastic view of Ella mountain area.

Great location. Great hotel. Air conditioning was not working in our room. Customer Service came to try to fix air conditioning without any luck. Customer Service only offered us to change rooms with our guide & our guide was left without air conditioning in his room.

Amazing service, great breakfast! Breath taking view! The room bathrooms can be improved. For the price being charged, the room should be updated.

This hotel was exceptional value for money. They have renovated the hotel so it looked different from the pictures at the time of our booking but it has been beautifully done. The service was excellent, the food delicious, the view amazing and lovely touches like slippers available in your room.

Hotel Onrock a little gem overlooking Ella. Views from dining room lovely. The staff are so helpful and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made us so welcome with the drink on arrival as well as a hot towel after our 6 hour train ride from Kandy. Food and breakfast tasty and reasonably priced. Can't wait to see the rooftop infinity pool on our next visit.

We had the pleasure of a newly renovated room. Stunning view of Little Adam and Ella Quiet location which suited us perfectly after the hustle of the town. Breakfast was good - we wanted a simple scrambled eggs and toast which they served flawlessly Everything is in walking distance which is super The reception staff organised us a fantastic Tuk Tuk to the station for our onwards journey - 1 night stay The Fish & Chips shop Roti serves some excellent Sri Lankan food

I really enjoyed my stay here. The manager/owner was incredibly friendly and attentive. The view from a balcony was breathtaking and the room had everything we needed. Its a short walk to the restaurants on the main road and we were also able to walk to some of the main attractions of the area. Breakfast was excellent and the area was quiet.

Absolutely loved the view and the manager was a delight. Great value too.

The location was in lovely surroundings and easy but steep access to town. Tested your fitness! Staff were really lovely.

Lovely owner, very helpful, everything was efficient and clean and as expected. We were especially grateful for being provided with a takeaway breakfast when we had an early start. The hotel is basic as you would expect in Ella but it was clean and very good value. The only suggestion I would make is to improve the lighting in the rooms.

Our stay was very pleasant, the location, the service, cleanness, breakfast and the staff were very polite and did a great job from the moment we arrived until the last minute of our stay.

This hotel is in the perfect location. It is a short walk (3m up a steep hill) from the center of Ella. However, because it is up on the hill it has beautiful views and is quiet and peaceful. The staff are amazingly helpful and responsive. Wish we had another night to enjoy!

There are so many hotels in Ella. However, I am so glad that I chose Hotel Onrock. First and foremost the view from the hotel is BREATHTAKING!!. Then the Staff. The Manager Rohan Perera (Mr Rohan as he is lovingly called) is a wonderful human. He takes care of everything. He will never say no to any request. Your comfort is utmost important to him. He is available until 9.00 pm in the night and then from 4.30 am in the morning. His customer centric attitude is amazing. His staff also follow his lead. Raja from Housekeeping is a gentle soul. Panduka from back office is great. The rooms are so clean. The dining area is breathtaking. You get to see a waterfall from the hotel. All the major landmarks in Ella are so close from the hotel. A lot of dining options nearby. I highly recommend this HOTEL.

The manager is the most friendly and interested man. Wonderful

Lovely hotel right by the town (allbeit up a very steep path!) but literally took 2 minutes to get to the main road with all the bars/restaurants. Our room was lovely, with a balcony looking out over to Ella rock and little Adam’s peak. Very comfy bed, tv, mini fridge, powerful, hot shower! Couldn’t fault this place as a lovely base to explore Ella

This hotel was nice enough but not worth the money. It has great views of ellas gap in the morning and a nice strong shower. We had several insect and lizard friends in our room but i think thats probably to be sxpected in that area. My major issue is i booked this hotel for the sri lankan breakfast and at no point did the host tell me i had to order it the night before so in the morning he would only offer me a crummy omelet and said i should have placed my order last night. How would i know that? The hotel is at the top of a very very steep hill but its a good workout if you like that kind of thing. Also we ate out till about 10pm and the hotel owner locked us out!! We had to bang on the doors to get back in

Beautiful view from the balcony, very helpful staff, and a good restaurant.

The views from my balcony at Hotel Onrock were simply breathtaking! The room itself was also very spacious, clean and comfortable. And it had two very powerful fans to manage the heat during the day (the room cooled down pleasantly at night). The breakfast was lovely and the dining area also had beautiful views. They were also very helpful with directions and with arranging transport to nearby sights and my next destination. A very short walk to the main street with all the restaurants.

You can't go wrong! This is an amazing clean and new place. Amazing staff and perfect location! Highly recommend!!!

Very nice place , but we hardly ever had Wi Fi in our room. No A/C Excellent hotel manager , Rohan . Very friendly and helpful.

A lovely little hotel on the top of the hill with beautiful views from the balcony of Ella Rock

I can't recommend Hotel Onrock highly enough! From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed by the manager, Mr Perera. The hotel lobby/restaurant was decorated for Christmas and there were Christmas songs playing, which I loved! We were handed a complementary glass of papaya juice, and quickly shown to our room while our luggage was taken upstairs for us. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. There was a fan, which was sufficient to keep us cool at night. The en suite bathroom had a great shower, and complementary toiletries were included. The room had tea and coffee making facilities, and bottled water was provided in the room daily. Breakfast was included - fresh fruit and fruit juice, toast with jam, eggs made to order, and tea/coffee. Mr Perera was quick to provide helpful recommendations about restaurants and activities in the town. The best thing about this hotel (apart from the excellent service!) was the view. Our balcony overlooked Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock, and we could watch the sun rise in the Ella Gap between. The hotel also had a public balcony on the first floor with two hammocks overlooking a similar view, which made for a very relaxing time! We only stayed for the two nights we spent in Ella, but would happily have stayed at Hotel Onrock longer and were sad to leave!

Great view of the Ella Gap from the rooftop to catch the magnificent sunrise! The hotel manager takes pride of his work and ensures our stay is well taken of. Location of hotel is near the main street, while not subjected to the noise from the eateries. Peaceful and quiet, nice place to chill and relax.

Overall hotel was okay, close to the town with nice views however. A bit pricey however.

Nice hotel just a short walk up a steep hill from the main street in Kandy. The breakfast was nice (make sure you ask for he Sri Lankan one). The rooms were clean but fitted out pretty cheaply compared with other places we stayed in Sri Lanka (squeaky bed and cheap bathroom). Staff were very friendly.

We loved our stay here. Great location to be able to walk to Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge and the main street in Ella. Staff was great and very attentive. Our room was perfect for what we needed and balcony had an amazing view of Ella Rock and Little Adams Peak. Would stay here again.

Wifi was terribke. Staff was great. They need more liquor options but they are working on that. Clean. Quiet. Good views.

The view from our room was worth the stay alone. We stayed for one night as we’d taken the fabulous train journey to Ella. We were warmly welcomed and the service was excellent. We had to leave early and they arranged breakfast early so we could eat before our car collected us at 7am.

We had a fabulous time at Hotel OnRock. The manager and staff were so welcoming and helpful. Views from the balcony were amazing to wake up to!

Our stay at Hotel Onrock was absolutely wonderful. The service was exemplary and warm and genuine. We experienced genuine hospitality and felt very welcome. We were recommended local restaurants to try and we did, and they were fantastic experiences - wonderful food, service and ambience.The hotel was beautiful, positioned high up on a hill with views that were spectacular 360degrees!!!! We would recommend anyone if travelling to SriLanka to definitely stay here in Ella as it was a wonderful part of our holiday.

The hotel is clean and well maintened, rooms are with amazing views.seems that all hotel’s facilities (including hot water) are limited until 10pm.