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Green Village

Ella

Green Village offers accommodations in Ella, 3.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Y
Yassin
From
Kuwait
The homestay is location almost 500 meters from Ella city center, although it is like a hidden gem, situated within the the forest and had the best and the most picturesque view towards Ella rock, the owners are super friendly, and helpful, they are indeed very kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews
Price from
$48.47
1 night, 2 adults

Mountain Shack Homestay

Ella

Just a 14-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 1.2 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Mountain Shack Homestay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

L
Lahiru
From
Sri Lanka
We had an amazing experience staying at Mountain Shack home stay. The food was absolutely delicious, with every meal prepared fresh and full of local flavors. It felt like a home-cooked meal, which made my stay even more enjoyable. The owner was incredibly hospitable, making sure I felt welcomed and comfortable throughout my stay. I would highly recommend this homestay to anyone looking for a warm, friendly, authentic experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
$12
1 night, 2 adults

Lush In Ella

Ella

Just a 17-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 1.1 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Lush In Ella features accommodations in Ella, with a garden and a terrace.

b
badr
From
United Arab Emirates
Everything, a bit complicated to access but not swapping our stay there for any other hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Neon Sky Nest

Ella

Just a 8-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 0.6 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Neon Sky Nest features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

R
Robyn
From
Vietnam
The view was absolutely unreal! Best in Ella of the rock and the waterfall! The breakfast included was amazing and the family that owned it could not be kinder! Amazing stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
$21
1 night, 2 adults

Breeze Blows Inn

Ella

Breeze Blows Inn offers accommodations in Ella, 31 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden and a 19-minute walk from Ella Train Station.

R
Ryland
From
United States
Loved everything about this property! Great location convenient for both 9 arches and Adam’s peak. Very clean comfortable room with good WiFi and an amazing view. The owner is extremely friendly and was able to help us with some last minute travel arrangements. 10/10 if I’m ever in Ella again this would be my first choice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Rawana homestay Ella

Ella

Providing a garden, Forest Rawana homestay Ella features accommodations in Ella. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

B
Bianca
From
United States
What a kind family! They picked me up from the train station and made me feel so welcome from the moment I arrived with tea and conversation. The property is about 7 minutes by tuk tuk to Ella city, so it is deep in the jungle and very quiet and relaxing. The room is clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the water heats up nicely. The breakfast was HUGE and I even had leftovers for lunch. Their son even offered to take me to Ella Rock (about an hour hike from the property) & we left at 4:30am to make sunrise…it was an incredible experience. By the time I left, I felt like family. :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
$34
1 night, 2 adults

The kingdom of ella

Ella

Featuring garden views, The kingdom of ella in Ella features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

S
Steph
From
Australia
The hosts were so friendly and helpful with everything. And the breakfast was amazing. Best one we have had in Sri Lanka. They really do go above and beyond.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
$44
1 night, 2 adults

Ambiente Guest House

Ella

Just a 12-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 0.8 miles from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Ambiente Guest House features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

I
Inbal
From
Israel
Everything was perfect Amazing view, comfortable room and great hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
$56
1 night, 2 adults

Star Gaze Lodge

Ella

Featuring garden views, Star Gaze Lodge in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

C
Claudia
From
Sri Lanka
It was an excellent and very unique homestay experience. The hosts were absolutely wonderful, were great conversationalists, was knowledgeable and gave us amazing travel and well-being insights. The tour guide Varuna was super helpful and gave us a service above and beyond our expectations. We loved the friendly German Shepard living with the owners too. The place is just on the Ella gap view, the surrounding area is quiet and very close to town. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
$34
1 night, 2 adults

The Bliss Homestay

Ella

Offering a garden, The Bliss Homestay features accommodations in Ella. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

C
Colette
From
United States
This was a peaceful, relaxing place to rest, away from the hubbub of the city. The room was very clean and the beds were quite comfortable. Our host was readily available to help with any need. She arranged a tuk tuk driver at a reasonable rate into the city, gave helpful restaurant recommendations and cooked delicious meals. We ate two breakfasts and two dinners here. The meals were large enough to feed a family. Terrific Sri Lankan food. Very affordable. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
$68
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Save money on homestays in Ella and nearby – budget options available

Ella Okreech Cottages

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

Located in Ella, a 6-minute walk from Ella Train Station, Ella Okreech Cottages features a 24-hour reception desk, a bicycle rental, a garden, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and free private...

From $46.80 per night

The Rock Face

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews

Located in Ella, a 17-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Rock Face has a terrace and rooms with free WiFi access.

From $28 per night

Poomaz Peace Palace

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews

Featuring garden views, Poomaz Peace Palace in Ella provides accommodations and a garden. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

Ella Holly House

Ella
Budget options available

Ella Holly House offers rooms in Ella near Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and Ella Train Station.

From $66.60 per night

Welcome Homestay

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Welcome Homestay offers accommodations in Ella near Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and Ella Train Station.

From $45 per night

Rest Full Homestay

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

Providing garden views, Rest Full Homestay in Ella features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $37.50 per night

Ella Cloud Castle Homestay

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

Just a 10-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.6 miles from Ella Train Station, Ella Cloud Castle Homestay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

From $45 per night

Little paradise Homestay

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

Just a 10-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.6 miles from Ella Train Station, Little paradise Homestay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

From $45.45 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Ella and nearby

Ella Banana Rest Inn

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 600 yards from Ella Train Station, Ella Banana Rest Inn features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

From $20 per night

Travel rest inn

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

Just a few steps from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and a 8-minute walk from Ella Train Station, Travel rest inn features accommodations in Ella, with a garden and a terrace.

From $24 per night

Ella Odyssey Inn

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

Ella Odyssey Inn enjoys a location in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From $37.17 per night

Top Heaven

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews

Providing garden views, Top Heaven in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. This homestay provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

From $27 per night

Elegant Home Stay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 421 reviews

Elegant Home Stay offers rooms in Ella near Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and Ella Train Station. This homestay provides free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

From $40 per night

Nimsara Homestay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

Nimsara Homestay offers accommodations in Ella, 3.1 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From $20.68 per night

Home Away Ella

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.4 miles from Ella Train Station, Home Away Ella features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

From $45 per night

Senasuma Homestay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

Offering a terrace and views of the mountain, Senasuma Homestay is set in Ella. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

From $33 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these homestays in Ella and nearby

Great escape ella

Ella
Central location

Great escape ella offers accommodations in Ella, 31 miles from Horton Plains National Park and 2 miles from Ella Rock.

From $44.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 400 yards from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, Super Spot Guest House features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

From $25 per night

Little heaven guest

Ella
Central location

Just a 6-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.9 miles from Ella Train Station, Little heaven guest features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

From $16.98 per night

Holly House Homestay

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

Just a 6-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and one mile from Ella Train Station, Holly House Homestay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

From $21 per night

Soorya Inn Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Just a 8-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and half a mile from Ella Train Station, Soorya Inn Ella features accommodations in Ella, with a shared lounge.

From $25.53 per night

Ella Up City

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Ella Up City offers accommodations in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This guest house provides accommodations with a terrace.

From $24.98 per night

FORET Ella Home

Ella
Central location

Just 1.1 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and a 9-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class, FORET Ella Home features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

From $13.32 per night

Hilltop Guest House

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews

Offering a restaurant, Hilltop guest House is located in Ella. Free WiFi access is available. Room service can be requested. Each room here will provide you with a seating area.

From $28.80 per night

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Homestays That Guests Love in Ella

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
All-round really nice homestay and lovely hosts!
Guest review by
Hagen
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $59.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews
Lovely host family, very welcoming. Amazing views from the terraces on each level. Rooms are comfortable with hot water showers and air con. Great breakfast in the morning. We asked for omelettes the second day and this was not a problem. Just bear in mind there is a very steep hill down to the accommodation so bear in mind if you have any difficulty mobility wise. The Main Street is very close for restaurants etc and the walk to the nine arch bridge and little Adam’s peak is quite close from the homestay.
Guest review by
Jenny
Group
Avg. price/night: $43.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
We really loved our stay in Happy Horizon Home Stay. Very nice owners, great breakfast, beautiful view, ... You can easily reach Ella town by foot and Happy Horizon Homestay is the ideal starting point for a hike to Ella rock.
Guest review by
Ann
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
I had a lovely time at Mellow Homestay, the host family is very kind and the food (local breakfast) was probably one of the best I‘ve had in Sri Lanka! Thank you so much, I would definitely recommend this place! 🙏🏼
Guest review by
Martina
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $44.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
It’s have been a pleasure to stay at Rose dale Homestay in Ella. The family that own this is very kind and helpful. The room is clean and have nice beds, the view is fantastic and the breakfast is superb. I really recommend this home stay! Thanks again
Guest review by
Dhananjana
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Great place, just out of town,ealkable or plenty of tuktuks avail. just a note,its up a few flights of stairs so would be difficult for someone with mobility issues to access. Beautiful views, wonderful breakfast. Lovely host family.
Guest review by
Hannah
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $44.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
This is a beautiful homestay where you can relax, the room terrace is big and has an amazing view where you can also enjoy your breakfast. The breakfast and dinner are delicious, taste and the best part is that they make it. The host family is incredible and help you in every moment. I wish them all the best for the future. I highly recommended Rosedale Homestay. Best of luck!
Guest review by
Dhananjana
Solo traveler