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Situated within 4.1 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Namara Green Ella features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ella. The property has garden views and is 1.3 km from Ella Railway Station and 2 km from Ella Spice Garden. The property offers soundproof units and is set 49 km from Horton Plains National Park.

Stylish, modern, very new hotel with great breakfast and comfortable beds. Staff is very helpful and accommodating!

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9
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Featuring lake views, Eagle View villa offers accommodation with balcony, around 18 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house provides mountain views, a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk.

Exceptional customer service,with a commitment to making our stay comfortable. Rooms were spotless,and the facilities were well-maintained. They offered us delicious breakfast with a diverse menu. Beds were exceptionally comfortable. Beautiful place to stay with great location. The landmark made out stay unforgettable. Great value for the price paid.🙂🇨🇭

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9.8
Exceptional
160 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Holly House Homestay, a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as 500 metres from Ella Spice Garden. The property features garden and city views, and is 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Free private parking is available and the homestay also provides car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

This was our best stay in Sri Lanka, in 28days! The hosts are very sweet and kind, a pleasure to meet them! The room is very pretty, super clean and the towels and bedding smelled very good and fresh! It's located on the hill, very close to the main street where you find all the restaurants and coffees in Ella. Would definitely stay again!

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9.1
Superb
148 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Located in Ella, Secret View Homestay Ella offers 4-star accommodation with private balconies. This homestay provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The homestay features mountain views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Nice, quiet room and friendly management. The view is amazing! You can relax and have a pleasant time yet still be close to everything in town

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9.6
Exceptional
276 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Rainbow Sky Cottage is a recently renovated homestay located in Ella, 6.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. The property was built in 2021 and features accommodation with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Rainbow sky cottage is a lovely family business. Fabulous views over the railway line and valley. You can scramble down to the track and turn right for Kital Ella, the small Ravana falls and Ella Rock. Turn left for Ella station, nine arch bridge, little adams peak etc. Beds are comfortable, food is excellent and showers are hot. Chandu will help with your logistics needs too. Service is top notch

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9.2
Superb
252 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

With lake views, Rock Grand View is situated in Ella and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

View is amazing. I had a small balcony facing the mountain and a waterfall. Very peaceful place. Bed is very comfortable, room is clean and the area could get a bit chilly during the night which i love. It’s a nice short walk to the main town through the rail. The family’s running it is super nice. They always have good energy and very attentive. Would highly

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9.2
Superb
102 reviews

Located in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Eminence ella provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

The view is stunning, the staff were amazing, never ending supply of tea, coffee or juice. Lovely large bed.

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9.7
Exceptional
517 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Avenra Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Ella, 1.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.5 km from Little Adam's Peak. This guest house offers free private parking, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The host is very kind and helpful, the space outside and inside the room is excellent, the view is very good, the location is great, it is very clean, and the breakfast is wonderfull and delicious.

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9
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Situated 5.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, New Farmers Paradise offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden and a shared lounge. It is set 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and offers room service. The homestay features mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

Fantastisk udsigt over marker og jungle.

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Situated just 6.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Shining Green View offers accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. It is set 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and provides full-day security. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

A beautiful setting with a stunning view. The rooms are spacious and clean and the hosts are the nicest people you could wish to meet. They are more than just hosts; they provided all the driving and arranging of trips and activities during our stay at a great rate. Cannot recommend highly enough

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9.4
Superb
430 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

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  • Eagle View villa
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 160 reviews

    Featuring lake views, Eagle View villa offers accommodation with balcony, around 18 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    everything was perfect, very nice villa and place.

  • Secret View Homestay Ella
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 276 reviews

    Located in Ella, Secret View Homestay Ella offers 4-star accommodation with private balconies. This homestay provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi.

    This view is incredible! Hosts very nice and helpful. Amazing stay

  • Rainbow Sky Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 252 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Rainbow Sky Cottage is a recently renovated homestay located in Ella, 6.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Stunning view, beautiful owners, and family. Amazing food.

  • Avenra Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 127 reviews

    Avenra Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Ella, 1.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.5 km from Little Adam's Peak.

    Its calm place service is good. Owner is very friendly.

  • Shining Green View
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 430 reviews

    Situated just 6.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Shining Green View offers accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Amazing views & home cooked breakfast. Comfortable room.

  • Happy Horizon Home Stay
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 157 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Happy Horizon Home Stay offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    A very nice location and an absolutely lovely owner.

  • V@Ella guesthouse
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 412 reviews

    Set within 5.5 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, V@Ella guesthouse offers accommodation with seating area.

    The guesthouse was great and Andy a wonderful host!

  • Ella Peace Heaven
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Ella Peace Heaven provides accommodation with balcony, around 3.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Super friendly host, cooked for us, nice hammocks, cozy room

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  • Namara Green Ella
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 176 reviews

    Situated within 4.1 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Namara Green Ella features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ella.

    Clean, modern, brand new bathrooms, excellent staff

  • Poomaz Peace Palace
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 472 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 200 metres from Chill Restaurant, POOMAZ PEACE PALACE offers accommodation with access to a garden with a rooftop terrace.

    Clean Good showers Comfortable beds Really nice staff

  • Ella green stay
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Ella green stay provides accommodation with terrace, around 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio.

    Accommodation, breakfast, and staff were excellent.

  • Ella Dream Catcher Resort
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 169 reviews

    Ella dream catcher resort provides accomodation in Ella and has amazing views of mountains and fields around the property. The guest can see train climbing the mountain from the windows.

    Great staff, very pleasant time we spend in the hotel

  • Super View
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 158 reviews

    Situated within 5.4 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Super View provides accommodation with seating area.

    really beautiful place and view ! owners are very kind, thank you !

  • Little paradise Homestay
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 223 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Little paradise Homestay offers accommodation with terrace, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Incredible sweet family. Very great breakfast. Good location.

  • Cozy Homestay
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 364 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Cozy Homestay offers accommodation with balcony, around 5.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    The view, location, breakfast and general helpfulness of the owners

  • Mc Queen Homestay
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 315 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Mc Queen Homestay provides accommodation with balcony, around 2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Great location, lovely hosts and delicious breakfast

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  • Sunburst Inn Ella
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Boasting mountain views, Sunburst Inn Ella features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Ella Secret Paradise
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 139 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Ella Secret Paradise offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 4.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    Owner was super helpful and prepared an amazing breakfast

  • Eminence ella
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 517 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Eminence ella provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    Best people. Caring a lot and extraordinary friendly

  • Dawn View Home Stay
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Set within 5.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Dawn View Home Stay features accommodation with seating area.

    בעל המקום מקסים נעים דאג להכל כולל עזרה במוניות והמלצות ארוחת בוקר כייפית נוף מדהים אוירה מיוחדת! ממש ממש ממליצים!

  • 59B Rest Inn Ella
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 229 reviews

    59B Rest Inn Ella is located in Ella, just a 15-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available in the rooms of the property.

    Very nice place with lovely host 😄, very clean and comfy.

  • Home Away Ella
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 88 reviews

    Located in Ella and only 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Home Away Ella provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great stay! Room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Owners were lovely.

  • Nethanya Homestay
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews

    Nethanya Homestay is set in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, and offers a terrace, garden, and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Amazing friendly host,quiet neighbourhood and silence:) good to relax,great tea

  • Dhanudi Homestay
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 254 reviews

    Situated within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Dhanudi Homestay provides accommodation with seating area.

    Best breakfast ☺️ amazing hoost, clean and good location ☀️

  • Rest Full Homestay
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 360 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Rest Full Homestay features accommodation with balcony, around 5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Friendly and helpful staff More than worth for price

  • New white rose
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, New white rose offers accommodation with terrace, around 5.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Third Eye Ella
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 283 reviews

    Located in Ella and only 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Third Eye Ella provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The room was spectacular and the service was excellent.

  • WATHSALA HOME VILLA(homestay)
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    WATHSALA HOME VILLA(homestay), a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 49 km from Horton Plains National...

    Super amables! Me ayudaron en todo!! Muy recomendable!

  • Ella Nimal Nest Inn
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 267 reviews

    Offering mountain views, Ella Nimal Nest Inn is an accommodation situated in Ella, 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Great breakfast and Nimal was very friendly and approachable.

  • Breeze Blows Inn
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews

    Set in Ella, near Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ella Spice Garden, Breeze Blows Inn features a terrace.

    Ausstattung und die Lage direkt am Weg zu der Brücke

  • Blossom Inn
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews

    Located within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Blossom Inn offers accommodation with seating area.

    Quiet, with mosquito net, very hospital and kind, clean. They love this house!

  • Ella Chalana Dew In
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Ella Chalana Dew In is located in Ella, 6.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 46 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

  • City Escape
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    City Escape features a terrace and is located in Ella, within just 600 metres of Ella Spice Garden and 700 metres of Ella Railway Station.

  • Welcome Homestay
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 120 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Welcome Homestay features accommodation with terrace, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Breakfast was delicious and huge! We couldn't finish it all.

  • Ella Cloud Castle Homestay
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 83 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Cloud Castle Homestay provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen.

    The balcony is good, the location is very near to the center.

  • Emerald Mirror Guest Ella
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 266 reviews

    Set just 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Emerald Mirror Guest Ella features accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Beautiful guest house. Excellent breakfast. Lovely owners.

  • New green leaf resort
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, New green leaf resort is located in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Location was great, The place is clean and comfortable. And the breakfast was amazing 👍🏼

  • Rock Grand View
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 102 reviews

    With lake views, Rock Grand View is situated in Ella and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio.

    Awesome host Beautiful location Completely loved it

  • Sudumal Cottage
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 235 reviews

    Situated within 4.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Sudumal Cottage offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchen.

    Good place and nice viwe.owner is very friendly and good service

  • Holly House Homestay
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 148 reviews

    Holly House Homestay, a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as 500 metres from Ella Spice Garden.

    Very clean. Calm and comfortable. Very helpful owner.

  • Supipi Homestay
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 reviews

    Supipi Homestay has a terrace and is situated in Ella, within just less than 1 km of Ella Spice Garden and a 11-minute walk of Ella Railway Station.

    Top Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Super nette Gastgeber.

  • Eden View Ella - Tour options in the area
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 212 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and free bikes, Eden View Ella - Tour options in the area is located in Ella. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property.

    Lovely family, great location and very comfy! I really recommend this cute place.

  • Maleesha Homestay
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 167 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Maleesha Homestay offers accommodation with terrace, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    very clean, the manager was the kindest ! Highly recommend !

  • White House Ella
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 262 reviews

    White House Ella, a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 50 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as 800 metres from Ella Spice Garden.

    Very clean place, nice rooms, really noce location

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Homestays that guests love in Ella

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews
    Great hosts lovely room with a fantastic view across Ella Lovely breakfast served out side on the terrace Highly recommend Homestay Upstairs room is the best view
    Rex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.92
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 760 reviews
    Good communication to find this place, easy to reach from train station. lovely host family with welcome tea
    Tim
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.14
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 241 reviews
    + Great host family + breakfast (food and view) + view from terrace
    Konstantin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.12
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 169 reviews
    Super nice homestay with lovely hosts. The rooms were basic but clean, the breakfast was plentiful and delicious and the location is awesome.
    Ann-Kathrin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £17.58
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 229 reviews
    It was a nicely maintained Homestay with a great host Mr. Aruna.. it’s very close to the Ella town Center. while the access to this property is abit steep and may be difficult for old people, once you are in the property you forget everything…we really enjoyed our stay and look forward to stay again in the future
    Manoj
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £28.26
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 123 reviews
    Lovely host family and great breakfast
    Rachel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £51.03
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 141 reviews
    Best Homestay we had in Sri Lanka! Tuktuk and Shuttle service through the owner, fair price! Better then the other suppliers, never forget to negation. Location is 3 walkingminutes away of the main village, we loved it! Perfect location to start directly without transport to nine arches bridge, little adams peak, ella rock! Laundry Service is nice (maybe not the cheapest one) We loved the breakfast and the Host Family! Was no problem to arrive late because of train delay. Minibar prices are super fair (cheap) also with Lion beer
    Lukas
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    A beautiful view, lovely host family. Such nice people. Our room was super clean, the food from their restaurant delicious and good value. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Very kind. We had a scooter so location was not a lm issue for us. Lovely place
    julie
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 91 reviews
    Super cosy in the middle of the djungle. Lovely host family.
    Karin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.70
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 reviews
    Very cute and private homestay on a quite side street while still close and in walking distance to the train station, main street and all sight in Ella including hikes to little Adam's peak, Ella rock and the 9 arch bridge. Very hospitable family who took care of us and even shared some home made food with us on New years day, all while caring for their newborn baby girl.
    Sarah
    People with friends