It is such a beautiful property! Getting down there is an adventure - in the jeep & cable car - and once you get there you can feel what a special place it is. The land is beautifully kept, the staff are so kind and helpful, the food is amazing and the river is lovely to swim in. The rooms by the river are beautiful; the amenities are fairly basic, but you have everything you need. The mountain tents (which my mum stayed in) were also very nice and the view was stunning. We did the waterfall hike one morning (which was a little challenging on the way up - there is a small stretch of abseiling involved!) but so amazing once we got there. There is also an Ayurvedic doctor and masseuse on site which was not advertised but is a lovely bonus. We stayed here over Christmas and asked the staff if we could have lunch down by the river which they happily obliged and set out the long table for us. Thank you for the extra effort you made to make our Christmas Day special, Ella jungle staff!

Something that isn’t mentioned in the description but should be noted….There is a suspension bridge over the river to get from the reception to the luxury tents. My mum was staying in one of these and she needed assistance getting over the bridge, particularly when it was dark. So for anyone with accessibility issues or travelling alone I think this is important! I’d recommend installing lights on the bridge and up the hill leading to the huts too. Plus more lights down to the river rooms as I found I had to use my iPhone torch.

It was quite an experience to stay here for 4 nights. Everyone was really caring and kind even though we had a rough time at the start with language barrier, but that got better after some time. If the staff would understand and talk english better, I think the stay would even be more enjoyable. We had some options to choose like hiking to amazing waterfalls with a guide, zip lining or bathing in the river. The resort itself is really nice in midst of beautiful nature. I'd say the stay is for sure not for people who are not that adventorous (woody bridges, cable car or long hike as the only options to come to the resort). Also you must be able to deal with some ants and other animals in the hotelroom, cause like the name promises - it's really in the jungle. Food was quite good, they always tried to make us different kinds of sri lankan food. Also some kinds of vegetables and fruits come from their own garden. Our concierge Isuru was really caring, trying to make the best stay for us and always tried to find good options for us. Thank you for the stay, we may come again someday 😊

I don't why there are negative reviews. it's a jungle resort and it lived to its expectations. you can't be staying in a luxury property in middle of jungle. arrival experience is amazing. adventure starts right from there. room is spacious and clean. view from balcony to stream is next to amazing. Best thing is the staff they treats you like king and makes you feel very special. very friendly and always ready to do whatever you ask. no is something I didn't hear. my 9 year old son enjoyed the activities also and last bath at river stream is most rejenuvating in our entire srilankan trip. the chef you received us on arrival and isuru at reception were great. no doubt everyone else is equally good. don't go by negative reviews. if you can walk and climb and need a different experience for your kids take then here. they will enjoy.

My husband and I loved our stay here. We had the most beautiful room imaginable right by the river. The room is huge. The grounds of the hotel are gorgeous and enormous. You are in the middle of the jungle and will regularly see peacocks, monkeys and beautiful butterflies in the garden. The grounds also have a beautiful waterfall you can hike to and then swim in. The staff are exceptionally lovely and friendly and will go out of their way for you. Ajith even gave us exercise classes as he found out we were into sports and he used to be an army instructor! In addition, the food is delicious! We enjoyed every single dish we ate here. Everything was superb and bursting with flavour. The chef is truly talented! I highly recommend you stay here if you want to do something different, have an adventure, be in nature and be spoiled in the process!

If you truly want an escape into a jungle then that's the place! Not many will agree with the 15 minute safari drive down the mountain and then a 5 minute cable cart to get there with your luggage and all, but thats all part of the experience. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The villa is a dream tree house in the middle of nature and a flowing river to compliment the view.

I know its nature and all, but they could do something about the ants in the bathroom.

We loved Ella Jungle Resort, the room was huge looking over jungle and river. Hiking to the waterfall was really special, Ami looked after us so well. We also enjoyed the wellness retreat. The food was delicious, around a campfire. Lalith’s customer service was excellent, a huge thank you to him and all the staff.

Nothing, we enjoyed everything. It may not be for everyone though, you need a bit of an adventurous spirit and mobility.

Ella Jungle Resort is one of the most amazing stay in Sri Lanka.Starting from the entrance in cable car this is one and only hotel in the Sri Lanka it was amazing.Love the concept! Organic Vegetarian food was good and they are growing organic vegetables in the farm area. Eco jungle chalet was also well cleaned and beautiful, it was the river view. Visit the place if you want to zipline, waterfall tracking, natural bath experience in the hotel. Hotel staff very friendly and helpfully.

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It's a resort in the jungle, it takes few minutes with the jeep in order to arrive there. It's just perfect, perfect receiving, perfect and silent room right on the river, a lot of nature and animals to see, an adventurous trail in the jungle to the waterfalls, friendly a professional personnel and manager, food amazing. No other words to describe it, just thank you.

Amazing place in the Ella. Cable car experience, Sri Lankan only one hotel in the cable car entrance. Another zip line and natural waterfall tracking, natural bath,River view chalet rooms are amazing. Friendly and helpfully staff in hotel. Highly recommended hotel in the Ella.

This is a really beautiful place with Flora and Fauna . If you enjoy nature ,this is a good place to hang around And enjoy the sound of water flowing... Remember, when you are there, you can't expect not to have little insects hanging around in the corner This belongs to them, more than to you Enjoy the stay and grab the moments