Summary: To be honest, my initial thought when I arrived was that I’d made a mistake in booking this place. But as the stay continued I was overall very happy :) . The owners seem to be continuously working on improving the place, so it’s a bit of an odd mix of some very nice modern areas with some bits that need renovation (eg flooring). Overall the areas that matter to me (bed, AC, pool area, service) were very good and given the price point I can overlook the bits that need work. I also think this place will improve rapidly given the work going on. ————- We arrived quite late at night and the entrance is a bit odd - just a handwritten cardboard sign and a very steep driveway. Someone was outside and offered to take our bags but with no uniform or anything I wasn’t sure if they actually worked for the hotel so declined - we have been targeted by a lot of scams during our travels. Improved signage and a uniform (just a polo shirt with a logo) for staff would be helpful to provide some legitimacy when arriving. Many previous reviews mention lots of steps - they have since installed an elevator (though this is after the steep driveway you must walk up). Upon going up to the reception level you are greeted with plain concrete floors and some construction materials in the hallway (see photo) so it felt a bit run down at first. The Room: ——————- :) Very comfy four poster bed with mosquito net surrounding it. Air conditioning very good - though adjusting temperature or fan speed didn’t do anything so it was either off or on full power. Balcony with comfy chairs and INCREDIBLE views of the hills. Nice bathroom to use, good shower. :( About 5 very large concrete steps to walk down into the room, with the bathroom entrance on these steps. Rest of the flooring was wooden with some recesses between each plank - these were filled with dust/debris so a more thorough clean here would be nice, or ideally new flooring.

Room was huge, in the top floor and had a balcony with stunning mountain view. Room was clean and bed was good. Staff was friendly and helpfull. They arranged motorbike for us and did help us for anything we did ask. Pool was clean and with beautiful view. There was good sun chairs at the pool. Hotel had elevator, which was useful. Location was good, near the city center. It was less than 1 kilometer and few minutes with motorbike. Hotel was in quiet location, we had a good night sleep every night.

Exceptional location with an amazing view from our balcony, wonderful staff, willing to help at all times. Special thanks to Mr. Susantha for upgrading our room and making our Anniversary so special. You must meet Udayangai as she has a wonderful smile and special welcoming. Ask specially for Rangana if you need any assistance or advice about places. At the end if you want to feel like at home with an amazing view surrounded by wonderful people so this is the right choice in Ella. Important notice: Ignore all previous comments regarding the high stairs because they did a renovation and currently an elevator is available.

Amazing location with the view to Ella Rock. Just sit in your balcony or swim in the pool, Ella is right there with her stunning majesty. we were given upgrade from standard to deluxe room and had the penthouse room. personnel was extremely caring and polite. for breakfast just choose would you like omelet and toast or sri lanka breakfast or both😄very nice stay!

the only thing is that hotel is above the traffic route so early morning it gets noisy. but this is smth the hotel cannot help so the view still compensated everything

Loved this place from the moment I arrived. I received a warm welcome from the team. The views from the hotel were great and the swimming was nice and clean. They helped arrange transport which I ended up using the driver again- always best to go direct with the driver as the hotels take a cut.

They seemed to put more options on for breakfast the morning they had a tour group in. The walk up to town is very dark in parts, it's ok but a torch would have been handy.

The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Breakfast was good, good choice of western and Sri Lankan. The view from our balcony down Ella Gap was genuinely stupendous. 10-15 minute uphill walk to the village centre, 600Rs by TukTuk. Bathroom was a little basic though good water pressure and hot water. They are extending but the building work wasn't intrusive at all and some of the new rooms are very impressive.

Four flights of stairs from ground level though lift was available for two of these.

The hotel is in the most stunning location with the most amazing view you could wish for. If you love the mountains, it is a slice of heaven to wake up and be greeted with such a stunning vista. The staff are friendly and welcoming, they will do anything to help. Breakfast was lovely, fresh fruit and choice of eggs or omelette all freshly made, again with a beautiful view from the dining room. Our bedroom was on two levels, with stairs from the door leading down to the bathroom and down again to the bedroom area, with a wonderful fragrance of cloves. Really great place to stay to explain the town of Ella and the walks you can do there

The driveway to the entrance is a bit scary! Also there was a slight problem with our A/C, but the lovely staff sorted it out.

The view from misty hills is incredible, we had a balcony that looked out to the Ella mountains. The bed was very comfortable and our room had air con which meant we had great sleeps each night. Room was spacious and clean. Staff were really attentive and even made us a packed lunch before we headed off on safari.

It’s a good 10 min walk uphill into Ella or 500 LKR tuk tuk. The rooms are clean but basic in facilities.

AMAZING BED, AMAZING VIEWS! Also super quiet, staff accommodated our every need. The room was also nicely furnished and well-equipped. Breakfast was nice to have in the morning, though ask in advance for sri lankan breakfast, we enjoyed that well over the western breakfast. We read other reviews about the steep road and stairs, but if that’s a problem for you, you might want to reconsider going to a mountainous area in the first place :) Ps. Best bed of our whole Sri Lanka trip. Missing it.

A bit far to walk from and to the centre of Ella, so do rent a scooter or smth.

Absolutely incredible view of Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock with great infinity pool to admire it from. The staff were amazing, kind and so helpful. They gave us local advice and also helped us organise things like train to Nuwara Eliya. Close to all main attractions and only short tuk tuk ride to Ella town for shops and restaurants/cafes. If I come back to Ella I would stay here again without question!