Kithal Ella Station Resort

Hotels
8.3 (82 reviews)
Unnamed Road , Ella , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Packed lunches
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Access challenges due to location

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
Mixed feelings regarding room cleanliness, with some issues noted with bed linens.
Service
8.95
Staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.49
Great location near the train station and scenic walks, although access might be challenging due to the hill.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were overall comfortable, though some concerns were raised about the maintenance of lower-level rooms.
Amenities
8.17
Standard amenities provided, but could be improved with additional towels and bath mats.
Value for Money
7.93
Overall good value, though transportation costs could be higher than expected.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Breakfast and dinner were highly praised for quality and flavor.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall enjoyable stay with helpful staff, despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 11:18

Property Description

Scenic Retreat in Ella

Luxurious Accommodation: Enjoy comfortable guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and stunning mountain views at Kithal Ella Station Resort.

Delightful Dining Options: Indulge in a continental or Asian breakfast at the on-site restaurant during your stay at our charming hotel.

Convenient Location: With key attractions like Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Horton Plains National Park nearby, Kithal Ella Station Resort is the perfect base for exploring Ella.

Experience serenity and comfort at Kithal Ella Station Resort. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 82 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Felix family_with_children de
10
I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Ella who wants a quiet and relaxing stay.
Pros:

Kithal Ella Station Resort is located right next to Kithal Ella railway station and is also about a 30-minute walk to Ella along the railway tracks. It’s a perfect place for couples or anyone who wants to stay somewhere peaceful away from the busy town of Ella. The room was very clean and comfortable, with a nice bed and a clean bathroom with warm and hot water. The view from the room is amazing – you can see Ella Rock and the railway line, which makes the place very special.

The food was also delicious. We had the rice and curry dinner and it was incredibly tasty. We also tried the famous Sri Lankan kottu, and honestly it was one of the best kottu we had in Sri Lanka. the resort is very close to Ella Rock, and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing with the sounds of birds and nature all around. It’s a great place to relax peacefully.

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The Wi-Fi speed was good, and since I had to do some online work, it really helped a lot. overall, this is a beautiful place surrounded by green nature, with clean rooms and a peaceful environment. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Ella who wants a quiet and relaxing stay.

Highly recommended!

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple gb
10
it was an amazing place with a beautiful view. The price we paid was very reasonable
Pros:

I chose Kithal Ella Station Resort, and honestly, it was an amazing place with a beautiful view. The location is great, and the railway station is within walking distance.
The food was very tasty, and the chef prepared everything perfectly. We stayed for 2 nights and really enjoyed our time there. Ella Rock is very close to the property, and there is also a small waterfall nearby where we enjoyed a refreshing waterfall bath. The view is stunning, and the place is very calm, peaceful, and relaxing. The room was very clean, the bathroom was excellent, and all the room facilities were very comfortable.

Breakfast was arranged in the room with a beautiful view. It was a wonderful experience having breakfast while watching the train pass by. The manager ( owner Ayesh ) were very supportive and even helped us arrange our train ride, which became a memorable experience for us.

I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Ella. The price we paid was very reasonable, and the service was excellent.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Bert family_with_children nl
10
Pros:

Goede vriendelijke host die geen moeite teveel was
Heeft ook goed geholpen met vinden van vervoer

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Yamit couple il
8
2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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Yuri extended_group jp
9
おすすめできます!
Pros:

スタッフのdilshanさんがとても親切でした。ナインアーチブリッジまでの往復や翌日のコロンボ行きのタクシーの手配まで、すべて相談しながら進めてくれたので安心しました。お部屋もとても綺麗で、静かで快適でした。また泊まりたいです。

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
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Alexandra Bahar couple de
8
Für einen kurzen Aufenthalt toll!
Pros:

Das Personal war unglaublich nett und hat den Aufenthalt für uns ausgemacht. Der offene Bereich zum Frühstück hat eine tolle Aussicht und das Essen (Frühstück und Abendessen) waren unglaublich lecker. Ganz in der Nähe befindet sich außerdem ein schöner Wasserfall. Man muss allerdings kurz über die Gleise laufen, was bei den Einheimischen aber Gang und gebe ist. Wenn man etwas mutig ist, dann kann man dort oben die Füße im Wasser baumeln lassen.

Cons:

Leider war unser Zimmer nicht das beste. Wir waren als einzige im Keller und hatten das Gefühl, dass das Zimmer etwas heruntergekommener war als die oberen. Unsere Bettwäsche war nicht ganz sauber, wurde aber schnell gewechselt, nachdem wir darauf aufmerksam gemacht haben. Es muss einem bewusst sein, dass man vermutlich ein Tuk Tuk für den Weg nach oben benötigt (oder Roller mieten) und die Kosten dafür etwas höher als gewöhnlich sind. Da die Fahrer es schwer haben, wieder Leute mit runter zu nehmen und sonst eine Fahrt umsonst fahren. Uns hat das aber nicht gestört - morgens sind wir auch gern ins Zentrum runter gewandert und haben die tolle Aussicht genossen.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Brenda family_with_children nl
10
Super accomodatie. 10 sterren
Pros:

Kithal Ella was heeeerlijk. Prachtige locatie, mooie wandeling over het spoor naar Ella. Maar vooral ook de mannen die er werken, ze zijn super lief & willen overal mee helpen. Ontbijt was lekker & meer dan genoeg. Het diner gaven we 1,5 uur van te voren door, waardoor we niet hoefden te wachten. Ook dat was heerlijk. We hebben er een mega fijne tijd gehad. Zeker aan te bevelen

Cons:

Er viel eigenlijk niets tegen.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Holly couple ae
10
Great accommodation, friendly staff
Pros:

Friendly staff, sorted us out with a scooter on arrival. Always asked what time and what we wanted for breakfast.

Cons:

The scary hill to get to it! But property was perfect.

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
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Oliver family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Very clean. Very nice and helpful staff!

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Brenda family with young children nz
7
An enjoyable stay
Pros:

Host was so lovely and accommodating, organising a packed breakfast when we had an early check out, and even organised a tuk tuk into town.
Great location next to the train station and close proximity to start of the Ella Rock trail.
The pancakes for breakfast were great too!

Cons:

We felt that hand towels and bath mats should be a given in the rooms, as should be working power plugs.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Yee with friends my
9
Superb
2025-03-28 via Nuitee
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Bianka young couple bg
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Staff is nice. Delicious breakfast and dinner. You hop off the train and the villa is right in front of you so you don’t have to be worried about any transportation. They can arrange you a tuk tuk ride to the 9 Arch back/forth for a reasonable price. We had great time, totally worth the money and I recommend the place.

2025-03-21 via Nuitee
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Tiran young couple lk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

everything was good. Recommended 100%.

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
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Gregor young couple at
6
More like an airbnb outside of ella - money for value not too good..
Pros:

+ Building is cool, big and clean rooms
+ good location for ellas rock hike and trainstation kithalella
+ view from room: train, djungle, fields

Cons:

- towels we little big dirty (brown spots, replaced it quick on demand)
- location is quite far from Ella City (15-20‘ tuktuk drive, especially by night/rain not too enjoyable)
- the 2 guys there were super friendly and lovely but communication in english was rather hard and they were not too helpful after all reg
- reception is closed in the late evening when coming back from ella (but you can probably arrange it otherwise)
- cook was on holiday so there was no restaurant open (besides breakfast)
- wifi was not working properly

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
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Donald young couple us
5
Passable
Pros:

Be careful in booking this location is way out of town .there are much better options in town would not tay again

Cons:

Location .and poorly run

2025-02-26 via Nuitee
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Nilmini with friends gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

I only liked the food.We had a good breakfast. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The rooms were terrible no A/C the fans were far far away from the bed the first room they gave the TV didn't work.Bed linen was dirty.They gave us another room which was better.The road coming up to the hotel was terrible 😔 all winding roads.Also there were boards everywhere saying CASH ONLY.It never mentioned this on the website.

2025-02-21 via Nuitee
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Maggie young couple pl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Thank you very much for a nice experience😁

Cons:

😁

2025-02-20 via Nuitee
M
Miklos young couple hu
5
Unfortunatelly cannot recommend as is, if they fix the sewage system, maintain the rooms better, and accept credit cards
Pros:

room size, tuk-tuk service, close to train station

Cons:

Very bad sewage smell coming from the bathroom.
Strong chemical smell upon arrival, it was hard to breathe. Room was not clean, mosquito net had large dark stains, same on the walls.
They only accept cash (not noted in booking).

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Radostina young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We loved the location, outside of the busy Ella area, but still walking distance (30 minutes on the railway track). Very close to Ella Rock.
The staff are super friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Dilshan for making us breakfast to go and helping us out with our TukTuk.
I would definitely recommend.

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
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Lina young couple im
9
We will return with above improvements
Pros:

Modern and clean

Cons:

Electricity went, WiFi hit and miss .
They ONLY accept cash !

2025-01-25 via Nuitee