Ella South Star

Hotels
8.7 (89 reviews)
Kudugalpathana, Kitalella Ella , Ella , lk

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Hospitable hosts
Delicious breakfast
Peaceful location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Accessibility issues without transport

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Multiple mentions of cleanliness from various reviews highlight the importance of hygienic conditions.
Service
8.98
The hosts were extremely hospitable and helpful, receiving praise across reviews.
Location
8.82
Location is described as peaceful and away from the busy tourist areas, with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms are noted as comfortable and well-maintained across several reviews.
Amenities
8.5
The presence of amenities like TukTuks and supportive services is appreciated.
Value for Money
8.46
Affordability of transport and services provided makes it a good value for the experience.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Breakfast was repeatedly praised as delicious and satisfying.
Overall Experience
8.68
General sentiment from reviews indicates a very positive and memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:55

Property Description

Garden Oasis Retreat

Serene Surroundings: Located in Ella, just a short distance from popular attractions like Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Ella Spice Garden, Ella South Star offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush greenery.

Comfortable Accommodation: The rooms at Ella South Star are thoughtfully designed, featuring cozy seating areas, balconies with stunning mountain views, and modern amenities like free WiFi. The private bathrooms are equipped with complimentary toiletries for a relaxing stay.

Convenient Facilities: Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, free private parking, and a restaurant serving delicious meals. For those who enjoy cooking, there is a shared kitchen available for use.

Experience tranquility and comfort at Ella South Star - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 89 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Lena family_with_children be
8
Pros:

Supergroot terras aan onze kamers, vanwaar je kon genieten van het prachtige uitzicht (en de apen). De familie is super vriendelijk en kan je met de tuktuk overal naartoe brengen

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Rebeka couple hu
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Mojca family_with_children si
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Elisa family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Amazing little place, a little away from Ella town. A little down the hill with an amazing view of the rainforest, you get greeted by the little monkeys in the neighbouring trees as you enjoy your breakfast on the spacious balcony in front of your room.

Our stay was made even more pleasant just because of how friendly and helpful the family running the place were. Especially the son was more than willing to help us out with anything, taking us to the local tea factory and even baby sitting our sleeping toddler while we took the tour.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Tristan extended_group gb
10
It was a lovely experience with the nicest of hosts who made it a really comfortable experience. The breakfast was lovel
Pros:

It was in a beautiful location near many hikes and good restaurants

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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J3zza couple au
8
A peaceful stay with wonderful hosts, delicious breakfast, and great support for getting around Ella
Pros:

The hosts were extremely hospitable and helpful, and having a TukTuk on hand made getting around very easy. The location was peaceful and away from the busy tourist areas, and the morning breakfast was really good.

Cons:

The property is higher up in Ella, so it’s not the easiest to access without transport — though the TukTuk provided made all the difference.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Monika couple pl
10
Pros:

Mieliśmy ogromną przyjemność zatrzymać się w tym uroczym hotelu położonym na wzgórzu. Lokalizacja zachwyca pięknymi widokami i spokojną atmosferą, idealną do odpoczynku. Pokoje były komfortowe i zadbane, a całość emanowała wyjątkowym klimatem. Szczególne podziękowania należą się gospodarzowi – niezwykle serdecznemu i gościnnemu, który od pierwszej chwili sprawił, że poczuliśmy się jak u siebie.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Martina family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Stanza affacciata sulla giungla e posizione tranquilla lontana dal caos.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Margreet family_with_children nl
10
Pros:

De eigenaar van het appartement heeft ook een tuktuk en brengt je voor zeer schappelijke prijzen overal waar je wilt. Zijn zoon spreekt goed Engels en is erg vriendelijk. Het ontbijt wordt afgestemd op wat je wel en niet eet. Mooi uitzicht vanaf balkon waar je ontbijt. Geen airco maar niet gemist. Is minder warm daar.

Cons:

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2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Shaw family_with_children au
10
Great place
Pros:

It was out of the main drag which made it peaceful and we had monkeys come to visit us. I would recommend going on a tour in their tuk tuk. They picked us up from our accommodation near Yala and also we could call them to drop us off and pick us up from town. Their prices for the extra services was very reasonable. Would recommend it to everyone

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Kassandra extended_group au
9
Pros:

Really nice rooms, lovely family that run it. Great breakfast. One of our most comfortable stays in sri lanka. Up the hill so away from the busy centre Good hot water.. Can watch monkeys and squirrels from the balcony.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Babette extended_group nl
10
Pros:

The hotel is located in the mountains, its very nice and quiet here. From the balcony you can see monkeys in the trees while having breakfast. The host is super accommodating and he helped us so well with everything, from renting a bike to finding us a new place to stay when the hotel was fully booked and we wanted to extend. Would for sure recommend!

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Richard couple cz
10
Pros:

Pěkné, velké a pohodlné pokoje s terasou, na kterých si vychutnáte skvělou snídani. Hostitelé jsou velmi milí a přátelští, obzvlášt pak jejich syn Tharuksha, který byl velmi nápomocný a pokaždé k dispozici přes WhatsApp. Ve svém volném čase s námi zašel na místní policejní stanici poté, co nám někdo ukradl peníze ve vlaku; několikrát nás svezl svým tuktukem do města, dovezl pivo či nabídl rady, co prozkoumat v okolí. Zajistili nám také dopravu do naší další destinace. Ještě jednou děkujeme!

Cons:

Ubytování je celkem daleko od centra, kde je však velmi rušno a proto bych to neviděl jako veliký problém, ba naopak.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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LAURENT family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Chambre très confortable au calme
Le personnel très gentil et disponible

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Joe family with young children gb
8
Very good
2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ali group tr
8
Very good
2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Lise with friends de
10
Clean and comfortable
Pros:

This place is amazing! The hosts are so lovely and welcoming. Everything is clean and quiet. The beds are perfect and clean .. The location is nice because you can escape from the crowd of Ella and from there you can also walk to the waterfall. We walked to the center, but you can also take a tuktuk.

Cons:

Everything good.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Mustafa family with young children pk
9
Superb
2025-07-08 via Nuitee
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Beth family with young children au
9
Superb
Pros:

The hosts were very helpful & friendly
Tharushka was great with helping with tuk tuk & transport, breakfast was delicious. Nice quiet place to stay away from the crowds & noise, monkeys in the forest in front of the rooms.

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
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Anonymous young couple lk
1
Bad
2025-07-05 via Nuitee