Rose Dale Guest Inn Ella

Hotels
9.5 (193 reviews)
Jayasiri Aluth Gedara, Kithalella , Ella , lk

Children allowed

Facilities

Family rooms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful view
Friendly hosts
Good breakfast
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Location far from the center
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some reviews mention cleanliness issues with the bathroom.
Service
10
Many guests praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts.
Location
9.25
Some guests found the location far but enjoyed the serenity away from the busy center.
Room Quality
9.75
Rooms were described as nice with beautiful views.
Amenities
9.25
Standard amenities for this hotel tier, enhanced by good breakfast offering.
Value for Money
9.75
Given the service and views, many felt it was a good value.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Guests enjoyed the breakfast and found it very good.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive feedback with a few caveats about cleanliness and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:59

Property Description

Stunning Mountain Views
Experience breathtaking mountain views from your balcony at Rose Dale Homestay Ella, located just 5.8 km from the iconic Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a private entrance, 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, full-day security, and complimentary WiFi during your stay at our homestay.

Comfortable Living Spaces
Relax in well-equipped units featuring a desk, seating area, dining area, and cozy bed with quality linen and towels provided for a comfortable stay.

Book now to immerse yourself in the beauty of Hakgala Botanical Garden and explore the charm of Ella, with easy access to transportation hubs for a seamless travel experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 12 and older are allowed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 193 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 10
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.75
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 10
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Beata extended_group pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo sympatyczni właściciele którzy dbają o miły pobyt. Przepiękny widok z pokoju na śliczne Zielone Wzgórza spokojna okolica. Do centrum można się szybko dostać około 15 minut pieszo drogą przez tory pociągu bardzo miły przyjemny spacer. Pokój był bardzo dobrze wyposażony czysty niczego nie brakowało a śniadanie było bardzo smaczne i pięknie podane w cudownej scenerii. bardzo polecam

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Jan couple nl
10
Heerlijk relaxt verblijf.
Pros:

De vriendelijke behulpzame eigenaar. Zeer voorkomend en bescheiden
Prachtig uitzicht

Cons:

Niks

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Julia family_with_children de
10
Pros:

The Rose dale Guest Inn is truly a very beautiful homestay. The owners are incredibly nice and it has a very family-like atmosphere. It is well-located and you can actually reach everything quite easily on foot. The breakfast was amazing and they accommodated every special request I had. They helped me with every question I had and there was warm water and WiFi. They are creating a familial connection. The daughter took care of everything, communicating via WhatsApp and was always available for questions.

Cons:

neighbours were loud and in the night the dogs are very loud

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Nina extended_group de
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay here and would definitely give it 10/10. We stayed as three people in the four-person room, which was very spacious and comfortable, clean and nice. The best part was the peaceful atmosphere and the amazing view from the property.

The location next to the train tracks was actually perfect. By walking along the tracks you can reach Ella Town in about 15 minutes. It’s a beautiful and easy walk without steep hills and a nice contrast to the busy and crowded town. Only a few trains pass each day.

Breakfast was delicious and served to us at our table every morning. The host was incredibly kind and gave us helpful tips for the area. Overall, the whole family was very welcoming.

One of the nicest accommodations we stayed in during our trip to Sri Lanka, we highly recommend it.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Leonid family_with_children ru
10
Awesome!
Pros:

Просто влюбились в этот домик у железной дороги с первого взгляда. В жизни он лучше чем на фото! Просторный балкон весь в зелени с креслами и качелями с видом на горы. Огромное окно с потрясающим светом на рассвете. Внимательные и готовые во всем помочь хозяева. Услуга прачечной, что для нас с детьми было крайне удобно. Чистота, симпатичные завтраки. Рядом хорошее домашнее кафе с местными блюдами, очень низкими ценами и фрукты в подарок. Из минусов - удаленность от дороги, вещи придется нести до дома немного на себе. И слабый напор воды в душе. Но это мелочи, в сравнении с той красотой, естественностью и дружелюбием, которые вы встретите в этом доме. А еще по железной дороге от дома 15 минут до центра города и до вокзала с популярным поездом. Этот путь любят не только туристы, но и местные жители, очень атмосферно. Предыдущее жилье мы снимали около 9-ти арочного моста, там совсем другой вайб. Одним словом, рекомендуем! И сами бы хотели вернуться в это чудесное место еще раз.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Matthew extended_group au
8
Lovely home stay, incredible views but very hard to access
Pros:

Lovely family run home stay with incredible views and lovely rooms. The family running the home stay are lovely and always wanting to help.
The breakfast was incredible!

Cons:

The location. Whilst a convenient 1in walk along the train track into town, access in any form of transport is challenging. The accommodation is not on a road but rather on the train line. We were travelling with a driver in a van and we required multiple tuktuk trips up/down a very steep and narrow road to get in.
The home stay is incredible, but certainly not accessible do all travellers

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Pauline family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Je recommande fortement ce logement!! la famille est adorable et aux petits soins (ils nous ont toujours aidé avec les tuktuk qui ne souhaitent pas tous s'aventurer jusqu'au chemin de la maison), le petit-déjeuner est délicieux, la vue est magnifique.. et localisation parfaite pour Ella Rock et Ravana Waterfall, et il y a un très bon restaurant local à même pas 300m le long des rails en direction de la ville

+++ : les pancakes, la famille, la vue

Cons:

On a tout apprécié, mais juste un petit point niveau localisation ce n'est pas le plus pratique si vous avez des valises ou ne pouvez pas trop marcher... mais l'emplacement se mérite ;)

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Bartłomiej family_with_children pl
10
Podczas naszego pobytu na Sri Lance byliśmy w 7 różnych lokalizacjach, ta była jedną z najlepszych ♥️
Pros:

Cudowna lokalizacja, przepiękny widok, uczynni i pomocni właściciele, pyszne śniadania, wygodne łóżka i wysoki standard

Cons:

Nic

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Lucille family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

Malgré la petite difficulté d’accès c’est aussi ce qui fait tout le charme de ce jolie logement au pied du train. Le couple et particulièrement adorable et accueillant la chambre extrêmement propre le petit frigo est un plus .très disponible et aidant en cas de besoin ce fut un plaisir d’y séjourner et de rencontrer ce charmant couple

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Olivier extended_group fr
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Monika extended_group sk
10
Pros:

The best accommodation in Ella, we felt very comfortable, the environment is beautiful and the owners were the nicest. We will definitely come back here again.💚

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Jakub extended_group pl
10
Pros:

Obsługa rewelacyjna, warunki super! Wspaniałe miejsce, polecam!

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Sagert couple de
10
Pros:

Wunderschöne Lage mit unglaublich freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Gastgebern.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Sam couple nl
9
Fantastische plek, zeer betrokken gezin, top verblijf!
Pros:

Lieve mensen die goed voor ons gezorgd hebben. De kamers zijn erg fijn en de plek is fantastisch. Het is maar 15 min lopen naar het centrum van Ella

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Kelly family_with_children nl
10
Pros:

The hostess and her family are extremely welcoming. They serve great food and are allround very pleasant. The bed was really nice, as was the view over the mountain. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you so much again 😊

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Kristina couple de
10
Beautiful, clean and quiet place in a perfect location for all the Ella hiking routes.
Pros:

Wonderful experience! A welcoming host family, clean and generous rooms with a stunning view, quiet and away from the street noise. We got breakfast served and welcome tea, which was lovely!

Location: It‘s an easy, flat 15 minute walk to Ella town along the rail tracks, very convenient.
Also a perfect starting point for hiking to Ella Rock or the Nine Arches bridge.

Getting to the property with luggage however needs a Tuktuk for the last bit of the steep road. The family helped to arrange it and even carried our bags up the steps to the property.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Philip family_with_children gb
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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MD Munir family_with_children bd
7
Great View, Incredible host, location far
Pros:

The view was very beautiful and the room was very nice. Host was friendly too!

Cons:

The location is too far and you have to take Tuktuk to go there and come back to the main street, its expensive and tuktuk is not available all the time so do keep this in mind.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Oussama couple ma
10
Pros:

Very nice view !!! The hosts are super nice. The breakfast is very good. 10min walking distance from to the center and on the way to Ella Rock... Best location !

Cons:

Nothing !!!

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Martin family_with_children de
10
Super schönes Zimmer, allerdings recht weit zu laufen zur Stadt
Pros:

Schöne Aussicht, super freundliche Hosts, geräumiges Zimmer

2025-10-02 via Nuitee