Rose Dale Guest Inn Ella

Hotels
9.5 (213 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 213 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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Chloé couple fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Une famille charmante, accueillante et au petit soin qui s’occupe de ce logement parfait : confort, calme, propre.
Excentré de la ville vous pourrez profiter d’une vue à couper de souffle et d’un calme incroyable. Pour vous rendre au centre : 15 min à pieds ou environ 800 RP en tuktuk

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller nl
10
Fantastische kamer, een aanrader!
Pros:

Wat een prachtige kamer! We hebben ontzettend genoten van dit verblijf, het beste in Sri Lanka tot nu toe. De kamer is nieuw, heel ruim en heeft een fantastisch uitzicht.
Tijdens een regenbui konden we droog op het terras blijven zitten door de overkapping.
Het ontbijt was iedere dag anders en heel uitgebreid en lekker.
De gastvrouw en haar ouders zijn ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ze kon goedkoop een tuktuk regelen naar verschillende activiteiten (tuktuks zijn in Ella centrum behoorlijk overprijsd) en had goede tips over bezoek aan een organische theeplantage en kookles dichtbij.
De weg ernaartoe is wat smal en heuvelachtig, maar te doen met een auto. Het laatste stukje moet je het spoor oversteken, maar we werden geholpen met onze koffers. Je kan over het spoor naar het centrum van Ella lopen binnen een kwartier.
Vlakbij langs het spoor zitten leuke kleinschalige restaurantjes met mooi uitzicht.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Margaut couple fr
10
Quelques jours hors du temps
Pros:

Petit coin de paradis où nous avions la sensation d’être seules dans la jungle. Le balcon avec la vue, superbe.
Les hôtes sont extrêmement gentils et serviables. Le petit déjeuner typique était bon et copieux.

Cons:

Franchement rien à part quelques détails : loin du centre si vous souhaitez sortir plus facilement & en cas de grosse pluie la route n’est pas des plus aisées (c’est la la loi de la jungle 😉)

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Marian extended_group ee
10
Perfectly adorable home stay
Pros:

Perfectly adorable home stay. The family was very friendly and helpful. The location and the views from the room were unbelievably beautiful. The home is located next to the train tracks, so the easiest way to reach it is by walking along the tracks.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Caroline Julia extended_group de
10
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit dort und wurden bestens versorgt :)
Pros:

Tolle Aussicht, Lage direkt an den Schienen, super als Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen, in 15 min ist man in die town gelaufen und findet dort alles was man braucht. Die Familie ist sehr bemüht und geht auf alle Wünsche ein und ist gut erreichbar. Wir würden diese Unterkunft wieder buchen 😍

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Keita family_with_children de
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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CHARLOTTE couple fr
9
Pros:

La vue est exceptionnelle
Personnels très agréables
Petit déjeuner excellent et varié

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Federica couple it
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Clémentine extended_group fr
9
Dépaysement totale et une terrasse incroyable.
Pros:

Nous avons particulièrement aimé son emplacement. L'hébergement est en pleine nature, proche de la ligne de chemin de fer que nous pouvons emprunter facilement pour atteindre le centre ville (moins de 30min de marche).

Cons:

Nous avons tout apprécié mais nous aimerions prévenir sur l'accessibilité de l'hébergement. Il n'est pas accessible directement par la route, donc précaution pour les pmr.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Marco extended_group de
10
Super lovely people, nice breakfast and beautiful view! We loved our stay and will come back someday 😊
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Valerie family_with_children fr
10
Fabuleux
Pros:

Absolument tout!! Le logement magnifique
Le côté pittoresques ( surprise)
Le bruit des animaux le matin
Le petit déjeuner copieux et servi comme des rois
Et la gentillesse de la famille qui s occupe de tout !! Ils sont tout simplement incroyables !! Les quitter etait difficile

Cons:

Partir et leur dire au revoir

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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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