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Hotels
9.5 (150 reviews)
Vigithamali, Wellangaharawa , Ella , lk

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Car hire
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly hosts
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues with pets
Shared bathroom confusion

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Some reviews mentioned a need for cleanliness, particularly regarding the pets.
Service
10
Multiple reviews praised the host for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.75
Many guests appreciated the peaceful setting and convenience to town.
Room Quality
9.75
Guests found the rooms comfortable and suitable for relaxation despite some shared bathroom issues.
Amenities
9.25
Standard amenities provided were satisfactory if not exceptional.
Value for Money
8.75
Good value considering the features and experience, though some found it fair.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Breakfast was frequently praised for being delicious and substantial.
Overall Experience
10
Consistently positive sentiment across reviews indicating high satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 14:08

Property Description

Mountain Views
Enjoy stunning mountain views from the comfort of your room at HOME HOSTEL ELLA. Wake up to the serene beauty of nature every morning during your stay.

Convenient Location
Situated just 1.6 km from Ella Railway Station, our homestay provides easy access to nearby attractions such as Ella Spice Garden and Little Adam's Peak, making it the perfect base for your adventures in Ella.

Family-Friendly Accommodation
With spacious family rooms available, HOME HOSTEL ELLA is ideal for travelers with children or those seeking a comfortable and welcoming stay for the whole family.

Experience the beauty of Ella with us at HOME HOSTEL ELLA. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 150 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 10
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 10
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Jay solo_traveller kr
10
적극 추천
Pros:

차 밭 사이에 위치한 매우 평화로운 곳.
야생 다람쥐, 앵무새와 함께하는 아침식사 시간은 환상적.
저렴한 가격임에도 매우 깨끗한 화장실에 또 한번 놀람!!

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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sylvain solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Super homestay,j'y ai passé 5 nuit,tuti est vraiment au petit soin,on a eu le droit a des barbecues.
Meilleur hostel du Sri Lanka 😍😍

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Christian couple re
10
N’hésitez pas !
Pros:

Nous avons trouvé dans cet endroit tout ce que nous cherchions : un petit coin de paradis.
Tiki a été au petit soin pour nous ! Un petit barbecue improvisé lorsque nous avions la flemme de ressortir fatigué par notre journée.
Et évidemment, Charlie 🐈‍⬛ et lassi 🐕 sont venus complètes ce moment hors du temps

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Chad solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

The owner was the best! Great breakfast and atmosphere.
Rent a Motorbike and ask him where to go and he will let you know the best places.
Make sure you take the shortcut in through the back way. It’s only a 10 minute walk from town and the train station this way

Cons:

Nothing! Everything was great

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Ottilie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Victor solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Super pour une pause à la montagne, à la fraiche. Très bon spot pour chiller.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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María De Las Mercedes solo_traveller es
1
Pros:

El entorno, el perro, el gato y los demás huéspedes

Cons:

El dueño. Un misógino que no sabe interactuar con mujeres. Nos desprecia, nos siente inferiores. Me hizo pasar la peor experiencia de mi vida viajando. Me da pena que sea tan retrógrado. No entiendo que podamos interactuar mujeres y hombres sin necesidad de tener una relación. Hizo una barbacoa y obligó a los chicos a quedarse sentados y a las mujeres nos puso a cocinar. No escucha, no atiende razones, no sabe beber (iba borracho con una cerveza) y me echó de "su casa" a las 2am por simplemente hablar con otro huésped, me trató como jamás me ha tratado nadie en mi vida. OJO! Habla de "single rooms only" por miedo a que dos huéspedes pasen la noche juntos, pero por supuesto la culpa será siempre de la mujer. Ni siquiera fue mi caso... El chico con el que hablé, por el que me montó el pollo y me echó a esa hora, había estado allí más de una semana y con una huésped anterior había compartido habitación. Nunca habló con él, sin embargo a ella también la trató fatal. No sabe comportarse. Mujeres: por favor, no vayáis. Hombres: estaría bien que no colaboraseis en esto.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Franziska solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Die Lage des Home Hostels ist wirklich unschlagbar. Die Hängematte und insgesamt der Außenbereich mit Blick auf die Teeplantagen laden zum Entspannen ein. Am großen Esstisch kommt man beim leckeren Frühstück kann man gut mit anderen Reisen in Kontakt kommen. Insgesamt herrscht einfach eine sehr angenehme, entspannte Atmosphäre, auch dank dem Host und den Haustieren Charlie und Lassie. Der Host hilft immer gern weiter und hat mich am Abreisetag sogar zur Bushaltestelle gefahren und mit mir gewartet, damit ich den richtigen erwische. Obwohl es so ruhig ist, ist man dank der geheimen Abkürzung durch die Teeplantagen in 10-15 Minuten im Zentrum von Ella. Mir hat der Aufenthalt sehr gefallen, danke für die schöne Zeit!

Cons:

Die Unterkunft ist einfach, dessen sollte man sich bewusst sein. Aber es ist alles da, was man braucht.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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edwin couple gb
8
A great place to stay, just outside the ober-touristy atmosphere of Ella town centre
Pros:

Stunning location. Chilled, friendly and relaxing social atmosphere. Comfortable and pet friendly. Great hospitality and very helpful information. Amazing breakfasts! We took a fabulous tour by our host, visiting Rawana Waterfall, lakes and cultural heritage sites. Within walking distance of the town, railway station, bars and restauants. Great walk to the Nine Arch Bridge

Cons:

Access may be difficult for some people in the dark.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Nuria solo_traveller au
4
Great location, but owner can be disrespectful!
Pros:

Very calm and chill area away from the chaos of the main town, but still easily accessible to Ella and multiple hiking trails. The hostel is very reasonably priced considering that breakfast is included and the rooms are all private.

Cons:

The host can be nice, but can also become nasty if he doesn't like you or if you have for some reason rubbed him the wrong way. During my stay, two guests left earlier than they had originally planned due to his behaviour towards them, including by making a comment to a Japanese guest that Japanese people usually help clean when they leave. Alongside this, he made other guests including myself uncomfortable due to unnecessary comments and agitation we did not want to join a spontaneous day-trip he had offered, saying we had "ruined everything". He also attempted to bad-mouth other guests which I found unprofessional. The hostel does generally have very positive reviews, but if you filter the results by negative reviews first, you will read similar experiences.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Moritz solo_traveller de
6
Pros:

Location is real nice and peaceful. Rooms are basic but decorated with love.

Cons:

Like a few others, me and a some other guests had a strange experience with Chutti, the owner. When not everybody wanted to do the tour he suggested, he suddenly became rude, cancelled the scooter I had rented and talked weird stuff. Maybe it just wasn’t his day, but I pretty much had no other choice than to cancel my stay after the first night.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Maria Clara solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

A small paradise 10 min walking from Ella Main Street. Parrots, squirrels, a cat, a dog in the middle of the nature+ an amazing host and really cool travelers around. Simple and honest. Thanks a lot for these 6 days;)

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Garbini solo_traveller es
10
I would live here
Pros:

The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. It’s only a ten-minute walk from the Main Road, yet very peaceful, with great vibes and amazing views from the hostel. Chuti is incredibly helpful with anything you need and makes delicious breakfasts every morning, with great coffee. Everything is super clean and well organized, with hot water for showers and a wonderful night’s sleep thanks to the tranquility of the mountains. In the mornings, all kinds of animals come around: parrots, squirrels, many birds of different sizes and colors, even the neighbor’s chickens and goats.

The Wi-Fi works really well, which is rare in many places in Sri Lanka. The hostel also has thoughtful little details you don’t usually see: clean towels to dry your hands, incense always burning, a small lock for your locker, and a mirror in the room.

I came for three nights and ended up staying a week. If I didn’t have a flight tomorrow, I would definitely stay longer, mostly because of the hostel itself and Chuti.

Thanks so much, Chuti!

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Blick solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

It was the best Hostel I stayed at during my vacation in Sri Lanka. The Hostel has such a chill vibe and the owner is really helpfull and Kind. Would really recommend it

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Quiet location away from the Ella show. Short walk
Rooms basic, good breakfast

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Rami solo_traveller fr
10
J’aurais pu y rester encore et encore !
Pros:

Deux nuits de prévu à cet hostel s’est transformé en dix nuits passé auprès de Thuti !
C’est d’un calme absolument : à 10/15 minutes à pied du centre d’Ella, parfait pour être tout proche et en même temps loin du brouhaha de cette toute petite ville bien festive.
Chacun a une chambre individuelle, de l’eau chaude à tout moment, le nécessaire pour se faire à manger et une terrasse très conviviale et coloré qui fait face a un magnifique temple que l’on peut apercevoir niché au dessus d’une colline, même de nuit).

Franchement si je reviens à Ella un jour c’est ici que je réserverai à nouveau.
Un énorme big up à Thuti, sincèrement, qui gère cette auberge à lui tout seul et qui s’occupe de ses invités comme ses amis. Merci à toi et à bientôt 🤍

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Chai Yee solo_traveller my
10
Peaceful countryside in Ella
Pros:

Quiet, homely and relaxed countryside in Ella. The host is very helpful and informative to provide local travel-related info. Love the crispy and fragrant bun at breakfast. Watch out for the friendly Lassi dog and Charlie cat on site! Perfect stay to explore Ella and to recover from exhaustion.

Cons:

Lassi dog and Charlie cat need a thorough bath though😂

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Fenton solo_traveller lk
9
Pros:

Best stay in Sri Lanka so far. The host, Choti, was incredibly kind and easygoing. He cooked me a delicious curry for dinner. The absolute highlight for me was the cat, Charlie, and the dog, Lassi. The location is great if you want to be away from the noise of the town, but still experience the beautiful surroundings, with a short walk to the town (via the shortcut - Lassi will show you the way). Highly recommended!

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Gaïane extended_group fr
10
Super séjour, nous sommes restées 2 nuits et tout était parfait.
Pros:

Hôte vraiment accueillant, hostel très propre et confortable, on se sent comme à la maison. Petit déjeuner excellent !! Petit plus, les animaux sont trop mignons.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Laia extended_group es
10
Wonderful (too short) stay in paradise
Pros:

The beautiful setting, the facilities and our fantastic host Chuti

2025-09-17 via Nuitee