Ella Wild Waterfall Inn

Hotels
8.5 (22 reviews)
12th Mile Post, Uva Karadagolla , Ella , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Good breakfast
Cons:
A bit expensive for what you get

Categories

Cleanliness
8.94
Clean and basic accommodations.
Service
8.51
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.45
Beautifully located on a hillside facing the mountains.
Room Quality
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.39
A bit expensive for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Good breakfast provided.
Overall Experience
8.41
Calm and pleasant stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:45

Property Description

Serene Nature Retreat
Escape to Wild Waterfall Dining Lodge in picturesque Ella, just a stone's throw away from the famous Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Scenic Views and Comfortable Accommodation
Indulge in rooms offering stunning mountain views, equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Services
Savor a delicious breakfast with various options and dine at the on-site restaurant. Benefit from services like a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and room service for a hassle-free experience.

Book now to experience a tranquil getaway at Wild Waterfall Dining Lodge amidst the beauty of Ella.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.94
Service: 8.51
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
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MICHELLE couple fr
7
Pros:

À flan de colline face a la montagne
Basic mais propre
Bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Un peu cher pour la prestation mais super calme

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Nicola family with young children gb
7
Beautiful location with very helpful owner
Pros:

The location is beautiful. Off a busy road, but little noise at the back and wonderful views over the hills. The owner is incredibly helpful and he will get tuk tuks into Ella (NB a good 15/20 ride away). The rooms were spacious and very clean.

Cons:

NB there is no restaurant so factor the tuk tuk rides into your budget.
WiFi is very poor, but to be expected in a remote area
It’s not the best value for money, and small things like plug points and fans not working. Also, you need to ask for hot water to be turned on 45mins in advance. We needed it as the weather was very unseasonal !

2025-01-31 via Nuitee
J
Jakub family with young children cz
9
Superb
Pros:

Beautiful terrace with a green view in front of our rooms, nice rooms, very helpful staff, very good breakfast

Cons:

It is quite far away from Ella town

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
R
Rosiane family with young children ae
8
Very good
2024-12-30 via Nuitee
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Eran with friends il
10
Sri Lanka 💛💛
Pros:

Friendly local staff. We were lucky to have the owner on site who cooked for us excellent food. Located just outside the busy part of Ella this is and excellent place to chill and meditate.
Facilities were clean and we enjoyed hot water!

Cons:

Not sure restaurant is fully functioning. I suggest you reach out and ask in advance if this is an issue.

2024-12-28 via Nuitee
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Abhinav review category business travellers in
9
Excellent Staff & Amazing Hill View
Pros:

Property is run by very nice & caring staff. View from room is excellent with a view of little Adam’s Peak . Little far from Ella Down town but yeah good seclusion & silence !

2024-12-24 via Nuitee
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Natalie group th
9
Good place outskirts
Pros:

Incredible Mountain View, quiet place in the road (but you can’t hear any noise), nice breakfasts, very kind chill stuff

Cons:

Had some issues with hot water, it’s a bit far from Ella if you don’t have a vehicle, there is nothing in a walking distance

2024-09-05 via Nuitee
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Tania with friends in
10
I highly recommend Ella Wild Waterfall Inn for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat with attentive service. Thanks to Kozi
Pros:

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Ella Wild Waterfall Inn, nestled near the breathtaking Ravana Falls in Ella, Sri Lanka. This charming inn exceeded all my expectations, offering a serene escape with the sounds of cascading water in the background.

From the moment we arrived, the outstanding hospitality of the staff made a lasting impression. Kozi and Kalu were truly exceptional; their warmth and friendliness instantly made us feel at home. They were always ready with genuine suggestions on local attractions and hidden gems, ensuring we made the most of our time in this beautiful region.

The inn itself is beautifully maintained, with comfortable accommodations that allow you to unwind in nature. The rooms have a view of the little Adam’s peak in front and Ella Rock on the left. After a day of exploring, it was refreshing to return to such a welcoming atmosphere.

Cons:

Everything was great. Please carry mosquito repellent that are Deet-free.

2024-08-31 via Nuitee
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Gabriella with friends hu
7
Good
Pros:

View from terrace is stunning. Breakfast was good. Rooms are big, comfortable

Cons:

Very far from city. Bathroom was not clean.

2024-08-21 via Nuitee
A
Alisha with friends in
9
Superb
Pros:

The view is beautiful ❤️😍

Cons:

Good stay

2024-08-19 via Nuitee
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Ganeshalingam family with young children gb
8
Very good
2024-07-31 via Nuitee
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Oleksii young couple ua
10
Awesome, totally recommend!
Pros:

This was totally great experience. First, the view is best. Second the stuff, they create a great service.

It’s better to stay here, not in center Ella town, if you want relax and feel the vibe of mountains

2024-07-23 via Nuitee
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Stacy solo traveller au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

I had a fantastic stay at Ella Whild waterfall inn.The view from the balcony area is exceptional.the place was very comfortable.great staff making my stay really comfortable and always willing to help with a smile.kosala has organized everything for me in Ella. It was wonderful.he also took care of all my transportation needs to Ella town and other attractions, which was very convenient. The room and the service were excellent 👏I had a Sri Lankan dinner at the hotel which was lovely and the Sri Lankan breakfast was also very delicious 😋.

2024-07-17 via Nuitee
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Kamal family with young children us
7
Fantastic staff. Don't expect clean bathrooms nor hot water.
Pros:

The best feature was how friendly and helpful the two staff members (Kosala and his assistant) were. The view from the balcony sitting area is exceptional. The wifi was quite decent and I have no complaints about it. Kosala and his assistant (sorry, I forget his name) were always with a smile and that made it easier for us to forget about the things that we didn't like, at least for a while.

Cons:

The bathrooms were not clean. There was a really intolerable stench emanating from the outlets of the shower and wash basin that it even permeated to the bedroom. We were 6 people in 3 rooms. One room in particular was terrible. There was no "hot water" that could be classified as "hot" water. The first day the water was cold, and the second day, it was better but still one say it was hot water. The room rate was very affordable and so we were not expecting very luxurious accommodations. But clean toilets and hot water are a must, whatever the room rate is. While booking.com says that there is an on-site restaurant, there really is not.
Let me also add, this is not the first time that we have been misled by the ratings on booking.com. I am a frequent user of booking.com but I have decided not to rely on the rating they post. I am more disappointed with booking.com than with the hotel.

2024-07-16 via Nuitee
D
Dorothy with friends gb
8
Very good
2024-07-11 via Nuitee
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Alok family with young children in
9
Superb
Pros:

Great staff and hotel view, a bit away from the city but it's a good stay overall, near to the Ravana Water and Secret falls with a 20 mins walk. Overall a good stay and a very delicious breakfast!

Cons:

Distance from the Ella town, it's a bit far

2024-04-11 via Nuitee
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Trafford group nz
7
Lovely staff and amazing location
Pros:

The breakfast was lovely. Great to have gluten-free food.The location looking out to the forest and mountains was stunning

Cons:

There was no wifi and no top sheet for the bed. There were no coffee/tea making facilities in the room.

2024-04-09 via Nuitee
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Jeannette solo traveller ae
7
Good
Pros:

Gorgeous view, delicious breakfast and very kind staff.

Cons:

No card machine for payment (despite what it says on booking), damp smell of towels and linens.

2024-04-06 via Nuitee
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Alberto with friends es
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Really nice place with amazing views. Nisal the host was great, always willing to help and making our stay really comfortable.

2024-02-21 via Nuitee
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Harriet young couple lk
7
Lovely views, food and hospitality from Nisal. Need to improve the facilities a lot still.
Pros:

Gorgeous views of the mountains from the terrace and can see lots of monkeys. Dinner was delicious and breakfast was good. The manager, Nisal, was very friendly and helpful and made sure to make our stay as comfortable as possible.

Cons:

The WiFi was poor. The power went out a few times. There was mostly no hot water. The bathroom had loads of ants but we tried to ignore this based on the fact we were staying somewhere in nature. Curtains were very thin and offered little privacy or protection from the sunlight. Breakfast was included in the price but when we got there they said we had to pay extra for breakfast because they had made a mistake on booking.com. We then booked another night and paid more when booking to include breakfast but were then told this new rate didn’t include breakfast by the main boss and we again had to pay more!! We were understanding the first time but thought the second time they would include breakfast seeing as we had already paid more. This left a bitter note to our stay and based on this we wouldn’t stay again.

2024-02-18 via Nuitee