Sapumal palace

Hotels
9.3 (20 reviews)
Ella - Passara Road,sapumaltenna , Ella , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Japanese garden
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Lovely breakfast
Friendly owner
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Shower water was cold
Bed linen freshness could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
The bed linen could have felt a bit fresher.
Service
9.98
The owner’s warm hospitality made us feel very comfortable.
Location
9.52
Location was perfect, peaceful area close to main attractions.
Room Quality
8.97
Overall comfortable accommodation.
Amenities
9
Tuk tuk service and comfortable seating area.
Value for Money
9.46
Good value considering the location and service.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Lovely breakfast provided.
Overall Experience
9.48
A wonderful stay with many positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:45

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Ella, Sapumal Palace offers easy access to popular attractions like Ella Spice Garden, Little Adam's Peak, and the stunning Ella Rock.

Charming Amenities
Guests can enjoy a serene garden, a relaxing terrace, and convenient free private parking and WiFi during their stay at Sapumal Palace.

Exploration Opportunities
With Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Hakgala Botanical Garden just a short distance away, guests have the perfect opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the region.

Experience comfort and convenience at Sapumal Palace - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.46
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.48
M
Michael couple gb
8
Great value homestay.
Pros:

Hosts were very friendly and helpful, and have their own tuk tuk for trips.
The bed was comfy, the bathroom excellent with lots of hot water.
Breakfast was great, with a variety of different items including hoppers, pancakes, eggs and fruit..
Only a short walk from town.
You get personal attention as there is only one room at Sapumal.

Cons:

The room can be quite noisy as there is not much insulation. The noise tends to be passing vehicles on the narrow roadway and local dogs barking at night.
Kept our clothes in our bags as there is no storage in the room, but this wasn't a real issue for a couple of nights.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

A perfect place to stay while in Ella.
Room was spacious, super clean and had everything needed.
Als a little fridge and a kettle.

They als organize things to do for you and helpful with everything you need.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
A
Adam couple gb
8
Nice stay for 2 nights
Pros:

Host was nice and the hot water in the shower was very hot

Cons:

Light was broken and duvet looked like it had mold on it, internet was very patchy

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
E
Ellen solo_traveller ca
7
Meh
Pros:

Nice location away from main area but it's still walking distance

Cons:

The wifi wasn't working and the water pressure was so weak I couldn't have a shower. I told the host and she said they were having problems for a couple days with the water. I wouldn't stay here again, sorry. The blanket also looked dirty and the room was smelling damp. Only two rooms so not a good place to meet other travellers if you're into that. Not worth the price in my opinion.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
couple lk
10
😊perfect place ☺️
Pros:

🙏😊Really liked it here…. Lovely breakfast and relay nice hotel. Location was perfect,shalani very helpful owner, have a tuk tuk service,everything is perfect 😊🙏

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
M
Maria family_with_children tw
7
Pros:

Sapumal Palace is in a peaceful area, just a pleasant 7-minute walk from the main road. The mountain setting makes it refreshingly cool. During our stay, the shower water was cold and the bed linen could have felt a bit fresher, but the owner’s warm hospitality and welcome drink made us feel very comfortable.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
K
krup72 couple cz
10
Krásné ubytování
Pros:

Vše pohodlné a čisté, krásné posezení před pokojem mezi palmami. Moc milí hostitelé. A kousíček od ubytování je restaurace s fantastickým výhledem. Blízko je také Nine Arches Bridge a Little Adam's Peak. Obojí se dá zvládnout procházkou.

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
L
Liyan family with young children ch
10
The stay was great — everything was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. I’d happily book again!
2025-06-22 via Nuitee
B
Bishop solo traveller nz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything was just fabulous .

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
I
Isuru young couple lk
10
Exceptional
2025-06-03 via Nuitee
G
Gupta young couple in
10
Must stay at this place
Pros:

Everything, and the owners were amazing

Cons:

I love everything

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
L
Lisa with friends de
10
Lovely accommodation away from the hustle and bustle with a great host.
Pros:

Very good and friendly host. Warm welcome. The accommodation was super clean and smelled nice. There was a duvet and warm blankets in case it got cold in the mountains. The location was great, just a 10-minute walk to Ella. A bit hilly, but manageable. Tuk-tuks don’t always like to go there, but the owner offered us rides and even took us to town. The accommodation is close to little Adam’s peek and nine arch bridge The breakfast was very good and plentiful—actually, the best breakfast we had at any accommodation in Sri Lanka..

Cons:

The bathroom door didn’t close

2025-03-13 via Nuitee
M
Magdalena young couple pl
10
Great place to enjoy Ella
Pros:

The place is located close to the main road, but in more local neighborhood, far from the tourist noise. Nearby there are several restaurants (I recommend you just to eat the food that Sapumal Palace offers) and laundries. It's very close to the route to the Little Adam's Peak and the shortest path to see the Bridge.

Room was very comfortable and we had a hot water all the time, that is not that common in Sri Lanka.
The owner and her family were paying a lot of attention to our needs.

Breakfasts were spectacular! The best we had in Sri Lanka! Fresh juice, tea, fruits, eggs, pankakes, roti...
The same with dinner, we ate it once and it was delicious!

We really enjoyed our stay in this place :)

Cons:

Internet was failing a bit

2025-01-25 via Nuitee
R
Risitha young couple lk
7
Good
2025-01-19 via Nuitee
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Space8 young couple lk
9
Just the right location to everything in Ella!
Pros:

The house is situated in a perfect area where you have a mountain view and it's only a few minute walk to the city centre (this is good because of the party noises and vehicles). The bed is comfortable and welcome tea was provided. They offer laundry service as well (cheapest for the area). The main attraction is CHOCO the little brown puppy, please bring treats for her. You will love her and make your stay even better.

Cons:

The water pressure needs to be fixed, it was a bit of hassle to shower with the warm water. For laundry just make sure you weigh it with them so you are aware how many kilos you give them.

2023-12-27 via Nuitee
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Manoj young couple lk
10
Excellent, recommended to everyone
Pros:

The best place for a stay. They were very kind and supportive. Food was very tasty, reasonable prices also.. Highly Recommended to all. Thank you for your fullest support to make our stay amazing.. 😊🙏

2023-12-22 via Nuitee
M
Monika young couple pl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It’s a little bit out of Ella but that makes it a quite place. Beautiful room, one of the best I had in Ella. Very polite and friendly guy working there. And yes again, it’s quite. You won’t hear the parties all night long from the village. Perfect

2023-11-20 via Nuitee
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Sarah young couple au
7
Good
Pros:

Owners were really lovely, comfy bed, good location not too far from Main Street of Ella.

Cons:

No hot water during stay and at times no water at all. Very overpriced laundry service compared to other places in Ella.

2023-10-05 via Nuitee
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Roy young couple in
7
Good
Pros:

Very helpful family running the place and they are extremely supportive and kind. It is a small homestay !

2023-08-10 via Nuitee
Ксения solo traveller ru
10
Exceptional
Pros:

very nice and cozy. new furniture

2023-04-20 via Nuitee