Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow

Hotels
9.4 (73 reviews)
Bandarawela Road , Ella , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Fruits
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Property is somewhat worn
Bathroom needs updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
While clean, everything looks quite worn and old.
Service
10
Cynthia looked after us as if we were family; very agreeable and attentive.
Location
9.52
Great location, easy access to town and train station.
Room Quality
8.56
The room and property look very tired and old.
Amenities
9.51
Super host! All rooms are comfortable and cleaned.
Value for Money
9.54
Lovely cooked breakfast each morning, amazing value for the price.
Food and Beverage
10
Fantastic breakfast and good food options.
Overall Experience
9.5
A truly memorable stay in a lovely property.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:42

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis Amidst Nature

Enchanting Garden Setting: Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow, nestled in a sprawling garden, offers a serene escape just a short distance from the bustling Ella Town.

Charming Accommodations: Each room features a cozy setup with essential amenities like mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Culinary Delights and Leisure Activities: Indulge in authentic Sri Lankan cuisine prepared in clay pots, enjoy a leisurely garden stroll, or engage in a fun board game session - there's something for everyone at Sunnyside.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of nature, comfort, and hospitality at Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow!

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: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 73 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 10
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.56
Amenities: 9.51
Value for Money: 9.54
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.5
J
Jure • solo_traveller • si
9
Pros:

Odlična lokacija, le nekaj minut hoje do centra mesta in železniške postaje, vendar kljub temu dovolj umaknjena lokacija, da imaš svoj mir (izjemna lokacija za otroke, ki lahko brezskrbno tekajo naokorg po vrtu). Gostiteljica pripravi izjemno okusen šrilanski zajtrk (sveže pečen domači roti, dahl, sadje,...). Poleg tega nam je ponudila pribor, da smo si lahko pripravili in narezali sveže sadje, ki smo si ga kupili na tržnici. Dala nam je tudi nasvete in ideje za nadaljnje raziskovanje Šrilanke.

Cons:

Malenkost staromodnejši objekt, vendar kljub temu odličen za to razmerje med kakovosotjo in ceno.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Marit Mary • family_with_children • nl
10
Rust, maar toch alles op loopafstand
Pros:

Het ligt bijna naast ‘de drukke’ straat van Ella. Maar toch is het hartstikke rustig. Maar een paar kamers en lekkere zitplekjes buiten. Fijne gesprekken gehad met de eigenaresse, een speciale vrouw, vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Lekker ontbijt en we hebben ons erg welkom gevoeld met onze twee jonge kinderen. Dankjewel! Het voelde als thuiskomen en wij komen hier graag terug.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Elia • couple • es
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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NH Birds • family_with_children • gb
10
Home from home experience. 5 star stay
Pros:

One of the best home stays on our your. Family run, spacious, very warm welcome, consistently attentive and professional. Cynthia is amazing, so considerate. The home cooking was amongst the best on our tour. And very peaceful. Highly recommended.

Cons:

This is a truly memorable home stay. We loved it and wished we had more time. Gently suggest upgrading bathroom.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Hennie1969 • family_with_children • nl
9
Leuke accomodatie
Pros:

Lieve gastvrouw, mooie grote kamer, lekker ontbijt.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
C
Cheryl • extended_group • gb
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
L
LLUIS • extended_group • es
10
2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
J
Jaideep • family_with_children • in
9
Pros:

Cynthia looked after us as if we were family.
A truly memorable stay.

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
R
Radu • extended_group • gb
9
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
B
Brett • family_with_children • au
8
We enjoyed our time here.
Pros:

Great location, close to the Matey hut ( amazing cooking school) .

Lovely cooked breakfast each morning, amazing value for the price.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
H
Hakan • solo_traveller • tr
10
2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
P
paola • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Ottimo cibo, il migliore dello sri lanka, hotel vicino al centro ma in posizione tranquilla e panoramica, proprietaria gentilissima e disponibile

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
G
Gihan • solo_traveller • us
7
Nice staff at a property that has seen better days
Pros:

The property was less than a 10 minute walk from the train station, which was great as I had an early train to catch. Cynthia was very agreeable to pack my breakfast for the long train ride and gave me a very substantial amount of food for the train. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of hot water in the shower

Cons:

The room and property look very tired and old. It is a shame that what could be a lovely place has clearly seen better days. The lock to my room door was t working properly and needed to be fixed. The bathroom door is very low and while I’m normal height, I banged my head on it the first time I entered the bathroom. While clean, everything looks quite worn and old. Perfectly fine for one night but I would hesitate to stay there for longer

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Wouter • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

Ligging en locatie, makkelijk bereikbaar enndicht bij centrum. Zeer aardige host die zorgt dat alles naar tevredenheid is

Cons:

Kamers zijn eenvoudig ingericht maar voor 1 of 2 nachten is het ruim voldoende. Badkamer zou opknapbeurt mogen hebben

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Vigorita • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Super host! Super kindness, thank you for all! The rooms are all comfortable and cleaned.
Breakfast wonderful

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Katia • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Colazione abbondante, buona.massima disponibilità dello staff,ci ritornerei

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
F
Fabio • family_with_children • it
9
2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Juliette • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Tres bon rapport qualité prix

Cons:

Un peu bruyant

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
F
Francisco • family with young children • es
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Atmosphere very familiar, fantastic breakfast, short walk to train station and Cynthia is a great hostess.

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Peta • family with young children • au
9
Perfect location to walk to town.
Pros:

Cynthia was a warm host and great communicator. The sri Lankan breakfast was really delicious, with the freshest papaya and watermelon juice. Occasionally the squirrels bang on the roof in the early morning, but we loved the sound. Also deer on the property. Great views and walking distance to town and restaurants.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-07-10 • via Nuitee