La Ciel Ella

Hotels
8.7 (62 reviews)
ruwansiri madapathana kithalella , Ella , LK

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Room service
Family rooms
Hiking
Laundry
Breakfast in the room
Fruits

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Spacious room size
Relaxing balcony
Cons:
Blocked view
No air conditioning
Steep stairs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
The room was clean, but the overall cleanliness wasn't a highlighted positive.
Service
9.25
Standard service quality for a hotel of this rating.
Location
8.29
The view is somewhat blocked by other houses.
Room Quality
8.74
Big size room, suitable for sleep and play.
Amenities
8.77
Includes balcony and terrace for relaxation.
Value for Money
8.73
Fair value based on the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.78
No specific mention in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.75
A generally positive experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 14:04

Property Description

Scenic Views and Private Balconies
Enjoy breathtaking garden views from your own private balcony at La Ciel Ella.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in rooms with terraces offering stunning mountain views and stay connected with complimentary WiFi.

Convenient Location for Sightseeing
Explore nearby attractions like Hakgala Botanical Garden and Horton Plains National Park, with the airport just 85 km away.

Book your stay at La Ciel Ella for a memorable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Sara • couple • fr
9
A very kind family stay
Pros:

The family was very very very kind.
We appreciate a lot that moments with them!
The breakfast was delicious, and the woman was very attentive because the day after she swapped the things that we did not eat.
They also have laundry services, we did not ask for express however they did it.
Also they can make easy Tuktuk transportation because PickMe does not work in this city.

Cons:

For me it was okay, just be prepared to climb some stairs, it’s worth it due to the beautiful view on Ella Rock and waterfall !

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Basnayaka • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Dugas • extended_group • fr
9
Super !
Pros:

Le panorama et la propreté des chambres !

Cons:

L’accessibilité

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Arnold • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Overall, good stay.

Cons:

You need to climb a lot of stairs to get to your room, so if you don’t like that, this is not the place for you.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Aleksei • couple • ru
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Halkert • couple • de
1
Mein schlimmster Aufenthalt in Sri Lanka
Cons:

- Ausblick vom Haus versperrt
- weg zum Zimmer sehr umständlich, teilweise über vermüllte hinterhöfe
- stockflecken im bad
- schlechte Ausstattung des Badezimmers
- kein safe und Kühlschrank

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Konstantin • family_with_children • by
10
Pros:

Тихое спокойное место. Есть указатели как найти. Москитные сетки над кроватями. В номере, питьевая бутилированная вода, мыло и полотенца. Замечательный завтрак, подошёл даже нашему ребёнку который ест только европейскую кухню. Пунктуальные гостеприимные хозяева, накрыли стол тихо и незаметно ровно к запрашиваемому времени.

Cons:

Самая крутая лестница в моей жизни. Но это не затмило плюсов этого жилья и заботы хозяев.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Marlena • couple • pl
5
Pros:

Duże i smaczne śniadanie, miłą właścicielką

Cons:

W pokoju jak i w łazience jest grzyb na ścianach. My po jednej nocy zrezygnowaliśmy z noclegu. Zdjęcia na booking są nieaktualne. Słaby widok z okna i ciężko dotrzeć do hotelu.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Menard • extended_group • fr
9
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage war etwas außerhalb von Ella, jedoch noch in Laufdistanz. Wir haben das sehr genossen, da es ruhig war mit einer tollen Aussicht. Frühstück war ausgezeichnet. Der Wasserstrahl im der Dusch ist sehr geringe und könnte bei längeren Aufenthalt schwierig werden, für ein paar Tage jedoch kein Problem. Die Besitzer waren sehr hilfsbereit, flexibel und nett.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Nikola • solo_traveller • rs
9
Good value for the money 👍🏻
Pros:

In general what you see on pictures thats what you get. Owners were really nice and breakfast was nice also, with some nice pancakes 😊 View in the morning is beautiful with sight of a waterfall in a distance. We were hiking a lot so we didnt stay too much in the room, basically only for a sleep. For us most important is that we didnt have any bugs inside the room, and for toilet to be clean which it was. In all, good stay and value for the money.

Cons:

Finding it at first. Its not hard to find or on some place where no body can find it, its just there are two ways, long one from above accommodation and the short easy one from the road and little bit of stairs. Of course first time we went long one on foot, we died, but owner later showed us short one which is much easier and reachable with tuk tuk of course. They should just inform future guests how to get there for the first time 😊👍🏻

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Manfred • family_with_children • de
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Conradin • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Der Balkon mit der tollen Terrasse ist super zum entspannen. Es lässt sich super lesen oder am Tisch etwas spielen.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • family_with_children • au
7
Good just to sleep
Pros:

Big size room and it was clean.

Cons:

The view is somewhat blocked by other houses. The owners share a wall next door, no air conditioning. We had to take a lot of stairs to get to the house. I wouldn’t call it a hotel it’s like an air bnb.

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Strukas • family with young children • lk
10
Exceptional
Cons:

There was only lukewarm water

2025-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Clarisse • family with young children • be
7
Good
Pros:

We only stayed one night because it was raining a lot and there was nowhere to chill and relax. we were travelling with our 3 year old child and therefore it was maybe not the most suitable place for us. If you are only there to sleep and gone all day then it is good value. we hardly had any contact with the people from the guesthouse - so it doesn't reall feel like a homestay much.

2025-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • with friends • gb
10
Exceptional
2025-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Tal • young couple • es
8
Very good
Pros:

We had a room with a terrace with amazing views of the waterfall, and this is also where the nice breakfast was served (beware of monkeys!). The owners have a tuk tuk and can arrange day trips.

Cons:

The shower was not really good, very weak pressure and rather cold water. The room/bathroom could be a bit cleaner as well.

2025-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • with friends • gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The most amazing views, worth the steep steps up to the property (but this is completely manageable). Takes about 10/15 mins to walk into town but there is a handy shortcut, tuktuk back was never an issue. Breakfasts were delicious and shower was always warm, owners were super friendly. Rooms were basic but did the job

2025-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Eve • young couple • gb
6
Nice but overpriced
Pros:

The family who run this place seemed really lovely! We liked the breakfast and our room was large.

Cons:

I felt the guesthouse wasn’t as nice as represented in the photos online and therefore we felt we paid far too much for it. We have stayed previously in places in Ella with much nicer and clearer views for less money.

2025-03-01 • via Nuitee