Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location for sightseeing
Very accommodating host
Delicious traditional breakfast
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Bathroom needs renovation
Issues with pests
No AC and Wi-Fi problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.73
Overall the homestay was clean and comfortable but noted issues related to pests and bathroom renovation.
Service
9.7
Owner was very accommodating, helpful with travel tips, and served a great breakfast.
Location
9.24
Well located for sightseeing, though might be challenging for those with mobility issues.
Room Quality
9.19
The room was big and beds were comfortable, but there were noted issues about bathroom facilities.
Amenities
9.22
Wi-Fi and AC issues mentioned, but overall, some amenities like traditional breakfast were appreciated.
Value for Money
9.68
Reviewed as a good price-quality ratio, especially for the context of the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.73
Traditional local breakfast was well-received with big portions and freshness.
Overall Experience
9.7
Positive experiences overall despite some specific issues, leading to a generally favorable impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:29

Property Description

Garden Oasis:
Mellow Homestay in Ella offers a serene retreat with its lush garden, providing a peaceful ambiance for guests to unwind and relax.

Culinary Delights:
Indulge in a gastronomic experience at the on-site restaurant, serving delectable dishes to satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy complimentary perks like free private parking and WiFi during your stay.

Convenient Services:
From a sun terrace to a 24-hour front desk, Mellow Homestay ensures a comfortable stay for all guests. Explore nearby attractions with packed lunches provided for day trips, or opt for sightseeing tours in the area.

Experience tranquility and convenience at Mellow Homestay in Ella. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 105 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.73
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 9.19
Amenities: 9.22
Value for Money: 9.68
Food and Beverage: 9.73
Overall Experience: 9.7
T
Tate • couple • gb
10
Beautiful stay
Pros:

Lovely family stay, room was clean and comfortable, best breakfast we’ve had in Sri Lanka and very friendly hosts. Close to town but away from the noise. Perfect stay!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
J
Joerg • family_with_children • de
10
Best place to stay in Ella!
Pros:

Beste Unterkunft unserer Sri Lanka Reise bisher.
Hier stimmt einfach alles: top Lage, ruhig und doch nah genug, um alles zu Fuß zu machen (incl. Ella Rock und 9 Arch Bridge), saubere und schön eingerichtete Zimmer, eine Terrasse mit Blick auf Ella Rock auf der sich ganz wunderbar essen und chillen lässt (wir hatten beide Zimmer, waren deswegen auf der oberen Terrasse). Super leckeres Frühstück und sehr herzliche Gastgeber.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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penance • solo_traveller • lk
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
J
Joan Manel • extended_group • es
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Halel • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Maja • extended_group • de
10
Sehr wohltuend
Pros:

Die Gastgeberin war unglaublich lieb. Sie hat uns jeden Morgen super leckeres Frühstück gemacht, uns Tipps gegeben und wir haben uns wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt. Es war ein total erholsamer Aufenthalt. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen!

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

The room is ok but nothing special, breakfast good

Cons:

Laundry service. A new white shirt got Broken, but we still had to pay for the laundry service

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
M
Melissa • couple • de
10
Home.
Pros:

The best place I stayed in in 4 months of travelling! Amazing room, super comfortable beds and pillows, proper working, beautiful bathroom. Great balcony/terrace with view (1st floor) and the (in my case sri lankan) breakfast was simply delicious and changing from day to day.
110% recommended!

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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SHUEI • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • couple • fr
9
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Andres • extended_group • es
9
Buen desayuno
Pros:

El desayuno muy completo, excelente.y que había tranquilidad para dormir

Cons:

Solo admite pago en moneda local, y accesoen coche un poco complicado. Los coches pasan con dificultad hay que ir en tuk tuk si llevas equipaje grande.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Julien • solo_traveller • fr
10
Parfait !
Pros:

From the welcome and cleanliness to the service and breakfast, everything was perfect. Thank you again for your hospitality. Julien.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
B
Bruins Slot • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Locatie heeft geweldig uitzicht. Super gezellig dakterras. Fijne bedden. Alles was netjes en schoon. De meest geweldige en lieve host. Super lekker ontbijt wat ze zelf maakt

Cons:

De voordeur kan alleen van de binnenkant op slot dus als je weg gaat kan je de deur aan de buiten kant niet op slot doen.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
A
Alice • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Super friendly. Great location.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Eva • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Das untere Zimmer (DZ) ist Standard, das obere (3er) überdurchschnittlich, auch dank der gemütlichen Terrasse.
Die Gastegeberin hat alles getan, damit wir uns wohlfühlen. Das Frühstück war jeden Tag verschieden und das beste in 4 Wochen Sri Lanka.
Die Lage ist sehr ruhig und doch zentral.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

The location was great! In the main Ella area in just a few minutes walking, but peaceful far enough from the noisy center. I could hear just birds when waking up. Beside the hotel there's a bar where a had my dinners with an breath taking view of the valley. The host is very kind, and the breakfast are amazing. The bed was comfy and the shower had hot water!
If I go back to Ella, I'll definitely stay here again

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Sunnywin2 • solo_traveller • gb
9
2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • nl
7
Good price to quality ratio & a fantastic host
Pros:

The homestay was really well located for the sightseeing that we wanted to do. The room was very big and the beds really comfortable. The owner was super sweet, very accommodating and helped us with tips and advice for our trip.

The breakfast was traditional local breakfast, big portions and really fresh. The owner helped us also pack in takeaway boxes the leftovers for our day trips. It was really nice to have an own balcony and enjoy the food there.

Overall the homestay was really clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The location might be a bit challenging for people with mobility limitations. For people that are a bit active it’s perfectly located :)

The bathroom needs renovation. The shower had no pressure and the toilet seat seams clean but is super old and clearly needs changing.

The bathroom

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisa-marie • couple • de
5
Okay für den Preis
Pros:

Verhalten des Gastgebers, Lage, Preis

Cons:

Komfortlevel: Matratze hart und Kissen steinhart, wurde dann auf Nachfrage ausgetauscht.
Ohne AC für uns leider kaum aushaltbar, zu stickig im Zimmer und es roch modrig
Sind daher einen Tag eher abgereist und in eine andere Unterkunft gewechselt
Man darf aber auch nicht vergessen, es ist schon wirklich ein günstiges Zimmer. Und hätten wir besser geschlafen wären wir auch geblieben, da man eh den ganzen Tag unterwegs ist

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee