Serene Homestay Ella

Hotels
9.7 (188 reviews)
kithalella station road Kithalella Ella , Ella , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful view
Amazing hosts
Cons:
Limited water pressure in the shower

Categories

Cleanliness
9.34
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
10
The family was very attentive and helpful.
Location
9.34
Great views and privacy but location on a steep hill.
Room Quality
9.84
Comfortable rooms with great amenities.
Amenities
9.34
Features like a refrigerator and kettle were available.
Value for Money
9.74
Excellent experience for the price.
Food and Beverage
10
Outstanding meals, better than hotel buffets.
Overall Experience
10
An unforgettable stay with wonderful hosts.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:28

Property Description

Mountain Views and Privacy
Experience breathtaking mountain views from the terrace of Serene Homestay Ella. Enjoy the added privacy of a private entrance to your accommodation, ensuring a peaceful stay.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from a range of convenient amenities including a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and free WiFi. Packed lunches are also available for guests to take on excursions, making your stay hassle-free.

Exploration Made Easy
Explore the surroundings effortlessly with bicycle and car rental services offered on-site. Visit nearby attractions like Hakgala Botanical Garden and Horton Plains National Park for a memorable stay.

Book now for a serene and convenient stay at Serene Homestay Ella.

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

9.7
Based on 188 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.34
Service: 10
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 9.84
Amenities: 9.34
Value for Money: 9.74
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Eleanor couple au
9
Lovely family homestay
Pros:

Lovely homestay with a lovely family. Tuk tuk rides to and from Ella were super helpful, at a good price and available any time. Breakfast on the private balcony was brilliant. Beautiful setting and views

Cons:

May benefit from aircon in hotter temperatures but the fan was enough to keep us comfortable.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Frederiek couple nl
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

What a beautiful place to stay! The view from our room was stunning, the room was very spacious, clean, beautiful and comfortable and the owners are so lovely. The breakfast was a feast each morning. We very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it. We'll definitely come back here next time!

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Giovanni couple it
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Paul couple fr
9
Accueil adorable, superbe vue
Pros:

Un accueil adorable de la part de la famille, pleins de jolies attentions pour notre lune de miel.
Une superbe vue sur la foret.
Un petit déjeuner copieux (nous n’avons pas pu tout terminer!)

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Efthimis Gialamas solo_traveller gr
10
Pros:

Amazing place to stay in Ella! The room was very big, clean and had breathtaking view. It is totally worth to stay there. The host was very attentive to every request especially with tuk tuks transportation and laundry services. I totally recommend him and his place!

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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thomas solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Absolument fantastique. Une famille adorable, un hébergement très propre et confortable, des petits-déjeuners différents avec jus frais chaque matin, deux terrasses avec vue magnifique ... Une vraie découverte loin de l'agitation du centre ville. Vivement recommandé par notre famille !

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Carole extended_group fr
9
Belle étape sur Ella
Pros:

Les hôtes sont fantastiques . Nous avons passé un super séjour à Serene Homestay. Les cours de cuisine étaient un bon moment passé avec la famille
Le petit déjeuner est bien garni et riches de spécialités sri-lankaises

Cons:

Débit d’eau faible de la douche et manque d’eau chaude

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Louis-Antoine family_with_children fr
10
A beautiful night and incredible sunrise
Pros:

The staff has waited for us because of our late arrival and hard a special attention. We were quite embarrassed of so much kindness ! View was wonderful at night but amazing when we woke up. Breakfast was perfect . Site was a bit difficult to access but no worries as they have a tuktuk taking your luggage for the last meters and can carry you to a nice restaurant Cinnamon View close to here. Thank you for everythîng Serene Homestay !

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple pt
10
Lovely welcoming family, gorgeous views and incredible breakfast
Pros:

Inusha’s family are very sweet and welcoming and the views from the balcony are fantastic.
We appreciate a good breakfast and we were amazed at the spread we were given each morning.

The Homestay is a short walk to the local train station and it’s about 3km walk (downhill or flat via train tracks) to the centre of Ella.
Also easy to reach Ella Rock from the Homestay.

We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back when we return to Sri Lanka

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Sheree solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

We stayed in the new superior 2 bedroom chalet. It is an amazing space and perfect for our family of 2 adults and  2 teenagers. The views are beautiful, especially from the balcony. The warmth and generosity from the host family was what made the stay so special. Don't miss out on a home cooked dinner while you're there! Highly recommend.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Eric couple at
10
Perfekte Unterkunft für unseren unvergesslichen Urlaub! Wenn sich Urlaub wie Heimat anfühlt!
Pros:

Alle unsere Erwartungen an die Unterkunft wurden übertroffen. Wir fühlten uns durch die Wärme und Hilfsbereitschaft der Gastgeber wie zu Hause. Uns wurde jeder Wunsch von den Lippen abgelesen, zudem war das Frühstück & der Ausblick traumhaft. Das Appartement ist zudem ideal ausgestattet, es hat uns bei weitem an nichts gefehlt - und wenn es so gewesen wäre, hätten es die Gastgeber sicherlich für uns organisiert. Serene Homestay ist der perfekte Ort für den Urlaub in Ella. Wir kommen definitiv wieder!

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Maya couple fr
10
Exceptionnel !
Pros:

Nous avons passé trois nuits dans cet établissement et tout était parfait ! La vue est magnifique, la cabane est très confortable et le petit-déjeuner est exceptionnel. Différent chaque matin, il est toujours copieux, varié et délicieux.

Les hôtes sont d'une gentillesse remarquable : très accueillants, disponibles, attentionnés et très serviables. Leur bienveillance a largement contribué à rendre notre séjour encore plus agréable.

Nous recommandons vivement cet établissement et y reviendrions avec grand plaisir.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Roscher couple at
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Amedeo family_with_children nl
10
Best place by far we've been in whole Sri Lanka!
Pros:

What an awseome stay we had here (two nights). By far the kindest family we came across throughout our trip in Sri Lanka. Teh family that runs this business is so friendly and kind, beyond any possible expectations. Inusha helped us with all our questions, brought us and picked us up with his tuk-tuk. Kids loved it!! The chalet is very big and what a stunning view!! Inusha's parents are so sweet, every morning we had such a generous home made breakfast!! We also had dinner here and the food was simply amazin!!If you go to Ella, look no further!!

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Ayako solo_traveller jp
9
Pros:

ビューがとてもよく、朝ごはんが美味しかった。
スタッフの方がtuktukがない時送迎をしてくれた

Cons:

ビューが良い代わりに街中心部からはtuktukが必須でnew year holiday期間はpickmeではほぼ捕まらないことに苦労した。

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Lohith couple gb
10
You’re doing yourself a disservice by not staying here
Pros:

Our stay at Serene Homestay in Ella was absolutely amazing and it was easily the best homestay we have ever stayed in. From the view to the amazing free breakfast and tuktuk service all our expectations were met and surpassed.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Jack extended_group au
10
Family-run, very comfortable with incredible views!
Pros:

Honestly one of the best parts of our whole Sri Lanka trip. This is a proper family-run place and you can feel it from the moment you arrive. So warm and welcoming.

Breakfast every morning was incredible. Some of the best food we had the entire trip, which is saying something. Inusha sorted us out with a tuk tuk service too which made getting around Ella so easy and stress-free.

The views from the room are just ridiculous. We spent so much time on the balcony watching the rain come in over the hills. Rooms are really comfortable and modern too.

Just a really special place run by genuinely generous people. Can’t recommend it enough.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Christina extended_group ch
10
Lovely stay in Ella
Pros:

The hosts were exceptionally kind and caring. Inusha took us everywhere we wanted to go (including a 6 am start to a hike) and picked us up again in his tuktuk for a very reasonable price. This removed any issues with the location being further out of town. He also arranged for our laundry to be done. Breakfasts were varied, delicious and plentiful. The beds are large and super comfy.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike. Note though that if you are travelling with more than 3 people you will have issues fitting in one tuktuk, and the location is not easily walkable from town

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Linda couple de
10
Blick in die Natur :)
Pros:

Eine wunderschöne Unterkunft: ein toller Blick in die Natur, wundervolles Frühstück, bequeme Betten, super Lage für den Ella Rock, Tuktuk Service & freundliche Hosts. Eine große Empfehlung! 🥰

Cons:

Alles toll!

2026-03-27 via Nuitee