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Fabulous hidden gem. The property is just out of town and run by a young couple who run the place beautifully; lovely and clean and has a comfortable sofa to relax on, which is a rare find. Breakfast was delicious, a mix of western and Sri Lankan, and was different each day. Far too much for us to eat. It has a fridge which is great. I give this property 10 out of 10 as the owners do everything to make you comfortable, keep it clean and are obviously working hard to build a future for themselves.

Stayed in April 2024

Very kind hosts. Beautiful and comfortable room. Just enough out of the city center to avoid the noise, but every thing is on walking distance.

Stayed in April 2024

The room/ bungalow is a small property by itself with its own small private garden. The owners live next door and are very friendly and happy to help. The room is close to the main town in Ella but set on a side street so is quiet from Street noise. It also benefits from being a short walk to little adams peak. The room is a good size and has a fridge, TV and sofa as well as outside seating and hammocks. The breakfast is huge and also came with a whole pot of coffee. The WiFi was good enough for basic use and better than expected for this rural location. Although a little more expensive than other places we have stayed, the hot shower, size of room and breakfast made it great value for money

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

We very much enjoyed our stay here and the facilities were excellent. Large room with big comfortable bed, a drying rack, drawers, coffee table, small sofa, fridge, iron, hairdryer, case rack and TV. The air con was good. The bathroom was large and the shower excellent . The front porch had a table and chairs where we ate, and a hammock. The bungalow is located down a quiet leafy lane on the edge of the forest and yet not too far from local shops. We stayed 2 nights here and breakfast was plentiful and delicious and a different choice each day. The hosts Imali and Waruna are a young couple who want their guests to feel welcome and happy there and Waruna can arrange transport / tuktuk to wherever you need. Thank you to you both you deserve to do well!

Stayed in March 2024

Probably a bit overpriced if I am honest. But that shouldn't put you off if you want comfort, privacy and good location, this is a great place.

Lovely helpful host, very responsive,, ideal location

Stayed in March 2024

A little damp , but it had rained for 4 months

Lovely kind people. Went out of there way to please us . Loved having our own private garden and terrace . Enjoyed very much . Woke up to birds singing . Quiet and peaceful

Stayed in January 2024

Waruna and his wife were very helpful. They gave us a lot of recommendations and helped us getting everywhere. The apartment was spacious, clean, and had a nice outside terrace. Definitely recommend getting the breakfast included!

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing. It was great.

Our young hosts, Waruna and Imali, were very friendly and helpful, providing advice about sightseeing and organising transport, as/when needed. The walk to town was easy and not too far - and it was not steep at all. Our room was a good size for us, our suitcases and day packs. We appreciated the luggage racks that were provided. The bathroom is big and there was plenty of hot water. We also appreciated the refrigerator to keep our drinks cool. We slept very well in the comfortable bed. The area was lovely and quiet and dark; one night fireflies delighted us along the last section of our route home. Breakfast was generous and tasty. We were there for 4 nights and the breakfast was varied a little bit each day, but always included a juice, fresh fruit, an omelette and a different Sri Lankan delight (eg dhal, pumpkin curry, string hoppers, sambol…) toast with butter and jam and coffee. Our hosts were most attentive and did everything they could to ensure we had a lovely stay, which we did. We are happy to highly recommend Alone Cage Ella.

Stayed in February 2024

Very nice place in every aspect! Great, quiet location, you can walk to the city center in 10, 15 minutes while still being close to important sights in the area. The host family was super nice, helping us with our overall trip through Sri Lanka. We got a huge king coconut when we arrived and the breakfast was the best we had during our entire trip through Sri Lanka. Thank you so much for the great start :)

Stayed in January 2024

Great accommodation! We enjoyed having a small home of our own - spacious with a very comfortable and big bed, and also with a small sofa and a coffee table. The area outside is also super nice to hang out, especially since we had some rain during our stay in Ella. We enjoyed the location being a bit more on the side, so we had quiet nights, but also it was a walking distance to restaurants and bars. The owners are also very friendly and attentive, they popped by when we needed them, but we had the space for ourselves. We highly recommend this accommodation.

Stayed in January 2024

Good location in Ella. Alone Cage is really just one room so we had a lot of privacy. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing!

Everything!! What a peaceful place to stay. The house is located away from the busy street of Ella, but still close enough to just walk there in 10-15 minutes. It was such a beautiful house with a lovely outdoor area as well to relax. Also the owners were such lovely people, going above and beyond to help out and make sure we make the most of our stay in Ella. I would definitely stay here again when in Ella!!

Stayed in December 2023

everything was great.

Very friendly staff provding delicious and huge breakfast. The accomodation is very quiet and equipped with everything you need. Hot water shower was very much appreciated. Wifi worked well enough for some light work on laptop. Nice to have youtube on the smart tv!

Stayed in December 2023

Being picky WiFi was a bit slow at times

Attention was fantastic 😊 its not just a room, looks like your private chalet, with your own entrance and patio. Location is good, walking distance from the main street bit also on the way to nine Bridges and little Adam. They offer super quick laundry which was a bonus, apart from other facilities. The owners live next door but also very responsive by WhatsApp, and super helpful. The room has everything you need, would say above average for our SL experience.

Stayed in December 2023

What a lovely place to stay! You get your own terrace with hammock, deckchairs and sit close to the garden. On the terrace we had a marvellous breakfast every morning. The large breakfast is first class! Everything is freshly prepared! You can rent a scooter, use laundry and get a lot of tips for your stay in Ella from fhe very nice and helpful hosts! We really can recommend "Alone Cage Ella"!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing.

We loved our stay at alone cage Ella. It was our second visit. And it is always the place we would go in Ella. It's in a quite but still central location. You can walk in 10 minutes to the city center. The room is spacious and very good equipped. We had a terrace and garden for ourselves. The hot water is running perfectly. And for us important is the water kettle and also the fridge in the room. Furthermore the room is very clean. But most important is that the hosts, Waruna and Imali, are lovely people, who help with everything and really love what they are doing. The breakfast is also wonderful btw. They serve it on the terrace. You can watch the birds and the squirrels while have breakfast. We highly recommend to book this place!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing, was great

Very nice location, spacious and very friendly host.

Stayed in November 2023

The room is big and comfortable and has a nice private little garden. The staff were super nice and helpful and gave me good advices and recommendations.

Stayed in September 2023

Very nice place! good value for money

Stayed in September 2023

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I recently booked a guesthouse in Ella, Sri Lanka, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The experience was absolutely fantastic, earning it a well-deserved 5 stars! From the moment we arrived, the host Waruna went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. warmth and hospitality were truly exceptional. He was always ready to offer helpful tips about the local area, making sure we got the most out of our visit. The guesthouse itself was charming, clean, and cozy, with very cute garden. We felt right at home. We left the guesthouse with a heart full of gratitude and wonderful memories. If you're planning a trip to Ella, I wholeheartedly recommend booking with this amazing host. You won't be disappointed!

Stayed in September 2023

Waruna was verry kind and realy went out of his way to help us and have the best possible time in Ella. The breakfast was verry good and the room was super clean an comfortable. We had a great time for three nights and would definitely recommend it!

Stayed in September 2023

The room was clean and spacious, with nice bathroom and terrace. Location is perfect, in quiet nature, but still very close to the town.

Stayed in September 2023

The place was magical, a spacious studio room with a quiet garden and hammock. Owner was very very generous and considerate. Great shower, Comfortable bed and great location , we really recommend !!

Stayed in August 2023

What would this stay make perfect would be a nice chair to sit outside in. Now it only has plastic chairs and one hammock.

If you are looking for a place to stay in Ella which is quite, but also near the busstation, train station, the main street and nine arch bridge / little adams peak this is the place. The room is big, the shower hot, the host is very kind and will help you in person and also via whatsapp if you need anything. Breakfast was also nice and there was a fridge (even a rice cooker). I enjoyed my stay

Stayed in July 2023