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Reviews of Blooming Rose Ella

Athimale Niwasa, Kitetella,, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#19 of 345 B&Bs and inns in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 243 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    The best place to stay in Ella.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view is from the rooms are unbeatable. Some of the best views in whole of Ella.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    A genuine hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Spectacular views over the Ella countryside were a highlight. A relaxing place that really is a hidden gem. The hosts are friendly and very helpful. They also provide an amazing breakfast to have on the balcony looking over the amazing scenery.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Best Service I‘ve ever experienced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is literally nothing.

    I‘ve never had an owner such as nice as he was. Whatever you want to do he finds a Solution for you or Can organize something for you. I cannot Imagine there could be any better place to stay in Ella. Breakfast was amazing. Service: I have no words for such good Service. Best Service I‘ve ever experienced. The View was spectacular. One advice: stay there longer than just one night!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    9.0
    A great place to stay to enjoy the extensive views around Ella after a long day travelling up through the tea plantation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thankfully we could make the steps to the lodgings ok, but staff were very helpful with luggage and their yuk yuk.

    Views exceeded expectations. The experience of being immersed in the jungle canopy was beautiful. Watching the hornbills and train at breakfast (after seeing the sunrise from the balcony). :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Super hospitality!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The views.

    The stunning views and the beautiful breakfast was wonderful. Our host did everything he could to make our stay the best it could be.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    A+
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    An amazing experience we had with accommodation in Sri Lanka. I cannot stress how important it is to stay here. The family that host are the warmest most kindest people. Amazing food is served by the owners + there are restaurants within 100m of the location. Ella is super cool like this. The town is very touristy & gross in my opinion, everything in the hills near blooming rose isn’t ha ! Walking the tracks down to town / the station is awesome also. The view. WOW. Just you wait !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Mr Gunarathne did everything he could to make our stay comfortable including collecting us from our (late) train and org
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view from the property is incredible. The breakfasts were the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location, amazing views from the balcony, owners extremely helpful and breakfast was varied plentiful and delicious, would definitely recommend!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Unbelievable view
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view is UNBELIEVABLE. The hosts were so lovely and hospitable. The location is fantastic, just a short tuk tuk ride away from the centre of Ella and the owner gave us rides in his tuk tuk. The breakfast was delicious and there was always a fantastic spread.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful views outside of Ella town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was not that close to Ella town but the owner offered free tuktuk rides into town which was brilliant. The room had no air con but we knew this in advance.

    Beautiful views and lovely breakfast. The room was large and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing place, views, breakfast, hospitality. Nothing to complain, would definately come back!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had bats flying around our room one night and kept us awake, but eased off the second night. There was also no option to have any dinner at the hotel, but that wasn't too much of a problem.

    Location was great as we were about 15 minute walk outside of Ella town. The room was spacious and clean, and also had a lovely terrace outside which looked out onto Ella rock. The host and other members of staff were really friendly and arranged breakfast for us every morning which was also delicious. Super chilled vibe. Another plus- there was a family run restaurant about 5-10 minute walk rom the hotel called 'Ella siyapatha hut restaurant' serving amazing food and does a lovely cooking class too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Incredible views, amazing breakfasts, kind hosts and lovely walk down to main centre of Ella.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was a perfect stay.

    This was our favourite accommodation in Sri Lanka. The view from the balcony in our room and the terrace for breakfast was absolutely breathtaking. You could also walk to Ella town centre by a lovely walk via the train tracks and also walk to Ella Rock from the accommodation. The host and his family were so lovely, always happy to help and the breakfasts were delicious. So many different types of fruit and amazing pancakes/hoppers. We really recommend Blooming Rose Ella to all.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    It was great! The view is amazing. Wonderful hotel owner. Excellent breakfasts. Thank you very much!!! The hotel is located on a mountainside, a little away from the noisy Ella. There are no problems with movement. But the silence, tranquility and beauty of nature!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    Absolutely stunning location with the most hospitable hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Even though we were only there for a short night stay, the hosts were extremely hospitable and lovely. We didnt realise it was in a bit of a tricky location so we had packed our full suitcases - the team were so helpful and carried our bags down, and back up the next morning. The views from here are absolutely beautiful, and the hosts generously organised a packed breakfast for us as we checked out at 6am the next morning. This was probably one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept on my whole trip.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location and the magnificent view on Little Adam’s peek, the waterfall and Ella’s Rock. The staff was helpful and very friendly. Delicious typical breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The views were genuinely breathtaking- never seen anything like it. Hosts were so friendly and so helpful. Breakfast was delicious too. Great location. Couldn’t recommend more

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    10
    Great view and amazing host
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation is beautiful with a nice patio in front of each room. The view from the rooms and the breakfast patio is incredible! We had a perfect stay here and Gunarathna was the perfect host! He was so helpful in helping us with our plans and was absolutely kind. The breakfast was delicious and we can’t imagine a better place in Ella than Blooming Rose!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Serene, gorgeous views and easy walk to town on the railway track.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water pressure and the bathroom.

    Beautiful view and location. Lovely breakfast and host.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower temperature was lukewarm at best but consistent. Some floor mats or a squeegee would be appreciated so the bathroom isn't so wet all the time.

    Boss is always on site and shows incredible hospitality. Very very kind and makes every effort to help the guest have a good time. He drives you to the town in a tuk tuk for free if he is free. Terrace has an incredible view while you eat breakfast. Feels very jurassic. The accommodation is comfortable and clean. Location of the accommodation is 15min walk to town. Be warned, access to the accommodation is via stairs that are extremely steep.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    10
    Magical. Stunning view. Felt like a fairytale.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little guest house perched on the hillside overlooking a beautiful valley with a waterfall. The most incredible view I have ever seen - it felt like waking up in a fairytale. Every room has a perfect view. Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and attentive staff. Breakfast was local and varied from day to day. I would highly recommend Blooming Rose.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kindness of the owner is really incredible. Always ready to explain Things, give tips, show you the unbelievable wildlife you can see from your room Terrace and ready to give you a ride to town or further! Very good breakfast with stunning views.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms could be cleaner and updated

    The best view in Ella! Host couldn’t be more attentive and breakfasts were delicious and plentiful! We really enjoyed our stay here.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    10
    Amazing views and incredible service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely beautiful place with an incredible waterfall view and wonderful service. Comfortable room, nice shower and a beautiful balcony. Breakfast was great - 6 different kinds of fruit - with an unbeatable view. The proprietor is very helpful and will tuk tuk you and your bags and then help carry bags down the stairs to the lodging.

    Stayed in February 2024

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