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Reviews of Ella Ecolodge

Waterfall Road, 99999 Ella, Sri Lanka

Review score

Based on 60 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful room that gives you a unique experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I didn’t like one thing is that there are no curtains, which allows the light in so you cannot sleep in during the day. Also have in mind that the Ella train passes from there and makes a lot of noise.

    Loved the location! Feels like you’re in the forest! The room was delightful! Woodcraft but at the same time the bathroom was renovated to a modern style. Clean and simple. The hoste was super nice and helpful. We only stayed there for half day since we were exploring Sri Lanka and changing many hotels but we really loved it! Definitely recommend it for more than one day to relax and enjoy the view!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Very lovely stay amongst the birds and trees
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could only find one socket

    Ashen was very warm and welcoming, we enjoyed speaking with him. The room is spacious, the balcony is wonderful, and the facilities were very good. It is very good value.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Room in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed sheets didn't smell good. Maybe it was humidity... It can be, but they didn't smell like too clean.

    The balcony on the jungle is the best. You can spend time with monkeys and squirrels there. Also the staff is very kind.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Monkeys were active rather early on the roof but we'll worth spending a night or 2 here for the experience alone

    Location was amazing, staff are some of the nicest people you will meet. Accommodation itself was very charming and unique. We had 10 monkeys on our balcony at one point felt like we were in a tropical jungle 10/10

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay at the Eco Lodge, good room size and everything worked, lovely views from the balcony. Well looked after.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Over looking the jungle, comfortable bed, great staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    An excellent eco jungle experience with excellent location for the one who is curious about simple living in the heart o
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has no own bar or restaurant, but food can be ordered to the room

    It’s very authentic and basic, amazing service

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Lovely service and great view
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant or other common area where you can meet other travelers. If you have diner you eat at your own cabin.

    Great service!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep walk up from main Ella high Street but worth it for the views!

    The staff were great, incredibly friendly and provided good information about area. Made me fresh juice free of charge when I arrived. Breakfast was good and lovely to eat on the balcony looking into the forest. Lodge was fab. Everything you need there and felt great to be in the jungle.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    A wildlife treat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Enjoyed being so close to all the wildlife - was amazing to share breakfast with naughty monkeys, mongoose, chipmonks, deer and so many birds.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful room surrounded by nature, staff is a 10, I got a massage which also was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was excellent, the staff was super friendly and helpful, the room was amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to be cautious when having breakfast in balcony because monkey can come anytime and snatch your food.

    Everything was great.food is very tasty. I think this is one of its kind type of resort. Room was clean and they also arranged a tuk tuk for us to roam around and visit different places like ravana waterfall and nine arch bridges at a very good price. There is also a restro nearby called Golden restro you can have your dinner there it was very tasty both veg and non veg.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful views, great location and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Monkeys stole one of our crepes in the morning!

    Amazing stay in this beautiful property. The staff were super friendly and helpful, bringing tea when requested. We had an amazing breakfast on our balcony overlooking the jungle, making it feel like we were in a real treehouse. Great location with a short walk to the main area of Ella.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Stay in the wild with monkeys
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the activities offered felt overpriced, namely the tea factory tour (the price of the tour didn't include entry) The bed felt a little damp but this is likely due to the location

    Ashen, our host, was excellent. He catered to all of our needs and was very reactive. Our breakfasts were made from scratch every day and we're very tasty The property also helped us to arrange a few activities in the area and arranged a taxi transfer to Yala for us. A highlight was our cooking class Excellent location for nature lovers

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    Perfect jungle experience with huge comfort and loving hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of the high humidity and the mass amount of rain (rain season) the sheets and pillows were a bit smelly. Luckily we brought our own so there was no problem.

    Very private, very clean, great view of the nature plus watching the monkeys in the morning, nice surroundings, nice architecture, very thoughtful about being eco friendly. If you have a dream about sleeping in an typical jungle wooden bungalow that’s your stay. Ashen served us amazing (vegan!!!) meals adapted to our needs. He is such an open minded and loving host. We loved his energy and having him around.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Had the best time in Ella! Stunning walks and was amazing to get back to the hotel to relax and enjoy the balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s is set in a stunning location, the room was comfortable and clean with the most stunning view. The staff were so helpful and friendly and helped us plan our days. Can’t rave enough about the team there.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    9.0
    Unique experience in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was very happy for the property, but be Mindful of the stairs for elderly or small children

    This is an unusual set of three treehouses five minutes walk from Ella or a quick Tuktuk ride. It is unusual- hand built of timber and concrete bathroom- very big steps down to the rooms so not suitable if unsteady on your feet. The staff were lovely and very accommodating- carried another table into our room in the pouring rain so that we could eat all together. Delicious Breakfast of fruit and coconut pancakes was included and they organised delicious dinner of curry and rice for us too. Short walk to the train line if you wanted to watch them go past

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice rustic rainforest experience but cold and very humid during rain season
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of rainy season the room was very cold and humid, there is no heating option. Also the rain was very load because of the metal roof. Close to center but on a hill which becomes very muddy during rain!

    Very nice lodge where you really feel like in the middle of the jungle and rainforest. The monkeys and chipmunks were playing on our roof and terrace!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Jungle Oasis
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The GPS pin for the hotel on Google was slightly off, so if you don't see the hotel name at the location it sends you to, just walk a few more paces around the corner. The five-minute walk from the main road starts with a steep uphill section. It does eventually plateau though. We didn't mind the walk, but if it's a concern, you can always take a tuk tuk.

    Once we stepped through the entryway for the property, we felt like we'd entered an oasis. The view from the balcony was particularly stunning. We enjoyed sitting out there during our downtime. Since it's an ecolodge, we were expecting only cold water, so we were pleasantly surprised with the hot showers. The staff (Kavin and Janith) were very welcoming and helpful. Organizing breakfast and tours through the hotel was a breeze on WhatsApp. I appreciate that they sent a lot of information ahead of time, so we had plenty of time to think over potential activities.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Cute room with outstanding views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a metal roof so when it rained (and it can rain heavily in Sri Lanka) it was very noisy

    This property is much, much cuter than the pictures on booking.com give it credit for. If you like a slightly rustic feel and fanatic views, this place was great. Had a massive covered balcony that felt like it was the middle of the jungle. The staff were very helpful - constantly making tea for us and lent us umbrellas when it rained

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Jungle heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sampath (host) sent a detailed WhatsApp message prior to our arrival which was extremely helpful. When we arrived we was greeted by a delightful Sampath who went over everything welcoming us into our lodge for the upcoming two nights. The lodge was exactly what we expected, a touch of simplicity and nature combined lovely. Opening the double doors and lifting the shutters to see the high trees to watch & listen to the wildlife was amazing. We booked the Yala safari and taxi via our host which included dropping off at our next location which was all done ever so simple, paid in cash and leaving at 4am, Sampath wanted to ensure his guests got away ok so joined us which shows his kind character.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Friendly back to nature experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have like facilities to boil water.

    Loved the closeness to nature. It felt like we were in a tree house in the jungle. The owner and Ashan were some of the nicest people we have met. It is so close to the fun street full of shops and very cool restaurants.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host couldn’t do enough to help us, he was amazing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    10
    Our stay at Ella Eco Lodge was nothing short of perfect. I do need to mention the owner and host Sampath specifically
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    Beautiful, tranquil natural oasis in the heart of Ella.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    The host was helpful to give recommendations and always available to prepare a cup of tea. nice location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing. all is nice clean and very close to nature

    The amazing terrace in front of the jungle...it make really feel part of it! The owner and his suggestions. Massage was perfect after the day.

    Stayed in August 2023

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