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Reviews of Secret View Homestay Ella 4 stars

Temple Road Kitalella Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#12 of 349 B&Bs and Inns in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 157 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Great hosts and beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is very humid, especially if it's raining. I would suggest to do something about it :)

    The view is just spectacular, and you get to enjoy it from your private terrace. Both the owner and the receptionist are really nice, always helping out and giving us ideas on what to do. Great breakfast too!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best homestay you can have in Srilanka ! The staff is super helpfull

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Incredible view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff was super helpful and nice and the breakfast is amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

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

    It is quite close to townif you take the railway tracks. Fantastic breakfast views.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This view is incredible! Hosts very nice and helpful. Amazing stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Lovely spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom had a slight smell but I imagine this was from the water.

    Lovely little spot. Nice room with an incredible view from the rooftop to relax on. Good value for money. Short walk along the train tracks to get into Ella which was nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

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

    What the best in this accommodation is the view, truly exceptional! Also guy who helps me with accommodation what really nice, helpful in every aspect of my stay. He ordered a tuktuk to tea factory ( must see)! When a went to Yala he helped me to with a car, and handled good price. Highly recommended

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay outside bustling Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to climb some stairs to get there, but this is easily doable. Our luggage got carried upstairs.

    Our host was super friendly & caring. Provided tips & advice on anything required. Very good with young kids as well. The view is outstanding on both the valley as a majestic waterfall. Solid breakfast and minibar incl. cold Lion beer.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Amazing stay in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like. It should be noted that there are steps up to the property so it wouldn’t be suitable for anyone who is less mobile.

    The homestay was gorgeous! The people who own it and the man who works there are wonderful. So kind, friendly and helpful, offering tips on what to do, how to get to places and arranging transport. I was welcomed with a pot of tea and some fruit and biscuits which were enjoyed on their roof terrace which was great views. The room was spotless and the bed was comfortable. The best part was the balcony outside the room. The views are incredible (especially sunrise and sunset) and it’s so peaceful to sit there, watching all of the wildlife. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back if I’m ever back in Ella!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Amazing view with lots of birds singing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view here is amazing. In the morning you can sit in the swing and the birds will come flying to you. We were there two mornings and both mornings there was a little Kingfisher. Amazing view over the mountains and the waterfall. The host is super friendly and helpful. Really recommend this place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Excellent trip, helped mostly by the host Suranaga
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff (Suranga) was fantastic. He was constantly checking in to me make sure we were ok and if we needed anything. He organised our transfers, cooked us great food as well as giving us great advice about the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I couldn't stay longer in this little paradise

    OMG.. those views. The hosts are very kind and super friendly. The breakfast on the rooftop was always very good. I can recommend this guesthouse 100%

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

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

    The view was perfect. First time I preferred to stay in my balcony then go sightseeing. The room was clean and there are beers in mini fridge which is also great addition for enjoining the view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Amazing relaxing stay with great hospitality and surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing stay a 5-10 min walk on the train tracks from the main town of Ella. Relaxing stay with a beautiful view over Ella rock and the valley. Great hospitality!! I don’t remember the name now but the guy who works there is such a friendly and kind human being :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    A swing on the balcony with amazing view 🤩
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was perfect.

    From the first moment we fell in love with this place and regretted that we booked just one night. The view from the swing on the balcony is amazing. The decoration of the room and balcony is so beautiful done. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We especially want to thank Suranga. He did everything in his power to help us even when we were no longer guests. Excellent service!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The most amazing place to stay in Sri Lanka. The kindest people on earth. Arranged transfers were so helpful and top quality.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Gorgeous view from a convenient but quiet room :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This was not an issue because the weather was cool while we were there, but just note there is no AC in the room. There is a mosquito net, so opening the windows was perfect for us

    Pictures can't do the view justice - it is seriously amazing! Having breakfast on the roof deck was a highlight of our entire trip. The hosts were extremely kind and explained how to quickly walk into town and to the Ella Rock hike using the railroad tracks right behind the property. It was far enough from Ella town to be extremely peaceful, yet close enough to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The room itself is quirky and has a lot of character, which we loved!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Quiet stay in Ella, away from the town buzz. Awesome view to the valley and waterfall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The surrounding could be tidier and cleaner. many empty bottles in the breakfast area and some trash under the stairs.

    The view to the Ella Gap and the waterfall. The balcony is wonderful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Chill stay with amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really has an amazing view as it says, stunning sunrise from your swing seat. Lovely staff and breakfast with the same view.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    You won’t find a better place and people! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Surely the best place to stay in Ella. Those people are just AMAZING! Rooms are clean, view is just perfect. Breakfast is also very nice: pancakes, eggs, jam, coffee, tea, water, fruits. We could left our luggage in the object and go sightseeing even when we were not sleeping here anymore. Also got some problems with tuk tuk, got stuck in Ella’s center because of the broken cable. I let the owner of this place know that we will pick our luggage later because of this accident. He came in 5 minutes and took us to the mechanic (even if it was Sunday evening). Pure angel! Love this people. If I will come to Ella again, surely will stay here.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic spot in Ella - Suranga went above and beyond to make us feel welcome!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    10
    Stop looking and book this room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved our stay here! Such kind and accommodating hosts, we felt very cared for. View is incredible, beds are comfy, food is delicious, we would come back here in a heartbeat. Thank you ❤️

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Perfect 3 days with silence and the best view to Ella Rock
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning view, so friendly family and staff - excellent service, very good breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

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

    Nice, quiet room and friendly management. The view is amazing! You can relax and have a pleasant time yet still be close to everything in town

    Stayed in February 2024

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