Name: Tunnel Gap Homestay
Address: 02 Rathnagiriya Rd, Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka, 02 Rathnagiriya Rd, Ella, Badulla District, 90090, Sri Lanka
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $30 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Location is great, very close to the train station, also the bus stops right next to the property. Very friendly owners. Bed was very comfortable.

Lars, Switzerland

Friendly and welcoming house Owners, beautiful views and location. Well maintained garden.

Chandra, India

Location is just off the Main Street in Ella. The owners are a lovely family who are really friendly and helpful. The breakfast that was included in the price was great, especially the banana pancakes. Set in a really pretty garden also.

Jordan, United Kingdom

Very kind and friendly personnel! I would recommend to everyone. Good location for hiking, near to train and bus station.

Vid, Slovenia

The location and the view were amazing. The owner and the girls working there were very pleasant and fun to talk to. They're very friendly and ask about your day and health passionately. I love the cultural exchange that happens in the conversations with each one of them. It's easy to share what you feel about the country and they never hesitate to help with anything you want such as directions, advice, where to go, how to go there, what take care of and who to trust. I really wish I could've stayed longer.

Ahmed, Egypt

Sooda was a fabulous host. She does make the best pancakes and served afternoon tea on the front verandah. Awesome view and right next to a tea plantation. Super close to the railway station and town. Thank you Sooda and family. Jocelyn

Jocelyn, Australia

The bed was great and the location, the owner: host is very friendly

Vicki, Australia

Delicious breakfast (order tea insted of coffee). Very friendly personell that did not try to sell things I didn't want, like you encounter it in other places. Close to the train station and the center, but still a relatively quiet corner.

Sincevon, Switzerland

We had a wonderful stay at The Tunnel Gap Homestay. There were 5 of us - my husband and myself plus our two sons and friend. We were only there for one night but wished we had longer! The family made us feel so welcome and the location is great - surrounded by tea plantations but close enough to walk to the restaurants and bars in the main street. All the rooms are large and there are comfortable sofas to relax in and enjoy the view. The breakfast was amazing - we had the Sri Lankan breakfast and it was delicious. We were catching the train that morning so they wrapped up the banana cake for us to eat on the journey. I would definitely recommend staying there - it was a great experience and the family couldn't do enough for us.

Hilary, China

We stayed here for 3 nights during out backpacking trip. The family is super friendly; after arrival we immediately felt being home. The breakfast was amazing. Tea was served during the day and it was really nice to enjoy in the garden. Good restaurants and the majority of the attractions were on walking distance from our stay.

Tom, Norway

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9.7

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Very comfy beds
Great neighborhood
On-site restaurant

What guests loved the most:
“Location is great, very close to the train station, also the bus stops right next to the property. Very friendly owners. Bed was very comfortable.”

Lars Switzerland
“Friendly and welcoming house Owners, beautiful views and location. Well maintained garden.”

Chandra India
“Location is just off the Main Street in Ella. The owners are a lovely family who are really friendly and helpful. The breakfast that was included in the price was great, especially the banana...”

Jordan United Kingdom
“Very kind and friendly personnel! I would recommend to everyone. Good location for hiking, near to train and bus station.”

Vid Slovenia
“The location and the view were amazing. The owner and the girls working there were very pleasant and fun to talk to. They're very friendly and ask about your day and health passionately. ”

Ahmed Egypt
“Sooda was a fabulous host. She does make the best pancakes and served afternoon tea on the front verandah. Awesome view and right next to a tea plantation. Super close to the railway station and town....”

Jocelyn Australia
“The bed was great and the location, the owner: host is very friendly”

Vicki Australia
“Delicious breakfast (order tea insted of coffee). Very friendly personell that did not try to sell things I didn't want, like you encounter it in other places. ”

Sincevon Switzerland
“We had a wonderful stay at The Tunnel Gap Homestay. There were 5 of us - my husband and myself plus our two sons and friend. We were only there for one night but wished we had longer! ”

Hilary China
“We stayed here for 3 nights during out backpacking trip. The family is super friendly; after arrival we immediately felt being home. The breakfast was amazing. ”

Tom Norway

Tunnel Gap Resort Ella offers accommodations located just 1,650 feet from the Ella Railway Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Each room has a private bathroom. Tunnel Gap Resort Ella features free WiFi . Free private parking is available at the guest house.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 1.1 mi from Tunnel Gap Resort Ella, while Ella Rock is 1.4 mi from the property. Adams Peak is 1.6 mi away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ella, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Ella! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Ella! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Located in the top-rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

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Closest Landmarks

Ella Train Station
0.1 miles
Ella Spice Garden
0.2 miles
Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
1 miles
Little Adam's Peak
1.4 miles
Ella Rock
1.4 miles
Demodara Railway Station
2.3 miles
Bandarawela Railway Station
5.1 miles
Haputale Railway Station
9.5 miles
Buduruwagala Temple
13.2 miles
Ohiya Train Station
14.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Merry hit Restaurant
0 miles
City Market
0 miles
Chills Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Supermarket Supermarket
0.1 miles

Natural Beauty

Little Adams peak Mountain
1.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The host family was warm and welcome while breakfast was yummy and perfectly done Sri Lankan style. The dog and cats are also super cute, making the stay more e...”

Singapore

9.0

“Sudarshi is very helpful host. We stayed 3 nights feel like part of her family. We went to nearby temple with her family to be blessed from respectable monk on...”

Nim

Thailand

9.5

“What to say? We LOVED this place so much! Accomodation is basic, but there is everything you need. Location of this homestay is very good - right in the path of...”

David

Czech Republic

9.5

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Food: Asian

Open for: Breakfast

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

12:30 AM - 11:00 PM

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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This property only accepts cash payments.

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Please note that the guests are requested to inform the arrival time beforehand.

Please inform Tunnel Gap Homestay 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.

“Location is just off the Main Street in Ella. The owners are a lovely family who are really friendly and helpful. The breakfast that was included in the price was great, especially the banana pancakes. Set in a really pretty garden also.”

Jordan

United Kingdom

“The location and the view were amazing. The owner and the girls working there were very pleasant and fun to talk to. They're very friendly and ask about your day and health passionately. I love the cultural exchange that happens in the conversations with each one of them. It's easy to share what you feel about the country and they never hesitate to help with anything you want such as directions, advice, where to go, how to go there, what take care of and who to trust. I really wish I could've stayed longer.”

Ahmed

Egypt

“Sooda was a fabulous host. She does make the best pancakes and served afternoon tea on the front verandah. Awesome view and right next to a tea plantation. Super close to the railway station and town. Thank you Sooda and family. Jocelyn”

Jocelyn

Australia

“Delicious breakfast (order tea insted of coffee). Very friendly personell that did not try to sell things I didn't want, like you encounter it in other places. Close to the train station and the center, but still a relatively quiet corner.”

Sincevon

Switzerland

“We had a wonderful stay at The Tunnel Gap Homestay. There were 5 of us - my husband and myself plus our two sons and friend. We were only there for one night but wished we had longer! The family made us feel so welcome and the location is great - surrounded by tea plantations but close enough to walk to the restaurants and bars in the main street. All the rooms are large and there are comfortable sofas to relax in and enjoy the view. The breakfast was amazing - we had the Sri Lankan breakfast and it was delicious. We were catching the train that morning so they wrapped up the banana cake for us to eat on the journey. I would definitely recommend staying there - it was a great experience and the family couldn't do enough for us.”

Hilary

China

“We stayed here for 3 nights during out backpacking trip. The family is super friendly; after arrival we immediately felt being home. The breakfast was amazing. Tea was served during the day and it was really nice to enjoy in the garden. Good restaurants and the majority of the attractions were on walking distance from our stay. ”

Tom

Norway

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Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Sincevon
Switzerland

4 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms are clairaudient. So if you're unlucky with the neighbours, like I was, you're not going to have a calm night. Loud construction works around the house made it a little hard to chill there during the day.
Delicious breakfast (order tea insted of coffee). Very friendly personell that did not try to sell things I didn't want, like you encounter it in other places. Close to the train station and the center, but still a relatively quiet corner.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

Hilary
China
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 3 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
We had a wonderful stay at The Tunnel Gap Homestay. There were 5 of us - my husband and myself plus our two sons and friend. We were only there for one night but wished we had longer! The family made us feel so welcome and the location is great - surrounded by tea plantations but close enough to walk to the restaurants and bars in the main street. All the rooms are large and there are comfortable sofas to relax in and enjoy the view. The breakfast was amazing - we had the Sri Lankan breakfast and it was delicious. We were catching the train that morning so they wrapped up the banana cake for us to eat on the journey. I would definitely recommend staying there - it was a great experience and the family couldn't do enough for us.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

Tom
Norway
9.6

“Very cozy! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed here for 3 nights during out backpacking trip. The family is super friendly; after arrival we immediately felt being home. The breakfast was amazing. Tea was served during the day and it was really nice to enjoy in the garden. Good restaurants and the majority of the attractions were on walking distance from our stay.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Anna
United Kingdom
9.2

“Lovely, homely place!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
It suits early risers, as there is noise from the train quite early on and the room isn't very soundproof.
Lovely family to stay with, and the great communal areas outside meant that it was easy to meet other travellers. Wonderful breakfasts too!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 11, 2019

Aron
Australia
9.6

“Great little Homestay with an awesome host and location. Really good value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No soap in the bathrooms. Wifi was patchy.
Terrific host - excellent command of English and went out of her way to help us. The lounge out the front of the house was great, as was the tea plantation immediately next door. Our kids loved the resident dog, who was lovely, and the little kittens. Great location; about 100m to the train station and one minute walk into town, but you still felt secluded when at the house.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 10, 2019

Kulverstukė Keliauninkė
Lithuania

14 helpful votes
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room is far too small for a 4 person. The pictures in booking.com of surrounding a little misleading, as from the pictures you think that you live in a tea plantation far from town hassle, but in fact it is on the road, and all the noise is there. Not possible to access with a car or tuk tuk, and nobody is helping with the luggage.
We liked the atmosphere in the terrace. It was cool to meet other travellers on the dinner and breakfast. Food was very delicious. Host are very communicative and very supportive on organising trips to around.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 9, 2019

Su
Singapore
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a blackout at night so we did not have any warm water and no light in the toilet. The host explained this to us and seek our understanding, providing us with torchlight.
The host family was warm and welcome while breakfast was yummy and perfectly done Sri Lankan style. The dog and cats are also super cute, making the stay more enjoyable for me and my friend. Location-wise, will definitely recommend this homestay as it is located at the Ella city centre, near food and tuktuks.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 9, 2019

Nim
Thailand

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Sudarshi is very helpful host. We stayed 3 nights feel like part of her family. We went to nearby temple with her family to be blessed from respectable monk on Year-end day. House is next to tea plantation easy to go for a wald and near Ella railway station. She help to provide information and taxi for one day trip. I hope to be Ella again because of her family.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 9, 2019

Tanya
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and facilities. Friendly and helpful family hosts. Filling breakfast Comfortable beds

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Marie-helene
Canada
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The host is the most welcoming and sweet person! We felt like we were home.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Heike
New Zealand

1 helpful vote
10

“Wonderful relaxing place amongst tea plantations run by a helpful and friendly family”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The family was extremely helpful and friendly, highly recommend

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Navya
India

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Lovely stay, will definitely stay here again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Lovely hosts, helped us with local suggestions! Stay was very comfortable. The location and view from the hostel is amazing. Lots of greens around. They have cats and dogs as pets who were very playful!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 1, 2019

Freya
Sri Lanka
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just to note that the property is up a steep slope- worth it for the views but tricky for my Mum who has walking difficulties.
We had an amazing stay at Tunnel Gap Homestay, I couldn’t recommend it more highly. The family are so welcoming and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The views are beautiful and the veranda itself a lovely place to sit. Our room was lovely, with lots of personal touches which made it feel very homely. The breakfasts are amazing.. especially the chocolate and banana pancakes! They also arranged for us, after enquiring, a driver in their van who took us out for the day around Ella, which was fantastic and good value for money. The best stay of our travels!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 1, 2019

Mark
Thailand

5 helpful votes
8.8

“Brilliant hospitality ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Whilst rooms are basic, at this price it would be churlish to complain about anything.
This is a great guesthouse because of the family who run it. We were met with bottomless tea on arrival by Suda, the very friendly owner and her breakfasts are amazing- the only problem being its impossible to eat it all. She was very knowledgeable about the area and helped us plan our morning. Location is good.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 25, 2018

Hilary
Australia

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Homestay in true form ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If I stayed again I would book two rooms for our family as one room was a bit small. It’s definitely basic accomodation but comfortable and clean
The family! Sudha and her family are wonderful hosts. They bend over backwards to help out, nothing is too much trouble and their English is excellent. The location is great, within walking distance of town. Sudha’s banana pancakes are legendary!!!

Stayed in December 2018

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