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Reviews of Idyll Cottage Ella

Idyll Cottage, Kithal ella road, Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#30 of 189 hotels in Ella

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Review Score

Based on 73 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

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

    Very nice hospitality with a good and chill place ,, and amazing breakfast thank you so much ♥️

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

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

    Nothing. Advice, from the station is a steep 15 mins walk, consider taking a tuktuk.

    The location is just incredible, the view over the valley is breathtaking. The rooms are well designed, cozy and clean. The host was very helpful and prepared a fantastic breakfast in the morning. Great value for money, definetely reccomended.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    8.0
    Great views, cozy room, nice personnel and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little walk from main town without much light. Shower did not work perfectly as you have to keep the buttom pressed the whole time (not a big deal anyway).

    Great views, cozy room, nice personnel and service (and brekkie).

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    10
    Cosy stay in mountain cottage with gorgeous views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This property is an absolute beautiful place to spend your time in Ella. Firstly, the location is amazing, you are within a 5/10 minute walk of the main Ella town but far enough away that you can’t hear any noise. The facilities are excellent, with a comfy big bed and very clean toilet/ shower area. The outside of this property is definitely the highlight with hanging hammocks where you can overlook the gorgeous Mountain View’s, where you can see the temple and the tea plantations. Darshana could not do enough to help us, sorting out laundry, making us a lovely breakfast each morning and decorating the room especially for part of our honeymoon. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here for at least 3 nights.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    10
    Incredible view and incredible location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was an incredible property and was soo pretty especially for the price. Waking up to the view was incredible! The breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious, lovely views, great location, very helpful and welcoming staff - they were great the whole time and super accommodating! Thank you for a great stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The staff and location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay in this comfortable and quiet place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a garbage centre down the hill that unfortunately gives some bad smell. It’s not always but good to know.

    Very nice place, great staff and food. The location is close enough with a nice walk from the centre, making it quiet .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could provide some more basic facilities and dinner provision

    Cosy nice place , comfortable rooms , excellent service .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

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

    Fantastic clean room, comfortable bed and stunning views. Our host was friendly, attentive and provided a welcome tea on arrival and insisted on carrying our bags up and down from the road. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stunning views, friendly staff and very clean. Great value for money!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

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

    Good AI Overview    +10 A good hotel review should highlight both positive aspects and areas for improvement. For example, praise the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff, comfortable beds, and convenient location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    10
    Spectacular mountain views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely brilliant rooms and spectacular views. May have been my favourite accommodation in 3 weeks of sri lanka. It's a bit of a walk to and from the city centre but tuktuks are easy to get. Also breakfast was great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great staff and amazing views. Really recommend you stay here. We stayed 2 nights and were able to rest well and enjoy Ella at the same time !!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room smelt & felt a little damp which is a real shame as everything else was amazing about this property.

    The views are incredible from Iydll Cottage. We really enjoyed the tea on arrival and in the mornings. The location is really good, walking distance (up steps) from the town but far enough away to not be affected by the noise. Parking for our Tuk Tuk. Hosts are very caring and friendly. Laundry service conveniently down the road.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

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

    Best view ever

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

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

    Really beautiful cottage. The way up is a bit tough, but it is worth it. Thanks for everything

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

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

    Idyll Cottage is beautiful - you have a lovely view over the hills but can also walk to town within 5/10 minutes so it is perfect. The room was clean, lovely and the staff were very helpful and kind. We have recommended to friends and family coming to Sri Lanka!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    9.0
    Mountain paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great 2 night stay. Darshana was super helpful and accommodating. Stunning Mountain View’s from our room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    8.0
    Overall, excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some waste disposal plant I guess, few hundred meters downhill burning waste. The smoke rises and may cause discomfort depending on the wind. This is just what I felt during my stay… only for a brief period…nothing serious

    Nice location on top of the hill. Close to Ela town but then away all chaos of township. Nice view of hills right in front of you. Staff was very polite & met all our needs. Place was very clean as well

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent stay at Idyll cottage Ella, rooms were spotless, view was fantastic, staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating and the breakfast was also amazing

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    9.0
    Nice view, comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is not the best need a tuk tuk or a steep walk. Breakfast could be better..

    Nice comfy, large room with a view.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything

    Most beautiful cottage in a serene setting, overlooking the hills of Ella. Far enough out that you don’t get any noise but you can walk into the centre in 5 mins. Great breakfast - hoppers, fruit and pancakes! The staff were very friendly and helpful. 100% recommend to all!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not a negative, more a statement of fact, a short walk up a steep hill required when returning from the main bar and restaurant strips. Also, suggestion for improvement, rooms require more wardrobe, drawer, hanger space for guests.

    Fantastic hospitality, the team were extremely helpful and accomodating. Good location, with incredible views of the landscape surrounding Ella. Spacious rooms, which were great value for money, all with a tasty breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2025

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