Small gaps in balcony window which let mosquitos to enter the room

Amazing view, very friendly staff and delicious breakfasts!

Stayed in March 2024

Great view and location

Stayed in January 2024

A little difficult to find initially.

Close to town yet quiet and with a beautiful view. Great people at the property made every effort to make our stay a comfortable one.

Stayed in March 2024

Great location and food. Lanaka cookery school short walk, excellent Very helpful, even fixed our teva walking shoes

Stayed in March 2024

We were on the top level & the room got very hot in the afternoon. Our fan didn't work very well, but they rustled up another one for us as soon as we asked. And it certainly cooled down overnight!

Superb location, an easy walk to the main street via a shortcut, and the view was spectacular. Really friendly & helpful staff. Breakfast was really good & they went out of their way to accommodate dietary requirements (no gluten). If you're after a relaxed meal, away from the hustle & bustle of the main street, they also serve dinner. They were very helpful too with sightseeing tips & arranging drivers when needed. The photos of the view & the restaurant area don't do justice to just how good it is!! We would stay here again!!

Stayed in March 2024

The lighting in the bathroom is not great. If you need to trim your beard, like I do, the light is inadequate. The floor of the bathroom also gets wet when showering, so I recommend to do showering last in your morning routine. The floor does dry up quite quickly though. The biggest issue I had with this property is that the doors to the balcony are thin and don't seal tightly. Which means, that insects and noise do get in. Even though the main road is on the other side of the valley, car engines and honks can be heard during the night. There is no AC but it cools off enough after sunset. It will take a couple of hours to get the heat out of the room though. To me this was not so much of a problem.

Great location. Lots to see within walkable distance. Ella centre with its amenities within a 10 minute walking distance. Great staff. They are happy to help. I appreciated the breakfast. It was adequate with toast, rice, fruit and better than expected coffee. You can get drinks at the restaurant area and bring them up to your balcony. After a sightseeing tour in the morning, there is nothing like a cold beer on your own balcony! The room and bathroom are of a good size. They are clean and the linen is clean as well. The mattress is sturdy which I like.

Stayed in March 2024

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Great views, good food, owner was very helpful. Short walk to town centre

Stayed in March 2024

Really nice view from the terrace.

Stayed in February 2024

Very nice and caring stuff , beautiful cosy rooms, great garden

Stayed in January 2024

It´s a short way from the center, but not much than 10 minutes by walk :). You can also use tuk tuk :)

Very nice hotel with kind heplful people. Beautiful view. Rooom was very nice, large, with balcony.

Stayed in January 2024

Beautiful and clean place with very friendly and helpful staff! The view from the balcony is great. Ella city center is just within a short walk distance.

Stayed in February 2024

The driveway down to the property is best suited to a mountain goat, rather than a regular saloon car/taxi!! The bathroom was very dark and the shower flooded the entire bathroom (not uncommon in Sri Lanka)

The view from the dining area and bedrooms of Ella Rock is beautiful. We had a very spacious room with a very large bed. However the pillows were a bit solid! All the staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

The location is very nice with an amazing wiev at Ella's rock you must see! Thr brekfast was very tasty and we enjoyed fresh juices and fresh fruit. The room has mosquito net. Recommended for your trip to Ella!

Stayed in February 2024

The approach road is rough and steep.

The views from our balcony to Ella Rock were fabulous. Breakfasts were very good and the staff were friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

The wifi was available only in the common area and our internet connection was quite unstable in the room, since we needed to work it was a problem for us. I would recommend more comfortable chairs for the balcony. In ours we only had 2 plastic chair and I would have really loved a sunbed or armchair to make more use of the space!

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, the owner - or the manager? - was really ready to support us, giving tips and various info on what to do around Ella. The room was spacious and comfortable, special mention for the bed (so big and comfy!) and the shower (great pressure of the water, hot water always available). Good diversified breakfast. The view was very nice, both from the restaurant and our balcony. The location more in general is perfect, a few minutes walk from the main road with all the restaurants and bars, but still in a quiet surroundings with amazing nature.

Stayed in January 2024

Room is pretty similar to other rooms in Sri-Lanka. There was a mold on the ceiling and it was quite chilly in the room. The location isn't very comfortable because after the heavy rain the road is tough so you can't reach the hotel by car - only be feet or tuk tuks. The water in the shower was warm, but not hot.

View from the balcony is beautiful. The staff was absolutely great - they helped us a lot with everything including very early tuk tuks and early breakfast with vegeterian options. The restaurant zone is very nice with a beautiful view on the mountain. There is also a chance you will see some animals like mongoose, monkeys and even porcupine!

Stayed in January 2024

Breakfast was fantastic the staff very helpful

Stayed in January 2024

It was nothing that I didn’t like!

The view was amazing as well as the staff!

Stayed in January 2024

As with the majority of hotels in Sri Lanka it is hard to keep the linens smelling fresh. Bed and room was comfortable but would have been a lot better with fresh smelling linen

Loved the location and the hotel! Manju went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. The price was excellent for the room and location. The view was one of the best in Ella. It was a last minute booking and we were very glad it was available.

Stayed in December 2023

Wifi didn’t quite reach the room, but data is so cheap in Sri Lanka it doesn’t really matter.

The staff were exceptional. Manju and his employees were so kind, thoughtful and helpful at every turn. Manju connected us with a private car on a last minute decision to go to Tissa. The price he quoted was below everywhere else we found online and in Town. We loved our stay at Rock Side Inn, and would return next time in Ella! Gorgeous views from the room, comfortable, great breakfast, and exceptional staff.

Stayed in December 2023

Location wasn't reachable by car. Had to take tuk tuk to go to the main road and that costed money

View from the room and service by Manju

Stayed in December 2023

Clean and cozy

Property location and balcony view amazing

Stayed in November 2023

Everything was perfect, the room was very clean had a fantastic view on Ella rock, the owner was super friendly and very knowledgeable, great breakfast, extremely good value for money and great location

Stayed in November 2023

The view is amazing!! We decided to extend our stay as it was so nice :) Our room was very comfortable :)

Stayed in November 2023