Living Heritage Koslanda

"Had a fabulous visit to Living Heritage Koslanda - a beautiful place, very natural and peaceful with a perfect blend of comfort and luxury. The accommodation was fabulous - we stayed in a forest pavilion which was like a wonderful room in the trees with every comfort catered for - it was fantastic to be so close to nature but the room was also extremely comfortable. The pool area was wonderful with an infinity pool looking out over the valley below, a wonderful yoga pavilion with fantastic sp treatments below, which I sampled twice and both were excellent. The food was also lovey with choice of western or Sri Lankan and guests were invited to meet at 7:30 each night for a cocktail before dinner. A small and personal accommodation meant you were treated as special guests and left feeling like long lost friends. I would absolutely recommend this place and I will certainly be returning."

Aloft Grand Hotel Ella

"Wonderfully friendly staff. Super helpful! Anything we asked for they provided with smiles on their faces. Beautiful pool. Clean rooms. Great experience !"

Hideaway Ella

"The hotel is located about 10-15 km outside Ella but therefore very quiet in a paradise location with a view of the hills and mountains around Ella including Little Adam's Peak. Very spacious rooms with ditto bathroom. It is not very luxurious (maybe once) but is certainly a pleasant, comfortable and clean hotel. Rooms have a fan (no air conditioning, which is not really necessary in this part of Sri Lanka) and the staff is very friendly. Breakfast was served outside; with the above-mentioned view and English crockery you imagine yourself back in colonial times. Or just God in France. In short: we enjoyed our stay there very much."

Lilara Hills - Diyatalawa

"The hotel is in the mountains and forests, the environment is very good, there is a large terrace, the boss is a very kind couple, the breakfast is also very rich, the black tea is very good, you can take various photos near the hotel, take pictures of the starry sky, the galaxy and fireflies on the terrace. Super cost-effective, very recommended"

Serenite Ella

"On arrival we received a very nice welcome with cold towels and a drink, we only had 1 night here as part of a tour. This is a good hotel, a little different to what we expected but nonetheless we enjoyed our experience. The hotel is perched on the mountainside overlooking Ella Gap with the most amazing views from the balcony. We had a triple room for 3 travellers ( family with a teenage 14 y o girl). The room itself is actually a chalet, quite small with the double bed pushed against the wall. The chalet is accessed by quite a few sets of stone stairs, accessibility for someone less able would be a challenge but they did help with transporting luggage but the walk back up to reception and the restaurant takes a bit of effort !! The rooms are equipped well and clean unfortunately though our kettle didn’t work and some plug sockets were unusable, but we managed with an extension socket. I had been looking forward to an early morning brew in the balcony to enjoy the scenery but without the kettle didn’t manage this. Monkeys are everywhere which is lively and they do make a noise early on from about 4am!! Don’t leave the balcony door open ! They weren’t a problem and just added to the jungle vibe. We ate dinner in the restaurant from the set menu - it was fine in the main but my husband’s dinner wasn’t very warm in hindsight we should have mentioned it but that’s our fault. We had an early start the next day and breakfast was served from 7.30 .. they very kindly took our breakfast order the night before and made it early enough for us to eat before we left, that was a lovely gesture and we were very grateful.. the staff were very kind. All in all if you end up staying here it’s a great experience, we didn’t get to use the pool although it looked small the views from it were stunning and I’d recommend this as a great little place for couples or friends as opposed to families! Thank you for a lovely evening !"

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

Top Mountain Resort

"I want to share my honest experience about a recent stay at a “wenasa”hotel AKA “top mountain resort” in Diyathalawa, and let me tell you, it was quite an adventure! First off, finding the location was a bit of a challenge. Arriving late at around 9 PM, we were greeted with gusts of snowy wind and winding roads that were nearly covered in white. Our trusty Google Maps led us into a maze of tea estates and narrow paths cloaked in paddy fields, eventually landing us at a dead end. After some navigating, we finally found our way to the hotel! A tip for future travelers: if you want to find the hotel easily, head to the Diyathalawa General Hospital. Just a little down on the right, you’ll spot a big lion statue. Follow that path for about 300 meters, and look for the hotel sign,take the road that slopes down! Once we arrived, the hotel staff were incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in until check-out. The place itself was nestled in a stunning mountain area, offering breathtaking views. Our deluxe room was neat and spacious, featuring a cozy double bed along with two big single beds (even you can share it with 2). There was a slight odor coming from the bathroom, likely from the furniture or paint, but it was nothing serious. I assure you, the bathroom was clean and well-sanitized, and the hot water was a delightful treat after our long journey. The next morning, we enjoyed breakfast at the hotel, and wow, it was worth every penny! We ordered the English breakfast, and it was absolutely delicious, filling us up nicely for the day ahead. The staff continued to impress us with their friendliness, always smiling and eager to help whenever we needed anything. If you're looking for a cozy spot to stay around Bandarawela or Diyathalawa, I highly recommend this hotel. It’s a hidden gem, and I can't wait to visit again!"

3 Arch Resort Ella

"Lovely place, wonderful bedroom with an Amazing view of the nature. A very large bed, so confortable after a day of trekking. People in hôtel was really nice, they even made me a surprise for my birthday. Lovely table, flowers, birthday cake...and special Sri Lanka meal. A wonderful souvenir, thank you 3 arch Resort ! I can only recommend this place, next to city center, but with silence and Nature."

Ella, Nine Arch Holiday Resort

"good for relaxing and peace of mind"

Olive Bungalow

"This is our 4th family visit of this property and this is amazing place for family relax. Why this place is more important to my family members. 1. Very calm and quit. 2. friendly staff members. 3. Food taste is very delicious. 4. Property maintain in high clean environment . as we consider above factors , we are highly recommended to travelers to choose and ideal for their family holidays . We are specially thanks to Mr. Gayan, Kumara. Shiva, Arumugam, Thangeshwaran and Sandaruwan for their cooperation during our stay . We hope to see you all in my next holiday to enjoy my time . . wish you all the best"