Name: Ella Ridge View Holiday Inn
Address: Sapumaltenna Road Passara, Ella, 90090, LK

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

melanie

Firstly, the view was outstanding. This is the only reason you would stay here.
The staff are exceptional and breakfast which is home made by Sameera is delicious.

This is a small set of rooms overlooking the mountain which is currently under construction. It is clear that through this surge of tourism, theocsld are trying to make changes to their lives which I am fully supportive of. The communal outdoor space is full of construction material and construction rubbish.
With that said, we were not woken up by construction noise, but were woke. Up by general noises through very thin floors.

We had no water pressure. This was a major issue. I was unable to wash my body properly. Not w chance my hair.

5 star views in a 2 star hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

Paul

Will be nice when the building work is finished

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Julie

Staff was wonderful. Hotel was in a residential area so very quiet. There weren't many restaurant options within walking distance but we did find one we liked. The staff was very nice, breakfast was abundant, and the view was phenom! This is close to everything. We hiked the Pekoe Trail, did Little Adams Peak, we wanted to hike Ella Ridge but it had rained all night and the trail was slippery. We'd stay here again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2026

Douglas

Overall I would recommend a stay at Ella Ridge View but with a few caveats. It is a tucked away down a narrow road and a bit rough around the edges. We stayed in a room in the older building — and it wasn’t super clean. If you’re willing to look past that you will be rewarded with the best breakfast and best views. There is a family that lives on the ground floor and the staff are all very accommodating.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Masud

The sureounding area is still under development but the property itself, the staff, checkin, breakfast all excellent

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Alison

You come here for the views which are stunning. Hospitality was great. Rooms were basic but comfortable, spacious. Electricity a bit flaky at times. Not suitable for those with mobility issues otherwise a beautiful setting.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

sarah

Amazing place. Photographs can not do this place justice. Its unbelievable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Ali

Excellent view from the room. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommend for anyone who doesn't mind a 15 minute walk from the city centre to get a room with unobstructed views. Breakfast is also 10/10, served at the rooftop patio.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

NILUSHINI

The view of the room wasn’t as clear as shown in the pictures, as a large tree was blocking most of it. The room also had a damp smell. We booked for three people, but there was no mosquito net on one of the beds and only two teacups were provided. The soap dispenser was empty, there was no hot water throughout, no air conditioner and the electric circuit tripped numerous time during our one night stay.
That said, the host was very polite and welcoming, and his dog was definitely the star of the show.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Anne

Best view in the whole city. we stayed in room no. 8 and i am sure we had the best room. the host is very welcoming and made the best breakfast. the walk to the city was easy and quick. there is no parking and the water pressure is low, but we can definitely recommend staying here. don't hesitate, the place gets 10/10❤️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Quay

My stay was incredible! The balcony view was mesmerizing, and I could've gazed at it for hours. Everything was flawless, and the owner's delicious breakfasts made it even better. They ensured we felt right at home.

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Nice place, lovely people and amazing view. The downside for me was no ac plus very high humidity. I struggled with this.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2025

Russell

Incredible view. Beautiful room. Fantastic breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2025

karen

So good we stayed an extra night

We felt at home in Ella Ridge View, so much we stayed an extra night.
The property is ideally situated to walk to the town centre (10min), Nine Arch Bridge (30min), Little Adam’s Peak (1hr) and Ella Rock (2hr), all places we would highly recommend visiting, especially Little Adam at sunrise.
The family live in a house next to the accommodation and they made us feel so welcome. They helped us with trips, way finding and were very attentive to our needs at the accommodation.
The view from the room was spectacular, we could see across the value to Ella Rock. While the room did not have AC it was not an issue because it was cool in the forest and the tan sufficed, the excellent fridge and comfortable bed helped too. The bathroom was clean and towels plush.
There was a family of monkeys that live in the trees locally and we spent an afternoon watch them feed on the bananas near the balcony. It is just a shame I can’t upload the video here.
I have uploaded photos of the best breakfast we have had in Sri Lanka. Sameera makes it all fresh and it is absolutely delicious. We had hoppers and roti, fruit and juices that were all fantastic. I would stay for the breakfast alone, it’s the reason we stayed another night.
Thanks you Sameera and family for making our Ella stay so special.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2024

Kathryn

Beautiful balcony view

Beautiful view from the balcony. Good large room. Great Sri Lankan breakfast but way too much for us to eat everything. A little hard to find as we arrived at night but the location is great once it's daylight. Owner very friendly & helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Q

Amazing

Amazing and Beautiful location. can walk to town or to sightseeing. Higly recommended.

Staff were very kind and the breakfast was fresh and wonderful.

The view from apartment were stunning and also views at breakfast lookout

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Faizan

Lasantha was a fantastic host

The location & hospitality by Lasantha was amazing. He cooked us authentic Sri Lankan breakfast every morning, organised Tuk Tuk's at affordable prices & suggested a local cave to visit. Always helpful, exceptional service & pristine mountain view location. I highly recommend the hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2024

Joel

The views are incredible. The staff are very helpful, they arranged a tuk tuk for us from the station and brought us breakfast each morning at a time of our choosing. It was great.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jan 2024

Kesini

There are several inaccuracies with the listing.

There is no reception. There is no lift. There is no cafe There are steps leading up to the rooms. And it goes on.

This is a humble homestay. Not a guesthouse / hotel. It is also not registered with the Tourism Board as all properties accepting paying guests are required to do.

The property was quite difficult to find, the signage was quite obscure. I found the room musty on arrival and had to leave doors open for a while to air it. The toilet decor was weird and I couldn’t make out if the toilet was clean or not. The bed sheets did not feel clean. I was woken up around midnight by a very strange noise. I could not make out what it was. Breakfast was super.

It did not meet my expectations unfortunately. The owners were very nice and did all they could to please

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Sara

Stunning Mountain Oasis

Loved my stay here! The mountain view from the rooms is spectacular. It was a little hard to find at first, since it's down a narrow mountain road, but once you find it, it's easy to walk into town and get around. I walked to the nine arch bridge in like 25 minutes from the hotel. The staff was also extremely nice and helpful. I needed a bandaid at one point and they got me a couple and helped me out. Breakfast was varied and delicious. :) Hope I can come back someday!

Self