Villa Verde Ella

“Value for money, great staff and the best breakfast”

The hotel feels rustic, which is part of its charm. It’s about 30 minutes from Ella town, but the staff are so helpful and will pick you up and drop you off when asked, so even though it’s quite far out it doesn’t feel that way because there was never an issue getting to or from the hotel. Those staff are the biggest positive of this hotel; there is nothing too much for them. It’s run by three guys who work really hard and went out of their way to make our stay as good as possible, no matter the time. They have great local knowledge and can help with anything you ask. The villa itself is rustic, but it’s so charming. The views from the hotel and private pool of Ella rock and Ravana falls are spectacular. The room has everything you need, and more than enough space. It’s not your typical hotel room as there are different parts to find and explore, but you get your own little kitchen downstairs as well as a chimney, bedroom, and balcony. Breakfast was another positive as it was probably our favourite breakfast we had in Sri Lanka! Overall this place is such good value and the staff are so helpful it’s easy to recommend this hotel! This isn’t a negative, just something to be aware of: between the two villas are two rocks you can easily climb; the views are unbelievable but there is quite a big drop on the other side. If you’re going with children just be mindful that this is there and supervise them at all times, but as I said, this is in no way a negative.

Andrew·1か月前

The view is great and the staff are friendly, and the pool is nice. The seating in the restaurant is only at the bottom, the bathroom feels a bit unhygienic, the walls are very spotted, the pictures are outdated and poorly displayed, and the prices aren’t quite justified for the standard.

Dominik·2か月前

“Peaceful, tranquil retreat on the mountain.”

The spot was super calm and gorgeous, tucked up in the mountains. After a scorching day of exploring, the pool was a lovely place to swim. Everyone on the team, from the host to the staff, was warm and the food was pretty good. The rooms were a ways off from the eateries, so we ate at their restaurant because the dirt roads made traveling tough, but those roads are under construction and will soon be easier to navigate. Sanjewar offered private shuttles to link us with tour guides and tuk‑tuks, and they were very accommodating. All in all, we liked our stay here – the most peaceful and tranquil place we’ve ever stayed.

Julie·2か月前

Everything was okay. The pool isn’t separate; it’s half shared visually and with neighbors who live on the side at that time. We didn’t bother with it because the water had a weird white hue. The view was decent.

Skirmantas·6か月前

“far away but great choice if you need some quiet time”

The quiet spot was great, and the staff were helpful and friendly, serving tasty food. The road was in terrible condition, so it took a long time to get into Ella. The pool could use a cleaning.

Felix·7か月前