Ella Breeze Homestay

Super netter Host, sehr sauber und ruhig gelegen. Man kann von dort aus auch die vorbeifahren Züge beobachten.

Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und die Zimmer waren toll. Wir hatten einen Balkon mit einer wunderbaren Aussicht, an dem wir jeden Morgen frühstückten. Auch das Frühstück war sehr gut. Der Host hat uns super Tipps für Sehenswürdigkeiten und Aktivitäten gegeben und uns bei allen Anliegen unterstützt.

Unser Gastgeber war unglaublich herzlich und hat uns wertvolle Tipps für unsere Reise gegeben, die wir im Internet so nie gefunden hätten. Das Frühstück war perfekt für uns – reichlich, lecker und mehr als ausreichend. Besonders schön war, dass wir selbst die Uhrzeit bestimmen konnten, zu der wir frühstücken wollten, und es uns dann pünktlich direkt ans Zimmer gebracht wurde. Alles in allem war er äußerst hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend – wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt! :) außerdem war direkt eine Bahnstation mit einer Verbindung nach Ella in der Nähe.

Leider liegt die Unterkunft recht abgelegen, was für uns ein kleiner Minuspunkt war. Mit dem TukTuk benötigt man etwa 30 Minuten bis ins Stadtzentrum. Da Taxis diese Unterkunft nur selten anfahren, ist ein eigenes TukTuk oder ein Roller auf jeden Fall notwendig.

A wonderful hidden gem we discovered during our road trip in Sri Lanka. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home, wrapped in the warm hospitality of Mr. Devaka and his lovely family. They welcomed us with genuine care, preparing delicious breakfasts and dinners using fresh products from their own garden, and even taking time to sit with us on the terrace, sharing stories about their beautiful country and the magical places to explore around Ella Breeze Homestay. The homestay is simple, but it has everything you need. From washing machine service (super appreciated), to hot water and hairdryer. No AC was available in our room, but was also not necessary. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to escape the rush of a destination (Ella) that has, sadly, become a little too touristy, preferring a place of peace and serenity, that we’ll never forget and that makes this travel truly unforgettable.

Beautiful view, the best host and delicious food!

For our group of six occupying three rooms, this was a wonderful place we truly enjoyed. It’s located outside Ella, but the 6 km walk along the railway is easy and filled with great views; the train ride is also a memorable experience and highly recommended. The accommodation feels authentic, with beautiful vistas and the gentle sounds of nature and local life. The host and his family are extremely friendly and helpful; we always felt safe and welcome. The owner even took us to a nearby tea factory for a fantastic private tour. Breakfast was a typical local meal; we apologise again to the host for not fully appreciating it. We highly recommend booking this place – every morning here is magical! 😊

For three rooms we had one electric kettle and no crockery at all (cup, small plate, cutlery). Each time we needed something, we had to ask for it, which was neither practical nor pleasant; without this, you can’t even make a coffee or tea. The Wi‑Fi connection is very weak – more a limitation of the location than the owner, but it’s useful to know in advance.

We really enjoyed our time in Ella Breeze Homestay! Devaka and his family made such an impact on our trip, we even decided to stay another night here. The dinner was amazing, nothing was ever a problem and we found Devaka so helpful. The room was clean and tidy, the homestay is about 15 mins from Ella town which made our stay more peaceful. It was great value and we throughly enjoyed our conversations and laughs with Devaka!

We loved our stay at Ella Breeze. Beautiful views, birdsong and chattering insects, delicious and varied Sri Lankan breakfasts and dinner, comfy beds and warm showers. But what makes this place special is the host Devaka who goes above and beyond for his guests. He’s a good conversationalist and great communicator with too tips for your time in Ella and beyond.

Very welcoming host that saved us with organizing a TukTuk to get picked up in the rain. The location is awesome. You can see wildlife and watch the occasional train passing by, which is somehow romantic. The host has a very nice tracking route to Ella Rock which we highly recommend. He also helped organizing transports for us. The food (breakfast and especially dinner) was amazing. Highly recommend it, it was very authentic. If you like a relaxed place, this is for you.

A lovely stay near to Ella. The view was fabulous and great to see the train passing by. We ate here twice and had a lovely meal cooked by the hosts and his family who went out of their way to help us. They gave us a map to follow to hike up Ella rock and we bought some tea from them from the nearby tea factory. The birds in the garden and surrounding area are great. It was tricky getting to and from and Ella but when we arrived the host arranged a tuk tuk for us which saved us finding one. Rooms were clean and a fridge was provided outside which was useful. Not many shops nearby so stock up in town if you want a beer in the evening.