MOI Ella by DBI

A place to call home. The first feeling we had after arriving at this fantastic hotel was that the people working there truly love their jobs. They welcomed us with open hearts right away. Throughout our stay, the staff were very helpful and gave us great advice on what to do in Ella and even in the nearby areas around the hotel. We had a fantastic stay and celebrated New Year’s Eve with a lovely party and fabulous food. The Sri Lankan dishes on the restaurant menu are excellent, and it is a wonderful experience to try them. The rooms were clean, and the beds were very comfortable. The small traditional tea house located in the garden was a special place to find peace and harmony.

A place for complete relaxation away from hustle and bustle of city life. Amazing scenic views from all around the hotel and view points. View from the huge swimming pool is breathtaking. The staff was very attentive and the food was delicious, specially the local breakfast.

This NOT a 4 star hotel. Even the staff confirmed that. The room was tiny, no space at all and you have to open the shower doors to sit comfortably on the toilet. The bed has a pedestal on one side and the other is flush against the cupboard. There are plug point/ power outlets on the cupboard where your head rests. The hotel is situated far away from the Town of Ella. However the location is set in beautiful surroundings of nature. The menu is limited and you have to make your choices on arrival. There staff were very apologetic and were kind and courteous.

What a lovely place! Great team of people and Laheer makes it extra special. We were welcomed with traditional drink and snack. The room was lovely and they made us feel extra special by decorating it for our honeymoon ❤️ you have to book a meal and serving time, but thats ok. The food was great. They let us meet the dogs they ‘look after’. Breaks my heart the tragic situation with stray dogs in sri lanka. So at least these few beautiful dogs are safe. They need to be neutered! And have vet visits. 🙏🏻 but they are safe. Our Guide didnt stay with us this time. His accommodation was a metal storage box!

The property is old and in need of complete renovation. Dinner and breakfast are limited, but feature local products cooked to order and of excellent quality. The reception and restaurant staff are exceptionally courteous and responsive to guests' requests. WELL DONE!

From the moment I arrived, the hospitality was simply wonderful. The staffs are truly exceptional—they made me feel right at home and took care of every detail with genuine warmth. ​The property itself is a little slice of paradise as several beautiful peacocks were flying around. It's a place that will always hold a part of my heart. And yeah, totally forgot to ask the name of the manager, sitting by the pool, you're probably one of the most spectacular people I've ever met. Thank you.

Our room was spacious ,clean and comfortable with a big balcony with a stunning view. The food was delicious and fresh. The food from the Al carte menu was served in large portions. However the best aspect of this hotel were the staff. They always smile at you and their service was beyond any of our expectations.They were always very energetic and helpful from reception to the room service, to restaurant and to the bar. They went out of their way to provide us with the best experience. We highly recommend this hotel. P.S don’t forget to try their beli mal drink with Sri Lankan sweets and wade.

The location is stunning - hence the 2 stars. The room was spacious and we had a duplex apartment with balcony. The staff were ok - they did try to charge us more for our room than we had secured to pay for it through Booking.com when we did arrive and this set the scene for our stay. The food was average - evening meals have to be ordered 45 minutes in advance of arriving in the restaurant and these were clearly shipped in via Uber from a restaurant in Ella itself. The breakfast was something I would have expected in the 1980’s in a 2 star establishment in Eastern Europe before tourism started The best part of our stay was the location and views - the sound of animals and birds in the evening and morning were awesome. But, even our driver said this was the worst place he had ever taken someone to.

Hotel accommodation was very nice and staff amazing. Manager was gracious to guests. Gave us drinks and enjoyed wonderful conversations. Enjoyed the buffet and had gluten and dairy free options

Staying one night here was an experience I can never forget. The rooms, the food, the pool is nice and unique. The members here, especially Laheer, was amazing.