CHILL VILLE, VIEW POINT HOTEL

This is an excellent hotel. The view (whether from the patio by our room, the restaurant or the pool) down to the southern foothills is gorgeous, basically the same view you’d get if you do the Little Adam’s Peak or Ella Rock hikes, just not quite as wide. And you can actually see the view, since Ella is high enough that you’re above the smoky sky of the lowlands. The staff are very friendly and helpful and spoke English better than at most other hotels. The room is nice and big and very quiet at night. The food at the restaurant is very good, especially the Sri Lankan dishes. The Sri Lankan curry and rice set a standard that no other restaurant has met, with an amazing variety of curries included. They have tuktuk drivers that can take you into town or to a trailhead, and the cost is competitive with what you’d pay any other driver. Lastly, the price is an excellent value.

Nothing.

Nous avons été accueillis après un long voyage avec un cocktail de fruits frais, ce qui a été appréciable. L'hôtel est bien entretenu et bien décoré. La vue est incroyable! Le personnel est très serviable, notamment les serveurs au bar/restaurant qui ont été très attentionnés, surtout avec nos enfants. Le petit déjeuner est excellent, très varié, il y en a pour tous les goûts (granola, fromage frais, fruits, jus de fruits frais, toasts, banana bread, pain perdu, spécialités sri lankaises,...). Sur les 3 hôtels dans lesquels nous avons séjourné, celui-ci a été le meilleur (propreté, qualité du service, restauration).

Nous avons trouvé la chambre un peu petite mais cela ne nous a pas dérangés finalement. Il est nécessaire de faire appel à un tuktuk pour bouger, rien n'est accessible à pieds. L'hôtel nous a proposé un chauffeur qui s'est montré très disponible et qui a été très gentil avec nos enfants.

It is very picturesque being so far up and out of the main town. Breakfast one of the best and very helpful and friendly staff.

Issue is location, it’s 20min drive out of Ella and not walkable rds. I wouldn’t stay here again based on that as there are cheaper options nearer town also with good views. Some may not have pools but think it’s more important to be nearer Ella. Not sure why it’s so expensive I think it’s overpriced.

Das Chill Ville liegt ca 15 Minuten mit dem tuktuk von Ella Town entfernt. Das war für uns die perfekte Lage: sehr ruhig, aber trotzdem fix in der Stadt. Der Blick vom Restaurant und Pool aus ist wirklich einmalig! Die Zimmer sind in einzelnen Häusern quer über das Gelände verteilt (Achtung nicht barrierefrei, da viele Treppen). Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Insbesondere der Gärtner ist ein absoluter Schatz und ein super netter Kerl (gibt dem Mann eine saftige Gehaltserhöhung!). Auch der Service („Kofferträger“) extrem zuvorkommend! Unser Zimmer war sehr groß und sehr sauber. Der Blick von der Terrasse war einmalig! Das Badezimmer war auch sehr modern und sauber. Anlage wirkte sehr gepflegt. Hotel hat einen TukTuk Service mit einem wirklich netten Fahrer.

Das Essen war zwar lecker, aber nichts besonderes.

Quiet location outside Ella, stunning views. 15 min tuk-tuk service available for trips into Ella.

Such an incredible hotel, the views were amazing. The food and drink was great. The staff were very friendly and easy going. It’s been our favourite stay in Sri Lanka

Can’t fault it

Wij reizen de hele wereld rond en dit is wel een pareltje hoor! Wat een uitzicht! Lekker fris zwembad, heerlijk eten en prachtige kamers. Tuc tuc staat klaar om je naar Ella en omgeving te brengen. Druk dorpje, dus echt zo lekker weer terug te komen in dit hotel. Extra pluim voor personeel ! Wat een lieve zorgzame mensen! Dikke 10!

Spectacular location, so high up in the mountains, it gave you the most incredible panoramas. Loved the open large thatched roof bar and dining room with unforgettable views of deep valleys, mountains and gorges. We loved the fact there were only 7 individual bedroom units with their incredible balconies. The food was some of the most delicious we had been served in Sri Lanka. So much so, we found it’s sister restaurant in the centre of Ella and had a great lunch there. Thank you to our bar and breakfast person who talked us through some great alternatives to view secret waterfalls and good places to eat.

If I went to Ella again, I would only stay here but would add for others reading: 1. Considering it was in the tea producing region, our room offered a kettle and a few English tea bags with packets of coffee mate. This was really disappointing and unlike any other place we had stayed at in Sri Lanka which offered a range of fab teas. 2. The pool is a nice area, small, but with the best views in the world. Unfortunately, due to the smallness of the place, there were a number of TukTuks closeby continually revving their engines, fixing engine problems, etc which was noisy, annoying and smelly. We advised front desk who I hope take note and move the tuk tuks to the back of the building. 3. The bathroom accessories was just shampoo and shower gel. We thought this was a bit mean. 4. Due to it’s spectacular location, it is about 15 minutes drive out of Ella and tuk tuks can get expensive On saying this, it’s still fabulous.

La vue et la piscine La gentillesse du personnel

Trop de bruit animaux pendant la nuit ??…??