Rest Full Homestay

The best accommodation we have been in Sri Lanka! Clean, hot water, AMAZING bed, very quiet for how noisy Ella is in general.. 100%

Everything was good!

A Peaceful, Family-Friendly Stay Surrounded by Nature We had a wonderful stay here as a family of four (2 adults, 2 children aged 8 and 12). The accommodation was clean, spacious, and thoughtfully laid out. The master bed was large and comfortable, complete with a mosquito net (though the net could fall down if pulled too hard). A lovely bonus was the separate mezzanine level with an additional double bed and net — perfect for the kids! There are several accommodations nearby, but we chose this one specifically because of the added bonus of the mezzanine, which gave us extra space and a bit of fun for the children. The room doesn’t have air conditioning, but the two fans were more than sufficient. It also included helpful amenities like a fridge, cooking facilities, a hairdryer, and a comfortable seating area. The fridge was a bit noisy at night, so we ended up unplugging it in the evenings. The shower had hot running water (just a short wait for it to warm up), and the WiFi was hit or miss — slow even with two hubs. The view from the room was a beautiful canopy of greenery, creating a peaceful little oasis filled with amazing wildlife. Being woken up by birdsong was lovely. In the evening, the noise from nearby restaurants and bars could be heard, but a good pair of earplugs helped block it out for sleep. The accommodation is set just off the main road — a bit of a steep walk (which might be tricky for those with limited mobility), but it’s only about 10 minutes into the center. The owners were warm and welcoming, and they cooked us delicious Sri Lankan breakfasts over two days — definitely worth trying if you get the chance! We also booked a tour through them to Yala National Park, which was well-organised and reasonably priced compared to other quotes we received. They do offer a laundry service, though we didn’t use it. Overall, a lovely stay with personal touches and a great base to explore the area — we’d be happy to return!

Internet was hit and miss, slow at times

Great property away from the hustle and bustle of Ella Main Street

Nothing, great stay

Amazingly clean. By far the best place we stayed in the whole country (and we stayed in 9 different guesthouses, most costing far more). Our cottage was so cute, with its own balcony and a swiing in the garden. Lovely flowers and plants - all near and tidy. It was a quiet, heavenly escape! Yet still close enough to the action. You may read in other reviews about the "steep" road up to Rest Full. We two 50+ year old, out of shape ladies managed just fine, walking slowly and chatting. Not a problem at all. And tuk-tuks made it up fine too. We took a tuk-tuk tour to the Diyaluma waterfall, with the owner in his immaculately kept vehicle. It was a great outing, as he knew where to take us for a great local guide to walk us up and afterwards a tasty lunch cooked by the family (local and not touristy). I would definitely stay here again. Thank you, lovely people, for the great experience.

All was perfect.

The place is easy to find, close to the center and easy to access by foot. The accommodation was clean and nice and the hosts super friendly. we were also able to do our laundry and check in early which was super convenient.

Really lovely cabin, beds were very comfortable. Clean and inviting. There is a little bit of a hill to get there, but apart from that it is very close to town.

Very comfortable, Room was mostly clean and good for families. however, when you stay longer than one or two nights you might miss a place to put your stuff (no hangers, hooks, shelves or anything). Short but steep climb from the center but easily doable with the tuktuk or walking. Room. We enjoyed our stay!