Badulla Hostels

We had a lovely stay at Ella Rawana Den Hotel in Ella. The location is excellent — just a short walk to town, making it very convenient for restaurants, cafes and exploring the area. One of the highlights was the beautiful balcony view overlooking the lush green hills. It was the perfect place to relax in the morning or evening. The room was big, clean and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. However, it’s important for older guests or anyone with mobility issues to know that the hotel is located up a very steep hill. Cars and tuk-tuks cannot access the property directly, so you need to walk up, which can be challenging — especially with heavy luggage. Because of this, it may not be suitable for elderly or disabled travellers. One small improvement would be for the hotel to provide a hairdryer in the rooms, as this would be very helpful for female guests. Overall, a great stay with beautiful views and kind staff — just be prepared for the steep climb!

A pleasant stay with a beautiful terrace, but several points to improve The hotel was very comfortable and comfortable and was very comfortable. In contrast, the space was quite restricted, and there was not really room to put our business, which made the organization a little complicated. The bathroom was clean but the water from the shower came in a simple net, which is not ideal. Outside, however, it was a real pleasure: a beautiful terrace, the sun, a perfect hamac to relax and enjoy the calm of nature around. The owner and his daughter are adorable, very present, warm and helpful. Côté rapport qualité-prix, c'est excellent pour ce qui est : simple, propre, bien situé et abordable. However, some negative points : – The smell of cigarettes from people smoking in the corridors can enter the room according to the wind. – Soundlessness is very low: people are clearly heard talking and going back to the corridors at night, which can disturb sleep. – The location is not necessarily very accessible if you are looking for a lot of comfort or space. In general, a proper stay with exceptional reception, a pleasant terrace, a good quality-price ratio, but some improvements would make the experience more comfortable.