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Situated within 4.1 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Namara Green Ella features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ella. The property has garden views and is 1.3 km from Ella Railway Station and 2 km from Ella Spice Garden. The property offers soundproof units and is set 49 km from Horton Plains National Park.

New, clean, beautiful view (in the mountain view room), nice bed, good breakfast and a very friendly owner. Would definitely come back.

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9
Superb
179 reviews
Price from
Rp 1,248,722
per night

Featuring lake views, Eagle View villa offers accommodation with balcony, around 18 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house provides mountain views, a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk.

Amazing place with a very friendly host

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9.8
Exceptional
160 reviews
Price from
Rp 439,137
per night

Holly House Homestay, a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as 500 metres from Ella Spice Garden. The property features garden and city views, and is 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Free private parking is available and the homestay also provides car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Firstly the hosts are very helpful and kind. They even offer and let us to modify our check out date because we wanted to go for safari to Tissa, they offered us staying in tissa after going for safari because its nearer to our next destination. Host also took us to the location to nine arch. Accomodation also is in good location very close to the central street and railway station and clean

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9.1
Superb
148 reviews
Price from
Rp 195,367
per night

Located in Ella, Secret View Homestay Ella offers 4-star accommodation with private balconies. This homestay provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The homestay features mountain views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

The view is amazing! The owner was really nice and helped us with a lot of things he didn't have to. Dinner was delicious, sadly we didn't try the breakfast.

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9.6
Exceptional
280 reviews
Price from
Rp 442,832
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Rainbow Sky Cottage is a recently renovated homestay located in Ella, 6.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.

Too good in terms of view from room... you can feel clouds in your balcony

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9.2
Superb
255 reviews
Price from
Rp 439,576
per night

With lake views, Rock Grand View is situated in Ella and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

View is amazing. I had a small balcony facing the mountain and a waterfall. Very peaceful place. Bed is very comfortable, room is clean and the area could get a bit chilly during the night which i love. It’s a nice short walk to the main town through the rail. The family’s running it is super nice. They always have good energy and very attentive. Would highly

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9.2
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
Rp 446,902
per night

Located in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Eminence ella provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

Akul and Isru (number three) were so friendly and helpful! We shared many precious memories together and they are my friends. Totally recommend this place for a local stay. I can’t wait to come back again :)

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9.7
Exceptional
521 reviews
Price from
Rp 602,382
per night

Avenra Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Ella, 1.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.5 km from Little Adam's Peak. This guest house offers free private parking, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Very helpfull owner, great breakfast and perfect location

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9
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
Rp 374,454
per night

Situated 5.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, New Farmers Paradise offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden and a shared lounge. It is set 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and offers room service. The homestay features mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

The hosts and location were great. Keep in mind that it is 30 minutes out of town. When we stayed here we spent 1 day around Ella rock and next to the tracks (we went to the cooking class in the vacinity of accomodation) and one day we went through Ella to Little Adam's pick and to the bridge. Everything is accessible on foot. The breakfast was varied and plentiful. On the last day, they took us to the town so that we didn't have to walk all the way down with our backpacks. It was an amaizing experience.

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
Rp 162,806
per night

Situated just 6.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Shining Green View offers accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. It is set 45 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and provides full-day security. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

Everything 😀 Our room, the facilities, the breakfast, the people, the location…you can see the Ella train passing just down the hill. we reccomend to order your meals there. They are great cooks

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9.4
Superb
439 reviews
Price from
Rp 683,785
per night

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  • Eagle View villa
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 160 reviews

    Featuring lake views, Eagle View villa offers accommodation with balcony, around 18 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    everything was perfect, very nice villa and place.

  • Secret View Homestay Ella
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 280 reviews

    Located in Ella, Secret View Homestay Ella offers 4-star accommodation with private balconies. This homestay provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi.

    This view is incredible! Hosts very nice and helpful. Amazing stay

  • Rainbow Sky Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 255 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Rainbow Sky Cottage is a recently renovated homestay located in Ella, 6.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Stunning view, beautiful owners, and family. Amazing food.

  • Rock Grand View
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 102 reviews

    With lake views, Rock Grand View is situated in Ella and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio.

    Awesome host Beautiful location Completely loved it

  • Avenra Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 128 reviews

    Avenra Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Ella, 1.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 1.5 km from Little Adam's Peak.

    Its calm place service is good. Owner is very friendly.

  • Shining Green View
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 439 reviews

    Situated just 6.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Shining Green View offers accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Amazing views & home cooked breakfast. Comfortable room.

  • V@Ella guesthouse
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 416 reviews

    Set within 5.5 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, V@Ella guesthouse offers accommodation with seating area.

    The guesthouse was great and Andy a wonderful host!

  • Ella Peace Heaven
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 142 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Ella Peace Heaven provides accommodation with balcony, around 3.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Super friendly host, cooked for us, nice hammocks, cozy room

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  • Namara Green Ella
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 179 reviews

    Situated within 4.1 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Namara Green Ella features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ella.

    Clean, modern, brand new bathrooms, excellent staff

  • Poomaz Peace Palace
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 474 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 200 metres from Chill Restaurant, POOMAZ PEACE PALACE offers accommodation with access to a garden with a rooftop terrace.

    Clean Good showers Comfortable beds Really nice staff

  • Ella green stay
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 289 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Ella green stay provides accommodation with terrace, around 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio.

    Accommodation, breakfast, and staff were excellent.

  • Ella Mount View Guest Inn
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 489 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Ella Mount View Guest Inn is situated in Ella, 1.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    We had the Sri Lankan breakfast and it was so delicious

  • Ella Dream Catcher Resort
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 170 reviews

    Ella dream catcher resort provides accomodation in Ella and has amazing views of mountains and fields around the property. The guest can see train climbing the mountain from the windows.

    Great staff, very pleasant time we spend in the hotel

  • Ella Secret Paradise
    Budget options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 140 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Ella Secret Paradise offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 4.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    Owner was super helpful and prepared an amazing breakfast

  • Super View
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 160 reviews

    Situated within 5.4 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Super View provides accommodation with seating area.

    really beautiful place and view ! owners are very kind, thank you !

  • Little paradise Homestay
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 224 reviews

    Little paradise Homestay, a property with a garden, is situated in Ella, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 50 km from Horton Plains National Park, as well as less than 1 km from Ella Spice Garden.

    Incredible sweet family. Very great breakfast. Good location.

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  • Sunburst Inn Ella
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Boasting mountain views, Sunburst Inn Ella features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Ella Fresh Point Homestay
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Ella Fresh Point Homestay offers accommodation with balcony, around 1.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Wingate Homestay
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 50 reviews

    Wingate Homestay has a terrace and is situated in Ella, within just less than 1 km of Ella Spice Garden and a 11-minute walk of Ella Railway Station.

    Wonderful and kind family, lovely breakfast, great location and fantastic room

  • Happy Horizon Home Stay
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 158 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Happy Horizon Home Stay offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    A very nice location and an absolutely lovely owner.

  • Eminence ella
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 521 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Eminence ella provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    Best people. Caring a lot and extraordinary friendly

  • Star Gaze Lodge
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 89 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Star Gaze Lodge features accommodation with balcony, around 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    The really friendly people, excellent food, the amazing view and the sweet dogs.

  • Dawn View Home Stay
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Set within 5.6 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Dawn View Home Stay features accommodation with seating area.

    בעל המקום מקסים נעים דאג להכל כולל עזרה במוניות והמלצות ארוחת בוקר כייפית נוף מדהים אוירה מיוחדת! ממש ממש ממליצים!

  • 59B Rest Inn Ella
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 233 reviews

    59B Rest Inn Ella is located in Ella, just a 15-minute walk from Ella Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available in the rooms of the property.

    Very nice place with lovely host 😄, very clean and comfy.

  • Home Away Ella
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 90 reviews

    Located in Ella and only 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Home Away Ella provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great stay! Room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Owners were lovely.

  • Nethanya Homestay
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 58 reviews

    Nethanya Homestay is set in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, and offers a terrace, garden, and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Amazing friendly host,quiet neighbourhood and silence:) good to relax,great tea

  • Dhanudi Homestay
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 254 reviews

    Situated within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Dhanudi Homestay provides accommodation with seating area.

    Best breakfast ☺️ amazing hoost, clean and good location ☀️

  • Divine View Homestay
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 169 reviews

    Divine View Homestay is situated in Ella, 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, and 1.2 km from Ella Spice Garden.

    The best breakfest in our 2-week trip. Amazing view from the balcony.

  • adam's apple homestay
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 388 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, adam's apple homestay is an accommodation situated in Ella, 6.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 2 km from Ella Rock.

    Love view from apartament and su shine there <3

  • Sen - Rose Ella
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 78 reviews

    Located within 5.3 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Sen - Rose Ella provides accommodation with seating area.

    all good, had it atmosphere and perfect breakfasts!

  • Mount shadows
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 155 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Mount shadows features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 5.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

    It had the best view, the room was clean and the breakfast great.

  • Sadula Homestay Ella
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Sadula Homestay Ella offers accommodation with balcony, around 3.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Rest Full Homestay
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 361 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Rest Full Homestay features accommodation with balcony, around 5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Friendly and helpful staff More than worth for price

  • New white rose
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, New white rose offers accommodation with terrace, around 5.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Third Eye Ella
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 288 reviews

    Located in Ella and only 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Third Eye Ella provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The room was spectacular and the service was excellent.

  • NatureWoodland
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 164 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and city view, NatureWoodland is situated in Ella, 1.7 km from Ella Rock and 2.1 km from Ella Spice Garden.

    Everything.Love the Hosts, the food and the property.

  • Blossom Inn
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews

    Located within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Ella, Blossom Inn offers accommodation with seating area.

    Quiet, with mosquito net, very hospital and kind, clean. They love this house!

  • Welcome Homestay
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 121 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Welcome Homestay features accommodation with terrace, around 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Breakfast was delicious and huge! We couldn't finish it all.

  • Emerald Mirror Guest Ella
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 267 reviews

    Set just 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Emerald Mirror Guest Ella features accommodation in Ella with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Beautiful guest house. Excellent breakfast. Lovely owners.

  • WATHSALA HOME VILLA(homestay)
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 15 reviews

    WATHSALA HOME VILLA(homestay), a property with a garden, is located in Ella, 3.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, as well as 49 km from Horton Plains National...

    Super amables! Me ayudaron en todo!! Muy recomendable!

  • Ella Cloud Castle Homestay
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 85 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Cloud Castle Homestay provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen.

    The balcony is good, the location is very near to the center.

  • Cascade Vally
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 314 reviews

    Located 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Cascade Vally offers accommodation with a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

    view from the bed, breakfast, attentive host, bed, amenities, silence.

  • Golden View Guest
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 318 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Golden View Guest is located at the highest elevation in Ella and just 1 km from the Ella Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available.

    Wonderful breakfast, stunning view, amazing staff.

  • Nine Arch Homestay
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews

    Situated in Ella and only 600 metres from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Nine Arch Homestay features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Nice view, amazing breakfast, very friendly host, comfortable room! Very recommendable

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Homestays that guests love in Ella

  • Avg. price/night: Rp 504,699
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 160 reviews
    Great place, just out of town,ealkable or plenty of tuktuks avail. just a note,its up a few flights of stairs so would be difficult for someone with mobility issues to access. Beautiful views, wonderful breakfast. Lovely host family.
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 439,137
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 reviews
    Beautiful and private homestay / guest house, with excellent facilities. A great place to stay, we are very grateful for hospitality. Well presented and great host who looked after us very well. Hospitality was first class!
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 380,966
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 94 reviews
    This is a beautiful homestay where you can relax, the room terrace is big and has an amazing view where you can also enjoy your breakfast. The breakfast and dinner are delicious, taste and the best part is that they make it. The host family is incredible and help you in every moment. I wish them all the best for the future. I highly recommended Rosedale Homestay. Best of luck!
    Dhananjana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 386,664
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews
    Great hosts lovely room with a fantastic view across Ella Lovely breakfast served out side on the terrace Highly recommend Homestay Upstairs room is the best view
    Rex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 293,051
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 765 reviews
    Good communication to find this place, easy to reach from train station. lovely host family with welcome tea
    Tim
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 520,979
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 243 reviews
    + Great host family + breakfast (food and view) + view from terrace
    Konstantin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 569,821
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 171 reviews
    Super nice homestay with lovely hosts. The rooms were basic but clean, the breakfast was plentiful and delicious and the location is awesome.
    Ann-Kathrin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 364,685
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 233 reviews
    It was a nicely maintained Homestay with a great host Mr. Aruna.. it’s very close to the Ella town Center. while the access to this property is abit steep and may be difficult for old people, once you are in the property you forget everything…we really enjoyed our stay and look forward to stay again in the future
    Manoj
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 586,101
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 123 reviews
    Lovely host family and great breakfast
    Rachel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 325,612
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Very cute and private homestay on a quite side street while still close and in walking distance to the train station, main street and all sight in Ella including hikes to little Adam's peak, Ella rock and the 9 arch bridge. Very hospitable family who took care of us and even shared some home made food with us on New years day, all while caring for their newborn baby girl.
    Sarah
    People with friends