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Waterfalls Homestay

Watagodawaththa, Ella 90090, Sri Lanka
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Waterfalls Homestay
Ranked #6 of 32 Ella B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Adelaide, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 hotel reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Staying at Waterfalls Homestay was like staying with family friends. We (a family of 4) stayed in 1 room with 2 beds. The 2nd bed was generous so our 2 children (4 and 5) slept in this bed comfortably together. We stayed 2 nights and ate in each night. The staff go out of their way to make you feel... More

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eastleigh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

The location of waterfalls homestay was by far the most beautiful in our Sri Lanka stay. It really is out of this world - to eat breakfast overlooking the stunning waterfall and forest surrounded by birds and monkeys. We sayed with some young travellers who's parents had booked the stay as a treat because they were so determined their daughter... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

Can't recommend this enough for anyone staying in Ella. Amazing location bang opposite huge waterfall. Fantastic food - we demolished yellow fin tuna and pannacotta. Run by plesant, helpful Aussie couple. Highly recommended.

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Ulverstone Tasmania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Up a hill and along a track you are rewarded with this lovely little homestay property with the backdrop and welcoming sound of the waterfall on the opposite hill. The rooms are simple but comfortable and the food, especially the curry and rice dinner, shared communally with other guests, was amongst the best of our 2 week trip. A great... More

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Adelaide
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights and have no hesitation in recommending it. We had previously stayed in a 3 star hotel with 5 star price in kandy so welcomed the reverse situation! We stayed in the large verandah room which had all the basics we needed. Karen and her staff were great and the food was... More

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Cardiff
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10 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Admittedly I was not in the best of moods upon arrival, decided to walk from the train station to the home-stay. It was a good old distance with my bags so with hindsight not the best idea. However the accommodation was top notch. Owner is relaxed and attentive. Stayed in the Jungle room which is small but ticks all the... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

The homestay is tucked away at the end of a narrow winding lane - if you are arriving by minibus it will be necessary to take a tuk tuk from the main road (there seemed to be several around there). It is in a lovely tranquil setting with the waterfall in the distance across the valley. The soothing sound forms... More

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Ella, Sri Lanka
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

we came to homestay as guest to drink a cup of tea with cake from Karen and enjoying the view. it is a beautiful place with friendly people, tasty tea and cakes. The place is clean and made with love and nice style. A view on a waterfall is relaxing and refreshing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I cannot recommend this place enough! Me and a friend stayed in the Jungle room and the view through the trees was phenomenal. I spent the whole time thinking I was in some kind of dream and would wake up soon because no where could be as perfect as here but it is! The staff and owners are incredible helpful... More

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Macclesfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We stayed here on the 4th and 5th March 2013. We really enjoyed our stay in the Jungle room here at Waterfalls (all of the rooms are individual and equally beautiful). Our room in particular was small but cozy with a superb view of the vegetation and waterfalls and monkeys. We were made to feel really welcome and Karen the... More

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Additional Information about Waterfalls Homestay

Address: Watagodawaththa, Ella 90090, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Uva Province > Ella
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Ranked #6 of 32 B&Bs / Inns in Ella
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Waterfall Homestay perched on top of a hill, directly in front of a waterfall, surrounded by jungle makes this one of the most stunning places in Ella to stay. Choose from three beautiful rooms, two with 180 degree views and one with french doors opening on to a large veranda. Relax on the sundeck and watch the monkeys playing in their jungle garden while Kamal, one of the best cooks in Sri lanka, prepares your meals for you. Waterfalls is a piece of paradise and only 1.5km from the town of Ella makes it definitely worth venturing of the beaten track for. ... more   less 
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