Ravana Range Ella

What a view!!! Stunning from the pool area and assuming some rooms. Breakfast was great (fruit, eggs, hoppers etc). Tucked on a hill but a short stroll into town down some stairs and over a railway track makes it a fun little trek, however it is steep going back up, not a problem for us but something to keep in mind but can always get a tuk tuk if needed. Bus boys and breakfast staff were really lovely

Lovely staff and excellent food for both dinner and breakfast! We decided to eat at the restaurant as the rain came in and the walk into Ella town would have been a bit of a trek. Our children loved the pool we used it after breakfast before we checked out. Staff were very friendly and happy to cook you what you wanted! Lovely place and Ella is lovely to explore. We had a very large family room. The kettle they gave us didn’t have the right plug so they kindly gave us an adapter so we could use it! Glorious views in the Morning too.

We were simply blown away by how welcoming, helpful, charming and endlessly attentive the staff were here. Nothing was too much trouble and even though we only stayed two nights they quickly learned our favourite things and by the end of the first day they were pre-empting our requests. I noticed that they have a sit-down staff meeting every morning which I think is a sign of good management and is probably a big part of why we felt so well looked after. We were appointed our ‘own’ staff member who was nominally responsible for our wellbeing; embarrassingly I’m not sure if I got his name right but I think it was Dhusante, and he did an amazing job of making us feel very comfortable. We also adored the huge selection at breakfasts, the incredible view (although a fabulous view is basically unavoidable in Ella thanks to its extraordinary mountain location), the minibar in the bedrooms, the huge beds and the welcome provision of mosquito nets, the massive private terraces in front of all the rooms, the pool, and the brilliant price which made it probably the best value place we stayed in all of Sri Lanka. Also: the supper was stupendous. On our second night our son was sick so we couldn’t go out, so we had to eat there — but we were well rewarded! It was divine. Some of the reviews complain about steepness of the climb up to the hotel and that their car couldn’t make it. It’s really a very short distance that the cars can’t manage; tuktuks (expensive in Ella compared to other areas as all the tuktuks have an agreement that they will all charge a minimum of 500rupees regardless of the distance) are available to over the shortfall and if you need to dispense with transport altogether there is a brilliant shortcut along the track from the town, which takes about 4 minutes to walk. Everyone walks on the train track here! It’s pretty safe as the train makes a lot of warning noise on approach.

The views from this place are out of this world - so amazing to just sit there and take in the Ella Gap between the two mountains and on the side a bonus waterfall. We watched as the mist rolled in during the afternoon - was magical. Rooms are big and comfortable (we even had a bath tub), air con works well. Balcony is huge with bean bags for sitting in . And there is a fridge. One of the reasons we picked this place was it was close to the train tracks which makes it easy to walk to the start of the Ella Rock hike and get into town (and yes everyone walks ON the train tracks - make sure you're listening for the whistle so you get off!) Other than the view, the best bit was the pool - jumping in there after the sweaty hike up to Ella Rock was SO good. Sitting in the pool looking up at the mountain we had just climbed was one of the highlights of the trip. I had one of the best meals of Sri Lanka in the restaurant - was incredible. Only a short walk along the tracks to the chaos that is Ella town and there is a street full of restaurants and shops. Chill Cafe is a good option - they supported the unemployed drivers during COVID.

The location above town but 10min walk along railway. The staff were first class, always on hand to offer assistance and give tips. The room (triple) was fantastic, spacious clean with 2 big beds. Balcony overlooked the stunning views of Adam’s Peak and beyond. The pool was clean and refreshing, pool bar made great cocktails and snacks. Dinner, we chose the butter masala, one of the best I’ve ever eaten, breakfast buffet was delicious and when we told them we had to check out at 3.30am for a safari, staff made us a packed breakfast and there was someone waiting to take our bags to the taxi. Exceptional service. Love this hotel and its people!