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Reviews of Alta Vista 3 stars

35/1 Wellawaya Road, Ella, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka

#164 of 189 hotels in Ella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 76 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Food and other things are really good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, a very nice family owned establishment. Felt very authentic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi in the downstairs rooms

    Great location and price! Wonderful breakfast and the staff was very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Good value hotel in the centre of Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed linen didn't fit the bed.

    The hotel is right in the middle of Ella at the end of a very steep driveway. Room was light and spacious and had views. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good breakfast. Owner was nice and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    7.0
    Convenient option close to Main Street
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms can get an upgrade

    The property is close to the main road which helps when it comes to food and walking around. The walk to the hotel is up a short steep climb. Rooms are spacious and clean but can get an upgrade since they are clearly old now. Breakfast was the highlight- the chef was delightful and took good care of us and our kids with the variety of food options.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy neighbors and thin walls.

    Great breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow WiFi

    Friendly staff, great location !! Beautiful view from room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was central to Ella. Staff were so accommodating.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    The rooms were spacious with ample balcony spaces and beautiful view ideal for relaxing and games.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The climb to the hotel was too steep for me.

    Breakfast was very delicious with many viands. Each dish was well prepared by the chef with interesting mix of flavors and spices. Assortment of fresh fruits and sweets were also served.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel in Ella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Welcoming staff. Big rooms. Scenic view.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    9.0
    value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    spacious. free parking. room size. location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The driveway

    Place and staff was lovely

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was friendly and the breakfast in the morning was good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    7.0
    Subpar, could be better if some maintenance work is done on the property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The showerhead in the bathroom does not work. There is no intercom in the room, so no way to reach the staff. Our rooms were on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. The staff are barely visible. The hotel is an extremely steep walk up the hill, which was very difficult to do during the night, but the walkway was well-lit however. We lost our breath and had to take a break like 4-5 times. The property is a little old, which is reflected in the bedroom furniture and amenities. The price charged for the stay did not at all serve up to the expectation.

    The view from the hotel room was very nice to wake up to, the hotel overall was very quiet which is what I prefer and the property was clean.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice view but needs maintenance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light all over the room with curtain, no hot water in the shower, electricity breaks at list once a day.

    The stuff was nice and excellent breakfest

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, they were helping us a lot. Compared to other places, the hotel room was comfy and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift On top floor Very steep bank to get to hotel Only people in the hotel

    The view from the room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location but staff not suitable for possible improvement!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The standard of the staff was very poor. The person in charge was clueless about possible activities and couldn't give us any information regarding sightseeing. He was not aware of train times, how to get to 9 Arches bridge etc. Basic information that the hotel should be able to provide...

    The location was excellent... right in the heart of the town but situated higher up so no traffic noise bothered us. View is not great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one consequence, there is some music on late time because of the bars.

    Great hotel. The rooms are clean and spacious. The staff very friendly. The hotel is well-placed in the city near all the restaurants and bar.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    8.0
    Short, but a very good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was very good, except that the room TV was not working.

    Very Good location, but the way up hill is bit too sleep to climb. The service was very good and the breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    excellent Location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    as almost ella's hotels it is located on an UP hill you have to walk 50m of 45 degrees elevation. this is the case of most hotels. the furniture is a bit dated

    Very good location on the main street of Ella . side to a tea plantation .. facing the mountain and near the jungle . you can enjoy surise ,birds watching and taking pictures of squirls and buterflies. calm and clean . Spacious rooms separated bathroom . AC and Hotwater working very well. the staff were helpful and smilling. very good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It looks.a.bit old and the wifi is sometimes not so fast.

    Great location and good breakfast.We.had a good room with a/c and great service and warm showers. You can smoke on the balcony of the room and have a quiet sleep.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Perfect Homestay experience amidst buzzing location call and quiet, loved it!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location in the centre! Lots & lots of restaurants and cafes around buzzing with travelers! Very spacious rooms and friendly staff, excellent breakfast. It was a homely experience. Nice mountain view from the rooms. Staff were very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hilly road leads to the hotel

    Food was excellent.friendly staff. Kumara trisho driver given by the hotel was excellent.we enjoyed our trip thanks goes to everyone

    Stayed in April 2025

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