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Secret Nest Homestay

3rd mile post, Passara road, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
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Secret Nest Homestay

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
180 reviews

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Featuring garden views, Secret Nest Homestay provides accommodation with terrace, around 1.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Located around 50 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the homestay is also 4.6 km away from Ella Rock. The accommodation features room service and a housekeeping service for guests. Certain units in the homestay have private entrance and are equipped with desk and outdoor furniture. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the homestay also offer free WiFi. Popular points of interest near the homestay include Little Adam's Peak, Ella Spice Garden and Ella Railway Station. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 85 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Ella

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maru
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Very nice accomodation, room big enough, comfortable bed, lovely patio with a view to a wonderful garden. Neranji, the host, is amazing person. We could check-in earlier, she prepared delicious breakfast and she also prepared perfect dinner when I...”
  • Karolina
    Poland Poland
    “Humble, but clean place with lovely patio. Amazing breakfast”
  • Congiu
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “The owners are absolutely nice people, they came pick us up when we arrived at the train station. Neranji cooked for us breakfast and dinner and arranged us a scooter for explore the area. People are absolutely amazing and I don't regret being...”
  • Johnny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The host family are amazing, so helpful, delicious food, both breakfast and dinner meals, Cooking class was great. Rooms are comfortable, we slept well”
  • Artur
    Poland Poland
    “Through my journey I met a lot of great people, but Neranji and her husband are absolutely the best of them all. The love and care we've received at these place highly overcame my expectations. It's a great place, close to the city but away from...”
  • Maciej
    Poland Poland
    “Very friendly and helpful host! The food was amazing!! The best breakfast we had in Sri Lanka. The place was very calm and nice.”
  • Aurelie
    France France
    “Very friendly host ans family, everything was nice and the breakfast was very good! :)”
  • Eline
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The host was amazing! So friendly and an amazing cook. We followed her cooking class and she also helped us to get some spices for at home! Would definitely come back here.”
  • Maxi
    Germany Germany
    “That place is the best place to be for your stay in Ella. It’s surrounded by trees and fruits and the host is super friendly and welcoming - I would go there again and again. Also it’s pretty close to the Little Adams Peak and the Nine Arches...”
  • Stanisław
    Poland Poland
    “The owner is a super nice person. Very hospitable and friendly. The room is comfortable with everything you might need (there's even a hairdryer). The location is also good, a bit further away from the city center which I consider a plus (but...”

Host Information

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
The room is brand new (finished in December 2016). Secret Nest Homestay 1 offers a peaceful, serene room 10 minutes walk from Ella centre with a stunning view over the mountain forest. The room is comprised of a double bed or 2 single beds. The room has a modern en-suite with hot water, mosquito nets, rotating fan, and clothes rack. Secret Nest has a terrace where you can relax and enjoy your meals while enjoying a stunning view. Breakfast and tea is included in your stay, other home cooked meals can be provided on request at a reasonable rate.
We are a small family. The homestay has two rooms. It is a warm and friendly atmosphere which makes it easy to relax, surrounded in absolute peace. Everybody is welcome to ask questions about Ella, special places, train and bus information etc. We are born in Ella, so we love to help you.
The homestay is located in a short distance walk to Little Adams Peak (3 min. to the entrance) and Nine Arches Bridge (20 min.).
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Secret Nest Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service

General

  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Secret Nest Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:30 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Secret Nest Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Secret Nest Homestay

  • Secret Nest Homestay is 0.7 miles from the centre of Ella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Secret Nest Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Secret Nest Homestay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Check-in at Secret Nest Homestay is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:30.