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Charitha L

The FIRST & BEST home stay in Ella town!!!!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Apr 2023
It’s the absolute meaning for “home stay”!!!
location, food and cleanliness are off the hook!

Owners, Lakshan & Kiah will ensure your stay is taken care of at their best and never falls short in their commitment.
You certainly feel like part of their family during your stay, absolutely lovely people. 😘

They put so much love preparing your meals and top it all, if you are lucky, Kiah will make some scrumptious muffins for you as well 🤤.

We are definitely coming back guys!!
Tc and see you guys soon!
Date of stay: April 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 5 April 2023 via mobile

A stay at Waterfalls homestay is truly like staying with family. Kiah
, Lakshan & their little son are delightful hosts, with a beautiful home.We stayed for 2 nights, eating dinner there the second night. Everything we ate was top quality & homemade. The best breakfast anywhere in Sri Lanka! The only word of caution is that the house is a long way up a steep hill which is not fully accesible by car, so if you are not prepared to walk 15 minutes uphill from Ella town, you will need a tuktuk, especially with luggage

Room tip: Difficult for car or van to reach (& final hill into driveway impossible) dso you may need to use tuktuks frequently to get to & from Ella
Date of stay: April 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 31 March 2023

Khia and lakshan were such amazing hosts. Our little boy and their little boy were fast friends and our son made himself at home. They were so gracious and accommodating with anything we needed. Their breakfasts was the best we had- no doubt. Lakshan is gifted with making omelets and khia’s homemade muffins and breads were so delicious.

We’ll definitely be coming back!

Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
1  Thank Tommy P
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Reviewed 27 March 2023

Many thanks to LAXAM + KAYA for your welcome !
Correct bedroom and diner + breakfast at top level.
Good taste : you have made the difference with a real cooking effort.
Very peaceful place with view on the waterfalls : some noise, but what a landscape.

Room tip: Take a YOGA training on the terrace ! (extra service but very useful for the mind)
Date of stay: March 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 25 March 2023

In the middle of the mountainous jungle, very pleasant welcome from Kiah and Lakshan. comfortable and colorful room with a bow window overlooking lush and fascinating vegetation.great view on the waterfall. Large terrace of the house to rest or take meals. Thank you to both of you for your welcome, your discretion and our meeting, which was too short; We wished we could have stayed longer...

Date of stay: March 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed 6 March 2023

Having found ourselves in a very gloomy property in the very chilly high tea country, we threw in the towel and booked a night at Waterfalls Homestay, where we were lucky enough to stay three years ago. Delightful hosts, very comfy room and simply delicious breakfast. Ella rocks with lots of fabulous places to dine in the evening - cocktails, delicious food and live music. A serious lift to the spirits.

Date of stay: March 2023
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