The Sunshine Ella
HotelGatahawela Pathana, 3rd Mile Post, Passara Road, EllaShow on map
8.6 · Fabulous18 reviews
- Check-in from 12:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at Gatahawela Pathana, 3rd Mile Post, Passara Road.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
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What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Hiking
- Airport shuttle
- Tour desk
- Car hire
- Breakfast in the room
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 18 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.7
- Service9.2
- Location9.2
- Rooms8.2
- Amenities8.2
- Value8.7
- Food & drink9.2
Guests mention
Beautiful locationKind and attentive service
HewawitharanaLKThe best Accommodation .Highighly Recommended .Best staff and best foods.
EmmaUnited KingdomThe host was a lovely lady (sorry can't remember her name)
The balcony has an amazing view of the Ella Gap and partial view of the 9 arch bridge.
Comfortable bed, clean smelling bedding.
Great breakfast.
Very low water…
IsabellGermanyTypische Backpacker Unterkunft aber wunderschön!!
OrestisCYThe hosts have been lovely and extremely helpful throughout our stay. The breakfast was really nice.
Great location with a view of the nine arch bridge.
DavidSpainLugar ideal para desconectar
La ubicación con impresionantes vistas a las montañas y la amabilidad de la propietaria
La presión de agua un poco escasa
DagmaraPolandOceniam wysoko to zakwaterowanie.
Właściciele byli bardzo pomocni. Gospodyni przygotowywała pyszne śniadania, dopasowując się z godziną podania. Wszystkie prośby były realizowane.
Czasem było głośno przez osoby idące pod Nine Arche.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Gatahawela Pathana, 3rd Mile Post, Passara Road, Ella
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Sunshine Ella
What time is check-in and check-out at The Sunshine Ella?
Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Sunshine Ella allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is breakfast included at The Sunshine Ella?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does The Sunshine Ella have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I check in late at The Sunshine Ella?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 12:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book The Sunshine Ella?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Sunshine Ella?
Gatahawela Pathana, 3rd Mile Post, Passara Road, Ella.
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