Tunnel Gap Homestay

Our host Sudha was so lovely and welcoming. The location is perfect with beautiful views close enough to town. We did the cooking class too which I would highly recommend great food and lovely atmosphere cooking with a Sri Lankan family.

All was good!

I felt as part of a family, the lady running the business gave me good tips to walk around Ella and explore nice gems around. I would highly recommend this place! Location was also very good - in a quiet spot but only a few minutes walking from the main road and 6 to get to the train station. Good bakery on the corner called Nanda Restaurant.

I liked the tent with the beautiful surroundings, the good warm shower, the cats and Suda, who cared for me so well. The breakfast she made for me was awesome and its only a few steps to the center of Ella, which was great. Totally recommend!

Nothing

The place is super close to the train station, and the house dog is really sweet. We got welcome tee and borrowed an umbrella.

The whole room smelled bad — mouldy and just unhealthy — including the pillows, the bed, and the bathroom. The bathroom was also dirty, which made it even worse. The bed was uncomfortable and too short for me, and the mosquito net was the awkward kind that hangs down and makes the small sleeping space feel even more cramped. There was even a little sign on the wall saying not to expect much from a budget room. I’ve stayed in plenty of budget hostels and homestays before, and this place was well below standard. I know accommodation in Ella is pricey, but even if this place cost 3000 a night, I’d give it a max 7 out of 10 — definitely not worth a higher rating.