Shining Green View

Cool bar and restaurant area with amazing views. About 10 mins up the hill from Ella. Hotel is built ‘down the hill’ so definitely good exercise if you are in one of the lower rooms (lots of steps). Very helpful and friendly staff. About 5 mins in a Tuk Tuk to Kitha Ella station where you can start a hike up to Ella Rock.

The property is about a 10 min drive up the mountain from downtown Ella. It’s a beautiful hotel on the mountain. So if you want to walk the town you would need to take a tuktuk up and down. 10 min from train station as well. They welcomed us so kindly and gave us the best service. Always making sure we were comfortable. The rooms are comfortable and easy to fit a family. The breakfast was also tasty. Thank you for everything!

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Our family spent an incredible night at Shining Green View Ella, and we only wish we could have stayed longer! If you are looking for a peaceful escape that captures the true essence of Ella’s natural beauty while still being just a short, convenient distance from the town center, this place is absolute perfection. ✨ We stayed in the Chalet room, and it was exactly what we needed for our family of three. The space was beautifully clean, comfortably arranged, and well-equipped with all the essentials. But the absolute showstopper was the balcony! Waking up early to witness a magnificent misty sunrise rolling over the lush green mountains right from our room was a core memory for us. Our kid loved sitting out there watching the distant trains go by and spotting playful monkeys in the trees. It felt like our own private paradise in the hills. 🐒🌅 The hospitality here is what truly sets this hotel apart. The staff treat you like extended family from the moment you step foot on the property. They went out of their way to make sure our child was comfortable, happy, and well-fed. Speaking of food, the breakfast was phenomenal! They served a generous, delicious spread of traditional Sri Lankan dishes alongside fresh fruit and pancakes that kept us full well into the afternoon. The main restaurant area has a wonderfully relaxing, open setup where you can just sit back, enjoy a drink, and absorb the panoramic mountain views. 🥞☕ For parents traveling with a child, finding a spot that balances stunning vistas, pristine cleanliness, and genuinely accommodating service can be tough, but Shining Green View nailed it. A massive thank you to the entire team for looking after our family so beautifully during our one-night stay. We highly recommend the Chalet room and will absolutely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Everything was perfect!

The duty manager was extremely helpful and organised everything we needed without a fuss.

Location is little out of town and the property is a bit dated and needs a makeover.