Name: Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow
Address: Bandarawela Road, Ella, Ella, Ella, 90090, Sri Lanka
Rating: 9.2

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Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow

Great host, very beautiful surroundings and very close to the Main Street in Ella

This stay is very close walk to/from the train station with plenty of food options. This was a perfect place to have a quick stay before heading in to Yala. This family business is very charming and extremely friendly! They were very accommodating during our stay and even packed us breakfast when we had a quick morning check out!

We had a wonderful three nights here in a traditional homestay. It was in a very peaceful location but only a few minutes walk downhill to the lively town of Ella.Cynthia and her family were very friendly hosts and provided us with enormous varied breakfasts.

Very good place for affordable prices and with delicious food. 
Even though it's closer to the town the environment is calm. 
Rooms are spacious.
Staff is friendly. Home cooked meals are delicious.
Highly recommended.

Beautiful and quiet location with a short walk (5 minutes) to town. Friendly and informative staff. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Excellent breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.

One of the nicest places I’ve stayed in Sri Lanka; beautifully quiet and calm, wonderful hosts and a cosy, welcoming room. The only downside was that work meant I was only able to stay one night; would love to come back.

We were a group of 6 and the moment our van turned into the driveway we were greeted with the ambience of the old world charm of an estate bungalow. Our hosts Cynthia & Roshan made us feel comfortable from the word go. When we were not out & about the sights in Ella we would walk around the lovely garden taking in the sight & sounds of nature or simply sit around the sprawling verandah & chat away, so much to catch up on!
The bungalow is so much in tune with nature, the fauna & flora definitely a soothing factor. Some of us even spotted fawn darting in & out of the trees amongst various other birds squirrels etc.
We could order whatever we wanted from a choice of breakfast menu's. The meals were simple yet, delicious. There was plenty to go around (considering our voracious appetites!)
The rooms were spacious & comfortable.
Sunnyside caters to varied holiday makers. If you're looking for a quiet retreat, in comfortable surroundings, maybe do some reading, writing, painting, playing board games or simply relaxing, this is the place to be. This bungalow is also good for the weary traveler who would be out the whole day taking in the sights & experiences of Ella, to come back & rejuvenate for the next day.
The spot is super convenient. Only 400 meters from the railway station & a 10 -15 min walk into the quaint & bustling town.
All in all it is a lovely place & we hope to go back for another enjoyable visit.


We recently completed a 28 day, 12 hotel trip around the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. We stayed at a wide variety of establishments, including beach hut, 5 star resorts and boutique hotels. They were all delightful but this simple, homely home-stay remains in my memory for so many good things. 

The bungalow is located in beautiful grounds with breath-taking views over surrounding mountains and valleys. It is well away from the road yet is an easy 400 metre walk from the bustling town of Ella and its railway station.  

The facilities are simple (no boutique touches here!) but the rooms are clean and comfortable with everything that you could want. There is no need for a/c because of the lovely high-altitude climate although there are fans available if needed. There is in fact little (other than wifi) to remind you of the 21st century.

Above all this is a home where Roshan and Cynthia welcome guests with a simple grace and kindness. If you want noise and buzz, then Ella is nearby but if you want to stay somewhere that has soul then this is the place for you!

Excellent spot to stay; my wife and I were there for two days and enjoyed the tranquility and abundance of nature. Try the room Salomi; it's so cool. The rooms are incredibly clean, and the atmosphere is truly unique. 
Anyone planning to visit should reserve a room with B&B. When we had the breakfast, we took the lunch in the evening because it was so filling. The breakfast is so so delicious and so many varieties with fresh fruits and juices. 
Service is outstanding; ask for Cynthia; she is skilled at providing the greatest service. 
The ideal spot to stay in Ella, in our opinion.

Hi, We were welcomed by Cynthia and her warm smille. Roshan helped us to find a van to visit the surrouding places. Both of them were very eager to help. We stayed for 2 nights with 2 other families. We all enjoyed both the sumptious meals. A lot of varieties both for breakfast and dinner. The rooms were spotless clean.  Hope to come back! All the best. From Chrishanthi, Anecia, Dinusha, Manori, Priyanthi, Nimal, Angelo and Srilal,

Ella

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A home away from home.....

The best kept secret in Ella!

Best B&B

Great Food, calm place.

It is 12 long years since I last stayed at SHB; when we went as a Team & booked it out toto😲
This visit was .. an exceptionally wonderful experience, ‘again’ .. being hosted by Cynthia, Beno, Roshan & Staff over 3 days & 2 nights.

The food was so yummy.
I was presented with an astounding array of food; as my stay included Dinner too🤙



A wow 😲 experience 

My wife, youngest daughter and I stayed in this bungalow for two nights last weekend. This is a family run business and the host - Roshan and Cynthia were such a lovely couple who went out of their way to make us feel at home. We stayed in the triple room upstairs which was comfortable, spacious and clean. The location of this bungalow cannot be better. Its only about 5 minutes walk from the Ella city main street. We only had breakfast at the bungalow as we wanted to experience the different food in numerous eating places in town. My daughter wanted a certain Sri Lankan dish for breakfast (Pol Pittu) and the lady went out of the way to accommodate. Can recommend this bungalow.

Great host and location

One of the highlights of our trip and our favourite host Cynthia. The room was comfortable and clean and the location was perfect, only a short walk to town and the train station, as well as other attractions. The highlight was certainly Cynthia's Sri Lankan breakfasts - amazing! We really enjoyed our stay here.

Peaceful, beautiful location with a great host

Sunnyside was a lovely place to stay. The bungalow was very pretty, located just outside of Ella with a 5 min walk into town. Rooms were very well equipped with water, nets, fans and lamps and the bathrooms perfect. The No.1 thing about this place were the hosts. They were so accommodating, kind and friendly and made sure we were well looked after. They treated us to a stunning Sri Lankan breakfast. Perfect location for a great stay! 

Kind and friendly hosts

I loved my stay here. It was precisely what I needed and expected from Ella. The place is simple but comfortable. The simplicity makes it very relaxing and calming. The host/owner Cynthia is super kind and has excellent communication skills. The gardens and veranda are lovely for a cup of tea and reading or writing—especially in the many downpours Ella gets. The location is about a 7-10 minute walk to town and along a road that is fairly comfortable to walk on. The internet is a bit slow, but no slower than most of my other stays in Sri Lanka.The breakfast is delicious! My western breakfast was totally adequate, but my Sri Lankan breakfast was the best I had in Sri Lanka. Her coconut-whole wheat rotis are a true delight!

Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow

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