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Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Kinellan Tea Factory

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Escape to Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow, where you can indulge in continental breakfast and unwind in the garden or playground. Take advantage of free WiFi, an arcade/game room, library, and tour/ticket assistance during your stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Living room
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bandarawela Road, Ella, 90090

What's nearby

  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nature Trail Ella - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nine Arches Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Little Adam's Peak - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The White Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪UFO - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow

Bed & breakfast near Nine Arches Bridge
Located close to Kinellan Tea Factory and Nature Trail Ella, Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Portable fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow B&B Ella
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Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow Bed & breakfast
Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow Bed & breakfast Ella

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow located?

Situated in Ella, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kinellan Tea Factory and Nature Trail Ella. Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful oasis in busy Ella

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely lovely

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host, very beautiful surroundings and very close to the Main Street in Ella
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great choice in Ella! The best!

This was our best stay in Sri Lanka, Cynthia is the best and her house is perfect! The breakfast was fantastic. Lise and Sarah
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

The host and breakfast is the best!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s location is close to Main Street of Ella. Quieter than staying right in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Cynthia’s home is lovely as is she, very attentive to her guests needs, beautiful garden, very quiet , not far from town and the most delicious breakfast options we chose Sri Lankan and were not disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jvds, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cynthia is a great host who did everything she could to make our stay as pleasant as it could be. Breakfast was great and the room was cozy. Overall extremely satisfied. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guesthouse with a wonderful host. We stayed 2 nights. Room was simple but had all you needed. The breakfast made by Cynthia both mornings was the highlight of our stay. Easy walk into town. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propriétaires charmants et gentils. Les repas préparés étaient excellents Le jardins est splendide. Ils ont envoyé un chauffeur nous prendre à la gare , et ce sans frais.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!!

全てにおいて、良かったです。何も言うことはありません。
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gregory V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet Relaxation

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Cynthia and her husband were the most obliging hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Being a bungalow I never thought to ask for a ground floor room but we had been allocated one on the first floor. The steps were steep and when they saw I was struggling they immediatly offered us another room on the ground floor. The room was clean, spacious and had a comfortable bed. The bathroom shower had a curtain which meant everything else didn't get wet. Town was a short walk away and although Cynthia doesn't offer meals she kindly made us some soup. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 days here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and location.

Sunnyside bungalow was great. Fab service, comfortable bed and excellent location. Very short walk down the road into Ella. Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nishantha, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a little gem. Super helpful owners Cynthia and Roshan and excellent breakfast, in fact the best breakfast I had in Sri Lanka. Cynthia and Roshan were so nice and went out of the way to help guests. The following morning, Roshan even drove me to the Colombo bus stop some 2 kms away. The place is within walking distance from the Ella train station. What's more, if you can play a little bit of piano, you can play the piano at the place. There you have it! I will highly recommend this place to anyone and will definitely go back there and spend more nights next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une nuit reposante chez une hote formidable

Accueil formidable par la maîtresse de maison Cynthia, toujours bienveillante et prête à nous donner ses meilleurs conseils. Maison très charmante un peu à l’écart du centre ville, réputé pour être un peu bruyant. Proche de la gare tout de même. Proche de l’arrêt de bus pour continuer son chemin vers les plages du sud. Un hébergement que nous recommandons !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location with large clean rooms. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice and warm hotel, the owner is attentive

Very nice hotel, good location, perfect Sri Lankan food, must stay in Ella! Their service is from their heart! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value. Recommend.

Can walk from station. Walk out from station , turn right. End of Station St turn right under the railway bridge and up the hill. On the right on the bend about 500m past one street on right. Large room. Great breakfast, western or Sri Lankan. Owner very friendly and helpful. Walked from hotel to 9 arches bridge, Little Adams Peak and town. Owner organised a tuk tuk to meet 20 seater AC bus 3kms from hotel to Colombo- 6hrs 750R. Did not find this info on any search.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Melbourne.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely setting.

We were very kindy greeted with a pot of tea by the lovely owner, beautiful residence in garden setting, the room was basic but adequate for our 1 night stay. Breakfast was nicely laid out and served in dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Stayed here for two nights visiting Ella.Five minute walk to the centre -great breakfast,spacious room comfortable bed & good WiFi .Lovely owners

10/10 Excellent

Raimundas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent cosy family hotel

It was an extremely nice stay. Very friendly, beautiful, cosy. The only thing I would complain about is that the blanket was way too small for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% Recommend

Really great stay from start to finish! The owners were really lovely helpful people and made our stay so comfortable and relaxing. The breakfast was generous and delicious, location was good - a 5 minute walk from the town. We had an early train on our last day and Cynthia, the owner, organised breakfast for us at 5.45 am which was so so nice and she even offered us bottles of water for the trip. Such a lovely place to say, i cannot compliment the owners enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

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