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Walkers Nest

3.5 star property
This urban oasis combines convenience with charm, where travelers can discover new sights with tour ticket assistance before unwinding in a peaceful garden

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Terrace/patio - Walkers Nest (Ella)
A traditional wooden building with a red roof, surrounded by lush green foliage. - Walkers Nest (Ella)
A spacious room with a polished wooden floor, a white sofa, and a wooden bench. - Walkers Nest (Ella)
Deluxe Room, Mountain View | Terrace/patio - Walkers Nest (Ella)
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside. - Walkers Nest (Ella)
Walkers Nest sits in the heart of the city, offering a warm welcome with its restaurant and tranquil garden. Guests connect via in-room WiFi, get help exploring nearby attractions through the tour/ticket assistance, and benefit from express check-in that streamlines arrival.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a white bedspread and a teal blanket, two bedside lamps, and a mosquito net over the bed.

Deluxe Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a white mattress and brown headboard. There are brown and white pillows on the beds. The room has a white ceiling with a light fixture and a vent.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ella, Walkers Nest is near a train station. Nine Arches Bridge and Dhowa Rock Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nature Trail Ella and Ravana's Cave. Visit our Ella travel guide
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Ambagolla, Police Station Road, Ella, Ella, Badulla, 90090

What's nearby

  • A blue train on a curved bridge through a dense forest.
    Nine Arches Bridge
    8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nature Trail Ella
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kinellan Tea Factory
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kital Ella Waterfall
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Little Adam's Peak
    7 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station
    3 min walk

Restaurants

  • Chill Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Barista
    4 min walk
  • UFO
    2 min walk
  • 360 Ella
    3 min walk
  • Matey Hut
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Walkers Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Walkers Nest?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Walkers Nest?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Walkers Nest located?

Situated in Ella, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care, Nature Trail Ella, and Kinellan Tea Factory. Nine Arches Bridge and Kital Ella Waterfall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Ella Railway Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Walkers Nest Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! Very family friendly, lovely room, great view and delicious breakfast. Location is perfect, walkable to the town but far enough to be nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, really helpful, quiet. Little bit basic, but overall good hotel. Probably the best one I have stayed in for it’s location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walkers Nest Ella was wonderful. Dilani is an amazing host who goes above and beyond—she even packed me a day bag of food and drinks for my early travel. The rooms are clean, spacious, the beds comfy, and the location offers a peaceful countryside feel just a short walk from Ella’s main strip. An outstanding stay with an exceptional host—thank you again, Dilani! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏞️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great value for money!

Good standard and clean room, and amazing service by the hostess - she even prepared and packed our breakfast for us to take with us on our last day, as we had to check out and leave at 6AM.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inge

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

Fantastic hotel

The hotel has a perfect location, it is close to Ella town but you still have the feeling of being out in nature and surrounded by trees. You can walk to both Ella Rock, little Adam’s Peak and the Nine Arch bridge from the hotel. The hotel is very nice and cosy, and it was very clean. The owner is so nice and helpful- we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheyenne

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pretty basic room, and shower facilities. No air con. Currently going through construction. In a good location though and walking distance to most things
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gauthamram

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice and she waited for 30 minutes after our breakfast. She was really nice. The room was nice and clean and walkable to centre and plenty of food options around. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely host

Lovely out look from balcony outside our room. Clean sheets and room, bathroom could be a nicer colour as was dark brown. However, for the price we paid including breakfast it was perfect. Host was really friendly. I love to support family run businesses trying to make a living.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty basic set up, but good value for money. Room was clean. Could have done with more sheets for the bed, there was just a fleece blanket. As others have mentioned, the bathroom is a little tired, but the shower is surprisingly good. I used a tuk tuk to come and go to Ella town but it’s walkable if you choose.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very basic. They didnt even suply toilet paper or shampoo. Just 1 soap small for the washroom. Just 1 towell also. Location wyse is cool and east to access othersited by walking or tuk tuk. There is a spa besides that is cool to get a massage and facial. If you look for 1 or 2 nights is a good budget option anyway. The ladybon reception is super nice and his husband.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

riaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place to stay Close the Train station and to the main street, and the manager of the hotel she was extremely helpful and supper nice😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kalum the host manager made our stay great :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with an inviting loving family. Quiet but walking distance to town. Stairs will be challenging for someone not in good physical condition. Hope to return someday. Great price and would recommend to any travel looking to calm and simple side of Ella.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hinato

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliche Gastgeberin und tolle Lage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Supervriendelijke host, vlakbij centrum, grote kamer. Enkel de kamer kan wel een opfrisbeurt gebruiken
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vicino al centro ed alla stazione di ella, comodo muoversi a piedi puoi andare ovunque, hotel pulito, camera molto ampia e il personale è stato gentilissimo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Suficiente, según estándares del pais

Casa de huéspedes. Alojamiento básico, según estándares del país. Podrían mejorar un poco la habitación del baño. El acceso en coche es difícil y estrecho en la última parte del camino. Recomiendo dejar el coche antes de la estación de policía. Como cosas a favor: Propietarios muy acogedores y serviciales. Para pasar una o dos noches cumple si tu presupuesto es bajo. La habitación estaba muy limpia. Está a 5 minutos andando de la calle principal de Ella. Está a 5 minutos andando de la Estación de tren.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Enkelt med superbra ägare

Ett enkelt familje ägt b&b ägaren är toppen & super hjälpsam. Tyvärr är det lite längre upp till höger än vad hotels utger. Men nära allt ändå.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEN

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

Good all round choice

This is family run guest house conveniently located within walking distance of the railway station. Also only a 4 minute walk into the town centre ( which is fairly hectic at times ) This is located far enough away to be quiet and peaceful . You can hear the weekend cricket , but I think probably just about everyone in Ella can as well. The breakfasts were excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. I would recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice setting in the hills of Ella; centrally located to all restaurants, bars and only 5 min walk away from the famous Ella train station. Very friendly owners; they greet you with a welcoming drink or coffee and help you up the stairs with the luggage. Breakfast is plenty and good. Overall good value for the price we’ve paid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

cardenas

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

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Great stay. Room are spacious. Nearby to other places. Walking distance to train station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was basic but comfortable, and the hosts were very welcoming. Access may be a bit challenging for anyone with mobility or stair climbing problems, but even for an older person such as I, the walk to/from the village was fine after the first time. The location is convenient for shops and restaurants , and very close to the railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

daniel

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

Quiet hillside located B&B

Seculed little place in peaceful location but only 4-5 minutes from centre of town. Wonderful staff & breakfast. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2018