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Paraiso Guest House

3.5 star property
Mountain retreat where travelers can enjoy spa treatments after breakfast, then borrow bikes to explore nearby trails or arrange guided tours of the area

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Paraiso Guest House, amid mountain scenery, offers a free full breakfast, garden relaxation, and terrace views. Enjoy in-room WiFi, spa services for recovery, bike rentals, and staff-arranged local tours.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Map
Temple Road, Kithalella, Ella, Uva, 90090

What's nearby

  • Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nature Trail Ella - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kital Ella Waterfall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ravana's Cave - 3 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Matey Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪360 Ella - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪UFO - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Paraiso Guest House

Guesthouse in the mountains
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Paraiso Guest House. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Paraiso Guest House boast perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

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
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Paraiso Guest House Guesthouse Ella
Paraiso Guest House Guesthouse
Paraiso Guest House Ella
Paraiso Guest House Ella
Paraiso Guest House Guesthouse
Paraiso Guest House Guesthouse Ella

Frequently asked questions

Is Paraiso Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Paraiso Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Paraiso Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Paraiso Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Paraiso Guest House located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Kinellan Tea Factory. Nature Trail Ella and Kital Ella Waterfall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Ella Railway Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Paraiso Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernardine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view! Hosts were great and provided a scrumtious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Nelumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the guest house. The business seemed family run and was warm and welcoming. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The breakfasts were fantastic. They had on site scooter rental which was very convenient to help us get around. The views were just stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

A gem in Elle.

Great view from our balcony and room. Friendly staff. Only 10 min flat walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nazimuddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great value. Host was very accommodating. Place is a gem with excellent view of mountain and nature. I will definitely stay here again. Too much walk on the railway tracks but not too bad. Five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place with a fabulous view of Ella rock.Our hosts were a very warm family.The authenthic Sri Lankan breakfast made by the lady of the house added to the charm of our stay at Paraisso Ella.The clean,spacious room,wi fi connectivity and bathroom with hot water ensure a comfortable stay.This place is conveniently located, just a 10 minute walk to Ella town and Ella train station and about a 30 minute leisurely walk to the famous Nine Arches Bridge.Very good value for money.Would definately reccomend this place to fellow travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Wohlfühlatmosphäre mit Weitblick

Wir hatten ein großes Zimmer mit einem fantastischen Ausblick – einfach traumhaft! Auch das Badezimmer war sehr geräumig und modern. Alles war äußerst sauber und ordentlich, was uns direkt ein gutes Gefühl gegeben hat. Die Gastgeber waren sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Insgesamt ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr toll gelegen. Blick auf die landschaft aus dem bett, da alles in glas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, fantastic views, great breakfast, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Randhir

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

Pleasant stay

My partner and I stayed at Paraiso for two nights. On arrival, our host greeted us with hot tea and bananas. The rooms did not have air conditioning, but a fan which cooled the room satisfactorily. Bathroom was also clean. There is a lookout point upstairs which had beautiful views of the hills. Our host even accommodated us for a late breakfast after we came back from our hike. Breakfast was lovely with Sri lankan dishes and fresh fruit. Getting to the town was easy via the train tracks below and was only 10-15 min walk. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here and will definitely return. Whilst the rooms were adequate, it was the niceness and accommodating nature of the host that was most appreciated. They were always helpful with a smile
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bon rapport qualité prix pas de coffre fort

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kent

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

Three days in Ella

My wife and I stayed here for three nights and we’re very happy with the hotel and location. We had a beautiful view across the valley of little Adams Peak, Ella rock, and a waterfall as well. From the hotel you could either take a tuk-tuk to town or walk down the rail road and be in town within 15 minutes. The owner was very kind and helped us with hiking routes and transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony was stunningly beautiful. The host family were very gracious and helpfully in finding ones way around the area. And the breakfasts! Stupendous. Room was also very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parisian Guest House was absolutely gorgeous with stunning views! The staff was incredible, kind, and helpful. The location is perfect (your driver can make it down the hill), but quite a short walk into town! I miss this place already!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful and attentive service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

great place to stay in Ella

Had an excellent stay here and would definitely book this place again! The standard is what to expect, but it was clean and it was a great service from we arrived until we left! Amazing views from the big Terrasse outside the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Alastair

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Acceptable stay in Ella

This was a strange place. For a start, the building looked half-finished. We didn’t really have a host - there seemed to be multiple people looking after the property, although all were perfectly friendly and accommodative (for example in making us a packed breakfast when we were up early to go hiking). The room, like many guest houses in Sri Lanka, was functional rather than comfortable. This one was spacious with a balcony, with an average bed/mattress and a good en suite bathroom. The view, as many others have commented, is fantastic but given that Ella is in a mountain valley, you don’t need to work too hard to find a view that’s just as good. In terms of cost it was probably a touch above average and given that the stay felt average or slightly below average, I’d say we could have done better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok but noisy

The room was ok, the homestay was under construction. The hosts were nice and helpful. The problem was that the place is right beside a temple and the pray at 5:30am and 5:30pm through speakers quite loudly. It is located right beside the train rails and it is noisy when it goes through.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

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

Fantastisk frukost

Litet mysigt hotell med bara 3 rum, en natt var jag ensam på hotellet. Frukosten var som utsikten fantastisk. Ägaren hjälpte till med tips och kartor till de olika sevärdheterna. Nära till staden.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

John P

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

Friendly, helpful place to stay.

Staff could not be better. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Amazing views

Wonderful views and the team cooked lovely dinner. Also happy to make earlier to fit our schedule. Shame there's no aircon. Quick walk into town down the train tracks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Great place!

Excellent stay at Paraiso Guest House! The inn keeper is super friendly and professional! We were on our honeymoon for two nights there and everything went superbly. He even decorated the bed with flower petals and balloons for us ❤️ We were offered water, cookies and bananas as we arrived later in evening time. Breakfast was very good too. And everything we asked for, we got with a smile on top. The view is mesmerizing, looking down to the valley, Ella rock and Kithalella waterfall. I warmly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

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

Great Hospitality

We stayed one night at Paraiso and had a great time. The owner and his family was very attentive and made sure our plans in Ella worked out. Furthermore he helped us with good transportation to our next destination for a good price. The guest house is a 10 minute walk from town via the railway shortcut. This was nice as it is more peaceful and quiet. The view is great, the room was nice and clean. They are expanding the balcony currently and it is not complete at this time (sep 2019) but that did not at all disturb the great view. Also good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the staff and ambiance and the breakfast, there was no a/c and we had a power outage but it was pretty cool in the middle of August and the whole town had the outage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved this hotel. Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. Breakfast was delicious and the view from the terrace is unbelievable 😍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019