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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Mad Monkey Hostel and Lounge in Ella offers a garden and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a picnic area, bicycle parking, bike hire, and car hire. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Ella Spice Garden and an 11-minute walk to Ella Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Little Adam's Peak (2 km) and Ella Rock (4 km). Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 84 km away. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, friendly host, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Olga
    Spain Spain
    The room I stayed in was a 4-bed dorm, a very reasonable size for a dorm; and the hostel is not so big so it's easy to meet and chat with other travellers.. This hostel felt like a home to me, it was super clean, the atmosphere was unbearable and...
  • Cristopl
    Netherlands Netherlands
    nice hostel .. owner is good person . breakfast is good clean and safe hostel
  • Bikram
    India India
    Cozy stay and with amazing ambiance. The host is super helpful and the hostel is walkable to Adams peak and nine arch bridge
  • Emilee
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It is a very well-maintained hostel. It is clean and tidy. It is safe and reasonable fees are included. Food and drinks are available. The fruit drinks here are very tasty. It can be purchased for a fee. The owner is very helpful.
  • Dias
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Really nice location and the views were beautiful. The staff were so friendly and helpful with information about transport. Room was huge and the bed was comfortable.
  • Irene
    Australia Australia
    The staff literally spend all day cleaning ! Great location , still central but away from the noise , breakfast is also lovely!
  • Theodor
    Sweden Sweden
    Great breakfast included, he was flexible with the time. The wifi is pretty bad though
  • Brune
    France France
    I had a wonderful stay here, the place was very clean and the host very helpful and with good recommandations. I would recommend staying here.
  • Leila
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    It feels like home, the staff are very friendly, there is a great location close to the main sites, and delicious breakfast!
  • Mark
    Hungary Hungary
    Very good small social hostel, but not too much party and drinking. Very friendy vibes and staff, easy to meet people.

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House rules

Mad monkey hostel and lounge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.