Homestays meditation monastery stay  

20 Jan 2025

This accommodation is truly a hidden gem! Nestled in nature yet conveniently close to vibrant areas, it offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility. We stayed for three nights and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The rooms are impeccably clean, featuring cozy blankets, a hot shower (!), and the most mesmerizing views of Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock. The staff is incredibly kind and goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is perfect. They provide delicious breakfast and dinner, laundry service, and serve the best tea throughout the day. With the added opportunity to learn about meditation, this is the perfect place to find peace within yourself. Thank you for everything - you made our stay truly unforgettable!

16 Jan 2025

I’ll definitely come back - amazing people and great room Sometimes you write a review because they asked. This review is straight from my heart. The monk and the people working there take so much time and effort to help you, to listen to you. It’s heart warming Highlight of the stay was the help I received when I needed it. My phone died and they went above and beyond in helping me. Room was very tidy, warm shower, very quiet, great for resting. Great food, big portions, healthy, much more affordable than eating in town. The meditation is nice for beginners like me, but also for the experienced. The monk has helpful conversations with the meditation group that can guide you and bring perspectives. He is very warm, down to earth and approachable.

14 Jan 2025

It's a nice monastery and a nice location. The monks were very pleasant - serving nice breakfast. We had a good discussion, chanting and some meditation in the main temple. It's a very short walk to the main street (even though doesn't look like this on the make - but you actually walk down the rail tracks for 5-10 min and you're there. It's faster than going by car / tuk tuk. The porch has a nice view in the morning / evening. The rooms / bathrooms are quite ordinary and clean. It's a great immersive experience yet not overly conservative for what a monastery stay may be - my kids enjoyed it.

12 Jan 2025

I stayed for 2 nights, but I wanted to stay longer! It was such a beautiful experience. The rooms face the beautiful mountains, the environment is serene, you see lots of animals, you hear the birds. There is a special place to share food with the birds. The monks are very very kind and attentive. There is also an opportunity to learn more about meditation and join their practice, if you are interested. This was very inspiring for my own practice. The rooms were very clean and well amended. Each room has a terrace, where you can enjoy absolutely delicious breakfast. So grateful for this 🙏🏻

08 Jan 2025

This place is like a Sanctuary from the world. It served me well and it was a total blessing getting to learn from the Monks. Totally felt lucky staying here.

03 Jan 2025

It’s an oasis of peace and quiet in busy Ella. Great location and a serene atmosphere. We also had dinner there and that is served on the little terrace in front of the room. Would definitely recommend staying there.

02 Jan 2025

We stayed at this monastery over New Year and had a truly wonderful experience. The atmosphere was serene and calming, set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. We were warmly welcomed by the monks, who made us feel at home throughout our stay. Observing their chanting and joining in meditation on New Year’s Eve was a special experience. The beautiful setting also made for incredible walks to Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak. Highly recommend staying here for anyone seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

10 Dec 2024

It was a very nice and quitte stay at the monastery and the people were very nice and friendly.

21 Nov 2024

We had a nice stay with the monks, who prepared us a very big and tasty breakfast. They helped us with the timetable for the buses and told us the best way to go further.

07 Nov 2024

The place is really peaceful! Monks are really kind and they give you delicious breakfast :) You only need to know that the stay is INSIDE THE TEMPLE, so you have to tell your driver to go to Sri Sumanarama Viharaya Temple! Istuti ♡