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Bed and Breakfast Shambala Retreat

Kandekumbura, Ella, 90090 (show map)

9.7

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15 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Shambala Retreat offers accommodation with access to wellness packages. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.
Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain or garden views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a private bathroom.
Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Asian options. There is a coffee shop and lounge.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. You can play darts at Shambala Retreat, and bike hire and car hire are available. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Little Adam's Peak is 9.3 km from the accommodation, while Ella Spice Garden is 11 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 94 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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This villa is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The unit features a private entrance, garden views, a terrace and fruit is featured for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

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The unit offers 3 beds.

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Facilities of Shambala Retreat

General
WiFi everywhere

Activities
Darts, Hiking

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Restaurant, Room service

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Currency exchange

Common areas
Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Ironing service, Laundry

Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Balcony, Bathroom, Dining area, Dining table, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Fan, Free toiletries, Garden view, Ironing Facilities, Landmark view, Linen, Mosquito net, Mountain view, Private entrance, Shower, Terrace, Towels, View

Last updated: 20 Jan 2025 - Update now

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From 14:00:00 hours

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Untill 11:00:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

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Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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9.7

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paul

“Unparalleled views and tranquility”

10.0

19 Jan 2025

A stunning location with views to match Rumesh made the stay incredible by organising everything from the transport to the delicious food We stayed in some great places in Sri Lanka but here was by far the most amazing,an experience I will never forget!

Paramba

“Trip to ella.”

8.0

27 Dec 2024

The facility is very good. Excellent views, very good room. Food is also good.

Francesca

“Amazing Views”

10.0

18 Aug 2024

Amazing views, remote location so lovely and quiet. Adorable kitten. Host was warm, welcoming and so friendly, he will happily arrange a tuk tuk into town. Breakfast was a nice touch. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Carine

“Amazing stay in the most beautiful, calm and secluded place!”

10.0

12 Aug 2024

What an amazing place to stay!! We loved every minute of it and wished we could have stayed much longer. Waking up in such a private place for just our family to the sounds of the birds with stunning Mountain Views was amazing! Our kids loved it and we all enjoyed the huge terrace very much. The house was very comfortable and the beds great. When we come back to Ella we will for sure stay here again! Rumesh is an amazing, friendly host. He was always available for our questions and we learned a lot from him about life in Sri Lanka. He had great tips for us to see the environment and we loved the itinerary he made for us. Secret waterfall was our favorite! The Sri Lankan home made breakfast and dinner was great! It is cooked by a local lady, who uses herbs from the villa’s garden. We loved the adventurous tuk tuk ride to the house! Just be aware that you are up for a tuk tuk adventure that you will not forget.

Nicola

“Spectacular setting, loads of space to relax in, and a wonderful host. Utterly unforgettable.”

10.0

24 Jul 2024

The most stunning location well out of Ella down a long, rough track (not for the faint hearted or ordinary cars), which was truly a retreat in paradise. Our host, Rumesh, could not have been kinder or more helpful. We even had the delightful company of a sweet little cat, which made our happiness complete. The food was all freshly prepared and cooked from simple homegrown ingredients and delicious.

Oliver

“Stunning”

10.0

27 Apr 2024

If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing stay, this is the place! The views are incredible and you're in the cooler mountains surrounded by nature. We had a wonderful time. There are just two rooms, separated by a communal lounge space, so you feel like you're alone. The bathroom is basic but does the job. The bed is huge! The food is freshly made authentic Sri Lankan home cooking made by a local woman who's been cooking here for years. The staff are all very friendly, particularly the owner Rumesh who we had lovely chats with. A highlight was hiking to the 'secret waterfall' (ask Rumesh) 5km away, through local villages where everyone smiles and waves to you. We will miss our dear friend, the kitten :)

Arne

“Calming, relaxing and green paradise.”

10.0

22 Apr 2024

This place has the most relaxing and calming atmosphere. Due to only having two guestrooms, the secluded location as well as the very welcoming host, we felt like home. We could have sat on the Terrace, watching the splendid green all around the whole day. First we were worried, that our kid might find it boring. Turns out that this was one of her favorite places. The little baby cat might have played a role in that though.

Sara

“Superb”

10.0

19 Apr 2024

The calmness, the remoteness, the view, the food. Where to start?! Shambala retreat is the place to go if you would like to stay away from the crowds. The property is outside of Ella - it takes around 40 minutes to reach it by tuktuk - which can be less convenient if you prefer to stay close to the city. Although, staying in Shambala allows you to discover beautiful tea gardens and villages without any tourists around - which is a plus if you’re willing to get off the beaten path. The homemade breakfast every morning was the best Sri Lankan food we had in our entire trip. I would definitely go back!

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Kandekumbura, Ella, 90090 (show map)

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“Unparalleled views and tranquility”

“Trip to ella.”

“Amazing Views”

“Amazing stay in the most beautiful, calm and secluded place!”

“Spectacular setting, loads of space to relax in, and a wonderful host. Utterly unforgettable.”

“Stunning”

“Calming, relaxing and green paradise.”

“Superb”

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