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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: The Railway View Villa in Hali Ela offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, shared kitchen, indoor play area, and full-day security. Modern Amenities: Each room features a bidet, ground-floor unit, work desk, free toiletries, shower, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Additional amenities include private bathrooms with garden views and shared bathrooms. Delicious Breakfast: A vegetarian, gluten-free, and Asian breakfast is available. Free on-site private parking and car hire services enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base is 95 km away. Nearby attractions include Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (14 km), Hakgala Botanical Garden (41 km), and Gregory Lake (48 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Breakfast
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- Lior
United Kingdom
“This place is a perfect stop for the Pekoe trail. Our host was able to help us pick the best options for which stages to pick to maximise our time, we had an amazing home cooked meal at the end of our day and were so pleased with the high quality...” - Irene
Spain
“The host was very nice, attentive and helpful. He made everything to make a wonderful and perfect stay in Hali Ella. The room was super clean. Beds the most comfortable we haved in Sri Lanka and shower with hot water! Breakfast was also delicious...” - Darren
Netherlands
“We had a warm welcome by our hosts. Railway Villa is situated next to the station which is very handy when to catch the train to Kandy and you want to avoid the crowds in Ella. Beds were the most comfortable beds we had so far in Sri Lanka. And...” - Kelly
New Zealand
“This is such a wonderful place to stay on the Pekoe Trail! The host is lovely and made us feel very at home. Rooms are spacious and super clean, with amazing showers and very comfortable beds. We loved sitting outside watching the trains pull into...” - Hugo
France
“perfect for people on the pekoetrail, was probably the best bed I had in three months in Sri Lanka. shower was really hot. food was good and it was really quite even though its proximity with the railway station. 10/10” - Laura
Australia
“This place is lovely- and so are the hosts! Having this at the end of the Pekoe trail was brilliant but we also found it to be a perfect sanctuary after experiencing the hustle of the town. It's super peaceful, with space to sit outside and watch...” - Sophie
Australia
“We stayed at the Railway View Hotel in Hali Ela on the Pekoe Trail, and it was the perfect place to rest and recharge. The location couldn’t be more convenient—right next to the railway station at the end of Stage 17 & start of Stage 18. The room...” - Maia
United Kingdom
“My brother & I had a restful stay at Railway View between walking stages of the Pekoe Trail - conveniently located at the end/start of stages 16/17. It was very comfortable and the facilities overall excellent - good WiFi, shower had great...” - Karen
Australia
“The Railway View Villa is perfectly located at the end of stage 18 of the Pekoe Trail. But that’s only the beginning of how perfect The Railway View Villa is! Saranga and his family are truly delightful - wonderful hosts and so helpful. Saranga...” - Bernadine
Australia
“Absolutely fabulous. Best shower we have had in Sri Lanka (we’ve been here 3 weeks). Super comfortable bed. Everything sparkling clean and top quality. Food was local produce and delicious. Our hosts could not have been more welcoming. ...”
Hosted by Saranga Anudaththa
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 8 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.