Title: The Lover Stay (Guesthouse) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=691013748424445952&destination=Ella%2C+Badulla+District%2C+Uva+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&selected=21592709&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Lover Stay Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before choosing between casino excitement or playground fun, with staff at the 24-hour front desk ready to assist ## Photo gallery for The Lover Stay ![Porch - The Lover Stay (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21592800/21592709/d4359e12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - The Lover Stay (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21592800/21592709/8fc7a8cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Lover Stay (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21592800/21592709/fce1c17c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Double Room - The Lover Stay (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21592800/21592709/9b750be2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Mountain view - The Lover Stay (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21592800/21592709/4b1689c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Lover Stay welcomes guests with genuine hospitality. Start your day with breakfast, then relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or enjoy a garden stroll. Rooms include WiFi, and families love the children's playground. The concierge team is ready with local recommendations. ## Reviews 5.4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 16 - Mar. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=21592709&PinnedHotelID=21592709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=21592709&PinnedHotelID=21592709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 17 - Mar. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=21592709&PinnedHotelID=21592709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=21592709&PinnedHotelID=21592709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 20 - Mar. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=21592709&PinnedHotelID=21592709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=21592709&PinnedHotelID=21592709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=21592709&PinnedHotelID=21592709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=21592709&PinnedHotelID=21592709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Basic Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21592800/21592709/d0440903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Free bottled water Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Beach view - 333 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FElla-Hotels-The-Lover-Stay.h21592709.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FElla-Hotels-The-Lover-Stay.h21592709.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Ella, The Lover Stay is near the beach. Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Amphitikanda Tea Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nature Trail Ella and Ravana's Cave. [Visit our Ella travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ella.dx691013748424445952) [View more Guest houses in Ella](https://www.expedia.ca/Ella-Guest-Houses.d691013748424445952-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.87030%2C81.04118&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0DCxpA_7Zfy0rcYf-V7M8yKmqCU=) Ambagaha Wattha, Kithalella Road, Medapathana, Ella, 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 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Kital Ella Waterfall 2 min drive \- 1.1 km - Ravana's Cave 3 min drive \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Ella Railway Station 10 min drive ### Restaurants - Chill Cafe 19 min walk - Barista 16 min walk - 360 Ella 3 min drive - Matey Hut 16 min walk - The Barn 15 min walk ## About this property ### The Lover Stay Property highlights You can look forward to free breakfast, a casino, and a garden at The Lover Stay. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a 24-hour business center. Other perks at this guesthouse include: - A seasonal outdoor pool - Free self parking - A 24-hour front desk and concierge services Room features All guestrooms at The Lover Stay offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Free bottled water ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property 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 Free rollaway/extra beds Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## 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 credit cards ### Property is also known as Lover Stay Guesthouse Ella Lover Stay Ella The Lover Stay Ella The Lover Stay Guesthouse The Lover Stay Guesthouse Ella ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Lover Stay have a pool? ### Is The Lover Stay pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Lover Stay? ### What time is check-out at The Lover Stay? ### Where is The Lover Stay located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Lover Stay Reviews 5.4 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.4 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 4.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ness Mar 20, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Je n’ai pas pu accéder à ma chambre, bien que payée, car le propriétaire m’informe ne plus travailler avec ebookers et expédia. Si je souhaite avoir ma chambre, je dois payer à nouveau... qu’elle blague. Je n’ai de même pas toujours eu l’occasion de réclamer le remboursement, car le formulaire de contact à cet effet ne marche pas ##### Ness Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jack May 11, 2018 Liked: Room comfort #### Lovely hosts but misleading description First of all there was no air conditioning, pool and casino although there were mosquito nets as shown on the pictures. We weren’t expecting much given the price but it’s wrong to outright lie on the description. Hosts were very attentive which is a positive and we’re happy to help with organising local transport. Breakfast had a lot of variety but if you book with hotels.com make sure you show them you are entitled to a free breakfast as they tried to charge us. Basic room with private bathroom and balcony shared between two rooms. Please also know this is up the hill so it will cost you 200-400 Rupees($1.50-$3.50) every time you want to go to Ella. Hosts themselves did not speak much English but usually had someone around to help them translate, you could tell that they made a big effort with this and we really appreciated it. Overall, we would probably stay here again as it’s good value for money with an exceptional of Ella, we just wish that they had been more honest with the facility description. ##### Jack ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 26, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Okay Venligt personale, værelset var som man kan forvente med prisen. Når wi-fi var til fungerede det fint, men en stor del af vores ophold var routeren slet ikke sat til. 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