Uga Ulagalla

Each of Uga Ulagalla’s 25 villas, spread over a beautiful 58 acre plot, has its own private pool. The only place in Sri Lanka’s historic Cultural Triangle that can boast this. This is a five star setting where, in the nicest possible way, you could choose to do very little indeed. Swim in your pool, stroll in the gardens of the converted 150-year-old mansion that is your home from home and soak up unspoilt views that seem to go on for ever. Uga Ullaga offers a wide range of experiences for guests, with cycle tours, tuk tuk trips, horseback riding, archery, and kayaking in the beauty of the local lake. There is even an on-site paddy field, where you can see the processes that go towards making your meal-time accompaniment. The resort does not boast leopards or elephants, which is probably a good thing, but both can be seen if you take an excursion into the nearby national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Ocean adventures are also on offer, with diving or whale and dolphin watching. Cultural highlights such as the archaeological sites in Anuradhapura and the great rock fortress of Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are also within easy reach. After all that exploring, take a well-earned trip to the Uga Ullaga spa, with skilled therapists offering everything from a simple massage to a full body treatment. And then dinner, skilled chefs use locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that can be enjoyed in the restaurant, in your private villa or even in the unique setting of the paddy field. It is not hard to see why Uga Ulagalla was named Sri Lanka’s Best luxury Boutique hotel in 2022.