A luxurious outdoor patio with a small pool, lounge chair with cushions, and a thatched roof structure surrounded by lush green tropical trees.

Uga Ulagalla

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Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the world, Uga Ulagalla awaits you – a hidden gem in the heart of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by ancient banyan trees, expansive rice fields, and gentle breezes, an old colonial manor stands as the centerpiece of an exclusive eco-resort. Your villa is set in nature, featuring a private plunge pool, floor-to-ceiling windows, and complete privacy. Here, you will enjoy not only extraordinary comfort but also a sustainable concept: solar power, organic farming, and resource-saving architecture are part of the experience. Uga Ulagalla is not a place you simply visit – it is a place you feel.

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Details

  • Country

    Sri Lanka

  • Location

    Tirappane

  • Price

    from €250 per night per person

  • Best travel time

    November - April

Rooms

At Uga Ulagalla, a total of 25 standalone pool villas await you – generously designed, tastefully furnished, and harmoniously embedded in nature. Each villa combines contemporary design with traditional elements such as polished wooden floors, antique furniture, and high ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of rice fields, gardens, or water. Amenities include a private plunge pool, a furnished terrace, a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower and bathtub, as well as butler service. Here, you don’t just stay – you reside.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed draped in white curtains, wooden furniture, and framed pictures on the wall.
A cozy living room with a high wooden ceiling, a chandelier, large glass sliding doors on both sides revealing lush greenery, and a mix of modern and classic furniture including white sofas, black armchairs with cane details, and a black coffee table.
A luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed featuring white curtains and purple accent pillows, in a tropical resort setting with a sliding glass door opening to a pool and lush greenery.
A spacious, modern bathroom featuring a white clawfoot bathtub centered in front of a double vanity with a large mirror. Clear glass showers are on either side, and natural light floods in through floor-to-ceiling windows on the right. Decor includes a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, a small table with a potted orchid, and greenery visible outside.

Culinary

In the morning, the scent of freshly baked roti and wild lemongrass fills the air. By noon, the aroma of curry wafts through the open kitchen, where garden vegetables simmer in clay pots. And in the evening? A private dinner on a floating platform, accompanied by torches and a concert of frogs. The cuisine at Uga Ulagalla is honest, local, and creative – from cassava chips to homemade cinnamon ice cream.

A breakfast table set for two on a balcony overlooking a lush garden and swimming pool with umbrellas and greenery.
A cozy outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, set with white napkins, plates, cups, and small potted plants, overlooking a lush green forest.
A man wearing a black uniform and cap harvests fruits or vegetables from a plant in a lush garden or farm. He is smiling and holding a basket filled with produce.
A dining setup on a wooden deck beside a swimming pool with a lush green landscape in the background. The table is set with plates, glasses, napkins, and a pitcher.

Activities

Explore the surroundings by bicycle, ride through the lush greenery, or glide silently over a lotus lake in a canoe. Uga Ulagalla brings you in direct contact with the landscape – and with the life within it. Culturally curious visitors can reach the sacred temples of Anuradhapura or the rock fortress of Sigiriya in no time. Or you can opt for a tranquil experience: a yoga session at sunrise or a walk with a nature guide at dusk.

A prominent flat-topped rock formation rises above lush green forest landscape with mountains in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman with long hair in a ponytail, wearing a strapless top, kayaking in a water body filled with blooming water lilies, holding a paddle against a backdrop of distant mountains and a cloudy sky.
Three people dressed in white standing around a table with a woman preparing food in a rural setting with traditional thatched huts and lush greenery.
A couple walking hand in hand along a narrow pathway through lush green paddy fields with a colorful sky in the background.

Location

Just an hour away from the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Dambulla, Uga Ulagalla is set in a peaceful landscape of rice fields, ponds, and tropical vegetation. Despite its secluded location, the resort is easily reachable: it takes about 4 to 5 hours by car from Colombo International Airport, and the hotel can arrange a private transfer with a chauffeur upon request. Alternatively, you can also fly domestically to Anuradhapura – from there, it takes only about 40 minutes to reach the resort. Thus, your getaway begins with the journey – calm, comfortable, and entirely hassle-free.

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Contact person

A smiling woman with wavy hair standing outdoors with camels in the background.
Luca Krohn

Head of Oman/ Travel Designer

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