Sri Lanka Hotel Guide

Location of Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya is located in Nuwara Eliya, in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, at a distance of 180k from Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Holidays Nuwara Eliya is a health resort of salubrious climate located 1800 meters above the sea-level.

Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya, Central Highlands, Sri Lanka

Reaching Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya by road
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya can be reached from Colombo by Colombo-Kandy-Nuwara Eliya main road. The road from Colombo to Kandy takes along varying landscape of greenery of all hues and tones: coconut plantation, rubber plantation and paddy fields interspersed with luxurious vegetation of the wet zone of  Sri Lanka. The road running from Kandy, the gateway to the Central Highlands to Nuwara Eliya is exceptionally exhilarating: it’s winding, climbing, twisting over and above the Ceylon tea plantations and terrain studded with rocks, hills, rivers, streams and waterfalls.
Driving distance: the distance from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya via Kandy is 180km
Driving time: the drive from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya via Kandy takes about six hours.

Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka. Holidays

Reaching Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya by train
Though Nuwara Eliya isn’t connected by the railway line, the city of Nanu Oya 9km south of Nuwara Eliya is connected by the main highland railway line. The rail road is even more spectacular than the motor road: the path is cut around the mountains, drilled trough the hills and bridged over the rivers. From Kandy to the terminal point of Badulla are seamless tea plantations. Such are the elevations on which the Highland Railway Line was laid, it reveals views that wouldn’t be seen on the motorable road. The two diesel powered locomotive trains called Udarata Menika (Sinhala: Highland belle) and Podi Menike (Little belle) are run daily from Colombo to Badulla passing Nanu Oya as well as the highland attractions of Hatton, Haputale, Diyatalawa and Bandarawela and Ella.

Reaching Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya by air
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya can be reached by air; Sri Lankan Air taxi fly from Colombo (check-in Gangaramaya Temple close to Micro Cars) to Gregory’s Lake (check-in at Governor’s chalet former boat house) at Nuwara Eliya

The setting of Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya is located in the heart of the city. Then again, the city of Nuwara Eliya being nestled at the foot of the Mount Pedro or Pidurutalagala Kanda, the Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliyain its setting itself is nature-oriented. Furthermore the expansive garden of the property is all flowers all year around. Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands are always in good form, smiling with flowers nourished by the salubrious climate and swayed by the breeze.

Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka

Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials: to be edited.

The architectural concept of Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliyahas still retained the colonial architecture it inherited since the time building was the hill country residence of Sir Edward Barnes, the British Colonial Governor (1824-1831) in Ceylon. The new wing of the hotel too was built in the traditions of Victorian architecture.

Grand Hotel Niwara Eliya Sri Lanka Holidays

Accommodation at Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya consists of 156 rooms: Standard and Deluxe Rooms and three Presidential Suites. Some of the rooms open out to the landscaped garden.
Period furniture from the British Colonial era in Sri Lanka furnishes the rooms of the Governor’s Wings: twin or double beds, couches and chairs.
Though the rooms of the golf wing aren’t furnished with such antiquity, those too retain the colonial grandeur of the era. The golf wing overlooks the scenic Nuwara Eliya Golf Course.
While most of the rooms have its own fire place all rooms are fitted with ceiling fans, The en-suite bathrooms are equipped with baths and hot water showers.

Grand Hotel, Niwara Eliya Sri Lanka.

Facilities at All Rooms
Air Conditioning, Bathroom, Bathroom amenities, Bathroom with Bathtub / Shower, Hair Dryer
Cable/Satellite Television, Color TV, Telephone and High speed Internet access
In-room safe
Mini Bar and Refrigerator

Grand-Hotel, Nuwara-Eliya

Facilities Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Dining facilities
Barnes’s Hall, the expansive main restaurant built with hardwood floors and a fireplace at one end is the main restaurant of the hotel. It serves an extensive array of gourmet cuisine from the west and the east in buffet style. Show kitchen makes your breakfast or lunch or dinner ready with your selection of dishes.

The Supper Club serves a la carte meals. The bar and lounge area bring in scenic views.
The Coffee shop by the side of a hearth serves light snacks.
The popular Indian restaurant called Curry Pot serves an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Business facilities: Business centre and Business services and conference facilities for up to 200 guests
Indoor sports facilities: the Billiards Room has three Billiards tables of international size and standards. Located next to Billiard Room is the wood-paneled bar with a nearby fireplace.
Recreational Facilities: Sauna, Shopping arcade, Massage
Wellness at Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya: a health centre and sauna and massage palour
Outdoor sports: Lawn tennis and golf at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club located next door.

Excursions off Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Golf at the 123 year old Nuwara Eliya Golf Club landscaped with testing greens and tight fairways.
Fishing and boating on Lake Gregory at Nuwara Eliya
A guided tour around a Tea estate and Factory to learn firsthand on the production process of Ceylon Tea of Sri Lanka, the finest tea in the world.
Nuwara Eliya Victoria Park with is a joy to the birders as well as to the ornithologists. Himalayan migratory birds such as the Kashmir Flycatcher, Pied Thrush Indian Pitta, and the Indian Blue Robin are seen all over the gardens.

An excursion to the Highland plateau of Sri Lanka Holidays Horton’s Plains, a UNESCO World Heritage site located at an altitude of 2100m located 28km south of Nuwara Eliya reveals landscape and greenery that wouldn’t be seen anywhere else in Sri Lanka. Deer and Sambur can often be seen grazing around in the grassy plains. At the end of a 5km track is an escarpment with a drop of 900 meters aptly “World’s End” which on a clear day would bring in the sight of southern coast of Sri Lanka Holidays.

Location of Nilaveli Beach Hotel,Trincomalee
Nilaveli (Nilavali) Beach Hotel is located on the pristine bay beach of Nilaveli, 6km north of the North-Eastern Coastal city of Trincomalee at a distance of 275km from Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Nilavali Beach Hotel is a 40-minute drive from Trincomalee Natural Harbour. The distance from CMB Bandaranaike International Airport to Nilavali Beach Hotel is 255.
Nilaveli Beach Hotel is set within the sights and 10 minutes boat ride from Pigeon Island, the breeding ground for migrating birds at Sri Lanka Holidays Trincomalee.

The ideal season to visit Sri Lanka Holidays Nilaveli Beach and Sri Lanka Holidays Uppuveli beach located 16km further north is the period of April to October.

Nilaveli Beach Hotel, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Holidays

Setting of Nilaveli Beach Hotel,Trincomalee
Nilaveli Beach Hotel is a beachfront hotel set up in the pristine beach of shallow waters at Nilaveli.

Nilaveli Beach Hotel,Trincomalee Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials: to be edited.

Nilaveli Beach Hotel Sri Lanka, Nilaveli, Trincomalee

Accommodation at Nilaveli Beach Hotel,Trincomalee
Nilaveli Beach Hotel’s rooms, spacious yet cosy, serene ambiance yet with breathtaking views, take second to none of the hotels in the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka.
All 23 standard rooms and 22 deluxe rooms are equipped with hot water, A/C and fan and mini-fridge. The deluxe rooms consist with the additional features of cable TV, DVD player, and safety locker.

Nilaveli Beach Hotel, Nilaveli, 16km south of Uppuveli Beach

Dining at Nilaveli Beach Hotel,Trincomalee
Nilaveli Beach Hotel,Trincomalee serves a whole wide range of seafood of the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. The early morning catch brings in the lobster, crab, cuttlefish and tiger prawns into eh hands of master-chef.
The main restaurant serves a delectable mix of western and Eastern cuisine.
The Fine Dining Restaurant, Poolside restaurant and spacious air conditioned Lounge Bar cater well to all the epicurean demands of the guests: the air conditioned main restaurant serves a delectable mix of western and Eastern cuisine; Poolside restaurant serves an a la carte menu, light snacks and seafood specials – and an array of cocktails of course.
The spacious and air conditioned Lounge Bar as well as the sunny beach bar where the sea breeze sweep in are ideal restaurants to enjoy your liquid refreshments.

Nilaveli Beach Hotel, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Facilities at Nilaveli Beach Hotel, Trincomalee
Cable TV, internet and IDD phones
Full-fledged Business Center
Conference facilities for up to 35 persons for a truly relaxing working holiday.
A range of services from currency exchange, laundry to 24 hour reception and room service
Gymnasium
A large swimming pool
gift boutique to shop for the perfect souvenir.
Travel counter will also arrange local tours, diving, snorkeling and boating expeditions.

Nilaveli Beach Hotel, Trincomalee, North-Eastern Coast, Sri Lanka

Excursions off Nilaveli Beach Hotel,Trincomalee
Off-shore Whale Watching – 01 Hour ( During February to October ) at Trincomalee
The loveliest little rocky islet Pigeon Island of shallow water beach: swimming, diving and snorkeling

Pigeon Island, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Holidays

Thiriyaya Ancient Buddhist Temple (first Temple in Sri Lanka) 35 km from the resort towards to Pullmudai
Velgam Vihara – Ancient Buddhist seat of learning with ruins
Kokilai [ kokku Vila] Bird Watching lagoon tour
Muttur Tour by ferry [launch] trip starts from the natural harbor
Koneshwara legendry Hindu temple and the Dutch fort Fredrick
The 7 hot springs of Kanniya with mythical healing properties

Location of Amethyst Resort Passikudah (Pasikuda)
Amethyst Resort Passikudah of eastern coast of Sri Lanka is located about 28km North of Batticaloa town. It’s an approximately 5 hour drive from the Capital of Colombo.

Setting of Amethyst Resort Passikudah
Pasikudah is an absolutely stunning, exotic beach: it’s calm with no waves at all; it’s shallow allowing all to wade 30-50 meters into the sea that appears as if it’s a lagoon. The stretches of beaches are of sand exceedingly soft to the feet and dotted with palm and Palmyra trees.

Amethyst resort, Passikudah, Sri Lanka Holidays

The beachfront Amethyst Resort Passikudahsits prettily on the a crescent-moon shaped inlet of shallow water bay, which Google Maps refers to as one of the prettiest beaches in the world, under the cooling Kohomba (Sinhala: Margosa) trees with a lovely flowing stream bisecting the lush tropical greenery and the mangroves of the property.

Passikudah By Beach, Sri Lanka

Passikudah Bay beach
The reef that runs across Passikudah (Pasikuda) bay makes it one of the calmest and safest stretches of eastern coastline of Sri Lanka. Snorkeling at Passikudah (Pasikuda) bay brings in the endless joys of the marine life in view of the shallow fringing reef system that is home to lovely coral formations and schools of reef fish. Such is the beauty and importance in terms of marine life at Passikudah (Pasikuda), NARA has proposed the lovely bay of be listed as a Marine Sanctuary.

Passikudah (Pasikuda) Development Plan
Passikudah (Pasikuda), which has been in decades of torpor, is now awakening to the development plans of the tropical island of Sri Lanka. 156 acres of land have been earmarked for rapid development to provide more than 900 star class hotel rooms supported by common infrastructure as in Bentota beach of South Western Coast, the prime beach resort of Sri Lanka.

Passikudha Beach, Eastern Coast, Sri Lanka Holidays

Amethyst Resort Passikudah(Pasikuda) Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials: to be edited.

Architectural concept of Amethyst Resort Passikudah(Pasikuda)
With the concept of conservation of lush tropical greenery of the land being paramount, the chalets are designed to present a rustic charm that blends into the nature of the property.

Amethyst Resort Passikudha Sri Lanka Holidays

Accommodation at Amethyst Resort Passikudah (Pasikuda)
The resort has 40 rooms in operation which comprise of 18 Sea view Chalets and Stream View Chalets. All the rooms are spacious and fully equipped with luxury amenities.
Luxury Beach cabanas
Facing the bay of Passikudah (Pasikuda) are the luxury cabanas with spectacular views of the beach. All luxury beach cabanas are set up with its own private verandah opening out to the beach. There is no better spot in Passikudha (Pasikuda) to enjoy the spectacular scene of setting sun.
Water-View cabanas
Facing the lovely stream are spacious water-view cabanas. The verandah facing the stream creates a serene setting to enjoy the soft whispers of the flowing water.
Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Rooms at Amethyst Resort Passikudah are spectacularly sandwiched between the beach and the stream. All Deluxe Rooms are fully equipped with all amenities.
Luxury Suites
Luxury Suites brings in panoramic views of the Bay of Passikudah. Luxury rooms are spacious with ample living and relaxing space; spectacular with ample living and relaxing space; comfortable with all conceivable amenities

Amethyst Resort, Passikudha

Beach Bungalow at Amethyst Resort Passikudah (Pasikuda)
The two-storey beach bungalow at Amethyst Resort Passikudah nestled under the cooling Margosa (Kohomba) trees is an ideal hideaway that has picturesque views of both the ocean and stream.

The Barrel – Pub
The pub aptly named “The Barrel” alluding to the idiom “Barrel of fun” is a bar set up in Mediterranean style. The Barrel serves beer, a range of Cocktails and spirits. The barrel also serves delicious dishes of seafood in addition to the snacks to enjoy with your poison on the deck that opens up a scenic view of a fountain of water emerging from the river. The Karaoke music at The Barrel brings in entertainment to keep you in high spirits in the evening.

The “Kool” Pool Bar
The pool bar at the swimming pool set up close to the ocean is perfectly located to bring in views of the seascape to your heart’s content.

Taprobane – restaurant with seafood specialties
Taprobane – restaurant sitting pretty overlooking the stream serves a wide range of delicious dishes of seafood prepared from the catch of the day: straight from deep sea to the hands of the master-chefs.

Excursions
Batticaloa Lagoon of the Eastern Coast
Batticaloa Lagoon, one of the largest coastal lagoons in Sri Lanka has several islands within it such as Puliayantheevu, Buffalo Island and Bone Island connected by a number of bridges. The largest bridge called Lady Manning Bridge, located in the Kallady is home to the famous “Singing fish of Batticaloa”. During the months of April and September on moonlit nights, the lagoon emanates a musical vibrations believed to be created by a certain species of fish. The singing is heard by way of placing an oar dipped into the water of the lagoon while floating in a boat.

Whale watching off shore Trincomalee also of the Eastern Coast
Trincomalee of Eastern coast and Mirissa and Dondre head of southern coast are hot spots of whale watching in Sri Lanka. The season for whale watching at Trincomalee is Between March to August when the whales return to Arabian Sea from their migration to Bay of Bengal in December-January. Trincomalee has high rates of sightings of for Blue Whales and Sperm Whales and even higher for Dolphins, mainly Spinner Dolphins.

Amethyst
Amethyst Resort Passikudah (Pasikuda) has taken its name after the gemstone called Amethyst that is found in Sri Lanka and can be bought in Colombo as well as in the world renowned city of Ratnapura (Sinhala: the city of gems). Amethyst is a healing stone: it balances and soothes the mind. The one who wear Amethyst or drink a bowl of spring water in which it was immersed (8 hours) with a teaspoon of sea salt on daily basis become aware of an increase imagination and a superior ability to visualize clearly.

Location of Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Pigeon Island Beach Resort is located off Nilaveli beach north-east of Sri Lanka Holidays Trincomalee on the east coast of  Sri Lanka. Distance from Trincomalee to Pigeon Island Beach Resort is 15 kilometers.

Pigeon island at Trincomalee, North Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka

Reaching Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Pigeon Island Beach Resort can be reached from Colombo Bandaranayake Int’l Airport at Katunayake, Negombo in a five and a half hour drive: the distance is 272km
Pigeon Island Beach Resort can also be reached by air from Colombo: Colombo to Trincomalee domestic airport and then 20 minutes drive to the resort.

Pigean Island Resort , Sri Lanka

Setting of Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Pigeon Island Beach Resort is a beachfront hotel located on one of the finest beaches in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials of setting of Pigeon Island Beach Resort
To be edited.

The beach at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
The beach at Pigeon Island Beach Resortluxury boutique hotel is a secluded stretch of beach in Nilaveli. The sand is soft and white. Here and there the white sand is patterned with mineral-rich black sand rarely seen in the other beaches of Sri Lanka.

Pigeon Island Resort , Niaveli, Trincomalee

Pigeon Island: swimming, diving and snorkeling

Pigeon Island, Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Pigeon Island Beach Resort has taken its name after the little rocky islet called Sri Lanka Holidays  “Pigeon Island” off the Nilaveli beach. Encrusted with strikingly beautiful coral reefs with shoals of brightly colored fish, Pigeon Island is blessed with wide stretches of sand and miles of clear shallow waters. Pigeon Island off  Nilaveli beach, Trincomalee is the breeding grounds of colonies of Blue Rock Pigeons.
Pigeon Island Beach Resort arranges boat trips to Pigeon Island Beach Resort.

Pigeon Island Resort, Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Accommodation at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Rooms at Pigeon Island Beach Resort numbering to thirty are all comfortable and large with en-suite bathrooms: they bring in sun and breeze. Walls are immaculately white washed and the rooms are tastefully furnished. All rooms are provided with satellite TV, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities.
Suites
The four well-appointed suites at Pigeon Island Beach Resortequipped with every modern amenity are luxurious. The doors open up to the serene beach of silver sands bringing in breeze and sun.

Pigeon Island Resort, Sri Lanka Holidays

Dining at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Pigeon Island Beach Resort serves a blend of Contemporary and Classic, Eastern and Western cuisine accompanied with specialized Seafood dishes. The Bar serves myriads of specially selected labels of wines and other spirits together with number of cocktails.

Facilities at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Fully equipped business center: Indoor / outdoor games; Theme nights; Romantic candlelit beach dinners; Child care services upon request; Gymnasium; Swimming pool with children’s section; Beach & pool beds.
Kids Zone that entertains the kids and make room for their fun: play room, Reading corner and a secure outdoor playground.

Pigeon Island Resort, Trincomalee

Wellness at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Yoga centre
Spa and Fitness centre: the Ayurvedic Spa at Pigeon Island Beach Resort is staffed by qualified masseurs to offer a range of Ayurvedic therapies as well as the massages to that rejuvenate mind, body and soul.

Pigeon Island Beach Resort rises to the occasion
Pigeon Island Beach Resort takes great pleasure in arranging all inclusive wedding packages and honeymoon packages at the paradise like Nilaveli tropical beach of Sri Lanka Holidays.

Water sports at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Boating trips on the beach and lagoon
Wind surfing on the beach

Pigeon Island Resort Lagoon-trip

Diving at Pigeon Island Beach Resort: All Dives are accompanied by PADI Professionals
For Certified Diver at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Single Dive (with equipment); Single Dive (tank weight and boat only); Two tanks Dive (with equipment); Two Dive (tank weight and boat only); 10 Dive package (with equipment); 10 Dive package (tank weight and boat only)
Experience Programs at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Bubble Maker, Diver for children (min 8 years); Discover Scuba; Discover Scuba Diving; PADI Open Water referral (4 Open Water Dives); PADI Scuba Diver; PADI Open Water Dive Course; Scuba Review (Skill Circuit)
Advanced Diving at Pigeon Island Beach Resort
PADI Advanced Open Water Course; Emergency First Response; PADI Rescue Diver; PADI Dive Master
Specialty Courses at Pigeon Island Beach Resort:
Deep Diver (4 Dives); Wreck Diver (4 Dives); Night Diver (3 Dives); Underwater Photography (2 Dives); Underwater Naturalist (2 Dives)
Adventure Dives with Instructor at Pigeon Island Beach Resort:
Night Dive, Deep Dive, Photography etc (per dive)

Pigeon Island Trip, Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Holidays

Excursions off Pigeon Island Beach Resort
Thiriyaya Buddhist Temple (first temple in Sri Lanka): 35 km
Velgam Vihara – ancient Buddhist seat of learning with ruins
Kokilai (Kokku Vila) bird watching lagoon tour
Muttur tour by ferry – trip starts from the natural harbor
Koneshwara – legendary Hindu temple and the Dutch fort Fredrick
The seven hot springs of Kanniya with mythical healing properties
Off-shore whale watching (February through October): 1 hour

Location of Ulagalla Walawwa, Anuradhapura
Ulagalla Walawwa Resort is located in the heart of Sri Lanka Holidays Cultural Triangle at Thirappane (off Dambulla– Anuradhapura road), 23 kilometres south of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Anuradhapura north-central plains of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials of  Ulagalla Walawwa Resort:
The solar farm which provides125KVA, i.e. 50% of their energy requirements when the resort is in full operation. While the hotel is built on already utilized land nearly a 1000 (root balled) trees were planted in the property. The Ulagalla Resort at Anuradhapura has been awarded the LEEDv2009®-NC: SILVER (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction) Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the first boutique hotel in Sri Lanka to receive the LEED certification, recognizing Ulagalla Resort’s commitment to sustainable development.

Ulagalla Walawwa, Anuradhapura

Setting of Ulagalla Walawwa Resort, Anuradhapura
20 luxurious chalets are built on eight rectangular man-made earth mounds (ten feet high and sloped at 45 degrees) so that panoramic views of water bodies and luxuriant woodlands are brought to the tourists over the high embankments surrounding the restored ancient irrigation reservoirs of Ulagalla and Wannanmaduwa. The chalets are accessed by an earthen ramp. The total area of the eco-friendly hotel and its garden spread 52 acres.

Ulagalla Walawwa, Anuradhapura

Architectural concept of Ulagalla Walawwa Resort, Anuradhapura
Ulagalla Walawwa Resort, a Sri Lanka Holidays Boutique Hotel is built with a walauwa (Sinhala: manor house) being set up as the central feature. Walauwa is the Sinhalese name given to a feudal or colonial manor house in Sri Lanka built by native headmen as well as the feudal lords of the late medieval era and the Portuguese (1505- 1658), Dutch (1658-1796) and British colonial era ( 1796-1948) of Ceylon (now called Sri Lanka). Ulagalla Walawwa manor house built in the year 1885 is restored and rehabilitated, maintaining most of its original design elements to house the resort’s reception area.

Ulagalla Resort, Anuradhapura. Road

Privacy and solitude at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort
The chalets of Ulagalla Walawwa Resort are placed across 58 acres of natural woodlands in a such a way as to assure ultimate privacy and solitude assure to all the Sri Lanka Holidays tourists.

Architectural features of Ulagalla Walawwa Resort, Anuradhapura

Ulagalla Walawwa, Cultural Triangle

The old mansion house
The enclosing walls of the original closed courtyards of Ulagalla Walawwa have been removed thereby merging the indoor with outdoors. In the absence of the walls, the roofs are held by steel columns camouflaged in wooden casings.

The new chalets
The roofs of chalets are made of welded steel. Once again the steel is encased in hollow wooden beams. From the floor to the ceiling are the glass walls that bring about spectacular views of reservoirs, paddy fields and luxuriant woodlands. The glass walls are protected from heat and rain by the making the eaves, that projects from the roofs, wide and low.

Ulagalla Walawwa Resort’s targeted clientele
The luxury boutique hotels targets high-end exclusive Sri Lanka Holidays tourists.

Ulagalla Resort, Anuradhapura, Cultural Triangle

Accommodation at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort, Anuradhapura
All 20 luxurious chalets at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort are set up with a living room area, a bedroom, dressing area, bathroom and individual plunge pool and private terrace The whole 800 sq. ft of chalet is elegantly furnished and state-of –the-art amenities.

Ulagalla Resort, Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

In-room Facilities at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort, Anuradhapura
All Chalets at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort, Anuradhapura are well furnished and equipped with all modern conveniences:
Air-conditioning, overhead fan, electronic safe, IDD, Wi-Fi, minibar, tea/coffee facility, cable TV- 42” LCD, DVD player, music and DVD library, hair dryer, his and her bathrobe and slippers, 24 hour room service, and two bicycles for each chalet to explore the estate.
Baby cots and high chairs, and babysitting service with prior notice.
The butler assigned to each chalet to ensure all the guests are serviced at all times.

Ulagalla Boutique Hotel, Anuradhapura

In-house facilities at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort
Fitness center, business center, indoor games, billiards, souvenir shop, laundry service, and doctor on call
Swimming pool: 30 meter swimming pool by the old mansion house

Wellness at Ulagalla Walawwa
The spa at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort is so well hidden by the wattle walls and lush foliage, so well screened from the world outside, it brings in the feeling of being in underground. A slow flowing waterfall that cascades over the roof of the spa meet the pools below dotted with floating water lilies.
The expert spa therapist at the Ayurvedic spa of the boutique hotel is ready to avail himself for a range of treatments: from simple massage or beauty treatment to a full course of therapeutic treatments.

Ulagalla Walawaa Luxury Resort-

Dining facilities at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort
Ulagalla Walawwa Resort serves traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and an international a la carte menu. No matter it is haute cuisine, spicy rice and curry or a simple salad, the kitchen of Ulagalla Walawwa Resort prepared all dishes from the vegetables and fruits from the garden and farm to the hotel. Most of the fruits and vegetables are grown in the farm garden of the hotel. The rice served is from the paddy threshed from the own fields of rice cultivation. The rest is from the surrounding farms and gardens.
While there are not fixed timings for main meals, the guest are free to have their meals any hour of the day or night: the kitchen is open round the clock.
Meals are served at in the privacy of your own chalet and on the terrace overlooking the reservoir as well as in Ulagalla’s fine dining restaurant.
Ulagalla resort welcomes children and has special children’s menus.

Ulagalla-Resort- 23km south of Anuradhapura

Recreational facilities at Ulagalla Walawwa Resort
Ulagalla Walawwa Resort has set up a range of recreational facilities:
Ulagalla Walawwa Resort has its own riding stables so that Sri Lanka Holidays tourists may enjoy horse riding in the surrounding.
Archery, kayaking, nature trails and bird watching with the in-house naturalist.

Ulagalla Walawwa, Sri Lanka Holidays

Excursions
Exploring the surroundings Ulagalla Walawwa Resort on horseback.
Go bird watching or kayaking on the Ulagalla reservoir.
Touring UNESCO World Heritage site of Anuradhapura, home to vast irrigation reservoirs, colossal stupas, Buddhist temples and restored ruins of ancient buildings
Touring Mihintale, Aukana, Tantirimale, Ritigala and Yapahuwa. All these Sri Lanka Holidays cultural attractions are located in less than one and a half hour’s drive away from Ulagalla Walawwa Resort.
Safari tour Wilpattu National Park which is home to elephants, sloth bear and leopard. Wilpattu National Park is only about one hour’s drive away.