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Nestled between leafy Park Street and the lakeside Buddhist shrine of Gangarama, the Residence is a unique boutique hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city. Built in the nineteenth century by a wealthy barrister, Sheikh Salehboy Moosajee, its halls and ballrooms of this grand Victorian townhouse once welcomed British governors, Indian maharajas, European nobility and the cream of colonial Ceylon society.Its great halls, expansive gardens and stables were designed to host receptions and entertainments on a grand scale.

The Residence is a unique eleven-suite luxury hotel in Colombo, owned and managed by Uga Escapes. Despite its central location, its atmosphere of secluded peace and quiet is pure balm for the weary, the city-drained and travel-stained. Its appointments are elegant, contemporary and comfortable, yet pay tribute to its rich history and that of the neighbourhood.

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The Park Suites The Residence Suite

The Park Suites at the Residence by Uga Escapes are furnished in an opulent style along with warm lighting, ornate furnishings and Belgian rugs. This luxury hotel in Colombo exudes a sense of serenity and ease that a few hotels in Colombo can match.

Every suite consists of a living room, bedroom, en suite bathroom and outdoor private courtyard for dining and relaxing. All suites at the Residence by Uga Escapes are equipped with 42” flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, mini-bar and tea/coffee station. The spacious bathrooms feature rain showers and over sized vanity consoles.

The palatial Residence Suite, fit for royalty, offers gracious, exquisitely proportioned and detailed apartments filled with a range of amenities, standing out from many Colombo boutique hotels.

Evoking a long-vanished age of refinement and unforced elegance the Residence Suite with its large private courtyard artfully blends space with luxurious amenities. Here you’ll have room to be yourself, whilst enjoying just about every comfort and convenience human ingenuity can devise. A particular feature of the Residence Suite is its spacious private garden, a sylvan retreat just for you, your chosen partner or your guests.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Pool, Restaurant

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Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Safe

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Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service (24 hours)

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Rare At Residence

Regarded as one of the exclusive boutique hotels in Colombo, at Residence by Uga Escapes the approach of traditional haute cuisine is happily blended to a contemporary aesthetic based on unusual ingredients and imaginative preparation and presentation. Well-stored wines from our large, knowledgeably-stocked cellar complement the parade of chef’s specials, à la carte treats and irresistible desserts. This restaurant in Colombo along with a 100-seat space, overlooking the swimming pool, is designed to allow seating indoors or al fresco, according to the weather and your mood.

If you fancy a pre-dinner cocktail, the barman at the adjacent Residence Bar will mix you the perfect aperitif. The bar is also a great place for a between-meals or late-night snack.

Set amongst the golden dunes and the lush greenery in Yala Sri Lanka, Uga Chena Huts blends Sri Lanka’s most celebrated features – its tropical beaches and exotic wildlife. The accommodation offers easy access to the Yala National Park. All cabins are luxuriously designed and feature TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Select cabins feature private swimming pools. Other amenities include an on-site restaurant and a spa.

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Yala National Park

Chena Huts offers access to Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national park which has the highest leopard population density in the world. Yala stuns visitors with its variety of biomes –monsoon, semi-deciduous and thorn forests, grasslands, freshwater, marine wetlands and sandy beaches where the only footprints you will see belong to foraging birds and animals. Broadcasting 44 different resident mammal species and dozens of reptile species including turtles, crocodiles, flying snakes and elegant fan-throated lizards. Yala has no less than 215 resident and migrant birds, of which the flamboyant peacock is one of the most common. Excursions throughout the region can be arranged based on request. Explore Sri Lankan wildlife and nature at Chena Huts, making the most of your escape even more rewarding!

Basses

Taking its name from the nearby reefs and lighthouse, famed in seafaring history and lore, the Basses restaurant is decorated to an appropriately nautical theme and features urbane fine dining in a spectacularly out-of-the-way location. Should you wish to take your meals under the stars of by the beach near a bonfire these options are also available. With a captivating beach front and an enchanting lagoon bordering the property, Chena Huts, being amongst the most unique Yala boutique hotels, has plenty of unique locations to dine in private.

At Ceylon Tea Trails, each bungalow is individually designed with the comforts of modern-day luxury and the classic elegance of a bygone era. The spacious bedrooms come equipped with antique furniture, while bathrooms feature traditional copper baths and claw foot tubs for complete relaxation. Each bungalow also has a private butler who will anticipate your every whim, from offering a selection of fine wines to arranging private excursions. Whether guests are looking for adventure and exploration or want to relax in the peaceful serenity of Sri Lanka's countryside, let Ceylon Tea Trails take care of it all. From immersive wine tastings and guided nature walks to historical tours and tea-picking experiences, each bungalow has an exclusive selection of experiences tailored to each guest's interests. With a team of dedicated staff and the very best facilities, guests will be sure to feel refreshed and invigorated after their stay at Ceylon Tea Trails.

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Kings Pavilion Kandy is an exclusive escape that will offer guests an extraordinary perspective on the majesty of the hill capital of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by misty mountains and verdant greenery the Kandy boutique hotel gives you an experience akin to royalty.

Revel in the rustic luxury of airy bedrooms styled after bygone eras, enjoy the 360 degree vistas and take a dip in the secluded infinity pool at this Kandy hotel that gives guests an incredible insight into the lifestyle of Kandyan kings; savour the decadence of your ultimate retreat.

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Gym, Restaurant, Spa

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Balcony / Deck, Mosquito Nets, Tea / Coffee, Television

Water Garden Sigiriya is where luxury meets nature, surrounded by lakes & water streams. This breathtakingly beautiful resort boasts a modern-day water harvesting design revisiting the 2,000-year-old water garden on Sigiriya Rock fortress. The villas are set amongst an expansive property and feature a bathtub, bathrobes, and slippers. Flanked by winding tributaries and veiled by the abundant flora, the 30 immaculately appointed villas combine chic, spacious interiors, secret gardens, and exclusive private plunge pools. The on-site restaurant serves an exciting new twist on traditional local fare in the dining room and outdoors. A swimming pool and spa are offered at the resort, complimenting the relaxing environment.

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Deluxe Villa Superior Deluxe with Plunge pool Duplex Twin level with Plunge pool

Escape into a timeless paradise partially submerged in water where blissful luxury living blended with nature overlooking the mighty Sigiriya Rock awaits your indulgence. Stay in your own chic one bedroom Sigiriya villa complete with amenities, designer furniture, king size bed and bathtub to provide you a memorable experience. Our stylishly designed spacious villas are airy and cosy making you want to linger. The sensational views of water streams and pools would help you relax your mind. Let nature embrace you with its lush green forests.

For a stay that is casually comfortable, yet abounds with all the opulence you could possibly desire. The Superior Deluxe Villas at Water Garden Sigiriya offer wonderfully spacious interiors, immaculately designed to offer a sense of abundance, yet rustic enough to blend seamlessly with the surrounding gardens, winding waterways and wealth of wildlife. Every villa comes retrofitted with a private plunge pool and accompanying sundeck, offering unfettered views of the Sigiriya Rock and lush surrounding expanses, making it one of the best rock view hotels in Sigiriya. From living spaces you’ll fall in love with, to meticulously attentive service, we promise your stay with us will be nothing short of exceptional.

Designed to segue harmoniously between expansive, chic living spaces and the lush outdoors, the twin villas come retrofitted with a private plunge pool and an accompanying sequestered sundeck; spacious enough to double as an observation point for watching wildlife roaming the properties periphery. Enveloped by swaths of greenery and flanked by winding waterways, the villas at this sophisticated boutique hotel in Sigiriya provide an ideal space for luxurious living, care-free lounging and starry-eyed getaways.

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24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking, Skype Phones, Spa, TV Room

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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Facilities, Detached Private Bathroom, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shared Ablutions, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

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Airport Shuttle (Available), Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Babysitting Service, Chauffer Service, Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Beach Drop Off, Bird Watching, Boules, Cooking Courses, Cycling, Elephant Interaction, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Walks, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Kayaking, Massages, Mini Golf, Natural History Tours, Practice Green, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

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Adrenaline Activities, Amusement Park, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Battlefield Tours, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Boules, Bowls, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Fine Dining, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Drives, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Hot Air Ballooning, Jet Skis, Kayaking / Paddling, Kite Surfing, Marine Adventures, Marine Tidal Pool, Massages, Mini Golf, Mountain Biking, Museums, Natural History Tours, Paragliding, Quad Biking, River Cruises, Rock Climbing, Scenic Flights, Scuba Diving, Sky Diving, Squash Court, Surfing, Tennis Court, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours, Wine Tasting

The Uga Jungle Beach faces the lagoon and is fully immersed in the jungle, where one can still hear the lapping of the waves mixed with the songs of birds. This resort is ideal for a family vacation or nature retreat. Accommodation comprises luxurious cabins featuring flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi access, minibars, coffee-making facilities and safes. Guests can enjoy delicious dishes at the on-site restaurant. Additional amenities and services include a spa and room service.

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Once the ancestral estate of local Anuradhapura nobility, this luxury hotel in Sri Lanka features a 150-year-old mansion at its centre, with 20 private ecologically-built chalets across 58 acres of land. As one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, with its LEEDS green certificate and own solar farm generating half of its own energy requirements, Ulagalla is a unique boutique hotel. Enjoy the riches of the kingdom or a natural adventure while immersed in luxurious, ecologically-sustainable beauty, both inside and out.

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Nikawewa Villa Ulagalla Pool Villa Deluxe Ulagalla Villa

Nikawewa Villa is an elegantly and luxuriously furni9shed Pool Villa. It has two bedrooms, a living and dining room as well as a 180-glass wall which gives guests picturesque views of a paddy. The pool links the villa to the surrounding nature.

Ulagalla Pool Villa is the perfect fit for those looking for a small private residence. It has a large glass wall with unobstructed views of the natural surroundings. The interior is pure luxury and comfort and it features a seperate living area and a large king-sized bed. There is also a plunge pool attached to an outdoor deck.

Deluxe Ulagalla Villa is pure luxury and elegance. This glorious villa has a stunning foyer with a large bedroom and two seperate bathrooms. It boasts a large outdoor deck as well as a living room and a dining space. The most accentuated feature is the desirable plunge pool attached.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Business Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Spa

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Safe

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Cycling, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, Horse Riding, Kayaking, Massages, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)

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Adrenaline Activities, Bird Watching, Boating, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Historical Tours, Marine Adventures, Natural History Tours, Scuba Diving, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching, Wildlife Tours

Nature Walk Jungle Kayaking Village Bicycle Excursion Organic Garden Tour & Cookery Demonstration Archery Yoga A Buddhist Temple at Full Moon Kite Making

There’s more to Ulagalla than just the view. Guests can wake up with the dawn chorus and take a guided walk around the estate and beyond. This leisurely 90-minute ramble includes a walk along the banks of Wannemaduwa ‘tank’, a traditional irrigation reservoir built to a design over two thousand years old.

Guests can take to the waters of Wannemaduwa tank in a kayak at dawn or dusk to experience the wildlife of the forest at its most active. Paddle quietly with friendly staff guide through floating islands of lotus blossom, stands of water bird-haunted reeds and overhanging boughs. The soft light of the rising or setting sun turns the air to honey and touches the dragonflies’ wings with gold.

Guests discover the elegant simplicity of Sri Lankan village life on this two-hour guided bicycle excursion, while keeping an eye open for exotic birds and small wildlife along the route. The destination is Veheragalla, a traditional farming village not far from the hotel. Guests will meet the inhabitants and be welcomed at the home of the village headman.

For the nature-loving foodie, guests can enjoy a guided tour of the organic herb and vegetable garden, during which they can hand-pick fresh, juicy ingredients for their lunch. Ending the walk with a visit to the traditional health kitchen, where the herbs and vegetables they’ve selected will be transformed into delicious Sri Lankan dishes.

Surrounded by green woods at Ulagalla, guests may want to try their hand at being Robin Hood. If so, the hotel can supply the equipment – bows, arrows and targets – as well as expert advice and even some friendly competition from the recreational assistants, who are graduates of the Colombo School of Archery. Or guests can engage in a tournament with their own party or fellow guests.

An expert visiting instructor conducts programmes for guests on request. Sessions vary in duration and intensity depending on guests' preference.

This very special excursion only takes place on Poya (full moon) days, which are holy to the Buddhists of Sri Lanka. A Buddhist guide will take guests to Veheragala Temple, where they can observe and participate in the traditional rites of Sinhalese Buddhism such as lamp lighting, circling the stupa and offering floral tributes.

Kite making and kite-flying are popular traditional pastimes all over South Asia. Guests can come along and learn how to make, launch and fly a bamboo and paper kite of classic Sri Lankan design, such as a nye sarungala.

Liyawela Private Dining

Guests can treat themselves to a remarkable dining experience at the Liyawela restaurant at Ulagalla Resort, one of the finest of many Anuradhapura restaurants. Adorned with traditional furnishing that emphasizes multiple shades of brown, this cosy dining venue offers guests the best of Sri Lankan cuisine along with Eastern and Western dishes as well as fusion fare. The restaurant’s upper deck affords captivating views of the lush green vegetation that surrounds, where guests can sample a delectable meal while letting the cool breeze soothe them.

Tucked away in the lush green vegetation of the tropical jungle, Ulagalla offers a unique dining experience to its guests who fancy private dining in Sri Lanka. A table set for two in the middle of a peaceful kamatha, offers the perfect ambience to savour the authentic flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine or barbeque. If guests are looking for a more intimate dining experience, to spend a romantic evening followed by a candlelit dinner, the observation deck at Ulagalla sets the perfect mood. Alternatively, guests can dine under the stars on their private terrace overlooking the panoramic green paradise or by the side of their tranquil pool.