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Uga Ulagalla

Anuradhapura · Sri Lanka

Thirappane, AnuradhapuraView location

9.6/10Excellent38 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.8/109.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Quality7.6/107.6
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About Uga Ulagalla

Nestled in a village in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, this club resort is placed at the heart of the Cultural Triangle. Guests will find it tucked away amidst the lush landscape, by the Ulagalla Lake.

This club resort combines elements of a previous era with the modern comforts of the present and offers a total of 20 accommodation units. It is set in a historic mansion, which has been transformed into a modern haven for travellers.

The resort also consists of lush paddy fields and peaceful reservoirs.

Offering panoramic views of the resort, the chalets are carefully placed across 58 acres of natural woodland, in order to make the most of their surroundings and ensure ultimate privacy and solitude. Each luxurious chalet is equipped with a private plunge pool. A family unit is available.

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The accommodation units are accessible to disabled guests, as they offer ramps and wide paths. Each accommodation unit is en suite and features a shower and bath, as well as a king-size bed, satellite/cable TV and Internet access.

The accommodation units also come equipped with a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, radio, safe and a minibar as standard. Additional features include tea and coffee making facilities and individually regulated air conditioning, as well as a balcony or terrace.

Apart from private plunge pools, the resort features a large swimming pool. Sun loungers and parasols are available, and there is also a gym. Guests can also relax in the hot tub, or with a spa or massage treatment. Pool/snooker and biking are offered.

Horseback riding, kayaking and archery are some of the other activities available at the resort.

At the resort, delectable meals are served according to guests' schedules. The resort offers breakfast. Lunch & Dinner can be ordered à la carte or from a set menu.

This family-friendly resort is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Sri Swarnabimbaramaya Temple and 19 mi (30.6 km) from Abhayagiri Dagoba. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets.

Rooms have private furnished balconies. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Travelife Professional property host/manager LEED Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number Yes
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 140.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Sri Swarnabimbaramaya Temple 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Nachchadoowa 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Mihintalekanda 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 21.3 km / 13.3 mi
Nuwara Wewa 21.6 km / 13.4 mi
Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital 23.4 km / 14.6 mi
Isurumuniya Vihara 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I 27.1 km / 16.9 mi
Sri Maha Bodhi 27.2 km / 16.9 mi
Jetawanaramaya Museum 27.3 km / 16.9 mi
Thuparama Dagoba 27.3 km / 17 mi
Thuparamaya 27.3 km / 17 mi
Brazen Palace 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
Ruwanwelisaya 27.8 km / 17.3 mi
Jetavanaramaya 27.8 km / 17.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • Double rooms: 2
  • Suites: 1
  • Villas: 20
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
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  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hire
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Bikes available
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Show cooking
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Spa treatments
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  • Breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Special dietary options
  • Picnic
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness
  • Archery
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Billiards
Upon availability

Room types

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  • VILLA CAPACITY 1VILLA • CAPACITY 1VIL.C1

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    Uga Ulagalla

    VILLA CAPACITY 1

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
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    CAPACITY 1

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.C1

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  • VILLA STANDARDVILLA • STANDARDVIL.ST

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    Uga Ulagalla

    VILLA STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.ST

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  • VILLA CAPACITY 2VILLA • CAPACITY 2VIL.C2

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    Uga Ulagalla

    VILLA CAPACITY 2

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    CAPACITY 2

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.C2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Uga Ulagalla

9.6
Excellent
38 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Quality
7.6 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Adam
Our stay at Uga Ulagalla could not have been more perfect. The accommodations, beautiful grounds and pool and staff were outstanding.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
H
Beautiful hotel. Wonderful staff. Food very good. Restaurant service not great, room fantastic, grounds amazing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
Stephen
The hotel is spectacular. Calm and beautiful- our room was wonderfully spacious and had a stunning view out across our plunge pool and the paddy fields beyond. Staff went above and beyond , Yoshina was an absolute star! Thanks for the sarong tying lesson!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Treated Like Royalty

This resort has a good reputation for a reason.
Our stay here was truly magical. The resort grounds, staff, facilities, and food are hands-down the best we experienced in Sri Lanka. The spa is a must where Lina and her colleagues will pamper you like royalty. It was so very difficult to leave. We are already making plans to return.
OsborneAdventures
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2019
Shannon

Perfect place to stay if visiting Anuradhapura

Ulagalla is a sprawling estate that offers private chalets with plunge pools, amazing views, and incredible service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Lovely hotel set in beautiful gardens. Attentive staff.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It’s spoiled us at the start of a 3 week trip to Sri Lanka. Our next hotel was a real let down after Ulagalla!!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2018
Verified traveler

Idyllic setting near to sites

Unbelievably charming hotel with lovely staff and owners who are very keen to look after their guests well. Delicious breakfasts and food. Used as base to visit Anuradhapura and Polonnawura and to do elephant safari. You won’t be disappointed - idyllic setting.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2018
Viktoria
The property is located about 4 hours north of Colombo inna beautiful, tranquil environment. Upon arrival, we were greated by the staff and GM of the hotel and participated in a Welcome ritual. Check-in was fast and we were driven to our chalet with a buggy. The hotel only has 20 chalets (more new ones opening in Jan 2019) which are separated from each other, so guest can enjoy the nature in peace. The chalets are huge with a separate living room, bedroom and bathroom. Each chalet has 2 bikes, which guests can use to access the amenities around the property. Unfortunately we only stayed for 1-night; however the experience was quite unique. We got an aromatherapy massage, which felt amazing after a 30+ hour trip. We had dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, which was expensive; however it was worth it as the quality of food and service was world class! The staff is all about making sure each guest is treated like a queen/king and leaves with an experience/memory of a lifetime! I highly recommend this hotel and woukd definitely stay here the next time I come to Sri Lanka!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
A wonderful place to stay. Very highly recommended.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2018
JAS

PARADISE

A GREAT PLACE TO CHILL AND EXPERIENCE THE REAL SRI LANKA, HOTEL VERY EVRY GOOD AND ECO FRIENDLY, GREAT WILDLIFE FROM YOUR OWN POOL/DECK AREA....WE SAW BIRDS IF PREY, PEACOCKS, MONKEYS, GIANT SQUIRRELS, GECKOS AND KINGFISHERS. STAFF VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Unique and memorable

Not for the faint hearted but if you are happy to live side by side with bugs, bats and monkeys, you will be richly rewarded with a unique experience that is second to none. Service is exceptional. Our stay was memorable - we will be back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

Amazing Resort

Fantastic hotel. Loved everything, location, room, food and wildlife. Unbeatable for a relaxing holiday. Room had a spacious lounge and bedroom, lovely bathroom with views over the tree canopy. Saw lots of animals playing outside. Beautiful grounds and organic garden. Enjoyed the bicycles and a relaxing massage. The reception, lounge, bar and dining room were very authentic and had a peaceful, relaxed ambience. Staff were so friendly and helpful and spoke very good English. So good we didn't want to leave.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2016
YF

A choice you will not regret

Location is far from the Colombo airport but I did not regret my stay at all. We had a warm welcome by the friendly and considerate staff. Excellent turn down service every evening too. Highly recommend to all travellers to the city.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2016
Sue

Luxury accommodation in a jungle setting

The location is quite far from any shops or restaurants. Each villa is an apartment located in the apart accessible by bikes provided or electric buggies on request. In fact there were no restaurants nearby but that seems to be the case in Sri Lanka. The food in the hotel was excellent and service was of the highest standard. It is the place to go if you want to be away from the crowd however if you want excursions, these can be arranged by the hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Secluded and peacefull setting

Absolutely fantastic experience. The staff are so attentive with nothing too much trouble. The setting is perfect with lots of wildlife to see and the bungalows are spacious and well appointed.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2015
Maya

Relaxing Hotel

Our stay at Uga Ulagalla was by far the highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka. Far from the busy roads and honking buses this multi acre property was an oasis. Bungalows are situated all over the property, some with private plunge pools. Rooms are large with an entry way, living room, dressing area, oversized bathroom and bedroom. The food was delicious with a variety of entrees between Western and Sri Lankan. The Sri Lankan food was outstanding.

Arrival greeting and check-in is friendly, relaxing and low key. You are met in the lobby area of a beautifully restored old Dutch home. The restaurant is upstairs on the second floor - completely open to the surrounding views.

Transportation around the large property is by golf cart or bicycles. Every bungalow is provided the requested number of bicycles. Our children happily explored the grounds at their leisure.

There are multiple activities available to you and your family from nature walks to kayaking.

Cost: it is not an inexpensive place to stay. Good service and attention will cost you more. However, on the subject of meals: meals are costly (lunch and dinner), and prices rival a fine dining restaurant in San Francisco or New York (US$ 28-35/entree), but don't quite match the quality for that price. A little steep for the middle of Sri Lanka.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2012
John

First resort I have rated as a 5

This is the first resort that I have rated as 5 overall.

The resort was fantastic,the villa were clean, well stocked and very comfortable (we even had the extra bed for our daughter and there was ample room.

Service by all the staff was fantasic, from arrival and the welcome ritual all the way to checkout. The buggy drivers were good, knowledgeable about the restort and the wildlife and very curtious, when delivering luggage or transporting us.

If there was a complaint, its a long drive from the airport, so plan a stop on route and the bikes are getting old so could do with a service but work great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2011
chloe1969

So much for the money.

The hotel was in very good shape. All appeared very clean. They had a full hot breakfast for morning and a reception at night that could have been used for your supper. They also can give you coupons for 10%off a really good resturant right next door.
A very good overall motel.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2010
Verified traveler

Room rating

We enjoyed our stay in your hotel. The room was very nice and the breakfast food was good. We will probably stay in this hotel again when we visit the Irving/Grand Prarie area. The people at the front desk were friendly and made us feel at home. Thanks
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2009
Verified traveler

good

it was a good hotel for the money the tvs could have hd channels and it would be perfect.

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Uga Ulagalla
Thirappane, Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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