Ulagalla Resort Sri Lanka

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Average Score - 11 Reviews
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Ulagalla Resort, Anuradhapura
Swimming pool   Bicycle hire   Water sports   Cable TV   DVD library   Internet   Gym   Spa   Restaurant   Licensed bar   Business centre   Room service   Laundry service   Wheelchair access   Child friendly   Eco friendly   Bird Watching  
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Ulagalla Resort is a luxurious holiday retreat set amidst 58 acres of lush woodland, paddy fields and the Ulagalla reservoir in Anuradhapura. The ruins of the ancient capital Anuradhapura are nearby making it an ideal base from which to explore the ancient archeological sites. The journey from Colombo’s international airport will take about 3.5 hours.
Introduction
Ulagalla Resort opened in 2010 and consists of luxurious individual chalets scattered across woodlands and overlooking paddy fields and two reservoirs. Each chalet with its own plunge pool provides complete privacy and has scenic views. The Ulagalla estate has a long history and was once the abode of a village chieftain. The original walawwa (ancestral mansion), which was built in 1885, still remains and has been renovated to house the resort’s reception area. Ulagalla follows strict eco friendly policies and also produces much of its own rice and vegetables on the estate. Ulagalla Resort is a peaceful setting that is ideal for nature lovers and offers several adventurous activities ranging from horse riding and kayaking to birdwatching.
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Accommodation
Each of the chalets consists of a living area, bedroom, dressing area, private terrace and plunge pool. The Nikewawa, which is more spacious, is ideal for a group or family. Chalets are tastefully furnished and equipped with all modern conveniences including a/c, overhead fan, electronic safe, IDD, minibar, tea/coffee facility, cable TV, 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. There is also a butler assigned to each chalet.
Facilities
Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and a mix of international cuisine is served here prepared with fresh village vegetables and condiments. Ulagalla’s kitchen is open 24 hours and guests are free to order their meals at any time of day. You can choose to have your meals at Ulagalla’s fine dining restaurant, on the terrace overlooking the reservoir or in the privacy of your own chalet. Ulagalla boasts of an underground wine cellar. The in-house spa specialises in rejuvenating massages and treatments. Other resort facilities include a 30 metre swimming pool by the main walawwa, fitness centre, business centre, indoor games, billiards, souveniour shop, laundry service, and doctor on call. Ulagalla resort welcomes children and has special children’s menus, baby cots and high chairs, and baby sitting service with prior notice. Recreational facilities include horse riding (the resort has its own riding stables), kayaking, nature trails and birdwatching with the in-house naturalist. Ulagalla Resort has wheelchair access.

Ulagalla Resort follows strict eco friendly policies and runs a solar energy farm, which supplies over 50% of the resort’s energy requirements. This solar energy farm is claimed to be the largest in the country. Other activities include recycling of waste water, harvesting of rain water, use of compost for the home gardens, use of LED bulbs in the chalets to reduce the carbon footprint of the resort by 80%, and the use of recycled timber mixed with paddy straw to retain coolness in the chalets.
Excursions
Explore Ulagalla Resort and its natural surroundings on horseback. Go birdwatching or kayaking on the Ulagalla reservoir. Explore Anuradhapura’s magnificent ruins and temples. Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first capital was the greatest monastic city of the ancient world. A royal capital for more than 100 Sri Lankan kings, and was also home to thousands of monks from dozens of monasteries. Originally founded in the 4C BC, it became the capital of Sri Lanka two centuries later. Anuradhapura is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are also several other ancient Buddhist sites including Mihintale, Aukana, Tantirimale, Ritigala and Yapahuwa which are well worth a visit and all within an half and hour to an hours drive from here. The Wilpattu National Park which is home to elephants, sloth bear and leopard is about an hour away.
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