Uga Chena Huts

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Uga Chena Huts

Uga Chena Huts is a luxurious and intimate safari lodge nestled on 7 acres of coastal scrubland, just 10-15 minutes from Yala National Park.

It features 18 incredibly spacious, private cabins, designed to reflect traditional village houses but equipped with modern luxuries. Each cabin boasts floor-to-ceiling windows offering views over private plunge pools, as well as chic ensuite bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs. The lodge is perfectly positioned for those seeking a blend of adventure and relaxation.

Daily game drives offer thrilling opportunities to spot leopards and other wildlife in Yala National Park. After a day of safari, guests can unwind by the generous pool, indulge in spa treatments, or take a walk along the beach. For those looking to engage more deeply with local culture, cooking classes with the hotel chefs provide a hands-on experience with Sri Lankan cuisine. Chena Huts is one of our preferred luxury lodges near to Yala National Park.

What we love

An all-inclusive lodge just a 10-15 minutes drive from Yala National Park
Daily game drives are included with some of the best guides in Sri Lanka
Only 18 cabins
We love how big the rooms are; perfect for a couple or family under one roof
Outstanding food served at the restaurant
We particularly love the sundowners on the beach
Warm and friendly service; nothing is too much trouble for the staff or guides
If you wish to cool off, choose from a large pool or your private plunge pool

The beach is picturesque and rugged but not suitable for swimming; instead, you’re spoiled with private plunge pools and a large swimming pool

It’s pricey but with the all-inclusive plan, excellent service, and game drives included, we feel it’s excellent value

Families are welcome and two children can be accommodated in each of the cabins. We generally recommend kids 3 years and up in Yala and we'd recommend private game drives for younger children as well. We feel the main pool is perfectly designed for families to relax when they're not on their game drive.

Located in Tala-Palatupana, the Wildlife tourism zone, a 10-minute drive from Kirinda-Palatupana-Yala Road, a 4-hour 30 minute drive from Colombo International Airport.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.

Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.

Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!

Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.

Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference

Sandra Nicholson (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.

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A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.

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