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Heritage resort

Uga Ulagalla

Anuradhapura · Sri Lanka

Breakfast for two beside a safari jeep, overlooking the lake at Uga Ulagalla at dawn — Breakfast for two beside a safari jeep, overlooking the lake at Uga Ulagalla at dawn
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Kayaking among water lilies on the tank at Uga Ulagalla — Kayaking among water lilies on the tank at Uga Ulagalla
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Uga Ulagalla’s villa and pool in the forest, from the air — Uga Ulagalla’s villa and pool in the forest, from the air
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A villa pool at Uga Ulagalla beside the paddy fields at sunset — A villa pool at Uga Ulagalla beside the paddy fields at sunset
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A villa bedroom at Uga Ulagalla with a netted four-poster and brass lamps — A villa bedroom at Uga Ulagalla with a netted four-poster and brass lamps
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A villa at Uga Ulagalla, a netted bed beside the private pool — A villa at Uga Ulagalla, a netted bed beside the private pool
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The main pool at Uga Ulagalla with parasols under frangipani — The main pool at Uga Ulagalla with parasols under frangipani
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A luxury resort of villas around a 150-year-old walauwa (manor house) near Anuradhapura.

Uga Ulagalla is a resort of villas on a large estate around an old walauwa, a manor house, near Anuradhapura. It is a peaceful base for the ancient city and Mihintale. Who it suits: couples who want space and privacy near Anuradhapura. Things to know: it is in the countryside, about half an hour or more from the ancient city.

Historic manor
Villas with pools
Near Anuradhapura

Facilities

PoolsOutdoor, infinity-edge · 30 m pool, plus a plunge pool in each villa
SpaSpa
FitnessGym
Rooms25 rooms and suites
ServicesTransfers, weddings
Sustainabilityon-site solar farm supplies half its energy

From the hotel’s own website, checked 2026-11-13.

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