Ulagalla Resorts

Ulagalla Resort is an ancient Mansion and of great value to Sri Lankan history. It has been the abode of many chieftains whose area of rule extended from Ulagalla in Rajarata to Padaviya in the northern province. The position of chieftain has passed from father to son through generations and these families have all influenced the Mansion. The Mansion has been restored to its original state, developed and furnished to retain its own distinctive character - it revives the gracious aristocratic lifestyle of the colonial era in the ancient capital.

Ulagalla Resort is ideally located in the hamlet of Tirappane, 40 km north of Dambulla on the Dambulla - Anuradhapura road. Anuradhapura is just 20 km from the resort and it is extremely convenient to access the cultural triangle sites and other historic sites from Ulagalla Resort.

The property borders two ancient reservoirs and the lower level of the mansion is the reception/ lobby area; it also includes a coffee lounge and fine dining restaurant on the upper floor. Ulagalla Resort consists of 20 elegantly laid out luxury chalets scattered over an unrestricted area of 58 acres. Most of the chalets overlook the reservoir while some overlook the resort's flourishing paddy fields. These paddy fields give our valued guests an opportunity to experience the traditions of paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka first-hand. Keeping with our “Go Green” concept, 50% of the energy requirement of the resort is generated through solar power; the resort has the largest solar farm in the country with a capacity of 125 KVA.

In majority, this eco-friendly resort was made using mostly green building material, Durra, and is also LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certified. The resort did not cut down any trees during construction and even planted over 1,000 root balled trees on the property. Fresh organic fruits and vegetables are available for guests right from our garden.

Each chalet consists of a floor area of 800 sq. feet which include a separate living area. The chalets are furnished with elegance and refinement while combining state-of-the-art amenities. Each chalet also offers a tranquil courtyard and private plunge pool. Our chalets are able to accommodate handicapped guests comfortably.

The property also a boasts a 30-metre fresh water swimming pool and electric cars to shuttle guests within the vast grounds. Our team of highly qualified chefs will create gourmet cuisine to suit the individual needs of every guest. A spa is available to rejuvenate the mind while an extensive fitness centre is available to help you stay in shape. Recreational facilities such as horse riding, archery, pool tables, kayaking and many others are available.

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Galway Miridiya Lodge

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The hotel is situated on a 50 acre plot of land that was originally used for chena cultivation. The land was devoid of trees and completely abandoned at the time of purchase on the early 1990's. Since then, a new forest has been created through hard work and patience. For the landscaping of the hotel, more then 500 big trees (about 20 feet high) were brought from the Jungle, with the permission of the Forest Department and replanted in the garden of the hotel. Over 2000 other young plants have been planted to create a king of "botanical garden". The difficulty of irrigation during the dry season has been solved by the digging of wells in a different part of the land. Now trees of many species and varieties are found on the premises creating an atmosphere of cool tranquility. Varieties of mango have been introduced to start a mango orchard while other varieties of fruit - bearing trees have been scattered throughout the hotel premises to attract birds and wildlife.

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