Set within the grounds of Ella’s historic Sutherland Estate, Uga Ghiri is one of the newest additions to Sri Lanka’s hill country scene — the eighth property from the Uga Resorts group, opened in June 2026. Built across 11 acres of terraced hillside, this Uga Ghiri Sri Lanka retreat looks out over emerald tea plantations, rolling hills, and the famous Nine Arch Bridge, and stands out even among Sri Lanka’s better-known luxury boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.
The property consists of just 15 standalone villas, each a spacious 1,200-square-foot sanctuary with a bedroom, separate living area, and en-suite bathroom featuring a bathtub, walk-in shower, and his-and-hers vanity. A private heated jacuzzi and expansive windows framing the surrounding hills make each of these luxury villas Sri Lanka offers feel like a genuine private retreat rather than a conventional hotel room. At the heart of the estate, a meticulously restored colonial-era manor serves as the main house, home to an indoor-outdoor restaurant, a library, and a drawing room with a roaring fireplace for cooler highland evenings.
This Uga Ghiri Ella property runs on an elevated all-inclusive model, with dining built around Sri Lankan flavours, a 15-metre infinity pool, and a Balinese-inspired spa with two treatment rooms, a sauna, and a steam room. Activities lean into the surrounding hill country: tea plucking and tasting experiences, Ceylon arrack tastings, market-to-table cooking classes, cycling the Namunukula Ridge, hiking to Ella Rock, and sunrise walks to the Nine Arch Bridge. It’s a fitting centrepiece for any luxury Sri Lanka trip or wider Sri Lanka luxury holidays itinerary through the hill country. Silk Way Ceylon Tours can build this into a complete journey, drawing on our Sri Lanka tour packages to pair Uga Ghiri with Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, and the rest of the highlands — genuinely tailored luxury travel in Sri Lanka from start to finish.
Villa rates vary by season, so rather than a fixed price, our team puts together a personalized quote based on your travel dates.
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