Ulagalla wins ‘Best Boutique Hotel’

Ulagalla, a boutique property by renowned hotel chain Uga Escapes, took home the award for ‘Best Boutique Hotel’ at the 2017 Connoisseur Hospitality Awards held in Berlin, Germany. Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s ancient Cultural Triangle, Ulagalla is a 150 year old chieftain’s mansion turned luxury hotel, with a perfectly preservedcharacter and personality. The property features 20 secluded, ecologically-built villas that are expansively distributed across 58 acres of lush, green land, encompassing the verdant surroundings wherever possible. Ulagalla’s key attribute is undoubtedly its solar farm, which generates over half of its own energy needs. This is a part of the hotel’s strong affinity to environmentally-friendly practices, which visitors will find incorporated not only in its ethos, but also in their own organic garden and paddy fields.

The hotel’s location makes it an excellent vantage point from which to take in some of Sri Lanka’s most prominent sights, including Sigiriya Rock. It also allows guests to easily access Anuradhapura, situated just a 30-minute drive away for a culturally and historically rich travel experience. An oasis in its own right, the hotel which is also the recipient of the 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and 2017 TripadvisorTravellers’ Choice award, features a unique spa setup that resembles an underground cavern wrapped in thick foliage for utmost privacy.

The Connoisseur Hospitality Awards by Connoisseur Circle, are the world’s finest gauge of excellence designed to honour the world’s most exceptional hotels and outstanding customer service.