Jetwing Vil Uyana

Jetwing Vil Uyana is a true lifestyle hotel that embodies the ultimate in eco friendly luxury. Inspired by the local, rural traditions, the buildings blends into the landscape. The challenge of introducing a wetland system on reclaimed agricultural lands provides the unique backdrop for this exciting property. A strong ‘back to nature’ theme pervades your every moment at Jetwing Vil Uyana and the uniqueness of the experience is unforgettable.Jetwing Vil Uyana is also a member of Kiwi Collection – the world’s largest and most diverse cu-rated collection of luxury hotels.

Accommodation

Our symphony of natural habitats has inspired 36 dwellings built with the sustainable fusion of rustic nobility, and modern amenities in world hotels. In Sigiriya, luxury accommodation designed around our five thriving eco-systems of garden, marsh, paddy, water and forest are comparable only to its eponymous rock fortress of legendary opulence.

Each dwelling at Jetwing Vil Uyana is named after the natural habitat that surrounds it, inspiring distinct characteristics of eco-luxury for your absolute comfort. For instance, our five Garden Dwellings of varied sizes each enjoy a sense of originality; yet share the pleasure of a private lounge area to immerse you in our teeming landscapes, while the five Marsh Dwellings proudly look over the neighbouring scrublands – two of which feature the luxurious addition of a private plunge pool for an ambience of natural invigoration. Continuing to pay tribute to our surrounding habitats, the twelve Paddy Dwellings not only feature private plunge pools, but also an expansive timber deck overlooking acres of lush paddy fields, which also provide for us at Jetwing Vil Uyana. The four Water Dwellings are also built in a similar manner, stilted over the resident lake with lily pads. Finally, the ten Forest Dwellings built from earth and stone are the epitome of eco-luxury at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality, with two spacious levels and a private swimming pool.

All dwellings have been designed with sustainable local materials including woven reeds and rattan for an atmosphere of natural elegance, complemented by a number of modern amenities for your contemporary lifestyle. In addition to plush luxury bathtubs, each dwelling also features the standard essentials of air conditioning, satellite TV with an accompanying DVD player, a mini bar, as well as tea and coffee making facilities along with a high-end BOSE Home Entertainment System in all but the Garden Dwellings.

Location

As a luxurious sanctuary in Sigiriya, Jetwing Vil Uyana stays true to the regal history of its magnificent surroundings. Located in a well-travelled region of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, our neighbours include world-renowned national parks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites – all readily accessible when you stay in the exclusive habitats at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Jetwing Vil Uyana is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, five hours away by road from our capital city of Colombo. As you escape the bustle of urban pockets on your journey, the landscapes transform into verdant plains such as the reclaimed agricultural lands of our home. Our historical neighbourhood of Sigiriya is located in close proximity to the junction city of Dambulla; providing convenient accessibility to destinations around the island should you wish to extend your Sri Lankan adventure.

Dining

Our fortunate habitation in between some of Sri Lanka’s greatest cultural and natural charms have inspired four unique dining experiences at Jetwing Vil Uyana. From the starlit foliage to the frescoes of Sigiriya, restaurants here bring their own delights to complement the exclusive luxury haven around you.

At Apsara, indulge in fine dining amidst the exclusive habitats of Jetwing Vil Uyana. With a selection of à la carte and set menus that offer you cuisines of the world along with specialties of our own, your taste buds are bound to be in for a treat at the open-air ambience of our main restaurant which looks over the lake and surrounding environments, with the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the distance. Sulang, on the other hand, is our more laid-back café, which is ideal for relaxing in the cool breeze that travels through our habitats. While best frequented for a selection of light refreshments, the nearby Grafitti Bar serves as an alternative with its range of exquisite spirits. Inspired by the famed frescoes of Sigiriya, the Grafitti Bar is a serene watering hole, fittingly located next to a pond filled with blue lotus flowers that adorn the aquatic habitat while you kick back with a drink in hand.

Finally, as a staple pleasure of Jetwing hospitality, our exclusive sanctuary also offers seven distinct Signature Dining experiences should you wish to enjoy your meals a little differently. Each of our experiences take place across various settings including the spa, a tree house, a quiet hill, and more to create a dining atmosphere found nowhere else. Whether you decide to wine and dine upon the fertile lands nurtured by our farmers for generations, or within the luxuriously sustainable interiors of your dwelling, we look forward to serving you an unforgettable dining experience in our home of Sri Lankan hospitality at Jetwing Vil Uyana.

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Jetwing Lake

Dambulla for centuries has been revered as an un-paralleled testament to the history and archaeolog-ical prowess of Sri Lanka. As part of the Cultural Triangle the Dambulla Cave Temple, which is an of-ficial UNESCO World Heritage Site, was occupied as early as the 3rd century BC, and perhaps before. Today the caves form the largest and best-preserved temple complex of their kind in Sri Lanka. Surrounded by history and unadulterated nature, Jetwing Lake blends contemporary, stylish design with a tremendous commitment to sustainability and the environment, catering to all travellers wanting to discover the Cultural Triangle. Jetwing Lake promises to be an unforgettable discovery itself… the definitive resort destination in the Cultural Triangle.

Accommodation

A contemporary masterpiece, Jetwing Lake adorns itself with all the luxuries of a modern hotel in Dambulla. A sense of rich Sri Lankan heritage coupled with the magnificence of our natural surroundings envelops you in 94 sophisticated rooms, all of which are wheelchair-accessible. As an added pleasure of our hospitality, each room also features a private balcony from which you can gaze out into the secluded dry zone forest that we call home.

Of the three variants of rooms available at Jetwing Lake, our Deluxe Rooms are the most intimate, yet generously spacious at the same time. Dressed in earthen tones that seamlessly blend into our exterior environment, each of the 78 Deluxe Rooms on our premises feature a modern minimalist ambience inspired by the tropical aesthetic of our island home. The same décor extends to our larger Super Deluxe Room, which shares the inclusion of contemporary amenities including free Wi-Fi to stay connected, a mini-bar to indulge in refreshments, a television with satellite channels to keep you entertained, and more. And for the ultimate in luxury, our four exclusive Suites at Jetwing Lake encapsulate all these pleasures in an even larger setting for your absolute comfort in our historic hinterlands.

In addition to the private balconies, all rooms at Jetwing Lake also include relaxing features that allow you to unwind in the serenity of our verdant environs. From the plush bath tubs to soak in after a long day out in the Cultural Triangle, or the comfortable seating areas near the floor-to-ceiling windows, our historic home of Sri Lankan hospitality looks forward to welcoming you into our family with signature luxuries that will make your stay a memorable one.

Location

Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dambulla Cave Temple, our resident locality is a living testament to our island’s history. The heritage city of Dambulla earned its timeless fame as a safe haven for the exiled King Valagamba, and today, serves proudly as a central junction to all four corners of Sri Lanka.

Surrounded by fertile plains and thriving jungles that paint our land with infinite shades of green, Dambulla is located four hours away from our capital city of Colombo, and sits at the heart of Sri Lanka’s famed Cultural Triangle – a region celebrated for its historic civilisations, legendary landmarks, enlightening stories and more.

Dining

Known for the freshest produce in all of Sri Lanka, Dambulla is a treasure trove for exotic palates. Our legendary hospitality at Jetwing Lake extends across six unique dining options, each of which serves a tasteful selection of our region’s greatest flavours in menus inspired by local and globally inspired food and beverage.

Our main restaurant, The Viewing Gallery, is a fitting embodiment of this offering. Designed to seamlessly blend in with our verdant environment, your meals at The Viewing Gallery are in the midst of local nature, yet filled with exciting palates of the world. Naturally, Sri Lankan flavours are a specialty, and are especially enjoyed with produce from the Dambulla Market, prepared with the signature touch of our legendary hospitality. As an alternative however, you also have the option of dining at Lu Lin – our authentic Chinese restaurant well versed in flavours of the east, which are flawlessly prepared with local ingredients.

To accompany your meal, Jetwing Lake also features two distinct bars at different locations across our home of Sri Lankan hospitality. Proudly overlooking the Siyambalawewa Tank in its view, the Canopy Bar rests under the starlit skies of Dambulla as the ideal setting for an exotic cocktail in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Isle, on the other hand, remains inspired by our tropical ambience, and is found by our infinity pool, with the backdrop of the Siyambalawewa Tank in sight.

Finally, if you wish to indulge in your meals in a unique setting, Jetwing Lake offers a number of Signature Dining options as a pleasure of our hospitality. Choose to dine on our outdoor deck, by our refreshing pool, near our neighbouring lake, simply alfresco, with a BBQ, or even from the comforting privacy of your own room. Wherever you decide to savour our culinary delicacies, we look forward to serving you with the finest of Sri Lankan hospitality.

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Ulagalla by UGA Escapes

Surrounded by 58 acres of natural woodland, this 150-year-old mansion is the piece de resistance of this idyllic escape. Award-winning Ulagalla by Uga Escapes is nestled amongst two sparkling reservoirs, paddy fields, lily ponds and was once the ancestral estate of Anuradhapura nobility. Every villa uses LED lighting and environmentally friendly gas for air conditioning helping to reduce the estates carbon footprint. Design features include a four-poster bed, central lighting control, minimalist bathroom, separate living room with 42′ LCD TV, a private plunge pool with air jet bubbles and spacious outdoor decking for dining and lounging. Ceylon’s finest Tea and Coffee is also available in all villas.

Adventures & Escapes

During your stay, indulge in Nature Walks with our Resident Naturalists. Cycle through villages, go kayaking, attend a Sri Lankan cooking class, test your skills at Archery or horse Riding. Travel further afield to Ritigala’s ancient monastery or Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Witness the fifth largest elephant gathering in the world at Minneriya National Park, or visit Wilpattu National Park to spot a leopard or illusive sloth bear.

Location

Ulagalla by Uga Escapes is located in the quiet village of Tirappane, 40 km north of Dambulla on the Dambulla – Anuradahpura A9 route. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anuradhapura is a scenic 20 km drive from the estate and renown cultural triangle sites. NIKAWEVA (1800 sq ft) Nikaweva offers two double bedrooms and a panoramic view of the paddy fields from its infinity pool, fusing raw beauty with modern comforts. The outdoor deck is larger than that of the Villas, and the tranquil living area is complemented by the hushed surroundings. The Nikawewa experience is completed with a spacious bathroom featuring a rain shower in the master suite and an expansive wardrove for the second bedroom, making it perfect for a family getaway. Approximately 160 km from the Bandaranaike International airport and 176 km from Colombo, Ulagalla by Uga Escapes is accessible via helicopter or a scenic journey by road.

Restaurant & Bar

A culinary adventure. Fresh produce. In-Villa dining. Cocktail Lounge Bar. Private dining. Unique locations. Picnics. Organic garden, Kamatha (paddy threshing floor). Dinner under the stars.

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