Uga Halloowella to open in January 2025

Sri Lankan boutique hotel group Uga announced that its sixth property, Uga Halloowella will be opening its doors in January 2025.

Uga owner and managing director Priyanjith Weerasooria, said: “We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our stunning portfolio of boutique Sri Lankan hotels, Uga Halloowella. One of our most ambitious projects to date, Halloowella is the epitome of old-world charm and sophistication and will offer the ultimate base from which to explore our country’s famed central tea trails region.”

The masterfully restored heritage property, surrounded on all fronts by astonishing natural beauty and characterised by the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality, makes for a truly memorable adventure in 2025 when it opens early next year.

A charmed location

Perched on a hilltop within a 252-acre tea estate in Sri Lanka’s historic central tea trails region, Uga Halloowella will offer six luxurious suites alongside impeccable indoor and al-fresco dining experiences, expansive lawns, and a large, tempting infinity pool.

The six exclusive guest suites at Uga Halloowella will provide old-world sophistication together with all the luxurious comforts for which Uga is renowned. Three categories of suites, Planter’s, Pekoe and Lane, feature design cues taken from the property’s colonial history combined with ultra-modern amenities.

A range of experiences

The signature restaurant at Uga Halloowella, which will feature an indoor dining room and outdoor terrace, will take guests on a culinary adventure around Sri Lanka using the freshest produce from the surrounding highlands. With dining experiences ranging from a secret sundowner experience and a degustation and wine pairing dinner to Sri Lankan cooking masterclasses and garden barbeques, a true gastronomic journey awaits.

Endless adventure surrounds the property, which is ideally located to explore the authentic spirit of the highlands. A range of carefully curated experiences, including kayaking in the cool waters of Castlereagh Reservoir, guided tea country hikes, educational visits to a historic tea factory and the chance to uncover Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity by bike, provide an unparalleled opportunity to escape the stresses of urban life and embrace a slower-paced way of life.