Description
Vil Uyana is a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. Drawing from the local, rural traditions, the sumptuous dwellings are at one with the surrounding landscape, offering wonderful views of the abundant wildlife from your own balcony.
If you want to get even closer to nature, take an early morning stroll with one of the excellent resident naturalists who will bring the forest to life. Vil Uyana has a variety of dining options including Sulang, Apsara, Graffiti, the Mandhiya Library, in-room dining or even paddy field dining. Sulang features casual dining while Apsara is the property’s fine dining restaurant. Mandhiya Library is the perfect place to relax with your favourite drink and enjoy the perfect surroundings.
The hotel will be happy to arrange cultural tours and activities in the local area and beyond. You can climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress located 5 km away, visit Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s cultural cities, visit the village temple and learn about Buddhism from the head monk of the temple, visit the craft village and learn about traditional Sri Lankan crafts. You could also enjoy a picturesque cycling or walking trail and the Loris watching tour to catch a glimpse of these adorable little creatures is a must.
Accommodation
Vil Uyana offers 25 spacious dwellings on four habitats; 10 within the forest, 6 over the paddy fields, 6 over marsh lands and 3 over water. Rooms feature air conditioning, telephone and IDD facility, internet access, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, private balcony or terrace, safety locker, cable TV with Bose entertainment system, shower and bath and there are private pools/plunge pools in certain dwellings. In room dining is also available on request.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities. children will love them many cultural activities in the local area and beyond particularly the cycling, visits to the craft village, and the Loris watching tour to catch a glimpse of the cute northern grey slender loris.
Facilities
Facilities at the hotel include a fitness centre, library, lounge, bar, restaurants, spa and outdoor swimming pool.
Activities
Vil Uyana offers complimentary bird watching and walking. The wetlands are home to some spectacular species of birds including lily trotters, jacanas, coots, white breasted water hens, herons, egrets, cormorants, the white bellied and grey headed fish eagles and four different species of kingfishers. Activities at an additional cost include cookery lessons, tea tasting ceremonies, spa treatments, excursions and cycling.
Services
Services at the hotel include in-room and signature dining.
When to travel
The Maha monsoon blows from October to January, bringing rain to the North and East, while the dry season is from May to September. The North and East are comparatively dry, with around 1000mm of rain annually. There is also an inter-monsoonal period in October and November when rain can occur in many parts of the island. Out-of-season travel has its advantages – not only do the crowds go away but many airfares and accommodation prices drop right down. Nor does it rain all the time during the low season.
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Location and directions
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Located in Sigiriya, within the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka 153 km from the Colombo International Airport. 169 km from Colombo. 5 km from the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
How to get there
10-hour 45-minute direct flight to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. It takes 4-hours to drive from Colombo and the international airport to Vil Uyana.
