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Jetwing Vil Uyana
Sigiriya, Central, Sri Lanka · Jetwing · High Luxury
Jetwing Vil Uyana turned 28 acres of worn-out paddy fields into a man-made wetland in 2006, modelled on the Barnes Wetland in London, and made five habitats in which birds, fish and monitors now live, in a pioneering restoration project for Sri Lanka. It opened in October 2006 with 36 rooms, and guided night walks track the slender loris. Sigiriya's fifth-century Lion Rock is two kilometres away.
- 36 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: Matale District
- Rooms from 1,109 sq ft (103 m²)
About Jetwing Vil Uyana
- Jetwing Vil Uyana opened in October 2006 with 36 rooms on 28 acres of reclaimed agricultural land turned into a man-made wetland.
- The wetland was inspired by the Barnes Wetland in London and created five distinct ecological habitats.
- Guided night walks look for the slender loris, a nocturnal primate native to Sri Lanka.
- Sigiriya's fifth-century Lion Rock Fortress is a two-kilometre drive away.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,109 sq ft (103 m²).
History
Opened in October 2006, Jetwing Vil Uyana was built on 28 acres of reclaimed agricultural land that was transformed into a man-made wetland sanctuary inspired by the Barnes Wetland in London. The resort was a pioneering project in Sri Lanka, restoring biodiversity and creating five distinct ecological habitats—forest, marsh, paddy, lake, and garden—within which its luxury dwellings are nestled. Over two decades, it has become a globally recognized model for sustainable tourism and ecological restoration in the Cultural Triangle.
The setting
2 km from Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress.
Experiences
- Elephant watching at Minneriya and Kadulla National Parks — Elephant watching at Minneriya and Kadulla National Parks, listed in the hotel's Experiences menu.
- Loris tour and nocturnal walk — Loris tour and nocturnal walk (Loris Night Trail), listed in the Experiences menu.
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress — Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, listed in the hotel's Experiences menu.
- Pidurangala Rock — Visit to Pidurangala Rock, listed in the hotel's Experiences menu.
- Dambulla Cave Temple — Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple, listed under Things to Do.
- Farmhouse Dining Experience — Farmhouse Dining Experience, listed in the hotel's Experiences menu.
Amenities
- Personalized butler service for all dwellings
- Jetwing Spa offering Ayurvedic and signature treatments
- Wildlife experiences including the signature Slender Loris night walk
- Private plunge pools in select Forest, Marsh, and Lake dwellings
- Fine dining at Apsara and intimate signature dining experiences
- Fitness center and a swimming pool overlooking the lake
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Yoga
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