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Uga Chena Huts
Palatupana, Southern, Sri Lanka · Uga · High Luxury
Uga Chena Huts opened in 2016 with eighteen detached cabins modelled on the thatched chena huts of Sri Lankan slash-and-burn farmers, set on nine acres of scrub jungle and dunes that act as a buffer between Yala National Park and the Indian Ocean. Safari drives leave from the gate straight into Yala, one of the island's best places for leopards, and the all-inclusive stay adds beach dinners under the stars.
- 18 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Hambantota District
- Rooms from 1,600 sq ft (149 m²)
About Uga Chena Huts
- Uga Chena Huts opened in 2016 with 18 detached cabins modelled on traditional chena agricultural huts, on a nine-acre site in Palatupana.
- The site is a buffer zone between Yala National Park and the Indian Ocean, among scrub jungle and dunes.
- Safari drives head from the property gate into Yala, one of Sri Lanka's best places to see leopards.
- The all-inclusive plan covers seaview and starlit beach dining as well as safaris.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 1,600 sq ft (149 m²).
History
Opened in 2016, Uga Chena Huts is a flagship property of the Uga Escapes collection, designed to blend seamlessly into the scrub jungle and dunes of Sri Lanka's southern coast. The resort features 18 detached cabins modeled after traditional 'chena' agricultural huts, situated on a nine-acre site that serves as a buffer zone between Yala National Park and the Indian Ocean.
The setting
15 km from Kirinda Beach. 57 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
Amenities
- Private plunge pools in every cabin
- Guided safari drives with experienced rangers in Yala National Park
- Jungle-shrouded luxury spa offering nature-inspired treatments
- All-inclusive dining with seaview and starlit beach options
- Spacious 1,600 sq. ft. thatched-roof cabins
- Direct access to a pristine coastal beach and lagoon ecosystem
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