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Vil Uyana, Sigiriya
Location:
Vil Uyana meaning garden of ponds, is a brand new lifestyle hotel located just minutes away from the Sigiriya rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 6th century A.D. Situated on the flatlands immediately to the west of the Sigiriya Rock, the hotel is envisaged as a natural extension to the efforts of ancient Sinhala kings who developed and irrigated this area. Vil Uyana, spread over 24 acres of land, includes a wetland system consisting of paddy fields, marshes, and waterways newly introduced to this area by the hotel.
Accommodation is in the form of 25 individual dwellings on stilts situated in three distinct habitats - water, paddy field and forest. These luxurious dwellings, connected by wooden walkways, have timber flooring, ceilings of rattan and bamboo, and sloping roofs thatched with coconut palm. Furnished with luxurious king size beds, each dwelling has a private deck with scenic views and an outdoor dining area. Some have plunge pools on the deck and even private swimming pools. The toilets are spacious and elegantly designed with a large sunken bathtub and rain showers with hot and cold water. Other facilities include individually controlled air conditioning, telephone with international dialing facilities, mini bar, 29” flat screen TV, satellite TV channels, coffee/tea making facilities, Bose DVD/CD Home Entertainment system, electronic safe, and even your own sarong, pair of reed slippers and umbrella.
Water dwellings: The 3 water dwellings (each 1,240 sq. ft) are built over a waterway filled with lotuses. Each has a timber decks that juts out over the water providing a picturesque view of the numerous water birds that inhabits the area. A separate dining deck over looking the water provides for dining under the stars.
Paddy field dwellings: These 6 dwellings (each 1,240 sq. ft) are built over paddy fields and have small plunge pools on the deck. The village farmers harvest the paddy fields during the season providing a special insight into paddy cultivation.
Marsh dwellings: 6 dwellings (each 1,240 sq ft.) are situated over the marsh area. 2 have plunge pools on the decks.
Forest dwellings: Bordering the wilderness are the 10 luxurious Forest dwellings (each 2,110 sq. ft.). Each of these two story villas has a 22 ft x 10 ft. private swimming pool. The ground floor consists of an open cemented lounge area with plush floor cushions overlooking the swimming pool and the scenic views beyond, an indoor courtyard, and elegant en suite toilet with bath tub and rain water shower. A large spectacular bedroom with an attached toilet with a w/c, and private balcony, occupies the second floor.
NOTE: The rates shown are in US Dollars, inclusive of service charge and all taxes.
| Period | Room Category & Meal Basis | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.11.2008 - 21.11.2008 | Paddy Field/Reisfeld with breakfast | 349.00 | 375.00 | 528.00 |
| 22.11.2008 - 31.12.2008 | Paddy Field/Reisfeld with breakfast | 578.00 | 604.00 | 848.00 |
| 01.01.2009 - 30.04.2009 | Paddy Field/Reisfeld with breakfast | 346.00 | 375.00 | 528.00 |