Resort · Vella Group · Ella

98 Acres Resort & Spa

Greenland Estate on the Passara road, about 4.8 km from Ella station, facing Little Adam's Peak and the Ella Gap

About 98 Acres Resort & Spa

Rooms
7 types
Dining
4 places
Wellness
Spa
Swimming
Pools

46 chalets spread over a 98-acre tea estate outside Ella that still produces Uva tea, looking across the Ella Gap to Little Adam's Peak.

The chalets are built from cut stone and timber with locally made furniture and reclaimed materials, and the top suite has its own heated plunge pool.

The land was once the colonial Southerland tea estate and is now owned by the Sri Lankan Vella Group, which also runs the private villa Walaa Kulu nearby.

Rooms and suites

  • Deluxe Room
    230 sq ftQueen bedUp to 2Rain showerBalcony

    230 sq ft, queen bed, private balcony facing the Ella Gap, stone rain shower; for 2.

  • Premium Deluxe
    495 sq ftKing or twin bedsUp to 3Balcony

    495 sq ft, king or twin beds, large balcony with 2 armchairs and 2 sunbeds; for up to 3.

  • Premium Deluxe Signature
    495 sq ftKing or twin bedsUp to 3BalconyHill view

    495 sq ft, king or twin beds, balcony with sunbeds and a swing seat, shower with a mountain view; for up to 3.

  • Honeymoon Deluxe
    370 sq ftKing bedUp to 2BathtubBalconyHill view

    370 sq ft, king bed, carved stone bathtub, private balcony towards Little Adam's Peak; for 2.

  • Royal Deluxe
    404 sq ftKing bedUp to 2BalconyHammock

    404 sq ft, king bed, cut-stone walls, large balcony with a hammock bed over the Ella Gap; for 2.

  • Two Bedroom Suite
    2 bedroomsUp to 5BathtubBalconyKitchen

    2 bedrooms (king and twin), 2 bathrooms, 1 with a bathtub, a kitchen and 2 balconies; for up to 5.

  • Grand Executive Suite
    580 sq ftKing and single bedsUp to 4Plunge poolDeckKitchenette

    580 sq ft, king and 2 single beds, heated plunge pool on a timber deck, 270 degree view of the Ella Gap, kitchenette; for up to 4.

Dining

  • 98 RestaurantSri Lankan, Continental and Far Eastern cooking with tea worked into some dishes, on the hilltop.07:00 to 22:00
  • 98 BarWine, spirits, local arrack and cocktails, looking over the Ella hills.
  • Private Dining RoomA private room for couples, with the menu set with the guest.
  • Ravana Pool ClubEastern and Western dishes by the pool, from breakfast to grills.

Wellness

  • 98 SpaAyurveda-inspired massages, facials and rituals, using herbal preparations made from tea and other plants grown on the estate; booking ahead is advised.
  • A fully equipped gym.

Amenities

Pools and spa

Separate adults' and children's poolsGym

More dining

Room service at set hours

Activities

Sunrise hike to Ella RockFarmers' village tourCooking with the chefFlying Ravana Adventure Park zip line, about 1 km away

Services

Private transfers on requestHelicopter transfer from Colombo on request, about 1 hourFree Wi-Fi in rooms and public areasEvents and weddings

Good to know

  • Check-in 14:30, check-out 11:30.
  • Some room categories are raised or open-sided and may not suit very young children; the resort asks families to contact it before booking.
  • Monkeys and other wildlife are common around the chalets, and guests are asked not to feed them.
  • About 5.5 hours from Colombo by road or rail, or 1 hour by helicopter.

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