Villa · Vella Group · Ella

Walaa Kulu Villa

A hillside at Hela Halpe off the Badulla road outside Ella, beside the Uva Halpewatte tea factory

About Walaa Kulu Villa

Rooms: 3 types
Dining: 2 places
Swimming: Pool

A private villa of glass and steel on a forested hillside outside Ella, taken by 1 party of up to 8 guests, with 3 suites and a heated infinity pool.

Its 270 degree view over the hill country takes in 3 arches of the Nine Arch Bridge; it has its own helipad, and a team of chefs cooks every meal on request.

It belongs to the Vella Group, the Sri Lankan owners of 98 Acres Resort & Spa and the Uva Halpewatte tea factory next door.

Rooms and suites

Cloud 9
King bed
Suite with a king bed, air conditioning, minibar and en-suite bathroom; 1 of the villa's 3 suites.
Cloud 10
King bed
Suite with a king bed, air conditioning, minibar, reading lamps and en-suite bathroom; 1 of the villa's 3 suites.
Cloud 11
King bed
Suite with a king bed, air conditioning, minibar, reading lamps and en-suite bathroom; 1 of the villa's 3 suites.

Dining

Private chefsBreakfast, lunch and dinner cooked on request, Sri Lankan or international, with dietary needs met given notice.
Summer HutA pavilion in the garden used for private meals.

Amenities

Pools and spa

Heated infinity poolHammock beds on the terrace

More dining

Private chefs for every mealGarden Summer Hut for private diningFloating breakfast on requestRomantic dinners on request

Activities

Walaa Kulu Kanda trek, includedNine Arch BridgeLittle Adam's Peak hikeUva Halpewatte tea factory tourRavana Pool ClubATV ridesFlying Ravana zip line

Services

Private helipadAirport transfers from Colombo or Mattala, and helicopter transfers, on 48 hours' notice24-hour staffFree Wi-Fi throughoutSecure parkingCelebrations arranged

Good to know

Booked as a whole villa for 1 party, up to 8 guests.
Not wheelchair accessible: the villa sits on a hillside with steps and several levels.
No pets. Smoking only in outdoor areas.
Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00.