Era BeachvsUga Ulagalla
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Uga Ulagalla is the choice of most reviewers compared to Era Beach by Jetwing. Uga Ulagalla has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and Travel + Leisure.
Era Beach
834 Galle Road, Talpe, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $150/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"Just 25 minutes from one of Sri Lanka's busiest tourist areas, Era Beach by Jetwing is ideal for couples who want a quiet coastal getaway." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With just eight bedrooms and an obliging staff team, this hotel feels like a grand private residence with the bonus of a lovely big pool." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Small boutique hotel, where wood and stone combine to create a Zen-like sense of happiness (the ocean-side setting, coconut-tree-studded lawn and gorgeous pool help out with this, too)." Full review
Uga Ulagalla
Thirappane, Anuradhapura, Thirappane 50072, Sri Lanka
From $212/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"A 54-acre jungle retreat powered by solar panels and dotted with airy pavilions with plunge pools. Recommended by Ellison Poe, one of T L's 2010 A-List travel agent." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Ulagalla offers 20 spacious, hi-tech yet traditional villas on stilts, good local food, and strong eco-credentials, in a peaceful jungle setting, near Anuradhapura." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Monkeys, peacocks and elephants at Ulagalla Resort: this handsome hotel lures guests of all shapes and sizes with its ponds and peaceful grounds, dignified Dutch architecture and obliging staff." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Exclusive and stylish, the 20 villas in this remote rural retreat, 40km from Anuradhapura, are top of the line, with private plunge pools and relaxing decks, in addition to a lovely central pool." Full review