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Hotel Goldi SandsvsUga Ulagalla
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Uga Ulagalla is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Goldi Sands. Uga Ulagalla comes in at #6 in Sri Lanka with endorsements from 4 publications such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Goldi Sands
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Ethukala, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Its modern, white rooms with black-and-white art offer fair value and it’s a good base from which to recover from the long flight." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The 71-room Hotel Goldi Sands is a mid-range property with an excellent setting along the beach, near ample restaurants and a 25-minute drive from the airport." Full review
Uga Ulagalla
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph9.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
