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Uga Chena Huts sits on Sri Lanka’s deep south coast, bordered on one side by Yala National Park and on the other by the Indian Ocean. The name comes from “chena,” the word for the small jungle clearings farmed by the ancient people of Yala.
Eighteen all-inclusive cabins are spread across seven acres of dunes and trees, each with a private plunge pool, and the wildlife that moves through the grounds includes elephants on the beach, flamingos and painted storks in the lagoon, and crocodiles in the water beyond.
Two game drives a day into Yala National Park are included in the rate, led by experienced rangers with knowledge of the park and its satellite areas.
This is one of the most concentrated leopard habitats in the world, and the drives also bring sightings of Asian elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, sambars and a wide range of birdlife.
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- All-inclusive wilderness retreat
- Proximity to Yala National Park
- Private huts with harmonious design
- Ideal for wildlife and nature enthusiasts
Accommodation
Luxury Cabin
Each of the 18 cabins measures 1,600 square feet in total, with 1,130 square feet of climate-controlled interior living space.
Inside there is a living room, bedroom, freestanding bathtub and twin vanity consoles, with interiors that take their cues from the surrounding landscape through log furniture and natural materials. Outside, a shaded deck leads to a private 5-metre plunge pool.
The cabins are spaced apart and connected to the main areas via an elevated walkway that winds through the vegetation, and the dome-shaped design draws on the farmer’s huts that historically worked this land. Cabins sleep up to three, with an extra bed available on request.
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Food & Drink
Basses Restaurant sits on a raised platform on the beach, with views across the ocean while you eat.
The kitchen works with locally sourced and seasonal produce, putting Sri Lankan fish curries and coconut sambals alongside European dishes.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the rate, along with soft drinks, teas and coffees and selected wines, beers and spirits at the bar.
Leading off the restaurant is a sunken, ocean-facing bar with deep seating for guests.
Spa & Wellness
The spa at Chena Huts sits beside the main pool and has two thatched treatment rooms offering massages, body treatments and facials. The heated outdoor pool is set within the jungle greenery and positioned to feel like part of the landscape.
Beyond the spa and pool, activities available from the property include beach walks, cultural drives to Tissamaharama and the surrounding temples, birdwatching in the bird sanctuaries nearby, cooking classes, curd-making sessions and a Junior Ranger Programme.
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Jaike Rowe
Luxury Travel Expert"Sri Lanka is truly one of the most special places I've been lucky enough to visit. There's so much heritage and culture to discover on this small island nation - and the vistas are absolutely breathtaking."
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Dionne Charles
Luxury Travel Expert"Sri Lanka is the ideal place to pair with a trip to the Maldives, offering a dose of cultural stimulation following a sumptuous Maldivian escape. There's also a bounty of luxury properties in Sri Lanka. "
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