Luxury Hotel · Sri Lanka
Nine Skies
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At a glance
Nine Skies is a five-bedroom, all-inclusive tea bungalow on a working estate above Demodara, part of the Teardrop Hotels collection.
The building sits within view of the Demodera Loop, one of the most photographed railway engineering feats in Sri Lanka, and the Nine Arch Bridge is a short walk through the tea gardens. At this altitude, the air is cool, the mornings are worth getting up for.
With butler service, an infinity pool, a resident naturalist and a kitchen that runs on locally sourced produce, Nine Skies works well as a place to stop and settle.
Highlights
- Five-bedroom, all-inclusive tea bungalow on the Demodara estate, run by Teardrop Hotels, with views of the Demodera Loop
- Infinity pool, free bicycles, resident naturalist, library and lounge, with the Nine Arch Bridge walkable from the property
- All meals, snacks and drinks included in the daily rate throughout the stay
Accommodation
Nine Skies Room
The twin Nine Skies Room has four-poster beds, crisp linen, a monsoon shower, a clawfoot bathtub and a private veranda looking out across the estate.
Walls are painted in muted tones with colourful cushions and armchairs, and the furnishings mix antique and contemporary pieces throughout.
It connects with the Hali-Ela Demodara Room for guests travelling as a family or a group of three.
Demodara Room
The two Demodara Rooms follow the same layout and finish as the Nine Skies Room, each with a four-poster bed, monsoon shower, clawfoot bath and a private veranda with views across the tea country.
Ella Rock Suite
The Ella Rock Suite adds a separate lounge with a daybed, a writing desk and French doors opening onto a private terrace with views toward Ella Rock and the valley.
It is the right choice for guests who want more room to spread out, and comes with the same level of service and all-inclusive access as every other room in the bungalow.
Further information
Food & Drink
Nine Skies operates on a fully all-inclusive basis. Breakfast runs long, with a choice between homemade granola and fresh fruit, a full cooked option or traditional Sri Lankan fare including roti and curry.
Lunch can be taken on the veranda or as a packed picnic for guests heading out on the Pekoe Trail. Dinner centres on Sri Lankan curries, with the kitchen adapting freely to requests and dietary needs.
Drinks throughout the day and evening are included in the rate.
Wellness
The infinity pool, positioned to look out over the Demodera Loop and the valley, is the focal point for relaxing on site.
The property has a library and lounge for quieter afternoons, free bicycles for independent exploring, and a resident naturalist, Dinesh, who leads morning birdwatching walks for guests who want a guided introduction to the surrounding landscape.
The Pekoe Trail passes through the estate, and the Nine Arch Bridge is reachable on foot through the tea gardens.
Nine Arch Bridge
The Nine Arch Bridge, a renowned engineering marvel, is situated just a few kilometres from the bungalow. This iconic attraction, often featured in travel imagery, connects the Demodara and Ella Railway stations, and you can take a tour when you stay at Nine Skies.
Sri Lanka
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