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The most stunning Ella hotel in the region

Experience the beauty and serenity of Sri Lanka’s scenic hill country within the luxurious comforts of a boutique hotel par excellence. 98 Acres Resort and Spa is an elegant, chic hotel that stands on a scenic 98 acre tea estate, surrounded by a stunning landscape. The uniquely designed resort blends well with nature and consists of charming chalets mostly made of recyclable substance. Discarded railway sleepers are put to good use in the making of decks and walls at the resort. Rough, hewn granite lend simple elegance to the floors of chalets adorned with thatched roofs of ‘Illuk’ straw that adds to their rustic beauty. The exquisite country side, breathtaking views and exciting nature trails will assure you of a memorable holiday at one of the most breathtaking Ella hotels in the region.

Accomodation

Pure relaxation and in luxurious comfort.The resort is made up of several beautifully crafted chalets tucked within the levelled landscape of the plantation, making it one of the most sought-after honeymoon hotels in Sri Lanka. There is ample space left in between the chalets making it ideal for a quiet holiday of pure relaxation; for honeymooners or even for families. Each chalet opens up to scenic views of the misty mountains and is equipped with all modern amenities that ensure a luxurious, comfortable stay.
Room Categories: Standard, Superior, Premium Deluxe, Honeymoon Deluxe, Greenland Suite. Upgrades are available.

Dining

Dining at 98 Acres Resort & Spa is a stimulating experience. A truly unique restaurant in Ella, the ‘Restaurant 98’, built on a hillock that overlooks breathtaking scenery, engulfs the guests in a tantalizing dining experience.

Nearby Experiences

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Ella

Ella is described as one of the most breathtaking locations in Sri Lanka. Ella is surrounded by high mountains in the central hills and through a gap in the mountains you can see all the way to the ocean off the Hambantota coast line. This special gap with breathtaking views is called Ella Gap.

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Haputale

Haputale is a little town mainly of Tamil people (Hindus). It is situated on the southern edge of the hill country with spectacular views and it is less crowded than Ella.

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Horton Plains National Park

The scenery that can be seen from here is considered to be the finest view in Sri Lanka. Here you can follow bridle paths for about 4 hours through mystic cloud forests and Patna grassland to the "World’s End" a sheer drop of 1050 metres.

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Lipton’s Seat

Lipton’s Seat is located on the top of Poonagala hill; this is quite literally the point from which the Scottish tea baron Thomas Lipton would often proudly survey his tea plantations.

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Little Adam’s Peak

Little Adam’s Peak resembles the main Adam’s Peak near Hatton and stands at 1141 metres above sea level. By foot it takes about 35-40 minutes and if you want an early morning hike it is a great place to see the sunrise.

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Nine Arch Bridge

This magnificent Nine Arch Bridge between Ella and Demodara stations is just a few kilometres along the track from the Demodara station. This viaduct bridge built during the British Colonial period is the largest in Sri Lanka.

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Tea Estate Experience at 98 Acres

Experience the process and lifestyle within a tea estate. Tea is known as Sri Lanka’s green gold and the tea estate provides insight into the British colonial past and the role of tea in Sri Lanka today. The scenic views from the tea estates are breathtaking.

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Train Journey in the Hill Country

This train journey is recorded in the Guinness Books of Records as the one of the world’s best scenic train journeys. You can travel from Nanuoya to Ella through tea plantations and rolling hills on an old colonial train with endless panoramic views.

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