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Uga Ulagalla vs Why House

Both Uga Ulagalla and Why House are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Uga Ulagalla is preferred by most professionals compared to Why House. Uga Ulagalla is ranked #6 in Sri Lanka with praise from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and Travel + Leisure.

Uga Ulagalla
Uga Ulagalla
8 / 10
Thirappane, Anuradhapura, Thirappane 50072, Sri Lanka
From $212 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Travel + Leisure 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 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 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 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
Why House
Why House
8 / 10
Mihiripenna, Talpe, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $220 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Set in spacious gardens, just inland from Galle’s palm-studded coastline, Why House is one of those rare hotels that suits couples and families alike." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Honey, you’re home: Why House, a friendly, relaxed Sri Lankan villa set in lush tropical gardens, is all yours to play with (and little ones will love it, too)." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This feels more like a private estate than a small hotel, with its expansive grounds and rooms in a colonial house (or cottages)." Full review