Jetwing Vil Uyana, one of Sri Lanka’s leading eco-luxury resort, has announced its inclusion in the esteemed 2024 Fodor’s Finest Hotels List.
This exclusive recognition, curated by Fodor’s Editors and their extensive global network of independent writers, shines a spotlight on sixty of the world’s most extraordinary hotels, with Jetwing Vil Uyana standing as the sole Sri Lankan resort on this prestigious list.
Drawing inspiration from the Barnes Wetland on the outskirts of London, Jetwing Vil Uyana’s remarkable journey began in the early 2000s. The mission was to transform 28 acres of abandoned paddy land into a thriving wetland teeming with life. This visionary project, led by the extraordinary environmental architect Sunela Jayawardene and supported by the expert team at Jetwing Hotels, aimed to establish itself as a pioneering regenerative tourism initiative on the island.
The name ‘Vil Uyana’ translates to ‘garden of lakes’ and this remarkable resort certainly lives up to its name. Offering five distinct types of dwellings—garden, marsh, water, paddy and forest—Jetwing Vil Uyana, located mere minutes away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya, provides guests with a unique and intimate connection to its absolutely tranquil surroundings. Each of the 36 meticulously designed luxury dwellings features personalised butler service, with most of them boasting private plunge pools.
Seamlessly blending luxury with sustainability, the resort was intricately designed ground up to be a flourishing sanctuary. From the resort’s innovative architectural design, which harnesses natural light and ventilation, to the natural material including thatched roofing and bamboo wall panelling, used in its creation, help minimise its environmental footprint.
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