Uga Escapes unveils Chena Huts

Uga Escapes opened its newest addition to its range of luxury boutique hotels, Chena Huts, a chic hideaway nestled deep within Yala with an investment of Rs. 800 million.

The luxury boutique hotel on a seven-acre expanse of land comprises 14 guest pavilions or huts. Each hut has a living room, bedroom, en suite bathroom and sheltered outdoor deck with a built-in plunge pool. By using design elements such as thatched roofs, Chena Huts merges seamlessly with the surrounding environment for guests to appreciate the region's rare flora and fauna.

Managing Director, Uga Escapes, Priyanjith Weerasooria said, "With the current upsurge in tourism experienced in Sri Lanka, this latest addition to Yala will only strengthen our foothold in the luxury hospitality market. Yala is a popular destination with local and foreign tourists. With Chena Huts, guests will no doubt receive an opportunity to experience the wildlife Yala is famous for while being immersed in luxury and an amazing location," he said.

Chena Huts borders a tropical forest on one side and a picturesque lake on the other in an area frequented by exotic birds such as ibises, storks and flamingos. The nearby beach also offers visitors rare sightings of sea turtles laying eggs and elephants scouring the thick foliage in search of fodder.