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at a Glance.
Star Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Type
Hotel
Location
Wellawaya — Uva Province
Hotel Category
Luxe / Eco / Wellness
Ideal For
Couples, Wellness Travellers, Eco Seekers
Style
Eco-Agri Luxury Retreat
Price / Night
Why Stay Here
Authentic eco-village luxury amid paddy fields
At dawn, the paddy fields shimmer gold. Farmers move in rhythm with the earth, and beyond the mist-filled valley, the Namunukula Range rises like a watchful guardian.
Here, in the heart of Wellawaya, Jetwing Kaduruketha stands — not apart from the land, but part of it.
“Luxury here wears the colour of earth and the scent of rain.”
Born from the same vision that created Vil Uyana, this eco-agri retreat celebrates the quiet dignity of rural Sri Lanka — where each guest becomes a custodian of the land.
About the Property
Tucked into 60 acres of working rice fields and fruit gardens, Jetwing Kaduruketha is Sri Lanka’s first agro-luxury retreat.
Here, the architecture breathes with nature — open walls and bamboo eaves invite breezes from the mountains, and sunlight moves gently across the terraces.
Every guest is paired with a local farmer; their stay helps sustain community fields.
The result is a circle of connection — between people and place, comfort and conscience.
Sithiyam Insider: “Kaduruketha means ‘paddy field by the forest.’ That’s exactly where you are — where civilisation ends and Sri Lanka’s soul begins.”
Why Stay Here
- Sri Lanka’s first eco-agri luxury resort.
- Immersive connection to local life and landscape.
- Farm-to-table dining and community projects.
- Holistic wellness and cultural proximity to Ella and Buduruwagala.
- Designed for those who seek quiet authenticity.
Sithiyam Insider: Here, you don’t escape life — you return to it.
Accommodation & Rooms
With just 50 dwelling style rooms, privacy is woven into the landscape.
Each dwelling is crafted from earth-toned timber and woven bamboo, framed by lotus ponds and fields.
Deluxe Dwellings (50 Units)
Each one features an open-air verandah and a bathroom that looks out to green expanse. The design is minimal, the ambience monastic yet warm.
Perfect for Flex travellers, couples, and wellness retreat guests seeking quiet luxury.
Pro Tip: Ask for a dwelling facing the eastern fields — sunrise here is spiritual.
Each room includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar, rain shower, and a private terrace with day bed.
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Location & Accessibility
Located in Wellawaya, 2 hours from Yala and 1 hour from Ella, Jetwing Kaduruketha is the perfect southern pause between hill country and safari plains.
Transfers are arranged privately via Sithiyam Travel.
CTA: Book your Southern Serenity Circuit →
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Dining & Culinary Experience
Farm to table is not a concept here — it’s a way of life.
- Farmhouse Restaurant: Overlooks the paddy fields, serving seasonal produce from the organic gardens and local villages.
- Kamatha Terrace: An open dining deck for sunset cocktails and starlit dinners.
- Private Picnic Lunches: Arranged by the river or beneath a mango tree.
“Every meal is a conversation with the land that grew it.”
Sithiyam Offer: Stay 3 nights and enjoy a complimentary ‘Farmer’s Dinner’ — dine beside the fields you help sustain → Plan your stay →
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Spa & Wellness
Jetwing Wellness Sanctuary at Kaduruketha focuses on holistic healing through Ayurveda and local herbal rituals.
Yoga sessions by the river, meditation under jackfruit trees, and massages with coconut oil and lemon balm blend restoration with ritual.
Pro Tip: Try the ‘Rice & Honey Body Polish’ — it uses grains harvested from the property’s own fields
Similar & Recommended Hotels
- Jetwing Vil Uyana — Eco-luxury wetland retreat in Sigiriya.
- 98 Acres Resort & Spa — Hill country eco resort in Ella.
- Uga Chena Huts — Luxury safari tents in Yala.
- Heritance Kandalama — Architectural icon of eco design.
CTA: Explore Sithiyam’s Eco-Collection →
Nearby Attractions
- Buduruwagala Temple: 7th-century rock carvings amid forest.
- Ella: Tea country with Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
- Bambarakanda Falls: Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfall.
- Ravana Falls: Spectacular photo stop on the Ella road.
- Yala National Park: 2 hours away for leopard safaris.
Pro Tip: Travel between April – August for clear skies and lush fields after the rains.
Experiences & Facilities
Kaduruketha offers more than stillness — it offers belonging.
Signature Experiences:
- Cycle through villages to Bambarakanda Falls and local temples.
- Join a farmer for a morning harvest.
- Learn to cook with a village amma.
- Trek the Namunukula Range.
- Visit Buduruwagala Rock Temple and Ella Gap (30 min away).
On-site: Swimming pool, library, yoga shala, bicycle rental, curated nature walks.
Sithiyam Insider: Pair Kaduruketha with Vil Uyana for the ultimate north-south eco journey — wetland to paddy, culture to community.
Insider Tips for Guests
Pro Tip: Join the dawn cycle to the village lake — you’ll see kingfishers in the mist.
Sithiyam Insider: The best sunsets are from the Kamatha Terrace — take your tea there.
Editor’s Note: Leave your phone in the room for a day — rediscover conversation and quiet.
Guest Reviews & Testimonials
Travellers call Kaduruketha “a living painting of Sri Lankan village life.”
Reviews praise the warmth of staff, the unfiltered landscape, and the rare luxury of silence.
Sustainability & Design Ethos
Every brick and beam speaks of respect for the land.
50 acres of active paddy cultivation managed with local farmers.
- 100 % solar and biogas energy systems.
- Rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling.
- Zero plastic policy.
- Organic vegetable gardens and compost programs.
Editor’s Note: This is luxury with mud on its feet — and that’s its beauty.
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Conclusion
Jetwing Kaduruketha is Sri Lanka’s gentle invitation to slow down — a resort where the paddy fields are your neighbours and the sun your alarm clock.
It is luxury rooted in soil, shaped by community, and illuminated by the Sithiyam spirit of authentic travel.
Experience Jetwing Kaduruketha with Sithiyam Travel — where luxury meets authenticity.
