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98 Acres Resort and Spa

A 46+ chalet resort on a working 98-acre tea plantation in Ella, with views across Little Adam’s Peak and the Ella Gap, recycled-railway-sleeper construction, the hilltop Restaurant 98, and a 15-minute walk to Nine Arch Bridge.

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At a glance

98 Acres Resort and Spa sits on the former Southerland Tea Estate in Ella, a working tea plantation of 98 acres with views across Little Adam’s Peak and the Ella Gap.

The resort holds over 46 chalets built largely from recycled materials, including discarded railway sleepers, illuk straw thatching, and rough-hewn granite, with the construction sitting low within the landscape.

Little Adam’s Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge are both a 15-minute walk from the property, with the Demodara Railway Loop around 10 minutes away by car. The property covers a full-service spa, a gym, a pool bar, a hilltop restaurant, and a helipad for guests arriving by air. Chalets extend from Standard up to the two-bedroom Grand Executive Suite with a private heated plunge pool overlooking the tea plantation, suited to families or guests wanting the most generous footprint.

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In detail

Food and Drink

Restaurant 98 sits on a hillock above the estate with views across the tea fields and mountain range. The menu covers Sri Lankan, Continental, and Far Eastern dishes, with a specialty tea menu and the resort’s signature Tipsy-T cocktail.

Bar 98 is constructed from recycled timber and serves cocktails, soft drinks, and snacks through the day and evening. A pool bar operates alongside the outdoor pool for guests wanting drinks without leaving the water.
Spa and Wellness

The full-service spa at 98 Acres offers massages, body treatments, and Ayurvedic therapies in dedicated treatment rooms. A gym is available throughout the stay.

The outdoor pool is the main focal point for relaxing on site, with sun loungers and the pool bar alongside. Activities cover archery on site, bike hire for independent exploring, and guided treks through the surrounding tea country with the in-house naturalist.
Location

98 Acres sits on the former Southerland Tea Estate in Ella, a working tea plantation in the Sri Lankan hill country, with views across Little Adam’s Peak and the Ella Gap.

Little Adam’s Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge are both a 15-minute walk from the property, with the Demodara Railway Loop about 10 minutes by car. Hiking from the estate toward Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock is part of the offer.

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Room Types

Standard

Standard chalets with views across the Ella Gap and Little Adam’s Peak from a private veranda. Interiors use polished cement floors, rubble stone bathrooms, and a stone shower.

A queen-size bed, LCD TV, and tea and coffee making facilities come with each. The entry into the chalet categories.

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Premium Deluxe

Larger than the Standard chalets, with king-size beds, wooden floors made from reclaimed timber, rain showers overlooking the Ella Gap, and a private balcony.

Bathrooms are finished in rubble stone with stone wash basins. A natural step up for guests wanting more space.

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Royal Deluxe

A further step up in size, with a separate living area, polished timber floors, and furniture crafted by local artisans from reclaimed wood.

Views take in the Ella mountain range from the private balcony. The upgrade category for guests wanting the additional separate living area.

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Honeymoon Deluxe

A honeymoon suite with a private living area, views of the Ella Gap and Little Adam’s Peak, and a stone shower bathroom with a rain shower and separate stone wash basin.

Suited to couples wanting more space and separation from the main chalet areas.

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Grand Executive Suite

The largest option at 98 Acres, with a master bedroom on the upper floor and a ground floor annex bedroom. The living area opens onto a wooden deck with a private heated plunge pool overlooking the tea plantation.

The flagship category, suited to small families or guests wanting the most private configuration on the estate.

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