Nine Skies

Nine Skies

A five-bedroom all-inclusive Teardrop Hotels tea bungalow on a working estate above Demodara, with views of the Demodera Loop, the Nine Arch Bridge a short walk through the tea gardens, a resident naturalist, and an infinity pool.

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At a glance

Nine Skies is a five-bedroom, all-inclusive tea bungalow on a working estate above Demodara, part of the Teardrop Hotels collection.

The building sits within view of the Demodera Loop, one of the most photographed railway engineering feats in Sri Lanka, with the Nine Arch Bridge a short walk through the tea gardens. At this altitude, the air is cool and the mornings are worth getting up for.

Butler service, an infinity pool, a resident naturalist, and a kitchen that operates on locally sourced produce make Nine Skies a place to stop and settle rather than move through quickly. Rooms extend from the twin Nine Skies Room up to the Ella Rock Suite, with all-inclusive access to meals, drinks, and the property’s wider offer across the day.

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In detail

  • Food and Drink

    Food and Drink

    Nine Skies operates on a fully all-inclusive basis. Breakfast extends long, with a choice between homemade granola and fresh fruit, a full cooked option, or traditional Sri Lankan fare including roti and curry.

    Lunch can be taken on the veranda or as a packed picnic for guests heading out on the Pekoe Trail. Dinner centres on Sri Lankan curries, with the kitchen adapting freely to requests and dietary needs. Drinks throughout the day and evening are included in the rate.

  • Wellness

    Wellness

    The infinity pool, positioned to look out over the Demodera Loop and the valley, is the focal point for relaxing on site.

    The property has a library and lounge for quieter afternoons, free bicycles for independent exploring, and a resident naturalist, Dinesh, who leads morning birdwatching walks for guests wanting a guided introduction to the surrounding landscape.

  • Location

    Location

    Nine Skies sits on a working tea estate above Demodara in Sri Lanka’s hill country, within view of the Demodera Loop railway engineering feat.

    The Nine Arch Bridge, a renowned colonial-era railway bridge connecting the Demodara and Ella stations, is a short walk through the tea gardens. The Pekoe Trail also passes through the estate, with guided bridge tours arranged on request.

Room Types

Nine Skies Room

A twin room with four-poster beds, crisp linen, a monsoon shower, a clawfoot bathtub, and a private veranda looking across the estate.

Walls are painted in muted tones with colourful cushions and armchairs, with antique and contemporary furnishings throughout. Connects with the Hali-Ela Demodara Room for guests travelling as a family or a group of three.

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Nine Skies Room

Demodara Room

Two Demodara Rooms following the same layout and finish as the Nine Skies Room, each with a four-poster bed, monsoon shower, clawfoot bath, and a private veranda with views across the tea country.

A natural couples’ alternative to the twin Nine Skies Room configuration.

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Demodara Room

Ella Rock Suite

Adds a separate lounge with a daybed, a writing desk, and French doors opening onto a private terrace with views toward Ella Rock and the valley.

The natural pick for guests wanting more room to spread out, with the same level of service and all-inclusive access as every other room in the bungalow.

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