Located in Demodara, a village in Sri Lanka’s southeastern Hill Country (only a 15-minute drive from the small mountain village of Ella), Nine Skies is a luxurious boutique hotel offering a unique experience. The stylish five-bedroom tea estate is ideally perched on a tea-fringed hill offering sweeping country views as far as the eye can see. Dating back to the colonial era, the hotel epitomises its legacy yet indulges discerning travellers with contemporary facilities and high-end personalised service.
The hotel’s five luxurious bedrooms open onto tea-fringed garden terraces and boast views directly into the heart of the hill country. All rooms are elegantly furnished and have spacious ensuite bathrooms with luxurious indoor bathtubs. There are three room types to choose from: the magnificent Ella Rock Suite with a private sitting room and direct garden access, three double Demodera bedrooms, and the Nine Skies Bedroom with twin beds. As the Nine Skies Bedroom is interconnected to one of the Demodera bedrooms, it’s also the perfect space for small families.
With a plethora of things to do and places to see in the southeastern Hill Country region, travellers are spoilt for choice. From solo or guided walks around the tea estate and visits to the local Finlay’s Tea Factory, to day-tripping to the colonial-era towns of Haputale and Bandarawela, adventures abound. Other must-do experiences in the neighbouring town of Ella’s verdant surroundings include visiting Sri Lanka’s longest covered wooden bridge, swimming in pristine waterfalls and picnicking in private locations handpicked for their breathtaking scenery.
What we love about Nine Skies
- Enjoy decadent home-grown and locally inspired meals at the hotel’s restaurant, which overlooks the estate’s manicured garden. Tuck into a hearty breakfast, a ‘Planter’s Lunch’ (a selection of daily curries), afternoon high tea and an a la carte dinner.
- Unwind at the hotel’s private viewpoint as the sun dips below the horizon, savouring your favorite beverage.
- After an eventful day exploring, take a refreshing dip in the hotel’s garden swimming pool with incredible views across the valley and famous Demodera Loop.