98 Acres Resort and Spa

Set within a lush 98‑acre former tea plantation, 98 Acres Resort & Spa blends rustic elegance with eco-conscious design. The resort’s timber-and-stone chalets some offering private plunge pools feature floor-to-ceiling windows, polished wooden floors, and open‑air stone bathrooms, all with verandas facing the misty Ella Gap and Little Adam’s Peak . Constructed with recycled materials such as railway sleepers and local granite, the property embodies authentic Sri Lankan character while minimizing its environmental footprint .

Restaurant 98 and Bar 98 sit atop a hillock, offering panoramic dining over the tea-carpeted valley. The menu combines Sri Lankan, Continental, and Far Eastern cuisine, complemented by innovative tea-infused drinks and cocktails . The infinity pool and children’s pool rest beside the restaurant, both framed by the sweeping landscape, while the spa offers private, in‑room herbal treatments using tea estate ingredients  .

Activities abound from trekking directly from the resort to Little Adam’s Peak, bike tours, guided tea tours in the estate and factory, birdwatching, to helicopter transfers and excursions. Guests consistently praise the warm, attentive staff, outstanding food, and serene setting . Widely awarded (including a spot among Tripadvisor’s “Best Romantic Hotels in Asia 2022”), this resort is ideal for romantic getaways, wellness escapes, and immersive nature-based holidays .