‘Newburgh Ella – The Tea Factory Resort’ officially opened its doors to travellers from around the world on January 30, 2026, adding a distinctive new dimension to the town’s growing luxury landscape. Once a working tea factory, the century-old estate was originally established in 1903 by renowned Scottish planter George Thomson. Located on the Ella–Passara main road, close to the world-famous ‘Nine Arch Bridge’ and the ‘Pekoe Trail’, ‘Newburgh Ella -Tea Factory Resort’ features 41 thoughtfully designed rooms. With this level of investment, we expect to achieve a return within five to six years’ said Eksath Wijeratne, CEO of Browns Hotels & Resorts. The room rates at ‘Newburgh Ella’ range from Rs 78,000/- (BB) to Rs 103,000/- (BB)For more details log onto www.brownshotels.comYou can share this post!

Source: Sunday Times February 14, 2026 11:18 UTC