Awards & Recognitions | Vella Private Limited

Vella’s accolades are a testament to our passion for delivering exceptional experiences that resonate with customers worldwide.

Over the years, Vella Group’s commitment to excellence has been recognized with prestigious global awards across our tea and leisure brands. 98 Acres Resort & Spa was named Best Luxury Mountain Resort in the World (2016), while Villa Lé Maas Tota earned multiple Haute Grandeur Global Awards (2023 & 2024). Our Halpé Tea | Vella Tea continues to set industry benchmarks, and Ravana Pool Club was honored by the World Luxury Restaurant Awards (2023), reaffirming our dedication to quality and innovation.

Tea Awards

NCE Exports Awards 2023

Late Deshabandhu Patrick Amarasinghe Challenge Trophy

NCE Annual Export Awards 2023

Gold

Tea and Tea Product Sector - Medium

NCE Annual Export Awards 2023

Most Outstanding SME Exporter

NCE Annual Export Awards 2022

Gold

Tea and Tea products sector

National Business Excellence Awards 2018

U.H.E Exports Pvt Ltd - National Business Excellence Awards - 2018

National Chamber of Exporters, Sri Lanka 2016

National Chamber of Exporters, Sri Lanka – Exports Awards 2016 Inaugural winner - Prof. Patrick Amarasinghe Challenge Trophy 2016 Gold winner - Value Added Tea - Tea Exporter of the Year 2016 Gold winner - Bulk Tea - Tea Exporter of the Year 2016 Gold winner - Most Outstanding Exporter of the Year 2016 (Sector wise) Gold winner - Best SME Exporter of the Year 2016 Silver winner - Most Innovative Exporter of the Year 2016

Exports Awards 2015

Uva HalpewatteTea Factory & Plantation National Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 – Gold Uva Greenlands Estate National Chamber of Exporters, Sri Lanka – Exports Awards 2015 Tea Exporter of the year 2015 – “Value Added Tea” Tea Exporter of the year 2015 – “Bulk Tea”

Leisure Awards (98 Acres Resorts & Spa)

2015: Global Winner – Best Mountain Hotel.

World Luxury Awards 98 Acres Resort and Spa

2016: Global Winner - Best Mountain Hotel; Regional Winner (West Asia) - Best Mountain Hotel

World Luxury Awards 98 Acres Resort and Spa

2022: Number 1 Luxury Mountain Resort in Asia

World Luxury Awards 98 Acres Resort and Spa

2024: Best Relaxation Experience in Sri Lanka; Best Hotel View in Sri Lanka

Haute Grandeur Global Awards

Leisure Awards (Ravana Pool Club)

8th Annual World Luxury Awards held in Athens, Greece, in 2023

The club was honoured with three prestigious awards.

Best Luxury Entertainment Restaurant - Asian Continent

Best Panoramic Views in the Region - South West Asia

Best Outstanding Architecture in the Region - South West Asia