EKHO Hotels & Resorts

Name

EKHO Hotels & Resorts

Legal name

United Hotels Company Limited

Website

https://ekhohotels.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK), Art & Culture (Gallery/Museum) Hotels (THAGADAC)

Keywords

• Luxury resort hotels
• Hospitality services
• Spa wellness
• Destination weddings
• Curated travel experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo 3, Western Province

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Core revenue from room bookings across five properties. Offers various room categories from Superior to Suite accommodations. Pricing varies by property and season.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from on-site restaurants and bars including main restaurants, specialty dining (seafood, beach bars), room service, and café offerings at each property.
3. Spa & Wellness: Revenue from Ayu Spa treatments including aromatherapy, Balinese massage, reflexology, and shiatsu services available at multiple properties.
4. Events & Weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, and celebrations at hotel venues with catering and event planning services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EKHO Hotels & Resorts operates a portfolio of six destination hotels across Sri Lanka (EKHO Surf in Bentota, EKHO Safari in Tissamaharama, EKHO Lake House in Polonnaruwa, EKHO Ella, EKHO Sigiriya, and EKHO Weligama), each offering room accommodations, on-site restaurants and bars, Ayu Spa treatments, and curated local experiences. The company also hosts weddings, corporate events, and celebrations at its scenic venues.

Product overview

EKHO Hotels & Resorts is a collection of five luxury hotel properties across Sri Lanka's most iconic destinations — EKHO Surf (Bentota beachfront), EKHO Safari (Tissamaharama lakeside near Yala), EKHO Ella (hillside at Ella Gap), EKHO Lake House (Polonnaruwa near Parakrama Samudra), EKHO Sigiriya (near Sigiriya Rock Fortress), and EKHO Weligama. The portfolio also includes a spa and wellness brand (Ayu Spa), multiple restaurant outlets across properties (L'héritage, Tuna Turner, Comfy Bar, Der Café, and main restaurants), and curated local experiences including wildlife safaris, hiking, bird watching, cultural temple visits, and water-based activities. Wedding and event planning services are offered at select properties. The properties range from Superior Rooms to Suites and Junior Suites with private jacuzzis, targeting both international tourists and Sri Lankan residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EKHO Surf: Beachfront luxury hotel in Bentota on Sri Lanka's south-west coast
• EKHO Safari
• EKHO Lake House
• EKHO Ella
• EKHO Sigiriya
• EKHO Weligama

Products and services

• EKHO Surf Beachfront luxury hotel in Bentota on Sri Lanka's south-west coast offering Deluxe Sea View Rooms, Premium Balcony Sea View Rooms, Surf Swim Up Rooms, and Suites, with two pools, gym, Ayu Spa, and multiple dining outlets. Targets leisure travelers, beach holidaymakers, and wedding/event guests.
• EKHO Safari Lakeside retreat in Tissamaharama on the banks of Tissa Wewa, close to Yala National Park, offering Superior Rooms, Deluxe Lake View Rooms, Deluxe Pool View Rooms, and Family Suites. Serves as a base for wildlife safaris and cultural excursions.
• EKHO Ella Hillside hotel in Ella perched above the Ella Gap offering Superior Rooms, Premier Rooms, and Junior Suites with private jacuzzis, with proximity to Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, and Ravana Falls. Targets hiking, tea-trail, and hill-country travelers.
• EKHO Lake House Quiet sanctuary in Polonnaruwa overlooking Parakrama Samudra, steeped in history and part of the EKHO Hotels collection of escapes. Targets heritage and culture travelers.
• EKHO Sigiriya Hotel located 700 meters from Sigiriya Rock Fortress blending traditional design with warm hospitality, part of the EKHO Hotels portfolio. Targets cultural and heritage tourists.
• EKHO Weligama Surf-coast hotel property mentioned in the EKHO Hotels offers page, though detailed product information is not available in the source data.
• Ayu Spa EKHO Hotels' spa brand offering aromatherapy, Balinese massage, reflexology, and shiatsu treatments using Asian aromatic oils and essences. Available at EKHO Surf, EKHO Safari, and EKHO Lake House. Targets wellness-seeking leisure guests and walk-in spa clients.
• Wedding and Event Services Personalized wedding and event planning service offering event planning, gourmet catering, and accommodation packages across EKHO properties. EKHO Surf specializes in beachfront weddings with customizable packages for intimate ceremonies or grand celebrations. Targets couples, families, and corporate event organizers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Hotels Company LimitedcoreOthersParent company that publishes the EKHO Hotels website. The legal entity behind the hotel brand operations.
• Amana BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner offering exclusive flash sale discounts for Amana Bank cardholders at EKHO properties (Sigiriya, Safari, Lake House)
• DFCC BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner offering exclusive flash sale discounts for DFCC Bank cardholders (referenced on offers page)
• KOKOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment partner providing installment payment options (3 easy installments) for hotel bookings as part of introductory offers
• swiftbook.iocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking engine and reservation system integrated across all EKHO properties for direct website bookings

Scale indicators2 records

Broad incumbents

• Avani Hotels & Resorts: Minor International's upscale brand with Sri Lankan presence targeting experiential travelers. Comparable mid-luxury positioning with international loyalty infrastructure.
• Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas: Minor International's luxury hospitality brand with a presence in Sri Lanka (e.g., Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle). Brings global loyalty, larger scale, and broader distribution that smaller operators must contend with.
• Marriott International (Sri Lanka): Operates multiple properties in Sri Lanka including Colombo and resort destinations. Competes for corporate, MICE, and international leisure demand with significantly larger distribution and brand recognition.
• Taj Hotels (Bentota): Taj operates Taj Bentota Resort & Spa on the same south-west coast beach stretch as EKHO Surf, bringing a global luxury brand, loyalty program, and corporate sales infrastructure to the same beachfront market.

Direct peers

• 98 Acres Resort & Spa: Boutique luxury resort located in the Ella region, directly competing with EKHO Ella for hill country travelers, hikers, and experiential luxury guests.
• Heritance Hotels & Resorts: Aitken Spence's luxury hotel brand with properties in key Sri Lankan destinations including beachfront and cultural sites. Directly comparable in tier, target audience, and destination-anchored positioning.
• Jetwing Hotels: Sri Lanka's largest privately-owned hotel group with a portfolio of luxury and boutique properties across beach, cultural, and hill country destinations. Direct competitor to EKHO's collection strategy and target customer base.
• Uga Escapes: Sri Lankan boutique luxury hotel group operating distinctive properties in cultural and wildlife destinations including Yala and coastal areas. Closely competes with EKHO's experiential luxury positioning.
• Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts: Operated by Ceylon Hotels Corporation, one of Sri Lanka's leading hotel chains with properties across Colombo, coastal, and cultural areas. Competes for the same inbound tourist and corporate segments as EKHO.
• Aitken Spence Hotels: Parent of Heritance and other Sri Lankan hotel brands operating across beach, cultural, and nature destinations. Directly comparable multi-property collection strategy and luxury mid-market target.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ekhohotels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ekho-hotels-resorts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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