Name: Amangalla
Address: 10 Church Street, Galle, Southern Province, 80000, Sri Lanka

Amangalla

Galle, Sri Lanka

Amangalla

Galle, Sri Lanka

About the hotel

Style

Boutique

Rooms

"Allow the oh-so-gracious and elegant Amangalla to pamper you to the nth degree in style. Expect a gracious sojourn with fabulous meals, rooms and facilities; romance is in the air."

Travel back in time to an age of grace at Amangalla, where you can live in the tranquil heart of a still bustling and ancient fort city. From the outside, the colonial architecture with its white walls and huge

shutters is reminiscent of a French town hall. A lovely terrace with beautiful baked floor tiles adorns the entrance, and walking up the steps to the hotel is like stepping back in time. The navy blue, cream and rattan of the atrium is too elegant for words, complemented by the smiles and pressed uniforms of the staff. Even in the hottest months, high ceilings and wafting fans offer a cool retreat.

A slow staircase leads to most of the rooms on the lower floors. Others, situated towards the rear of the building, overlook the luscious gardens. Rooms are elegant and done up with dark wooden floors and matching furnishings. Choose from four-poster king or twin beds; bathrooms have walk-in showers and freestanding tubs. Entry-level rooms in the Middle Street Wing are small yet some have supreme views of the Dutch Reformed Church. If you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room in the Chambers in the gardens; you’ll also get a terrace or balcony. Coffee machines, meanwhile, are not part of the set-up in Sri Lanka. But ask for a latte, and you’ll be rewarded with one of the best cups of joe ever.

Start your morning with a sunrise group yoga session on the ramparts, or book a personal class in the open-air yoga pavilion. The enormous pool is a popular venue, as are the hotel baths: reminiscent of a hammam. And although there are only a few treatment rooms, they are spacious, calming and smell divine. A variety of treatments are on offer, but the focus is on Ayurveda, and a wellness concierge is available to help you choose the right treatments. There is also an elegant hair and nail salon where beauty and wellness treatments are available.

Romantic dining choices abound. Beneath the lofty ceilings of the main dining room, local dishes are the stars of the show, but the live jazz music in the evenings comes close to stealing the spotlight. The Verandah is the perfect place for a traditional hopper breakfast or an evening beverage. Cocktail hour is sacrosanct here at Amangalla, and the bartender makes a delicious, refreshing gin fizz. Local Ceylon teas are served each afternoon, accompanied by sweet and savoury snacks and a cooking class where you can pick your own ingredients and make a meal among the rice paddies.

Hotel amenities

Air conditioning

Laundry/valet service

Pool

Restaurant

Room service

Spa

Lounges/bars

Children welcome

Beachfront

Airport shuttle service

Smoke-free property

Internet complimentary

Parking complimentary

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