Amangalla
Step into the past with Amangalla, an intimate stately grande dame situated at the junction of Church and Middle Streets in Galle Fort on Sri Lanka's south coast. Be welcomed into the Great Hall - or Zaal - with its chandeliers and soaring ceilings, where you'll find a bar and lounge area to enjoy afternoon tea or evening cocktails while listening to the grand piano. Enjoy sundowners on the Sunset Balcony, which overlooks Galle and the Indian Ocean.
Overview
Step into the past with Amangalla, an intimate stately grande dame situated at the junction of Church and Middle Streets in Galle Fort on Sri Lanka's south coast. Be welcomed into the Great Hall - or Zaal - with its chandeliers and soaring ceilings, where you'll find a bar and lounge area to enjoy afternoon tea or evening cocktails while listening to the grand piano. Enjoy sundowners on the Sunset Balcony, which overlooks Galle and the Indian Ocean.
Sample delicious Sri Lankan and Western cuisines in the refined Dining Room, veranda, or alfresco under a flamboyant tree with views of the 21-meter swimming pool. Take time to relax at The Baths, a tranquil spa that offers massage therapies based on Ayurvedic healing traditions as well as a Barbershop, Salon, yoga pavilion, and hydrotherapy pools. The Library provides insight into the history of Amangalla with its eclectic collection of memorabilia about the hotel, Fort, and the town of Galle, along with books, novels, and games for your entertainment. Choose from 27 Bedrooms, Chambers, or Suites, including the two-bedroom Amangalla Suite or two-story Garden House in lush gardens near the pool.
Things to Know
Set in a 17th-century Dutch colonial building and surrounded by the fascinating Galle Fort, Amangalla is a great place to immerse yourself in Sri Lanka's storied past. Located on the south coast of this magical island, just 125 km from Colombo, Amangalla offers guests a chance to explore the stunning architecture of the Unesco World Heritage Site. Getting there is easy: the journey from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport takes around two hours by car and only 25 minutes by seaplane or one hour by helicopter!
Accommodations
Amangalla's luxurious accommodations offer guests a taste of colonial grandeur. For those looking for the ultimate experience, there are kingsize four-poster, antique beds, freestanding baths, and living areas with a writing desk, dining table, and unique colonial furnishings. Twin rooms are also available in each room category so that families can stay together.
The bedroom offers views of the Groote Kerk (Great Church), while the chamber provides panoramic views over the treetops towards the fort ramparts. The private verandah chamber overlooks the beautiful gardens, and even suites have sightlines over Amangalla's lush garden or fort ramparts. For the height of luxury, enjoy staying in an Amangalla Suite with stunning views through the tree tops to the fort ramparts. Finally, for those seeking a truly special stay, book a Garden House; this double-story house puts guests at one with nature surrounded by a wrap-around balcony and offers one bedroom with king size four-poster bed as well as an expansive living room with a dining area.
Dining
Amangalla offers a variety of dining experiences that cater to all tastes. Guests can dine in the grand Zaal (Great Hall) with high ceilings, overhead fans, and chandeliers for light meals, drinks, or the signature silver stand afternoon tea. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there is the Dining Room which serves Western-inspired and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. The Veranda along Church Street is open throughout the day, offering traditional hopper breakfasts while watching the fort awaken, light lunches escaping the midday heat, decadent afternoon teas, and candlelit dinners. For a unique experience, guests can watch the sun dip below the horizon at The Sunset Balcony, accompanied by expertly mixed cocktails and locally brewed beer. Alternatively, guests can opt for private dining poolside or at The Library Veranda accompanied by a flutist or fire dance performance (on request).
Spa and Amenities
Relax and restore at Amangalla Spa. Enjoy the 69 ft (21 m) swimming pool, shaded pavilions, and sun loungers with poolside service offering light meals and snacks. Refresh your mind in the Library, filled with an extensive collection of reference books, novels, magazines, newspapers, audio CDs, and board games, as well as a computer decorated with memorabilia from the archives of the New Oriental Hotel. Rejuvenate at The Baths complex of five treatment rooms and two hydrotherapy suites featuring hydrotherapy pools, saunas, steam rooms, cold plunge pools, and dressing rooms for traditional Ayurvedic therapies, nutrition facilities, and a barber shop and manicure/pedicure salon. Restore health further in the Garden pavilion hosting daily yoga and meditation during low season (complimentary during high season). Experience ultimate relaxation at Amangalla Spa!
Activities
Take a journey through history at Amangalla. Explore the fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and uncover its centuries-old churches, warehouses, and residential and government buildings. Then visit the vibrant fruit market with an Amangalla guide to see the best shopping areas.
Venture out further to explore nearby temples, such as Yatagala, surrounded by caves and trees, and Unawatuna overlooking a stunning beach for incredible sunsets. For something truly special, take a tour of a tea plantation just 10 minutes from Galle and visit the world-renowned tea factory.
Experience the beauty of cycling through villages in the changing landscape of rice paddies and coconut palms. From December to April, don't miss your chance to go blue whale watching from Mirissa Harbour – an unforgettable adventure! To get a real taste of Sri Lankan culture, you can partake in a traditional cooking class nestled in the local rice paddy fields or tour markets with the chef first. Finally, explore Sri Lanka's cinnamon production culture with sunset snacks and tea in a traditional wooden hut during The Cinnamon Experience.
Explore Galle Fort
Situated on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, Galle Fort is an incredible example of colonial architecture. This ancient fortification was initially built by the Portuguese in 1588 and later expanded by the Dutch. Today, it is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, with fortified walls that still stand strong after hundreds of years. Inside the fort, visitors can explore numerous antique churches, mosques, and other structures, as well as get lost in its narrow cobbled streets and admire stunning views from its ramparts.
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