Sri Lanka
Galle
As soon as you step through the door of this iconic Galle landmark, let yourself be carried away by the colonial atmosphere, the period furniture, and the original wooden floors.
From elegant candlelit service in the grand hall to indulgent afternoon teas on the sunlit veranda and long, leisurely lunches by the pool, Amangalla offers guests and non-residents alike a sublime taste of Sri Lanka's legendary cuisine across a wide range of settings.
It has a pool. The hotel also offers high-speed internet access in the business centre.
Reflecting the rich colonial heritage of Galle Fort, Amangalla's serene rooms and Signature Rooms are set within the historic hotel, which has welcomed guests for more than 150 years.
Amangalla offers 28 rooms with a mini-bar, as well as high-speed internet and a direct telephone line. Some rooms have a large bathroom.
With its candlelit corners, high ceilings and striking arcades, Amangalla's Aman Spa revives a bygone era when taking the waters was a means of restoring body and mind. Located within this Galle property, it also features two hydrotherapy suites, each with a massage pool, sauna, hammam and cold-water therapy pool, while a range of therapies personalised by the spa's Ayurvedic doctor includes massages, oil treatments, reflexology and scrubs.
Within the ramparts of Galle Fort lie narrow streets lined with old houses, churches, shops and restaurants showcasing their Dutch and British colonial heritage beneath terracotta tile roofs. Simply step out from Amangalla's veranda to explore this world, or venture further afield with an Aman guide to discover the region's temples, beaches and blue whales on tailor-made trips.