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Amangalla
Galle, South, Sri Lanka
In the historic port of Galle, Amangalla lies within the ramparts of Sri Lanka’s 17th-century Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Offering views of the Fort and harbour on one side and the hotel’s gardens and swimming pool on the other, the historic residence presents 28 Guestrooms and Suites, the two-storey, free-standing Garden House, a tranquil spa and a number of gracious dining venues. Combining the Sanskrit-derived word for ‘peace’ with galla, the Sinhalese word for the town of Galle, Amangalla reveals the Fort’s daily activities and rich legacy, its narrow streets lined with buildings from the Dutch and British colonial eras.
Review
A hotel steeped in history where some parts of the property is more than 300 years old. Amangalla is located inside the UNESCO Galle Fort and has many room types. The Verenda Chambers have balconies and overlooks the garden and the swimming pool. Suites and Amangalla Suites are the best rooms in the house. Amangalla is ideal for Ayurveda and Spa getaways as well
Sanka Wijeyakulasuriya
Country Director - Sri Lanka
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Bedroom
Overlooking the Dutch-colonial Groote Kerk (Great Church), Bedrooms feature jackwood floors and elegant colonial-influenced furnishings.
Garden Bedroom
Opening directly to the gardens via elegant French windows,Garden Bedrooms feature jackwood floors and elegant colonial-influenced furnishings.
Chamber
Set in Amangalla's Church Street wing, the 65-square-metre (699-square-foot) Chambers enjoy views over the treetops towards the ramparts of Galle Fort.
Verandah Chamber
Encompassing 65 square metres (699 square feet), these garden-facing Chambers feature elegant outdoor sitting areas.
Suite
The 80-square-metre (861 square-feet) Suites enjoy views over the garden, or glimpses of fort ramparts and the harbour through the leaves of Para rubber trees.
Amangalla Suite
Extending to 80 square metres (861 square feet), Amangalla Suites overlook the fort ramparts and the harbour through the leaves of Para rubber trees.
Garden House
A private space set within Amangalla’s mature garden, the 151.5-square-metre (1,630-square-foot) one-bedroom Garden House offers a spacious living/dining room, as well as a wrap-around balcony overlooking an immaculate garden.
Food & Beverage
Dining Room
Furnished with period chairs and tables, crisp white linen and antique silverware, the high-ceilinged Dining Room rests at one end of Amangalla’s magnificent Great Hall, or Zaal, as it was known in Dutch times. Soaring fin de siècle ceilings, overhead fans and chandeliers, and the veranda facing the tree-lined street create the perfect setting for exquisite Sri Lankan and international cuisine. A jazz pianist plays nightly.
Veranda
Running the length of the hotel along Church Street, the Veranda is open throughout the day. An ideal spot for a traditional hopper breakfast while watching Galle Fort awaken, it is equally suited to a light lunch escaping the midday heat or a candlelit dinner.
Pool Terrace
Resting alongside the resort’s serene swimming pool, in the shade of mature flamboyant trees, the Pool Terrace offers breakfast and light lunches with verdant views, far removed from the bustle beyond the 200-year-old garden’s walls. Spot birds as they flit through the treetops, savour a delicious traditional hopper or continental breakfast, then plan your day over a perfect cup of coffee or Ayurvedic tea.
Sunset Balcony
Situated on the top floor with panoramic westerly views over the rooftops of the Fort, the Sunset Balcony is drenched in sunlight in the late afternoon, and the ideal setting for a peaceful gin ‘n tonic, cocktail or glass of wine to toast the end of the day. Rattan furniture, potted palms and huge windows create the dreamy ambience of a colonial conservatory.
Great Hall
The magnificent Great Hall, or Zaal, as it was known in Dutch times is the Lounge, Living Room and Bar all rolled into one. Open from morning for the early birds and breakfast and all day for cocktails, fresh juices, or hot and cold beverages as well as afternoon cream tea and late into the evening for night owls, Zaal has live music on most evenings.