Sri Lanka Hotels|Galle, Sri Lanka

Amangalla

Name: Amangalla
Telephone: 94-91-223-3388

A refined heritage retreat in Southern Sri Lanka

VERIFIED LUXURY

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Anchoring the fortified ramparts of Galle Fort, Amangalla is a study in colonial-era elegance. Housed in the former New Oriental Hotel — a building that has presided over this UNESCO World Heritage Site for more than 150 years — the property's wide verandas and lofty interiors offer a quiet contrast to the vibrant streets just beyond its gates. The 31 rooms and suites favor polished teak, antique furnishings and shuttered windows that invite in breezes and soft coastal light.

Days unfold at an unhurried pace, centered around the resort's expansive spa, where hydrotherapy circuits, steam rooms and tailored treatments echo the region's traditional wellness rituals. Dining is similarly understated, with Sri Lankan and Western dishes served in gracious spaces untouched by trends. Service is formal yet deeply personal, reinforcing a sense of continuity that bridges past and present with thoughtful luxury.

Our Inspector's Highlights

Amangalla sits directly along the ramparts of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, placing centuries of history just beyond its doors. Step outside and you're immediately immersed in Dutch colonial architecture, galleries, mosques, churches and cafés.
The Aman Spa's hydrotherapy suites are essential. The experience includes a massage pool, steam room, sauna and cold plunge inspired by historic bathing traditions that leave you feeling mentally and physically restored.
Menus draw from Sri Lankan and Western classics, served in the gracious Dining Room and Veranda that echo the building's colonial past. The experience favors quiet refinement.
Unplanned leisure is a highlight at this Sri Lanka resort. Aim to spend a few hours lingering by the palm-shaded pool, holed up in the library or practicing sun salutations in the yoga pavilion.
An Ayurvedic doctor is available to prescribe personalized wellness plans, including dietary, fitness and spa treatment recommendations tailored to your individual needs.

The Rooms

The 31 rooms and suites are generously proportioned, with high ceilings, thick walls and wide corridors that temper the tropical heat. Original architectural details create a sense of calm that feels both stately and lived-in.
Decor embodies the hotel’s colonial-era roots. Expect ornately carved four-poster beds, polished wood floors, 150-year-old wooden doors and thoughtfully placed antiques throughout.
Shuttered windows and ceiling fans invite coastal breezes, reinforcing the hotel’s old-world rhythm.
Spa-like bathrooms embody a classic charm and opulence. Freestanding soaking tubs and walk-in showers feature vintage-inspired fixtures, wooden towel racks and wide picture windows overlooking the courtyard garden, transporting you to another time entirely.
Views range from garden courtyards to fort ramparts and tiled rooftops, each reinforcing the sense of history embodied by this centuries-old enclave.

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