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AMANGALLA RESORT
Many travellers
through the ages began their journey to Ceylon
by dropping anchor in the bustling historic port city of Galle. The hotel
is located approximately 100km south of Colombo and a four-hour drive from
the airport. Here surrounded by the history of an UNESCO world heritage
site, Amangalla sits within the ramparts of the 17th century Galle
Fort. The hotel exudes an air of grandeur married with the tradition of
days gone-by, amidst the valuting spaces of its colonial Dutch interiors
and its cool and beckoning pillared verandahs.
The resort reveals
the Fort's daily activity and its rich legacy, the narrow streets lined
with Dutch and British colonial era buildings still in use. Historic
Galle Fort is, therefore, Aman Resorts compelling experience of Sri
Lanka's south coast. Steeped in history and colonial in style, Amangalla
lies at the very heart of the 17th. century Galle Fort Colombo Aside from exploring the historic Galle Fort, its sturdy
ramparts looking out to sea and a growing collection of art galleries,
antique shops and restaurants, you can explore some of the fine beaches
in the area, including Wijeya, Unawatuna, Mirissa and Hikkaduwa.
Accommodation:
Bedrooms:
Seven bedrooms are
located adjacent to Amangalla’s reception, on the ground level of the
Middle Street Wing. Views are either overlooking the garden or the nearby
historic Groote Kerk (Great Church).
Chambers:
Six chambers are located within the Church Street Wing and face the Fort
ramparts. The entrance leads into the open plan room, featuring first
the bathroom, followed by the bedroom and a separate sitting area.
Suites:
There are eight
Suites, of which six are located in the Church Street Wing and two in
the Middle Street Wing. The Suites look onto para trees, the ramparts of
the Fort and the harbour, or the mature well-tended tropical gardens.
See here for a traveller's photo album of the suites
The Garden House:
Situated within the
resort gardens, this two-storey, 140 square metre house features a
private terrace and balcony offering leafy, treetop views.
Food and dining:
The Zaal - the Great Hall
- as it was known in Dutch times, is the entry point to the resort and
has a wonderful colonial feel with high ceilings, overhead fans and
chandeliers. There is relaxed seating within as well as on the verandah
facing the tree-lined street front.Adjacent is The Dining Room that
provides an intimate setting for dining with a colonial accent. The
Dining Room is furnished with period chairs and tables, crisp white
linen and antique silverware, with many of the original pieces being
returned to their rightful place in this room.
Spa and swimming pool:
There is a spa within the lower level of the Middle Street building.
Entry is to a reception hall that is flanked on one side by a long
ascending arched corridor leading to five treatment rooms. There is a
small relaxation area at the entrance to each of the rooms.On the other
side of the reception hall are the female and male locker rooms and bath
areas. Each contains a small number of lockers and a dressing area
leading to a hydrotherapy and water massage pool, sauna, steam and cold
plunge pool. The Pool is centred within the resort's gardens and
measures 21m by 10.5m. Bordering the swimming pool is a terrace
containing five shaded cabanas and a series of sun lounges.
South
Coast beaches: AMANWELLA
Just 2
hours drive to the East is the beach resort of Amanwella. Here the setting
is tranquil with an abundance of swimming and sun bathing opportunities to
visit wildlife parks and local temples.
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