Amanwella
And there’s no mistaking Amanwella for anywhere but Sri Lanka. Here on a crescent-shaped beach lined with coconut groves stand thirty suites, from the outside, traditional wooden bungalows, while the interiors are bold and minimal, almost spartan in sharp lines of wood and concrete, with high loft ceilings and sleek modern furnishings. Plunge pools, private terraces and deep free-standing soaking tubs are standard, and every room looks out over the beach.
At just thirty suites, Amanwella is decidedly on the small side — there’s a heightened sense of privacy, and even in the restaurants or the library there’s little chance you’ll feel crowded. And there’s ample opportunity to get away; either to your room for a private spa treatment, or out and about, either down the beach for a dive or a swim, or out into nature, into the jungle that lies at Amanwella’s doorstep or to the real wilderness of the Bundala and Uda Walawe national parks.
How to get there:
Flights arrive at Colombo, on Sri Lanka’s west coast. From there it’s a two and a half hour drive down the coast to Galle, and another two hours east along the coast to Tangalle. Alternately, air taxi or helicopter service can be arranged from Colombo to Tangalle or to Dickwella, fifteen minutes from the hotel.
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Amenities & Services
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Garden
- Rooftop terrace bar
- Library
- Cribs (subject to availability)
- Swimming pool
Need to Know
- Amanwella reserves the right to charge the full amount of the reservation once it is within penalty.
- Eligible Plus reservations: Credits and discounts will be applied at check-out in local currency unless otherwise noted.
- Please take note: Mandatory Gala Dinners are held on December 24th and 31st; guests will be charged an additional USD 295 per adult and USD 125 for children aged 6 - 12 years for Christmas Eve; and USD 350 per adult and USD 125 for children aged 6 - 12 years for New Year's Eve.
Credit cards accepted
Sustainability Measures and Certifications
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
- Uses energy-efficient lighting
- Cleans with eco-friendly products
- Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
- Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic toiletries
- No single-use plastics
Dining
- Sources produce from local farms
- Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
- Offers vegan menu options
- Composts food waste
- Reduces food waste
Community and Environment
- Purchases from locally owned businesses
- Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
- Actively supports the needs of the local community
- Trains staff in sustainability best practices
- Trains staff in local cultural heritage
- Provides volunteer opportunities for guests and staff
- Restores and protects natural ecosystems and wildlife