Amangalle
Amangalle, Galle, Sri Lanka Holidays
Amangalle, Galle, Sri Lanka Holidays
Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (i.e., Green, eco) credentials of the hotel
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Location
Amangalle of Sri Lanka Holidays is located 116 km south of Colombo within the VOC Galle Dutch Fort (a World Heritage Site) at the sea-port of Galle.
Setting
Sri Lanka Holidays Amangalle is set within the massive fortress ramparts, Amangalla is an integral part of the 400 year old Galle Fort. If the VOC Galle Dutch Fort is the heart of the south western coastal city of Galle, Amangalle Hotel with floorboards that retain shine after 300 years & that had traded by the name New Orient Hotel for 140 years is the heart of Dutch Fort itself.
Ambience
The combination of Dutch architectural splendor & colonial-inspired contemporary furniture & décor set up a genteel turn-of-the-century ambience. You are surrounded by pristine walls, rich mahogany, wood and rattan planters chairs, antiques, old prints, writing desks, dining tables, polished aged-floors, crisp white linens, what’nots & a team of gracious, welcoming and warm hotel staff.
Accommodation
5 star luxury boutique hotel of Sri Lanka Holidays provide accommodation in rooms, chambers, suits & two storey garden house.
Seven bedrooms are located adjacent to Amangalla’s reception, on the ground level of the Middle Street Wing.
Six chambers are located within the Church Street Wing and face the Fort ramparts.
Of the four Garden Wing Chambers, three with balconies and one with a twin porch – all over-looking the treetops of the resort garden.
Of the eight suites, six are located in the Church Street Wing and two in the Middle Street Wing.
Nestles within the resort gardens is the two-storey house features a private terrace and balcony offering leafy, treetop view.
Recognizance
Tatler Hot Spa GuideUK 2008
Gallivanters Guide Readers Awards for Excellence Best Resort in India & Indian Ocean
UK 2006
Conde Nast Traveler Hot List – 3 flames US 2005
Zagat Survey Top International Hotels, Resorts & Spas Listed in Sri Lanka Notable Newcomers
USA 2006
Conde Nast Traveler Hot New Spas USA 2006
Diavaram Best Hotel in Sri Lanka – No. 1 Spain 2006
Conde Nast Traveller 1 of 60 Coolest Hotels UK 2006
Robb Report Best of the Best 2006 One of the Best of the Best Resorts USA 2006
Luxury Travel Magazine 2005 A List of Travel The World’s Best New Hotels Top New Hotel in Sri Lanka
2005
- Galle advice from real travelers
Tags: Beach Hotels, Galle, Luxury Hotels, Sri Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Hotels, VOC Galle Dutch Fort
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July 21st, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Sri Lanka Holidays Amangalla hotel is more like a mansion of your business tycoon friend than a hotel. All the members of lovely staff from house boy, butler to the manager are at your beck & call to spoil you. The afternoon tea is an experience with Authentic English scone and Ceylon tea, the finest Black tea in the world make your afternoon tea an experience to cherish. Your stay at Sri Lanka Holidays Amangalla is bound to be very pleasant and memorable. I give you my word & my word is my bond.
May 9th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Amangalla is beautiful place.