Galle, Sri Lanka

Amangalla

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 lush gardens and swimming pool on the other, the historic residence presents lofty-ceilinged suites, elegant dining and a tranquil Aman Spa complete with Hydrotherapy Suites.

Amangalla's light-filled lounge with high ceilings, ornate chandelier, and period furnishings arranged around a central seating area.
Ben Richards photograph of a vaulted corridor at Amangalla with a piano and wooden chairs visible through the archway.
Principal bedroom with four-poster bed and arched window at Amangalla.
Amangalla pavilion illuminated at dusk, reflected in still water amongst towering palms.
Guest gazing towards coastal views from inside a boat at Amangalla.
Cream-coloured colonial building at Amangalla with terracotta roof and arched windows.
Palm trees line the waterfront at Amangalla, their reflections mirrored in the calm water below.
White domed stupa with ornate detailing under blue sky at Amangalla.
Amangalla's elegant façade at dusk, showcasing colonial architecture with illuminated ground-floor arches and a church spire beyond.
Sunrise over calm waters at Amangalla, with a distant island silhouetted against the golden sky.
Amangalla's ochre-coloured fort wall with palm trees rising behind, reflected in still water below.
Ornate wooden bed with white linens and pillows at Amangalla, with candlelit bedside table and arched doorway.
Elephants roaming across dry grassland during a safari game drive at Amangalla, Udawalawe.
Spa plunge pool at Amangalla with marble walls and candlelit sides.
Arched corridor at Amangalla with period furniture and whitewashed walls.
Arched corridor at Amangalla with polished grey stone floor, white walls, and a figure walking past a potted plant on a dark console table.
Wooden ornaments and a small white flower arranged in a shallow bowl at Amangalla.
Two guests sit beneath a large tree outside Amangalla's white colonial facade.
Principal bedroom at Amangalla with four-poster bed and arched doorways opening to gardens.
View through doorway to Amangalla bedroom with framed mirror and fresh flowers on side table.
Silhouetted palm trees and tropical vegetation at sunset along the water at Amangalla, Sri Lanka.
Amangalla's whitewashed colonial façade with arched windows and balustrade, framed by mature trees.
Worker in white clothing standing in a lush green tea plantation at Amangalla, Sri Lanka.
Arched window with garden views beside a bathroom sink at Amangalla.
Stone steps descend beneath a cave overhang at Amangalla, with two monks in orange robes standing nearby.
Woman in yoga pose on mat within covered pavilion at Amangalla, lush garden visible beyond.
Sunlight streams through a sheer curtain beside a principal bedroom at Amangalla, illuminating a wooden cross on the bedside table.
Wooden boardwalk beside a green plunge pool at Amangalla, with a figure standing on the deck surrounded by lush vegetation.
Wooden masks and carved figurines displayed on a weathered surface at Amangalla.
Sunlit suite at Amangalla with arched windows, wooden furniture, and seated area overlooking gardens.
Overhead view of manicured lawn with tree shadows at Amangalla.
Principal bedroom at Amangalla with four-poster bed and ceiling fan.
Therapist administers a massage treatment to a guest at Amangalla.
Candlelit outdoor dining setup along a water feature at Amangalla, lined with palm trees at dusk.
Wooden chairs beside a window with garden views at Amangalla, Sri Lanka.
Wooden pavilion nestled amongst tall trees at Amangalla.
A man in white clothing sits against a golden-yellow wall at Amangalla, holding a long wooden staff upright.
Boats moored along the waterfront at Amangalla, with tree branches framing the view.
Amangalla flower stall displaying vibrant yellow blooms and orange marigolds from a blue street vendor cart.
Amangalla's colonial architecture with arched verandahs and period details facing a quiet street.
Woman walking through lush green rice fields at Amangalla, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
Palm trees line a tranquil waterway at Amangalla, their reflections mirrored in still green water.
Galle Lighthouse stands on a rocky headland at sunset, its beacon illuminated against a soft peachy sky, with palm trees and calm waters below at Amangalla.
Amangalla's verdant grounds with towering palms and historic clock tower beneath blue sky.
Ben Richards photograph of a reflective pond with a gnarled tree and colonial-era building at Amangalla, February 2022.
Aerial view of Amangalla's lighthouse on a sandy peninsula surrounded by turquoise waters and tropical vegetation.
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Getting here
Description

Amangalla is around a two hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Sri Lanka’s main airport, 30 kilometres north of Colombo. Seaplanes fly daily from Colombo to Koggala, a 25-minute drive from Amangalla. Alternatively, guests could take a one hour helicopter flight to Galle.

Amangalla is around a two hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Sri Lanka’s main airport, 30 kilometres north of Colombo. Seaplanes fly daily from Colombo to Koggala, a 25-minute drive from Amangalla. Alternatively, guests could take a one hour helicopter flight to Galle.

Amangalla is around a two hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Sri Lanka’s main airport, 30 kilometres north of Colombo. Seaplanes fly daily from Colombo to Koggala, a 25-minute drive from Amangalla. Alternatively, guests could take a one hour helicopter flight to Galle.

Address
10 Church Street
Fort
Galle
80000
Sri Lanka
Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Transfer time
A 2-hour drive
Directions link
Get directions https://g.page/amangalla?share

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