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Amanwella

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8/10

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Highlights

- Exclusive beachfront resort
- Spacious suites with private plunge pools
- Spa, pool and several dining options

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Overview

Amanwella is an upmarket retreat in a tranquil beachfront setting on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Set amidst 37 acres of coconut palms, this exclusive resort offers contemporary suites with private plunge pools, plus a restaurant and lounge bar, a wonderful communal pool, a boutique, spa, and a private beach club, all on a pristine stretch of sand fringed by the Indian Ocean. Ideally located for the seaside town of Tangalle and 80km east of the popular UNESCO world heritage site of Galle, Amanwella is an idyllic, select option at the higher end of the budget spectrum.

Communal areas include the main restaurant which is set beside a peaceful courtyard and boasts wonderful ocean views from its raised terrace. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the extensive menu spans Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, focusing on locally-sourced ingredients and seafood. Private dining can be accommodated. The resort’s 47 metre pool, complete with daybeds and loungers, has a lovely terrace for snacks and alfresco dining, whilst an informal lounge bar offers light meals and afternoon tea. Lunch and private evening meals are available at Amanwella’s beach club, surrounded by picturesque palm trees. Further amenities include a library, and a boutique selling jewellery, textiles, and antiques. Massages and various beauty treatments are offered at the spa, or in the privacy of individual suites. Guided meditation and yoga sessions can also be arranged.

The adjacent 800 metre beach is a sunbather’s paradise, and during winter months the calm waters are ideal for snorkelling. Several local beaches offer great surfing during the summer season. Nature lovers can spot monkeys, monitor lizards, and mongooses on walking trails through the surrounding jungle, and observe baby turtles hatching by moonlight at a number of local protected sites. The nearby bustling market town of Tangalle is a short drive away, whilst Mirissa Bay, an hour’s drive west, is popular for whale and dolphin watching. The stunning Mulkirigala rock temple, famed for its ancient Buddhist statues and cave paintings, is a half hour drive away.

The accommodation comprises 30 stylish and contemporary suites spread out across the hillside. Each airy suite has floor to ceiling glass doors on two sides, opening onto private terraces with lovely views. The open plan interiors comprise a sleeping area with a king size bed, a comfortable lounge area with minibar and Wi-Fi, and a spacious bathroom with freestanding bathtub, twin basins, and a separate shower and WC. Outside is a generous terrace with a private plunge pool, loungers, and an alfresco dining area with table and chairs. All suites overlook the surrounding gardens, and many have spectacular ocean views.

Children are extremely welcome at Amanwella and a number of the suites are interconnected, ideal for families or larger groups.

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