New Delhi, November 01, 2021: Never before has the escape of travel and discovery – particularly one offering the gentle balm of sun, sand and sea – been quite so appealing as it is right now. For this reason, following a suspension of operations owing to border closures due to COVID-19, Aman is pleased to announce the reopening of Amangalla and Amanwella from 15 November 2021. The ideal break for those looking for a sense of escapism, and with just 30 and 31 signature rooms and suites respectively, both properties offer a generosity of space, privacy, and peace so intrinsic to Aman.
The undisputed queen of Sri Lanka’s sun-drenched southern coastline is the quaint colonial town of Galle, dominated by the imposing Galle Fort since the 1600s, when Dutch settlers strolled its cobbled streets. Today, an Unesco World Heritage Site, the Fort is home to gracious Amangalla, while just over an hour’s drive east, Amanwella, a contemporary beach retreat designed for blissful seclusion claiming a deserted bay with its own palm-fringed beach near the picturesque village of Tangalle
Both Amangalla and Amanwella have taken this time to reflect on the offerings available to guests, resulting in number of new experiences like Temple Blessings by Candlelight, Wellness at The Baths, Adrift on Mawella Lagoon, Wildlife Safaris for all to enjoy.
AmangallaAmangalla, Sri Lanka
Resting on tree-lined Church Street, Amangalla’s historic veranda and magnificent Great Hall, or ‘Zaal’ as it was known in Dutch times, welcome guests much as they did from 1683 as part of what was then the New Oriental Hotel. Offering views of the Fort and harbour on one side and the hotel’s lush gardens and swimming pool on the other, the lofty-ceilinged bedrooms with antique furniture exude a sense of place. The free-standing Garden House tells its own romantic story – discover it in the treasure trove of a library. Exquisite Sri Lankan and international cuisines can be savoured on the veranda, beneath the poolside Flamboyant tree and in the elegant Dining Room with its white linen and chandeliers, while the hotel’s atmospheric spa complex, The Baths, offers Ayurvedic therapies, hydrotherapy facilities, a yoga pavilion, barber shop and salon. The walls of Galle Fort hold within a bustling time capsule – narrow pathways lined with old houses, churches, boutiques and restaurants beneath terracotta-tiled rooftops. Simply step off Amangalla’s veranda to explore this world, or venture further afield to discover the region’s temples, tea plantations and beaches on personalised journeys.
Amanwella, Sri Lanka
Amanwella
Further along Sri Lanka’s south coast, about 75km from Galle, a winding track through lush jungle finally reveals Amanwella and its incomparable coastal setting. Perched above a private golden sand beach that stretches the length of the bay, this tranquil retreat was inspired by the ‘Tropical Modernism’ of famed Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. Designed by Kerry Hill for blissful seclusion, Amanwella is the perfect rural complement to Amangalla, as much of an ideal escape for families looking to reconnect with nature, as for honeymooners in search of romance. On a hillside fringed with mature coconut palms, guest suites each offer their own private terrace and plunge pool, while the restaurant overlooking the resort’s 47-metre swimming pool provides an elevated dining experience with the sea on one side and manicured gardens on the other. Closer to the western end of the beach, the Beach Club is a laidback dining venue just a stroll from coconut-shaded hammocks, the resort’s open-air yoga deck and its serene spa suite. With all there is to do on the property and just offshore, it’s easy not to leave. Amanwella provides unrivalled access to the country’s finest wildlife reserves, revered temples and artisan villages, providing a plethora of options for private excursions further afield.
Explore Sri Lanka with Aman. Until 31 March 2023, Indian residents can take advantage of exclusive room rates, spa and dining privileges at a special offer of USD 400++ to USD 800++ across different categories of rooms.
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Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
