Amangalla

The grounds, building and rooms are highly maintained by the plentiful staff, butler, etc. The staff is there readily for any needs and almost telepathic in knowing when to assist. Indika our butler is professional, joyful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him. The sous chef Nisha? (incorrect again) crafted a meal at our request and the lobster and rotti were fabulous. Enjoyable to talk food with him. Tanunisha (spelled incorrect again!) waitress is a smiling ray of sunshine. She will make you happy just looking at her and her service is excellent. There are many others that assisted us but I do not recall the names that equally deserve recognition.

We visited AMANGALLA just for lunch. It was an average restaurant and nothing special. Just for two portions of sandwiches and three drinks, no alcohol the cost was Rs 25k ??? The staff desperately wait at the front to welcome you and doesn’t seem genuine more like a scam when the bill comes at the end of the meal. Will not visit again!!!

We had a fairly hectic two weeks travelling around Sri Lanka and chose to spend the last 3 days at Amangalla. It was like arriving in heaven. I don’t think I can actually fault anything in this beautiful hotel. We were lucky enough to be staying in the Amangalla suite which was simply incredible. Our son was in a Chambers room which was also supremely comfortable and luxurious. The hotel is stunning, but what makes it truly stand out right up there with the very best of the Aman hotels are the wonderful staff there. Our butler Indika couldn’t have done more for us - organising spa treatments (the best massage my husband says he’s ever had), roti dinner on Paddy Island (another incredible experience), sunset drinks overlooking the rooftops. He has worked at Amangalla since it opened and is a true gem and such a credit to the Aman group. Days were spent round the pool with Kasun doing everything he could for us - bringing coconut water, fresh aloe Vera, copious glasss of water. I can’t tell you how incredible it was, swimming in that stunning pool with kingfishers and peacocks and dragonflies around you. It was perfect. Thank you to everyone at Amangalla for making our stay an unforgettable one. We miss you all 🩷🇱🇰🩷 🇱🇰 🩷

We have been to about 8 Amans globally and this was one of our favourite experiences: - You must stay here at least 3 nights, I think many make the mistake of staying one night before going on to Amanwella. We are so glad we read reviews where people wished they had spent longer here - We used the Fort & Beach Journey 7 day offer which is definitely worth it (and means you do need to stay a min of 3 nights at Amangalla - we would have been happy to spend 5 nights there!!) - Amangalla has an amazing feel to it which you can't quite put your finger on - I think it is down to amazing staff who are clearly extremely well managed as well as brilliant rooms, spa, yoga area, pool, terrace restaurant - From our butler, to housekeeping, waiters to the brilliant pool attendants everyone is great at their job - Recommend the balcony rooms where you have a chaise longue on the balcony overlooking the tropical gardens and you can feel like you are back in the 1920s... - Excellent reception on arrival by Harry Fernandes, regional director for India and Sri Lanka. Super friendly, attentive and interesting - We went a bit off piste and organised a driver to go and see Rupert Beeley at Top House cinnamon plantation; he gave up a City job in London to take on a cinnamon plantation 12 years ago (near Weligama). What a highlight and a fascinating person. Maybe Amangalla can arrange this more systemically (?). His cinnamon oil is used in the library at Amanwella

It was as my birthday get away and my husband planned a beautiful surprise private dinner with the hotel staff. Karen the GM and Narin were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. The Sri Lankan crabs were off the charts, the in house chef was charming and catered to all our culinary needs. I wanted to experience the history, culture, food and the stay here definitely made that happen. It was a perfect memorable experience!