Amangalla

The service is beyond exceptional in this hotel, we were personally greeted by the hotel manager, Kaya and introduced to Shashi who was our butler for our stay. Sashi was excellent. The rooms are luxurious and the location is about as good as you could get. The pool is delightful and the service around the pool was great. Food served on the beautiful terrace was delicious.

We came to Sri Lanka with our daughter and son in law, not knowing what to expect. Turned out to be the trip of a lifetime. Amangalla is stunning, historic and gorgeous. The food was served with smiles and care. The furnishings and cleanliness was perfection. We enjoyed the spa, the yoga, all of the excursions, but our favorite thing of all is we fell in love with the people at Amangalla! Our butler, Shashi was like a magician, seeming to appear whenever we needed anything. He anticipated what would make us happy and what would help us feel at home. He is adorable and a true gem. But all the people there were wonderful, kind and happy. We had a hard time saying goodbye to bye after five days. If you are considering going to Sri Lanka and staying in at Amangalla, you will not regret it.

After a rather uncomfortable few nights in a chipping container in Sinharaja the Amangalla was a haven of peace and luxury. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel really special. We were given complimentary champagne, and some Spa time on the house. Our butler, Malin, was the most amazing chap. Whenever we arrived back int eh hotel, sweaty from sightseeing or shopping, he appeared, like the shopkeeper from Mr Ben, with cold towels and other suggestions about how we could enjoy our time in Galle even more. The food was fantastic, especially the tuna fish curry which had just the right amount of spice. We had, up to this point, struggled with the food in Sri Lanka a bit. Often the spice levels were toned right down for the Western palate which we did not like. We love spicy food and having been encouraged to spice it up a bit the chef responded appropriately. Not only that but on request for the recipe fort the tuna curry he appeared the following morning at breakfast with a ribbon-bound recipe folder for me. I was thrilled. The GM visited us several times to make sure our stay was perfect, which it really was. I have always held the Taj Falaknuma Palace hotel in Hyderabad as the best hotel in the world. The Amangalla is a very strong challenger to knock it off its pedestal. Can't wait to go back!

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!!!