Amangalla, a favourite with Steppes Travel, is the perfect home from which to explore the fort and town of Galle. It is within the walls of the fort and some of the buildings have an interesting history.
Having once been used as headquarters for the Dutch commander and his officers and later as a billet for British soldiers, some date back 400 years.
Amangalla, a favourite with Steppes Travel, is the perfect home from which to explore the fort and town of Galle. It is within the walls of the fort and some of the buildings have an interesting history.
Having once been used as headquarters for the Dutch commander and his officers and later as a billet for British soldiers, some date back 400 years.
Amangalla is a shining example of a sympathetically restored hotel with sublime service and attention to detail.
The charming town of Galle oozes colonial splendour. Stroll directly from the hotel and discover the ramparts and the sea wall, shopping and markets. For those looking for longer walks, try the Rhumassala Trek, on the headland across from Galle Fort. Between December and April is Blue Whale season off Weligama Bay, take a boat and stop for a picnic en route. Venture 25 minutes from Galle to the Handunugoda Tea Plantation for tea with the planter.
Amangalla is situated in the heart of historic Galle.
Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.
The Frangipani Tree is an intimate, elegant beach hotel with ten exquisitely furnished suites in four villas. It is located on the west end of Thalpe Bay, a short drive from Galle, on a long stretch of secluded and picturesque beach.
KK Beach is a stylishly contemporary boutique hotel and beach club near Habaraduwa. Owned by the internationally renowned interior designer, George Cooper, one of Sri Lanka’s original hoteliers and tastemakers.
Cape Weligama inhabits 12 acres atop an outcrop rising 36 metres above the Indian Ocean, situated 30 minutes East of Galle. An array of international restaurants capture the sunsets, as does the 60-metre crescent-shaped infinity pool, which boasts 270-degree ocean views.
The Fort Bazaar is a stunning boutique spa hotel in the heart of colonial Galle, offering peace and quiet, high-end service and gourmet modern dining. There is an atmospheric central thoroughfare and entrance which leads through to a handsome merchant’s home-turned-boutique hotel. With 18 stylish guestrooms and fresh, contemporary interiors, Fort Bazaar’s location is perfect for exploring Galle Fort.
Taru Villas Rampart Street is a beautiful four-bedroom boutique hotel within the storied ramparts of Galle Fort. The villa has been restored into an intimate and luxurious place to stay providing an elegant combination of antique charm and modern amenities. Taru Villas Rampart Street is also one of the few properties within the entirety of the Galle Fort that provides the luxury of a private swimming pool.
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