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AMANGALLA Galle Fort , Galle

DATING BACK OVER 400 YEARS , the luxurious Amangalla hotel sits within the rampart walls of historic Galle Fort . This glorious colonial building became the New Oriental Hotel in 1863 and has remained at the hub of life in Galle ever since . The hotel re-opened in 2004 as Amangalla , offering the fine-dining and exquisite service that we have come to expect from an Aman resort hotel . At the entrance lies a long veranda , a favoured place for watching the world go by over afternoon tea . This leads through to the Zaal , a great hall adorned with high ceilings , a grand piano , and magnificent chandeliers . International , Sri Lankan and fusion cuisine is served in the adjacent Dining Room , replete with crisp white linen and antique silverware . The 29 guestrooms are exquisitely appointed with four-poster beds , polished wooden floors , planters ’ chairs and pettagama chests . Some rooms have a balcony or French windows opening onto the garden , while Suites have their own separate living room . The twostorey Garden House is furnished with the hotel ’ s original antique furniture , has its own private terrace and balcony and is serviced by a private butler . Amangalla ’ s guests can relax in the peaceful gardens and at the swimming pool . ‘ The Baths ’ spa provides a perfect place to unwind and be pampered , offering a 21 metre swimming pool , a hydrotherapy and water massage pool , sauna , steam rooms , and cold plunge pools , as well as spa and Ayurveda therapy treatments . Hotel facts nature reserves . Child policy Children are welcome . Babysitting is available . Baby cots , high chairs , kids menu and amenities can be placed in your room on request . Category Luxury-First class .

Location In Galle Fort , 116km from Colombo . Distance from airport 152km , about 4 hours drive away . Local interest Galle Fort , Maritime museum , National Museum of Galle , The Dutch Church , lace-making , ramparts , lighthouse , architecture . Galle town , shops , markets , fishing harbour . Activities nearby Diving and snorkelling at Hikkaduwa . Some water sports at Unuwatuna . Whale watching trips from Mirissa . Walking in the

Facilities at the hotel

Two restaurants , Swimming pool , Pool Courtyard with ambalama ( rest pavilions ), veranda , library , Spa with sauna , plunge and hydrotherapy pools , Ayurveda treatments available , Yoga and meditation pavilion , Barber shop , Library , CDs

Boutique Art Deco property in the heart of the Dutch Fort

Exterior view of Amangalla

Lounge at Amangalla

and board games , PC with internet access , Movie room .

Accommodation

Number of rooms 29 . All with four-poster king-size bed ( twin rooms also available in each category ), Dining table , En suite bathroom with freestanding bath tub , Personal bar , Internet modem on request , 24-hour room service , Laundry service , In-room private dining available ( 7am to 10pm ). Bedroom . With combined sleeping and sitting

AMANGALLA WW98 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , private car transfers , room only based on two people sharing a double or twin room .

Price guide per person based on sharing a Bedroom . 7 nights from about £ 2,945

These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .

areas . Views of the garden or the Dutch Church , some with French doors . Chamber . With separate bedroom and living area and with garden or sea views . Three feature balconies and one with a twin porch . Suite . With separate bedroom and spacious living room . The Amangalla Suite . A two-bedroom apartment with a sitting room and two bathrooms . It offers views of the garden . The Garden House . A two-storey house in the gardens , with balcony , bedroom and living room , pantry and private butler service .

DECO ON 44 Galle Fort

WITHIN THE WALLS OF the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle ’ s Dutch Fort , Deco on 44 is a luxury boutique hotel on the famous Lighthouse Street . A grand and glamorous 1930s hotel with an Art Deco theme , Deco on 44 stands grandly before a manicured lawn , its structure an exquisite example of the era , with brilliant white walls distinguished by artful curved and geometric details . Recent renovation work has sought to retain the character of the original building , which is the former home of a family wealthy from Galle ’ s gem industry . The result is a magnificent harmony between 20th century style and an ancient focus on hospitality to keep modern travellers in the utmost comfort . A boutique property , the seven generous rooms and suites are individually styled and named after each of the Fort ’ s bastions : Sun , Moon , Star , Neptune , Aurora , Triton , and Aeolus . Sun and Moon are balcony suites with views over the busy thoroughfare of Lighthouse Street , while the three Deluxe rooms are downstairs opposite a small outdoor pool . The hotel ’ s restaurant serves a fusion menu of Sri Lankan curries and international favourites using only freshly caught seafood and organic local produce . Meanwhile , the Gulf is a rooftop lounge where beverages and tapas dishes are available alongside shisha pipes with flavours sourced from the Middle East .

Hotel facade , Deco on 44

Suite at Deco on 44

DECO ON 44 EXH1604J Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , private car transfers , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .

This hotel is usually included as part of a touring holiday . Prices are available on request .

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