Amangalla

Historic colonial grandeur.

Set on the grounds of the 400-year-old Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Amangalla is a part of Sri Lanka’s living history. Amangalla is located in the restored 17th-century New Oriental Hotel.

Insider Tip

Enjoy a location where you can relax and whale-watch during the migrating season, from November through March.

Where You’re Staying

Rooms blend colonial design with modern comforts, featuring antique four-poster beds, pettagama chests, and Burmese teak floorboards. Rooms offer views of the Fort and the hotel’s 200-year-old gardens.

Where to Dine

The Dining Room serves Sri Lankan meals and is furnished with period chairs and tables, crisp white linen, and antique silverware. Enjoy afternoon tea or an evening cocktail in The Zaal.

Where to Relax

The outdoor pool is surrounded by palms and gardens. The Baths offers five treatment rooms and an Ayurvedic doctor who can personalize treatments. Two hydrotherapy suites contain hot and cold plunge pools, steam rooms, and saunas.

What to Do

Explore the UNESCO-protected grounds of Galle Fort. Visit the nearby town of Ambalangoda, a center of the Sri Lankan wood mask-making tradition. Sail from the harbor on a blue whale-watching tour between December and April.

Features

Boutique

Historic

Romantic

Tropical

Pool

Private Stays

Remote