| The suites are decorated in tasteful
colonial style with glorious antiques, from Para Mara
four-poster beds to pettagama chests, and high quality
reproductions on polished Burma teak floorboards that
shine on after 300 years. The bedrooms, chambers and suites
offer a variety of views from Galle Fort itself to the
hotel’s mature gardens. The bathrooms, in hardwood
and white, are genteel and comfortable, with an ample
armoire, twin vanities beneath large wooden mirrors, free-standing
bathtubs and shower rooms. The two-storey Garden House,
situated within the lush frangipani scented gardens, is
filtered with natural sunlight and features a collection
of the original antiques.
A large swimming pool, surrounded by palms, is centred
within the resort’s established gardens; a cool
respite from exploring, the pool courtyard has several
wooden sun loungers and five serene shaded ambalamas,
or rest pavilions. The classical hotel also offers remedial
pleasures from ‘The Baths’, the resort’s
relaxing, holistic, and traditionally inspired Spa, which
creates bespoke programmes for guests, while hydrotherapy
pools, saunas, steam rooms and a cold plunge pool, provide
a sanctum for whole body rejuvenation.
bedrooms
Seven bedrooms are located adjacent to Amangalla’s
reception, on the ground level of the Middle Street Wing.
Views are either overlooking the garden or the nearby
historic Groote Kerk (Great Church). The bedroom and separate
bathroom are similar in size with furnishings including
a twin or king-size four-poster bed, writing desk, dining
table, pettagama chest – all set within the original
polished jack-wood floors. The spacious bathroom offers
twin vanities, free-standing bathtub, separate shower
and toilet. Three bedrooms are set within the property’s
gardens. French windows and doors open onto the garden
entrance of each room. The bedrooms offer a combined sitting
and sleeping area but are otherwise similar to the those
located adjacent to Amangalla's reception.
Six chambers
are located within the Church Street Wing and face the
Fort ramparts. The entrance leads into the open plan room,
featuring first the bathroom, followed by the bedroom
and a separate sitting area. The bathroom has a large
shower, free-standing bathtub, and toilet. A gracious
and authentic turn-of-the-century ambience is recreated
with use of a four-poster king-size or twin bed arrangement,
a planter’s chair, writing desk, dining table and
a pettagama chest perched atop gleaming teak floorboards.
There are four Garden Wing Chambers, three with balconies
and one with a twin porch – all over-looking the
treetops of the resort garden. The large rooms feature
the same furnishings as the chambers in the Church Street
Wing, these have the addition of either antiques or reproductions
which complement the highly polished timber floorboards
and the shuttered windows on the balcony or porch.
suites
There are eight suites, of which six are located in the
Church Street Wing and two in the Middle Street Wing.
The Suites look onto Para-rubber trees, the ramparts of
the Fort and the harbour, or the mature well-tended tropical
gardens. The spacious Suites feature the original polished
teak floorboards dating back over 300 years. The entry
hall leads to separate bedroom and lounge area. Adjacent
to the entry hall is the bathroom with a free-standing
bathtub, twin vanities, separate toilet and shower. The
bedroom has a twin or king-size four-poster bed and arched,
shuttered windows. The lounge is furnished with a chaise
longue, writing desk, dining table, planter’s chair
and pettagama chest. This furniture is either a property
original or careful reproduction.
the garden house
Situated within the resort gardens, this two-storey house
features a private terrace and balcony offering leafy,
treetop views. The original, antique furniture of the
house has been restored. At the entrance is a sitting
room fitted with a chaise longue, armchairs and coffee
table. Double doors lead to the bedroom, furnished with
a king-size four-poster bed, writing table and dressing
cabinet. Adjoining this is a spacious bathroom, bathed
in light from the pool garden outside. It offers twin
vanities, a free-standing bathtub, toilet and separate
shower. An internal stairway rises from the sitting room
to the upper level, featuring a daybed and banquette.
Other facilities include a pantry serviced by a private
butler.
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15 Dec, 2007 – 20 Jan, 2008 |
21 Jan - 30 Sep, 2008
(Visit Sri Lanka Rates) |
| Bedroom |
US$ 500 |
US$ 250 |
| Chamber |
US$ 600 |
US$ 300 |
| Suite |
US$ 700 |
US$ 350 |
The Garden House
(Butler service) |
US$ 1,350 |
US$ 1,350 |
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> location
Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport
(BIA) is the sole international airport in Sri
Lanka and is located about 30km north of the city.
Travel time between the airport and the city centre
varies between 3⁄4 hour and one hour.
All flights arrive into Colombo's Bandaranaike
International Airport in the daytime and the car
transfer to Amangalla takes about four hours.
Cost of the car transfer is US$125++ per car per
trip.
Deccan Aviation's helicopter flights from BIA
to Galle take one hour and costs US$1,875 nett,
while the flight from BIA to Tangalle is 11⁄4
hours at a cost of US$2,344 nett. The helicopter
takes a maximum of four passengers with a baggage
allowance of 15kg per person.
Amanresorts recommends that guests combine their
stay at Amangalla with a visit to Amanwella. The
two hour car transfer between Amangalla and Amanwella
is US$50++ per car per way.
airport assistance
Guests will be met by an Amanresorts representative
upon clearance through customs and escorted to
a vehicle for transfer to Amangalla or Amanwella.
For departures, guests will be met by Amanresorts’
airport representative upon arrival at BIA’s
departure area. The Amanresorts’ representative
will organise a trolley and porter and take care
of all porter charges.
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| notes |
Visit Sri Lanka Rates listed above
are valid until 30 Sep 2008 (except for 15 Dec 07
- 20 Jan 08).
Supplementary cost of transportation from Bandaranaike
International Airport to Amangalla: US$125++ per car
per way.
Rates are subject to statutory levy of 17.65% plus
service charge of 10%.
Rates and government tax are subject to change without
notice.
US$ rates are converted to local currency at time
of billing. |
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