Amangalla Reviews

The woman who answered the phone was very impolite and maybe even don’t speak English.

Amangale is highly rated overall, especially in Sri Lanka, where its cost-effectiveness and level are particularly magnified! The meticulous and subtle service that is not easy to be discovered, the best location and the best view of Galle in the room are all reasons why it is worth checking in! I was also upgraded to a suite👏

There is no doubt about the quality of Amangal. Being immersed in the centuries-old houses and antiques of Amangala and enjoying the meticulous butler-style service, caring and non-intrusive, make this holiday very complete.

Departed for Sri Lanka on September 28, 2023, and checked into the Amangalla Hotel in Galle Fort. It was the sixth Aman hotel to check in. It felt great. Amangalla was built in the 17th century. It was formerly a military command in the Netherlands. It later became the first hotel in Sri Lanka. It was acquired by the Aman Group in 1995. The hotel is not big, but it is well-equipped with swimming pools, massage pools, yoga rooms, etc. , you can experience local shaving services and foot massages. Amangalla is the smallest Aman I have ever stayed in. It is in the middle of the ancient city of Galle and a 10-minute walk from the lighthouse. The surrounding area is very convenient for eating, drinking and entertainment. There is the Tuna and the Crab restaurant, which is a brother restaurant of the one-Michelin-star restaurant in Colombo. If you have enough money, you can try it. Be sure to choose his tea plantation tour, which will also take you to see the sea turtle hatching base and stilt fishing. It was very interesting. Although I fell off and stepped on a rock while fishing on stilts and was injured, I gained interesting photos and a rare life experience. The ancient city of Galle is also worth visiting. Amangalla can arrange cars and tour guides. The hotel is right in the center of the ancient city. The location is good and it is very convenient to go everywhere. Although I fell into the sea while fishing on stilts and cut my feet. All in all, it was still a very interesting experience. The two Amans in Sri Lanka are different from the ones we stayed in before. They are far away from Colombo and do not provide free airport pick-up services. The airport pick-up fee for the five of us was about US$400 in a large amanganla. It should be noted that if two Aman activities are booked for consecutive days, they generally need to be booked from the official website, not Ctrip agents.

Located at the C position in the ancient city of Galle, you can walk to the lighthouse, the church and the barefoot that you must visit within two steps. The hotel's welcome ceremony was very pleasantly surprised, leaving a little suspense. The environment and service are impeccable. The coffee for breakfast is highly recommended, and you can go for food nearby for dinner. When checking out, the butler sent a small cattail fan as a souvenir. Overall, it is highly recommended, and I hope to stay longer next time.

Everywhere is scenery 🍃 In the hotel in the castle, considerate service, check-in and lighting, personal butler to visit the hotel, afternoon tea, parting gift, rich breakfast, even if you don’t have time for yoga and spa, you can enjoy every moment in Amman! Small suggestion: the bed can be changed to make it more comfortable!

Excellent location, excellent service, very beautiful hotel

Very good! We had a very comfortable day at Amangalle. An early yoga class, a rich breakfast, a cozy dinner, and a gorgeous bath. The staff here are very friendly and their smiles are delightful. The building is very stylish, the room is fragrant, clean and comfortable. Everything is perfect!

Good hotel worth experiencing

Quintessentially Aman. 1. A gorgeous, historic property that - like Amans in Venice, Beijing and Siem Reap - balances the comforts you expect while maintaining its vintage setting. AC is nice and strong in the rooms, WiFi works great. 2. Intuitive service, remembering your preferences from one day to another, staff seeming to pass our favorite dishes along to the chef so they appear in another meal. 3. Excursions are outstanding - we chose the Roti dinner which has lots more than Roti on the menu and is something we will never forget. We also did the Geoffrey Bawa tour which took us to Lunuganga as well as other properties he designed in Bentota. It was a great day away from the Fort. We also had lazy days by the pool which is a great way to pass time. 4. Food - outstanding! A good balance of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and western food. They were debuting healthy and vegan options on our last days in town. The chefs are very curious for your feedback. 5. Strong management - the GM is seasoned, affable and eager for feedback and added to the thoughtful touches throughout our stay. There are a number of employees who have been on board since Aman took ownership as well as many new employees eager for experience. Amangalla is very different from Amanwella in terms of experience, and so visiting both properties in one holiday is a great idea. These were Aman number 14 and 15 for us, and both properties reflect exactly what it is that has made us repeat Aman guests.

It was as my birthday get away and my husband planned a beautiful surprise private dinner with the hotel staff. Karen the GM and Narin were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. The Sri Lankan crabs were off the charts, the in house chef was charming and catered to all our culinary needs. I wanted to experience the history, culture, food and the stay here definitely made that happen. It was a perfect memorable experience!

I have stayed here twice and absolutely love this hotel. The entire building is stunning and like a „living“ museum. The rooms are beautiful with very comfortable beds and great views. The spa is very good and the complimentary hydropool-session is such a treat. Aman properties are of course well known for their excellent service and Amangalla is no exception. Starting with a very warm welcome by the GM, to extensive housekeeping, the over the top pool service (loungers being prepared for you, sunscreen, mosquito-repellent, little treats and water are not just provided but being brought directly to you), service during the meals, to a very nice goodbye - it is all there! Karan, the new GM is very nice and doing an amazing job. Everyone was great but I especially want to mention Kasun and Damminika who took really good care of me. I can absolutely recommend staying here and I will most definitely be back.

Wonderful hotel in the heart of Galle Fort. Aside from the beautiful colonial setting, the best part is the service. It is not mechanical, but delivered efficiently and friendly. They really want you and invest into you to ensure you have the best experience. Would love to visit again.

From the moment you pull up to the gorgeous Amangalla, just up from the centuries old church upon which the street is named, you are transported back in time to an era through the grand entrance. We were welcomed by the wonderful Karen Merrick General Manager and the absolutely impeccable Pathum. After a lovely refreshment and a tour we were shown to our room, which was just beautiful. Words actually fail me in terms of the feeling one has... We live in Dubai where the standards in hospitality are at times impossibly high, and we have traveled and stayed at many high end hotels over our years, but the memories of our stay at the Amangalla will remain forever. Thank you so much to ALL of the Amangalla team, which I wish I could name every single person, you made our all too brief stay something so incredibly special.