Amanwella

On a private slice of beach, the seafood is fresh and the relaxation top notch.

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About Amanwella

In the crook of a crescent-shaped bay, shared only with local fishermen, Amanwella is an easygoing resort with heaps of barefoot luxury. Dotted along the expansive shoreline of palm trees, you'll rarely see another person from your freestanding suite, except for your private butler, of course. At home on Sri Lanka's balmy south coast, the spacious suites have a casual, tropical design and your days are punctuated with yoga in the hushed coconut grove, barbecues on the beach and sundowners overlooking the bay. If you can bear to leave your sun lounger, enjoy trips to finely-carved rock temples and national parks chock-full with elephant.

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From $510 person/night

Hotel

30 Rooms

Tangalle, The South Coast, Sri Lanka

Amanwella Sri Lanka Suite High Res 11087

What you'll love

Basking on the (mostly private!) beach in the form of strolls by the water, dinner on the sand, foot massages with champagne and homemade ice cream at the Beach Club.

Insiders tip

Not all rooms are made equal at Amanwella - some are lacking in the sea view department and some don't come with a private pool so choose wisely.

Something to think about

The sea at Amanwella isn't the smoothest in Sri Lanka so swimming isn't always an option but you'll find plenty of worthy beaches just down the coast.

The property

Amongst the scent of white frangipani blossoms, the resort's 47m-long pool is a fabulous place to cool off and just next to it, the pavilion-style restaurant has a menu of seafood staples with a touch of Asian fusion. The Lounge Bar is breezy and laid back with views to match - a great spot for afternoon tea, and the library has a hearty selection of books. Enjoy soothing spa treatments in your suite using organic ingredients sourced from across Sri Lanka.

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The rooms

Uncluttered and with plenty of island chic, suites are crafted from local stone and timber with charcoal-coloured furnishings. Decorated in neutral, beige tones, there are glass doors to let natural light in as well as picture-perfect views of the sea. The pool suites have a plunge pool in private courtyards plus a terrace and outdoor dining area. The spa-like bathrooms come with a free-standing bathtub, monsoon shower twin vanities and a dressing area. Handy little details include beach mats, colourful rattan bags and the all-important mosquito spray.

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Activities

Amanwella is in the happy position of having a national park in practically every direction. Search for the elusive leopard at Yala, scan the landscape for elephant at Uda Walawe or visit the elephant sanctuary where orphans are cared for and readied for the wild again. Enjoy sunset canapes at Amanwella's floating lounge in the scenic Mawella Lagoon as kingfishers swoop by. Head down the coast to visit the Mulkirigala rock temples, go turtle-watching at Rekawa Beach and snorkel in the temperate Indian Ocean.

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About Tangalle

Tangalle

The South Coast

A sexy southern getaway for barefoot strolls and beautiful, breezy beach pads to lay your head.

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