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Amangalla

Galle & the Hill Country · Sri Lanka

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Amangalla

Aman · Heritage town house · Galle Fort, within the UNESCO ramparts

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Set inside a 1684 colonial residence that served 140 years as the New Oriental Hotel, Amangalla is the most storied address within Galle Fort. High-ceilinged rooms, polished teak floors and a verdant garden give it the air of a private great house rather than a hotel, with the Aman Spa and its hydrotherapy suites occupying a serene wing.

Why we recommend it

The single most refined way to sleep inside the ramparts, with Aman service holding a 340-year-old building to exacting standard.

Signature

The Zaal — the grand colonnaded former ballroom for dining and afternoon teaAman Spa with hydrotherapy suitesWalking access to the entire fort from the front door

Book Amangalla with us

We reserve Amangalla through Fora — a Virtuoso member agency — at the same rate you’d pay direct, with VIP perks such as room upgrades, daily breakfast and a property credit layered on at no extra cost. There is no fee to you.

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