On Sri Lanka’s sun-baked south coast near the fishing town of Tangalle, Amanwella lies amid 37 acres of coconut trees next to a perfect crescent of golden sand. Amanwella lies on Sri Lanka’s quiet southern coast, around 80km east of Galle (home to Amangalla) and 190km south of the capital, Colombo.
Designed for blissful seclusion and natural exploration, this contemporary beach resort claims a vast swathe of golden sand fringed with coconut palms and lies close to revered temples, rolling tea plantations and Sri Lanka’s finest National Parks.
Combining modernist lines and indigenous materials, guest suites are inspired by the work of famed Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa; flooded with light, they each open on two sides to private plunge pools and large terraces overlooking the Indian Ocean
Amanwella Location
Amanwella is served by Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and is around 2.5 hours’ drive and is also a 1 hour drive from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. From the airport (BIA), guests can journey 50 minutes by air taxi to Dickwella, or 70 minutes to Tangalle by helicopter. Amanwella can also arrange car transfers from Colombo.
Accomodation
Open to the sights and sounds of Sri Lanka’s spectacular south coast with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on both sides, Amanwella’s Suites overlook a curved beach, turquoise ocean and coconut grove. All of Amanwella's elegant suites come with private pools, offering the perfect accommodation for a relaxing stay in Tangalle, Sri Lanka.
Explore accommodation types at Amanwella:
Garden Pool Suites
Ocean Hill Pool Suites
Ocean Pool Suites
Premium Ocean Pool Suites
Garden Pool Suites
Open to the sights and sounds of Sri Lanka’s spectacular south coast with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on both sides, Amanwella’s 100 square-metre (1,076 square feet) Garden Pool Suites feature plunge pools in private courtyards and expansive terraces for lounging and dining.
Inside, an inviting retreat awaits, with a king-sized bed, writing desk, daybed, armchair and kithul wood table providing ample space for couples to enjoy.
The bathroom has a free-standing bathtub, twin vanities and a separate dressing area.
Ocean Hill Pool Suites
Offering partial views of the sea and surrounding treetops, the 100 square metre (1,076 square-foot) Ocean Hill Pool Suites make the most of outdoor living, featuring an individual plunge pool in a private courtyard and an expansive terrace for both lounging and dining.
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring nature in, where the suites’ king-sized beds, a living area with a daybed and writing desk, and a spacious bathroom with a free-standing bathtub provide ample space and privacy.
Ocean Pool Suites
At 100 square metres (1,076 square feet) Amanwella’s Ocean Pool Suites celebrate their serene setting between the water and the coconut groves.
Plunge pools in private courtyards and an expansive terrace create ample outdoor space to entertain, with room for dining during evenings spent al-fresco.
Inside, sliding doors let light in, where king-sized beds, and a living area with a writing desk, daybed, and an armchair with a kithul wood table provide ample space to retreat.
Each suite also features a spacious bathroom with a free-standing bathtub, twin vanities and a dressing area.
Premium Ocean Pool Suites
At 100 square metres (1,076 square feet) Amanwella’s Premium Ocean Pool Suites offer the best views of the ocean and celebrate their serene setting between the water and the coconut groves.
Plunge pools in private courtyards and an expansive terrace create ample outdoor space to entertain, with room for dining during evenings spent al-fresco.
Inside, sliding doors let light in, where king-sized beds, and a living area with a writing desk, daybed, and an armchair with a kithul wood table provide ample space to retreat.
Each suite also features a spacious bathroom with a free-standing bathtub, twin vanities and a dressing area.
Dining
Sri Lanka is renowned for its cuisine, and Amanwella celebrates its variety with a full menu of authentic dishes complemented by Asian and Mediterranean classics. Three restaurants are open to both guests and non-residents, and unique culinary experiences can be enjoyed in the surrounding villages and countryside near Tangalle.
The Restaurant
Looking out over the palm-fringed bay from its elevated terrace, the Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The spacious interior is accessed via manicured gardens and flows onto the open-air, ocean-facing terrace. The varied menu focuses on Mediterranean, Asian and Sri Lankan cuisine specialities with an emphasis on fresh seafood.
Beach Club
Set towards the western end of the beach and shaded by coconut palms, the open-sided Beach Club offers feet-in-the-sand dining at its best.
Open for casual lunches, romantic private dinners and beach BBQs, the Beach Club’s menu features Asian salads, Mediterranean classics, grilled seafood with local relishes, and homemade ice creams.
Lounge Bar
Open from 10am to 11pm daily for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks, this airy, informal venue shares a terrace with the Restaurant and claims the same panoramic views of the pool, beach and Indian Ocean.
A convivial setting for sundowners as well as after dinner drinks and cigars, it is open on two sides with a central bar area.
Private Dining
Romantic private dining can be enjoyed in multiple settings on and off the property as well as in-suite.
Relax beachside with your feet in the sand and dine on grilled seafood as the stars come out, enjoy a Sri Lankan feast in a local home, or picnic in a rustic pavilion inland, surrounded by a sea of emerald rice paddies.
Spa and Wellness
The melody of the waves and the gentle breath of the coconut palms soothe all who come to Amanwella. Treatments incorporate ingredients from Sri Lanka’s cornucopia of herbs, plants and flowers, and experienced therapists draw on Ayurvedic traditions to ensure that every massage, facial, body polish and wrap is tailored to individual needs.
Wake with the sun and join your personal yoga instructor on the beach or in a private glade.
Personal training sessions can also be arranged and are tailored to suit individual needs, goals and fitness levels and promise that rejuvenating endorphin rush brought on by exercising in nature.
Experiences
Guests are invited to enjoy a world-class safari experience combined with a visit to the elephant sanctuary where hundreds of infant elephants are cared for and rehabilitated.
The beaches near Amanwella also boasts a range of breaks for all levels, and the resort can arrange one-on-one lessons for guests with experienced local surfers. Catching your own dinner is an unforgettable experience guests are invited to, especially when Amanwella’s chefs will prepare your fish – whether mahi mahi, tuna, mullet, para or seer – just as you like it.
The serene waters of Mawella Lagoon provide an ideal setting for sunrise or sunset canapés aboard Amanwella’s floating lounge. With a glass of champagne in hand, drift along the verdant shoreline and out into the tranquil deep, spotting pelicans, kingfishers and other water birds as the calm surface reflects the sky above.
Take an early-morning or evening stroll through nearby Wella Wathuara village, and gain an
insight into daily life in the region. The fishing town’s bustling market is ideal for photography excursions.
Visit the local markets with one of Amanwella's chef the choose your own ingredients to create an authentic Sri Lankan feast in the Coconut Grove's outdoor kitchen.
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