Sri Lanka Hotels|Godellawela, Sri Lanka

Amanwella

Name: Amanwella
Telephone: 94-47-224-1333

A nature lover’s hideaway on the Sri Lankan coast

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Amanwella perches quietly above Tangalle Bay on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, its low‑rise architecture resembling the rhythm of the nearby waves. The 30 suites line a single tier along a shaded walkway, each opening onto a terrace and plunge pool with direct ocean views. Interiors favor pared-back teak, natural stone and pale linens, letting sunlight and the sound of surf dominate the sensory experience.

The main pool, set on a clifftop ledge, drops off visually into the bay below, while the beach is accessible via a short, private stairwell. Dining centers on ingredient-driven meals with fresh seafood and local produce, often enjoyed with the tide as a soundtrack. The Sri Lanka resort’s understated approach extends to wellness and excursions: yoga on the terrace, guided coastal walks and simple spa treatments that allow the natural setting to remain the focus.

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Each of the 30 identical suites comes equipped with its own private plunge, but the main pool is still a highlight. Hovering above the bay, it offers a striking perspective of the Indian Ocean while remaining shielded from the wind. Loungers are spaced for privacy, making it a quiet alternative to the beach.
A steep, private staircase leads to a small, sandy cove and the shoreline. The beach is rarely crowded, often limited to other guests arriving for sunrise walks or paddleboarding.
Meals emphasize seasonality, with seafood caught that morning and local produce prepared simply but well. While the Restaurant and Lounge Bar are open to the public, Beach Club offers an exclusive enclave for hotel guests, complete with toes-in-sand dining and sunsets over the sea.
The intimate spa focuses on local Ayurvedic traditions and rhythm-based therapies. The hand and foot massage is a particular standout, as is sunrise yoga on the beach.
Amanwella focuses on locally minded experiences. Activities include surf lessons, fishing excursions and wildlife safaris.

The Rooms

Though they’re dubbed “suites,” the accommodations at Amanwella are villas in practice. At more than 1,000 square feet each with sliding glass doors on two sides, these spaces feel more like vacation homes than hotel rooms.
The 30 standalone suites were built to prioritize privacy, each boasting a walled courtyard, plunge pool and expansive furnished terrace, most with ocean views.
Floor‑to‑ceiling sliding glass doors and lattice panels allow sea breezes and light to shape the space, while wooden shutters give control over ventilation and shade.
Dark kithul wood walls and sand-toned terrazzo floors lend tactile warmth to the minimalist design, with thoughtful touches like daybeds and chaise lounges reinforcing comfort.
Bathrooms come with an egg-shaped, free‑standing bathtub; a separate rain shower; and twin vanities, all flooded with natural light from wall-to-wall windows facing the ocean, jungle or your private walled courtyard.

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