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. Combining modernist lines with indigenous materials, the resort’s terracotta-roofed Suites are inspired by the work of famed Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa; flooded with light, they open on two sides to private plunge pools and large terraces overlooking the Indian Ocean. Away from the palm-shaded private beach club and the resort’s clifftop swimming pool, the area’s diverse attractions — from tea plantations to wildlife treks and temple visits — capture Sri Lanka at its most authentic.
With indoor and outdoor seating next to the ocean, the Restaurant makes the most of its coastal location, serving fresh Asian- and Mediterranean-style seafood alongside Sri Lankan specialities.
With a capacity of 50, the relaxed Lounge Bar provides a generous menu of cocktails, light bites and cigars, with a terrace outside offering ocean views.
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.
Set beneath the stars in a rustic village-style setting, this experience celebrates Sri Lanka’s traditions, flavours and warmth. Guests are welcomed with the rhythms of local music and the aromas of spices simmering in clay pots over open fires.
In one of two serene settings on the shores of the Indian Ocean, experience the most romantic of private dining experiences. Dine on delicious, freshly grilled seafood as day turns to dusk in the most magical of settings, surrounded by candles and ginipandans (oil lamps) and with the optional addition of traditional or fire-limbo dancers.
Spa treatments are available directly in guests’ Suites, using natural Sri Lankan products in a soothing, private setting overlooking the Indian Ocean.
