We did not stay here but popped in for afternoon tea on the veranda whilst exploring Galle Old Town Fort. The staff were very attentive and professional. The tea and scones with whipped cream and strawberry jam was excellent. The toilets were immaculate. Very relaxing, cooling and refreshing experience.

A beautiful complement to Amanwella where after two days of beach, we experienced a further two days in a historic hotel within a historic fort. We did a whale watching trip en route and had a lovely picnic hamper organised by the Aman resorts to keep our stomachs full (fortunate for us we got to see a blue whale as... More

At the highest point of the fort stands the venerable former "New Oriental" hotel. A successful conversion by Aman and a place of great beauty and historic charm. Managed with an iron hand by a very senior Aman manager (who now left to open overpriced Aman Venice) this place is an absolute must go in Galle. The rooms are minimalist... More

Step back in time at Amangalla, this grand old lady of Galle Fort. With its historic background and beautiful refit it surely is the jewel in the crown. From the moment you arrive to when its sadly time to depart you are surrounded by a peaceful old world ambience. The rooms and common areas are spacious and elegantly furnished with... More

Finally this heritage hotel lovingly reinvented at an amanresort is lively with happy guests, now that the war is over and tourists are flocking south on the super fast highway. This has always been a gorgeous hotel but was often very quiet. On our last visit just after Christmas, the hotel was humming, the food was delicious, the staff completely... More

In the 80s as a 'traveller' I sat on the verandah of the New Oriental Hotel enjoying the colonial charm and a cool drink. How special it was to return in 2013 and stay as a guest in Amangalla. The hotel has lost none of its charm and heritage - in fact it has been enhanced by a very thoughtful... More

This is a magnificent building in an excellent setting so when you step up onto the verranda with the ceiling fans whirling you step back in time. The service was excellent and although we only had lunch here we felt the rooms would have the same feel about them. So we were somewhat dissapointed when our food arrived - the... More

This was our first stay in an Aman hotel and we were not disappointed. The hotel has been restored to the glory it must have had in its former colonial days, with friendly service and all modern amenities. The afternoon cream teas, reminiscent of its British past, are a delight and the open nature of the hall and verandah where... More

Probably my favourite of all the hotels we stayed in in Sri Lanka. Perfect location in historic Galle Fort and oozing with history. Beautifully restored, very spacious rooms, great service, lovely pool with shady comfortable cabanas. Huge comfortable lounge/bar/terrace/dining room (they all merge into one). Food was good - if you want lobster order the day before and they will... More