Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. Room types may vary.
The listings of booking offers for each property take into account the compensation paid to us by our partners. Prices shown may be for varying room types. Prices displayed are the lowest available, corresponding to the least expensive room type available, as provided from our partners as of the time of the user’s search.
Welcome to Amma Erna. You can find us in Galle, the south of Sri Lanka. Our villa is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city life and yet it is only five to ten minutes away from where the action is. In every season of the year you can enjoy the architecture, the nature, the tranquility and not to mention the sun. This three-bedroom villa with private pool provides the perfect balance between a romantic ambience, serene surroundings and exclusive privacy, and it is just a few minutes' drive to some of Sri Lanka’s best white sand beaches.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Luxury
Location
Rathanyaka Estate Kalehe Wanchawala, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
We stayed 3 nights relaxing in this amazing hillside villa a few kilometres from Galle, but easliy reachable by tuk tuk or taxi. Room was very spacious with an ensuite walk in shower and separate toilet, also with tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Pool area and terrace is amazing, with views across the rain forest. The highlight for us was the owner (Ann) and her local staff who prepared amazing brunch every morning during our stay. Menu is different every day! Highly recommended!
Read more
Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Ann Viaene, Eigenaar at Villa Amma Erna
Responded 17 Dec 2023
Thank you very much.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
The staff make this place - the chef is a credit to Ann the owner. We enjoyed some of the best food we tasted in Sri Lanka thanks to the chef making the most wonderful breakfast and lunches for us. You must ask to see the lunch and dinner menu as not always put out on the table for everyone to see. Although this property does need a little attention in places, the architecture is amazing! We enjoyed all aspects of this property and especially hearing the peacock in the mornings wake us up. If you don’t like super hotels like me and after something a little special and off the beaten track - you should consider this place.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:None - villa is slightly remote so need tuk tuk or car to take you
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Ann Viaene, Eigenaar at Villa Amma Erna
Responded 7 Feb 2023
Thank you very much
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
These reviews are machine translated from their original language. Show machine translations?
Amma Erna: An Enchanting Discovery in Diksmuide and Sri Lanka! As avid travelers, we accidentally came across Amma Erna during our cycling tour through West Flanders, and what a stroke of luck that was! Anne, the owner, has not only created a wonderful B&B in Diksmuide but also in enchanting Galle, Sri Lanka, a gem that seems to have been born straight from the soul. She encouraged us to travel to Sri Lanka, which we did and we made a tour there and stayed in Amma after Sri Lanka for 4 nights. Amma Erna exudes authenticity on every level. The building itself seems to whisper with stories from times gone by, while the warm smile of Anne and her staff makes you feel right at home. Every corner, every detail exudes an undeniable charm that you rarely find elsewhere. It is a real pleasure to be woken up by the sound of nature around you, an experience that is so refreshing and revitalizing. And the breakfast, oh the breakfast! Local organic delicacies that are prepared with love and offer a true feast for the taste buds. Amma Erna is much more than just a place to stay; it is a journey to the heart of authenticity and hospitality of Sri Lanka. If you are looking for a unique experience that will stay with you for a long time, look no further. A stay here will nourish your soul and remind you of the beauty of simplicity and authenticity. Owner and hostess Anne gives you tips about the country, places to visit, delicious restaurants, beautiful hotels in the rest of the country. She breathes the soul of Sri Lanka and we were able to enjoy that! Thank you Anne to you and your staff! Last but not least! Don't forget to book an Ayurvedic massage with her therapist! I booked two during our 4 day stay and my friend who is anti massage also enjoyed it!
Read more
Date of stay: March 2024
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
In the morning u are woken up by monkeys and peacocks, theres no ac but you don’t even need it since theres no windows and you can enjoy the fresh air and feel the breeze. Very private, up the hill, in the nature but only 10min away from the beach and restaurants. Room is great, very modern with romantic baldachin over your bed. Pool is nice and you get sun for big part of the day if you wish to tan. Big thanks to Dean for always being in a good mood and smiling and making great coffee. If we ever return to Srilanka we will definitely stay here again.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nice quiet place in the jungle but close to Galle and Unawatuna beach. Highly recommend it. Friendly Belgian lady as host and employees who are welcoming everyone as their family. Clean and modern building with nice room and swimming pool. Very tastefull breakfast with more than 7 different plates!
Read more
Date of stay: January 2024
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
It's a great looking place, but the maintenance is not good. Somehow it gives you a feeling that somebody had a great idea and started building, but right before the end decided to finish it with materials that were not the same quality. That is not the biggest downer though. The biggest one is you won't be able to sleep there. It was supposed to be the last two relaxing days of our trip, but I didn't manage to sleep at all. The place doesn't have windows, meaning they have nets instead of glass. So if you wish for a good night rest, go somewhere else, because at night you will be awoken by loud barking of the dogs, it will last forever and then, when they calm down, the near by buddhist temple will start their chanting, then the singing from the mosque, then the roosters, the sounds of the road and then there will be the Sunrise and no blinds to protect your sleep from the light. The food there is overpriced, nothing special. There is no jungle there. All around the place there are peoples' homes, dogs, some construction, the road, not too close, but enough to hear it. There can be problems with hot water. If they say they'll fix it in 10 min, don't belive them. It will take a whole day. Just ask them if they switched on the boiler, cause apparently they tend to switch it off.
Good points: the pool is clean and nice. It is a beautiful place. The staff is nice but might lie about some things.
All in all not worth the money.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
On the pics it looks like an amazing place. Beautifully designed with nice rooms. But.... where to start...Most importantly the rooms have no windows (!) and are therefore extremely noisy. We staid two nights and couldn't get much sleep. Order of events; from sunset onward, barking dogs all night long, at 4.30 am the nearby temple switches on their sound-system for you to enjoy their hour-long prayers. At 5 am the local mosque kicks in with their call for prayer. If you are still asleep the sun will wake you up as there is no way to obscure the room. We had a great looking bath, too bad half of the time there was only cold water to fill it with.... Staff came up with all kinds of excuses why there was no hot water and issue would be resolved in '10 minutes'. Not. After long lasting tiring discussions, management decided to give a 15 usd discount only to find out that we were presented with a bill that was 45 usd too high. Good that we checked. Also, very far from anything In summary, not what we hoped for
Read more
Date of stay: January 2015
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:bring earplugs!
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We have just left after the most amazing two days in this villa! It’s literally feels like it’s your own place. We got woken this morning by the monkeys right outside our window. The staff and breakfast were very good and it’s just a short tuc tuc ride from the town. It’s perfect to sit and have a drink in the evening on any of the comfy couches and take in the scenery around you. The views are incredible and the pool is very nice! Highly recommended!
Read more
Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
It's rare to find good quality places to stay in Sri Lanka. Prices are high but usually they don't meet your quality expectation. But we were very impressed with Villa Amma Erna. The modern and private setting made it look exclusive. It's clean, staff were friendly and helpful, and food selection was wonderful.
Just an important thing to take note of is to consider the dates you're booking on. Avoid celebratory dates (e.g. New Year's Eve, etc). We stayed there on NYE and we couldn't get a good sleep due to the noise level around the area. There was no window to block the noise, Even though they've provided earplugs. Fireworks were up until 1 AM then we were woken up by chantings from two temples around the area at 5 - 7 AM. So just a precaution...check Sri Lankan calendar too.
It was also quite unfortunate that we didn't try their 3-course meal because the manager forgot to mention it to the chef.
Overall, however, we loved our stay.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Villa Amma Erna is just an amazing experience. There are only a few rooms, so it never feels crowded but always very private. The hotel is located on a hill, surrounded by the tropical flora and fauna of Sri Lanka, just absolutely breathtaking. The staff is super nice and friendly, the breakfast very yummy. But the best thing about Villa Amma Erna are the big and airy rooms, that are absolutely spotless. The windows are all open, protected with mosquito nets and shutters, so at night you can hear all the animals outside and just feel like you're in the middle of the rainforest. For us it was just the perfect stay and we would gladly stay there again.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2016
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
There are more places to choose from in the Galle area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$194 - AU$313 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Sri LankaSouthern ProvinceGalle DistrictGalle
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect total costs of the stay, including all taxes and fees known to our partners. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
