Amanwella, Tangalle

Surrounded by pretty fishing communities, Amanwella enjoys an enviable location in an unspoiled corner of Sri Lanka. A small resort with just thirty suites, this is the perfect spot for those in search of seclusion and serenity. Impressively spacious suites overlook the Indian Ocean from a gentle hillside. There’s a calm and elegance to the décor. Plunge pools and terraces are delightful spaces into which to retreat.

Cuisine can be enjoyed at both the main restaurant and the Beach Club, where the catch of the day and locally grown produce is expertly crafted into Asian fusion food and international specialities.

A vast pool with plentiful sun-loungers offers impeccable views of the pool, palm-fringed beach and lapping ocean. A yoga platform overlooks the beach and is host to regular yoga sessions.

Relaxation and rejuvenation can be found in the hotel’s bijou spa, wonderfully positioned on the hillside. Treatments can be administered in spa suites, the spa garden or in the comfort of your own suite. The Abhyanga massage, a traditional Ayurvedic treatment, is a well-loved signature treatment.

Cuisine can be enjoyed at both the main restaurant and the Beach Club, where the catch of the day and locally grown produce is transformed into Asian fusion food and international specialities.

While Amanwella is a haven of relaxation, there are plenty of activities available. Beach games, surfing lessons and fishing trips are on offer and there is a well-stocked library and plenty of board games. National parks with elephants and incredible birdlife, and turtle conservation areas, encourage exploration of the wider area.