安縵蔚瀾(Amanwella)

Very nice very clean beautiful beach good food

This was the last stop of 3 hotels we booked over the Christmas period , all situated in the southern part of the island . The hotel is by all standards luxurious, especially in comparison to the general standard of hospitality on this island. The rooms are very large and comfortable. The staff is helpful and the food is also very good. However one thing what a hotel at that price level should have is a fully operational spa and gym . To my great surprise they don’t offer that , instead they send you masseurs to your room which is ok, but then I am a keen gym goer and I was feeling very let down not to have the possibility to train. Particularly as the weather this year was very mixed and rainy . Also bare in mind that any extra packages you decide to book are very very expensive All in all a lovely place but for what it stands for , in my opinion a bit overrated

Amanwella is in a really dreamy location on one end of Silent beach near Tangalle. The open architecture, pool area and beach views were just gorgeous. The beach club in the coconut grove was also amazing with charming service, regular rounds of complementary ice cream and the beach restaurant which served some very nice dishes. There is also another public beach cafe at the other end of the beach although we didn’t try it. The beach is public (as are all in Sri Lanka) but never got crowded even in peak holiday season. For those with young children note that the beach has waves and currents. We had very nice food as well in the hotel where most people seemed to eat. You can also get a tuk tuk and eat out at nearby places (including for non Aman prices). The best lobster we had was at Cactus Lounge a short drive away. We booked are whale watching trip independently of the hotel given the prices being charged by the hotel. There is also a dive shop a short distance up the road which does diving trips departing from Silent beach. This is one of the older Aman properties with some fraying around the edges and at times the service borders on the fussy. Overall we had a lovely relaxing stay and would recommend.

It's a recurring theme with Aman, which sadly seems to be more focused on opening new hotels in oversaturated locations like Beverly Hills and Miami, than maintaining its (mostly amazing) existing ones, which in many cases are 20-30 years old, and Amanwella is no different. It's a nicely designed property which I have no doubt was spectacular in its heyday, but it's really starting to show its age. Combined with a price which is way too high considering the state of the hotel, the place is practically empty, making it feel a little dead despite it being near peak season in Sri Lanka (the next hotel I went to by contrast was at capacity). The highlight is definitely the absolutely spectacular beach and coconut grove it overlooks, although be warned that the sea here can be quite choppy, so only likely to appeal if you're a strong swimmer. The walk to the Aman beach club is not great, with no real path to speak of, and a route that takes you through a messy area which is waterlogged and actually quite muddy - the kind of thing that they should really do something about, but I'm guessing don't have the budget to maintain. On top of that, the area where the property meets the beach is staffed by armed police officers, which doesn't exactly make for the relaxing atmosphere you hope to have on holiday. The rooms are nice enough, but again showing a fair amount of wear and tear. They are not properly sealed so expect insects to get inside: I also saw 2 lizards in mine, which didn't especially bother me, but if you're squeamish about this kind of thing you won't be happy. There are no blackout blinds, but rather wooden shutters which are designed to allow light in, so if you're sensitive to light expect to wake up early. The private pools are not worth it in my opinion, as they are enclosed in a small space with no view, and the main pool is actually one of the best things about the hotel in any event. If Amanwella were renovated and the price wasn't so unfairly high, I'd definitely recommend it as I think it would be a top tier place. As it stands though, I personally wouldn't return.

It's a fantastic Aman as to value in room rates. One of the more affordable ones globally in comparison to the insane rates being charged in other areas of the world by Aman. This is the only reason I chose it, while still a stretch for me as to value. The service is polished. The rooms are beautiful and aging well. And we loved the beach with a blend of local feel mixed into the nice Aman area for lounging. It's a truly lovely hotel. The only puzzling thing is the pricing of food. It's become insane. I spent a month in Sri Lanka at many varying level of hotels and I never saw anything like this. It rivals even Maldives in pricing. A CheeseBurger for $52? That's just one example. In 2019 that same burger was like $20 on their menu. I asked the staff and they just said, "Since Covid the prices of food have risen tremendously." OK? But three times nearly? I ate two other Burgers during my trip, one in Kalpitya and another in Colombo at the Shangri La. Both equally as good. And they were $20. Not just the Burgers. A chicken satay at $30? A Pizza at $40? Again, these are Maldives prices on an island that is ultimately very affordable otherwise. I don't get it and I think Aman needs to really look hard at its pricing. Anyone who travels in Sri Lanka, even at the top locations, knows full well that this is way over the top. The food was wonderful though. If that helps? But the food is often wonderful in Sri Lanka.

C est un Aman car architecture et le lieu sont magnifiques même si l architecte a vraiment eu une approche trop esthétique et pas assez fonctionnelle Le service est aussi un service Aman, de très haute qualité Les repas excellents même si les cartes ne sont pas très fournies Mais évidemment vous ne pouvez pas oublier 1. Pas de salle de sport 2. Pas de spa digne de ce nom 3. Piscine à l arrière de la villa sans vue, aucun intérêt 4. Pas de machine à café dans les suites même si on est au pays du thé ! Les lieux sont bien entretenus mais certains sièges à la plage mériteraient un petit coup de peinture Nous avons passé un très très bon séjour mais les remarques / critiques sont avérées … c est dommage Un point super positif, comme dans tous les aman, de super prestataires et Si vous aimez faire du sport, Les cours de surf sont excellents

Amanwella is without doubt the best hotel we have ever stayed in. From the moment we were greeted on arrival by the General Manager, we were made to feel welcome. The hotel buildings are light and airy. They blend beautifully with the surrounding landscape, with frangipani and coconut palms, and wonderful views across a secluded bay. Our ocean-view room was spacious and comfortable, with excellent amenities. Above all, the staff were professional, skilled, helpful and friendly at all times. Special thanks to Nirosh for his assistance. The food was of the highest quality, with a first class choice of Asian, vegetarian and Mediterranean dishes. We enjoyed spicy Sri Lankan curries, pomelo salads, coconut pudding and kithul, a local palm syrup. Thank you to everyone who made our stay so memorable.

Ein wunderschöner Strand jedoch sind die Hotelangestellte am Strand sehr unhöflich zu den public Beach Gästen. Diese versuchen auf eine anangenehme Art die normalen Gäste zu vertreiben. Bitte nicht dieses Hotel unterstützen. Ebenso versuchen sie die kleinen locales Strand Bars abzureisen und zu vertrieben!!!!