Amanwella

I recently visited Amanwella with my parents, I honestly don't think words are enough to explain the incredible experience I had. From the moment I stepped into Amanwella, I knew this was going to be a special experience. The hotel itself is a masterpiece, the architecture is stunning, minimalistic yet luxurious. The ambience is serene and calming, making it the perfect escape if you’re looking to unwind and relax. Food The food was absolutely top-notch. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented. Pro tip: Always go for the seafood options, you won’t regret it. The flavors were rich yet delicate, and every meal was superb! Beach The beach near the resort lives up to its name "Silent Beach". It’s discreet, clean, and breathtakingly beautiful. I've been to most of the beaches in the southern coast of Sri Lanka and this beach is my absolute favorite. It's the most beautiful beach I've seen with clear turquoise waters. The best part? It isn’t crowded like many other beaches. Instead, it offers a sense of privacy and tranquility that makes it the perfect place to simply relax, breathe, and let time slow down. Service If there’s one thing that truly sets Amanwella apart, it’s the service. A hotel can be beautiful, but without good service it loses its charm. Amanwella not only delivers, but exceeds expectations. The service was personalized, thoughtful, and attentive down to the smallest details. I had initially planned to arrive at the hotel by 14:00H and informed the team in advance. Since I was traveling in my own vehicle, we made a few stops along the way and ended up running a little late. What really touched me was that, before I even arrived, I received a call from Tania at the front desk asking about my arrival time. It honestly felt like they were genuinely waiting for me and looking forward for my arrival and that simple gesture made me feel so special, cared for and welcomed. In that moment, I just knew everything about this stay was going to be amazing even before I set foot in the resort. Once I arrived at the Resort, I was warmly welcomed by Morton the General Manager of Amanwella and the front desk. Every interaction was warm, professional, and left me feeling valued. I would also like to give a special mention to Dhanush at the restaurant, who was exceptionally kind and warm throughout our stay. One moment that stood out was at breakfast when my dad was debating whether to order pol roti or string hoppers. He finally decided on the string hoppers, but Dhanush, being so attentive, brought both ensuring my dad didn’t miss out on either. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a true reflection of the genuine care Amanwella’s team puts into every detail. Thank you, Dhanush, for making our experience even more memorable with your amazing service. A special shout-out to the reservation team Shenal, Ishara and Kinkini. From the moment I arrived until the time I left, I felt nothing but pure satisfaction and happiness. A heartfelt thank you to Morton and the entire team, truly well done! Please keep up the amazing work. Overall Aman is world-renowned for its service and attention to detail, and Amanwella is a perfect example of that legacy. It truly is a place of peace, with its pristine beach. Amanwella is a sanctuary where you can escape the noise of the world and immerse yourself in pure relaxation. Everything about Amanwella was a chef’s kiss. From the design and food to the impeccable service and stunning beach, it’s an experience that stays with you long after you leave. Hope to be back soon for another relaxing getaway!

Our first ever Aman stay, and oh what an experience. Greeted on arrival in the breathtaking pebbled courtyard by the newly appointed GM Morton and his team who welcomed our family with a traditional ceremony. Escorted by Morton on a tour of the property and then we were whisked away to our respective villas in golf carts. The villas are very spacious (although somewhat dark) with a very generous balcony facing the ocean and large plunge pool on the entrance side of the villa. The true highlight of our stay was the attention to detail and attentiveness of the team. Impeccable. If I could pass just one small disappointment, it was that the 'beach club' restaurant open air dining room had a glossy black tiled floor. I guess I'd envisioned barefoot dining in the sand. It certainly did not detract from the delicious food or drinks served, but when you're perched right on the beach with waves rolling in and palm trees swaying in the night breeze, it would have just perfected the experience. Departure day is never nice but was made better by the personal farewell from Morton and his team along with departing gifts for each of us, and knowing our next stop was another Aman hotel, Amangalla. We can certainly see why Aman properties have the reputation they do. Istuti Danny & Tania, Perth Western Australia P.S I should mention that the service continues a month after our stay, with a phone call received in Australia yesterday from Tharuka the Front Office Manager to say our drone (that crash landed itself high in a palm tree next to the aforementioned Beach Club), had finally fallen to the ground and were wondering whether they could get it couried back to us. The photos lead me to believe there would have been too much water damage from rains to bother trying to repair it, but when I asked for them to send my memory card, they even offered to download all the footage and send it on Google Drive just in case the card should not arrive in the post. Now that's impressive!! Thank you!!

Amanwella has been on my bucket list for a while and I’m glad I got to go here. I recently stayed at the Ritz Carlton in Bangkok and the experience was just as expected truly sublime so going into an Aman hotel I had the same expectations if not more and I’m glad to say that they met all my expectations and more and I can truly say that this has been one of my most memorable hotel stays ever. The service and food are exceptional all what I expect from an Aman hotel, the pool and beach are lovely though I do recommend planning your arrival as the sea can be quite rough sometimes. The rooms were the highlight for me, minimal yet bold where need be and it had everything that I needed. Though not a deal breaker I wish that the room toilet and shower doors had individual locks also I believe that room 205’s shower rooms privacy panel had the rattan weaving removed so it didn’t feel private sometimes, we booked two rooms and room 206 had the privacy needed. Other than that I have nothing to say but it was worth every cent paid and I’m looking forward to coming back!!

"Amanwella truly exceeded our expectations with their exceptional service and personal care. One of the highlights of our stay was the special attention given to our dietary preferences. The chef went above and beyond to create delicious and innovative vegetarian dishes that were tailored to our tastes. We were blown away by the variety and flavors of the food! A huge thank you to our personal butler, Shanika, who was always available to cater to our needs and made us feel like royalty. Her warm smile and attentive service made our stay even more enjoyable. The resort's serene atmosphere, stunning views, and impeccable amenities only added to our wonderful experience. We felt pampered and cared for throughout our stay. Special mention to the chef for creating such amazing vegetarian dishes and to Shanika for her exceptional service. We would highly recommend Amanwella to anyone looking for a luxurious and personalized getaway

How lovely and special to “return home”. This is the overwhelming feeling that we get when coming back to the Amanwella in beautiful Sri Lanka. Hospitality goes hand in hand with the wonderful people in this country but at the Aman it goes beyond ……., Met at the front gate by Prem the Manager - who “welcomed us home” was the beginning of another wonderful 7 days and nights (although the last of our 3weeks) that never disappoint. We have travelled fairly widely in Sri Lanka and this is always the place that we choose to take the final week. It’s just like taking a huge exhale. You know you are in good hands and you can just totally relax. We were so happily taken back to the room that we had had on a previous visit and it was like time dissolved. Cool gorgeous interior that you always associate with the Aman chain, the most comfortable huge bed with fabulous linen and pillows - we always sleep so well here. Breakfast is abundant and delicious and a perfect way to start your day overlooking the most fabulous pool - which is where we ended our days - onto the ocean, beach and beyond 🏖️ Days spent on the beach on comfortable loungers with our lovely main guy “Ranga” - such a special person with a shy humble laugh and smile looking after us. We absolutely adore him. He treated us like family and was always just there with the iced water, some ice-cream, to take the sand off the bed or to move me into the sun or shade as required. He really made going down to the beach even more special 🏖️ But equally important to also mention lovely young Janaka and Mahesh - the other 2 guys on the beach that also remembered us from last time and were really attentive and wonderful. A couple of other outstanding people who always just appeared as and when needed and really looked after us ……… “Prem” - the Manager - who throughout our stay could not do enough for us and was always available Lovely “Thilina” - the continuously smiling and wonderful young man who looked after us at meal times - remembered us from last time and always remembering what we wanted for breakfast and anticipating our every need 🙏🏼 “Viraj” the loveliest guy whose smile lights up the room - always with the biggest welcome – also remembered us from last time. The best and most calm and restful place to be for delicious afternoon tea - out of the sun drinking lovely refreshing tea and eating delicious small bites of scones with freshly home made jam ☀️ Rooms boys Nimesh and sasika always discreet and doing the best job keeping our suite absolutely perfect. Also surprising us every night with either a gift or some gorgeous artwork on our bed 😊 And finally Ushan - the best masseur in the world !!! Most days I had an Abhyanga massage - in my room - which was sensational. I have massages wherever I go in the world and without a doubt Ushans is outstanding, memorable and just bloody fantastic - the best ! Also a nod and a big thank you to all those that I haven’t mentioned- all those that we haven’t seen - and yet they are the backbone of this and any hotel - so thank you to them too 🙏🏼 So overall another wonderful, memorable, relaxing visit and we are already planning our next Thank you for having us and looking after us …….. until next time ……..