Amanwella

Amanwella has designed and styled a beachfront retreat in accordance with its striking setting. Vertical modern lines harmonise with the rural nature of its equatorial host, allowing for a calm and stylish base from which to witness its splendid tropical environment. The resort’s architecture pays homage to Sri Lanka’s renowned architect Geoffrey Bawas. His approach was evocatively personal, highlighting the senses that go hand in hand with climate, landscape and modern and ancient civilisation. He brought together an appreciation of Western humanist architectural tradition together with the lifestyle and culture of his own country. This sensitive approach has been skilfully interpreted at Amanwella, using materials such as stone, timber and clay tiles, emulating a sense of oneness with nature.
The entrance is reached along a small gravel road, which takes you to a pebbled courtyard and into the serene home of Amanwella. The interiors of the 30 identical suites are suitably contemporary. The palette of soothing beige, cream, honey and wood are easy and pleasing on the eye leaving cosmic colours to their own devices. There is a calm here, a solid peace, where a dedication to nurture is reflected in its sensitivity to the environment, the result of which is a beachfront hideaway devoted to connecting the person with the joys of island alfresco.

Situated mostly on the hillside, the Suites enjoy varying views of the coconut grove and ocean. Floor-to-ceiling glass and latticed panels form two sides of the dwelling – one opening onto a private walled-in entry courtyard and plunge pool, with the terrace side opposite affording open views. The plunge pool measures six by four metres and the courtyard features a banquette for lounging and dining. Timber sliding doors and panels reveal the interior spaces.
There is a combined sleeping and living room with a king-size bed, writing desk, armchair with footstool and a credenza featuring a personal bar with refreshments. Sliding screens divide this area from the open-plan bathroom featuring a free-standing bathtub, twin vanities, dressing area, shower and toilet. Access to the spacious terrace is again via sliding doors from the living areas and the bathroom. The terrace includes a dining table with two chairs and a double sunlounger. Terrazzo floors are finished in muted, sandy tones that reflect the beach setting. Three sets of suites share a connecting door on the terrace. These are ideal for families or couples travelling together.

Ocean Suites are situated on the lower levels of the hill and enjoy uninterrupted views of the coconut grove and beach. Most are free-standing, although four sets of suites share a connecting door on the terrace. Again, these are ideal for families or couples travelling together.

v location Colombo’s Bandaranaike Intenational Airport (BIA) is the sole international airport in Sri Lanka and is located about 30km north of the city. Travel time between the airport and the city centre varies between 3⁄4 hour and one hour. All flights arrive into Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport in the daytime. By road from Colombo during the day, the drive to Amanwella takes approximately 6 hours on the southern coastal route. The road winds its way down the picturesque coast and is for the most part a single-carriageway. The car transfer from BIA/Colombo to Amanwella is US$235++ per car per trip. Amanresorts recommends guests first commence their journey in Sri Lanka with a stay at Amangalla, transferring directly there on arrival which is a four hour drive. Cost of the car transfer is US$175++ per car per trip. Car transfers between Amanwella and Amangalla are US$50++ per car per way and takes about two hours. For arrivals at Amangalla or Amanwella after midnight, we will pre-register your reservation for the night before to ensure that your room is ready for immediate check-in. Deccan Aviation's helicopter flights from BIA to Galle take one hour and costs US$1,585 nett (US$2,300 from 1 September 2009), while the flight from BIA to Tangalle is 11⁄4 hours at a cost of US$2,155 nett (US$2,875 from 1 September 2009). The helicopter takes a maximum of four passengers with a baggage allowance of 15kg per person. airport assistance Guests will be met by an Amanresorts representative upon clearance through customs and escorted to a vehicle for transfer to Amangalla or Amanwella. For departures, guests will be met by Amanresorts’ airport representative upon arrival at BIA’s departure area. The Amanresorts’ representative will organise a trolley and porter, and take care of all porter charges.

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