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Amangalla occupies historic buildings within Galle Fort, a hexagonal UNESCO World Heritage Site built over 36 hectares in Galle, capital of Sri Lanka's Southern Province. The property's oldest structures date to 1684, with the complex completed by 1715. The hotel sits among period colonial buildings and narrow fort streets, adjacent to the Galle International Stadium.
Check availability Official websiteGalle Fort is a hexagonal stone fortification covering 36 hectares (89 acres), built in the 17th century and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort remains fully inhabited, with period buildings from the colonial era connected by narrow roads that define the neighbourhood character. Amangalla's buildings occupy sections of this historic fabric, with the oldest structures dating to 1684 as headquarters for Dutch commanders and staff. During British rule, the complex served as military quarters before its conversion to the New Orient Hotel in 1865. The hotel retained its heritage role and was incorporated into the Aman Resorts portfolio in 2005, becoming Amangalla.
Galle is located on Sri Lanka's south coast within the Southern Province. The Galle International Stadium is immediately adjacent to the fort, identifiable from the property. The region offers coastal and cultural access points typical of southern Sri Lanka, with the wider Galle area serving as a base for exploration of the province. The fort's inhabited status supports daily access to supplies and services within the historic district.
Bandaranaike International Airport, the primary international gateway to Sri Lanka, is a 2-hour drive from Amangalla. Flight durations from major regional hubs to Bandaranaike International Airport include: Maldives (1 hour 45 minutes), Mumbai (2 hours 31 minutes), Bangkok (3 hours 10 minutes), Kuala Lumpur (3 hours 30 minutes), Dubai (4 hours 35 minutes), Doha (4 hours 45 minutes), Singapore (4 hours 4 minutes), Istanbul (8 hours 20 minutes), and London (10 hours 45 minutes). Amangalla's reservations team can assist with transport arrangements. Phone: +94 11 734 5888 or +94 91 223 3388; Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
Amangalla is located at Talbot Town within Galle Fort in Galle, the capital of Sri Lanka's Southern Province. The fort is a hexagonal UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 36 hectares.
Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 2 hours' drive from Amangalla. The resort's reservations team can arrange transport.
Yes. Amangalla occupies buildings within Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 17th century. The oldest Amangalla structures date to 1684.
The Galle International Stadium is adjacent to the fort. The property sits among period colonial buildings and narrow streets characteristic of the fort's inhabited historic district.
Phone: +94 11 734 5888 or +94 91 223 3388. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. The reservations team assists with booking and travel arrangements.
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