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Bodhi Mawatha, Wella Wathuara
Tangalle
Sri Lanka
Tel: 94 65 6887 3337
Beach bunnies will find their Valhalla at Amanwella: All 30 spacious rooms have unobstructed views of the crescent bay, thanks to sliding glass doors that line their two sea-facing sides. Neutral fabrics and fantail-coconut-wood furniture create an understated chic without distracting from the stunning scenery. Staff, elegantly attired in sarongs of amethyst and emerald and all the more motivated after tsunami delays, carry on Aman's service tradition. The main pool stretches toward infinity on not one but three sides, providing a satisfying swimming alternative to the bay's sometimes strong currents. Until seaplane landing rights are secured, getting there is decidedly not half the fun: The five-hour drive from Colombo passes through the tsunami's tragic aftermath.
When to go: Avoid May through July, when temperatures sizzle and skies drizzle.
Which room to book: Ocean Pool Suites, for their eponymous views
Amenities:
Bar/lounge,
Beach,
Pool,
24-hour Room Service
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