The Last HousevsAmangalla
Both Amangalla and The Last House are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Amangalla is the choice of most professionals compared to The Last House. Amangalla ranks #8 in Sri Lanka with approval from 6 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.
The Last House
Pubudu Mawatha, Seenimodara, Nakulugamuwa, Tangalle 82200, Sri Lanka
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- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
The Telegraph
8.0
"Mawella is one of south coast Sri Lanka’s last remaining undeveloped beaches, and this five-bedroom Bawa-designed beach house is its perfect match; tranquil, relaxed and colourful." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A seductive seafront sanctuary, the Last House hotel in Tangalle is a love letter to Sri Lanka by legendary local architect Geoffrey Bawa." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Six rooms house guests in remarkably homey style, and the wraparound verandas supply a wealth of public, yet sheltered, outdoor space...the atmosphere at the Last House is a convivial one" Full review
Amangalla
10 Church Street, inside the Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
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- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Afar Magazine
"The Dutch Fort in Galle offers a myriad of beautiful hotels including the historic and lovingly restored Amangalla." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Amangalla breathes luxurious new life into the former New Oriental Hotel, a seventeenth-century colonial gem inside Galle Fort, the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sri Lanka’s southern coast." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Enjoy colonial opulence in this lavishly kitted out resort that's based in one of the Fort's most famous buildings." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Think high tea on a shaded verandah, whirring overhead fans and rooms with four-poster beds, antique furniture and 300-year-old teak floors." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Expect period furnishings like four-poster beds sharing space with modern details like sculptural freestanding bathtubs – along with a peaceful outdoor pool and charming courtyard." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Evocative resort hotel housed within the 400-year-old Galle Fort at the southwestern tip of the island." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of the Fort's most famous buildings, this Aman hotel boasts lashings of colonial opulence" Full review