AmanwellavsCeylon Tea Trails - Relais & Chateaux
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais & Chateaux is preferred by most reviewers compared to Amanwella. Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais & Chateaux is ranked #2 in Sri Lanka with recommendations from 6 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Mr & Mrs Smith and Afar Magazine.
Amanwella
Bodhi Mawatha, Wella Mawatha, Godellawela, Tangalle, Sri Lanka
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"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." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This contemporary hotel touts just 27 suites, which are so spacious and serene guests are rarely seen around the resort." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A dense tangle of palm trees tower over an 800-metre stretch of sugary sand at Awanwella hotel, a seafront boutique in Sri Lanka near the town of Tangalle." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Contemporary beach resort in a mature coconut grove overlooking a crescent of golden sand, about two hours’ drive east of Galle." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A true temple of luxury living, Amanwella's suites all have private plunge pools, preloaded iPods and gloriously tasteful and modish design touches." Full review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais & Chateaux
P O Box 5, Hatton 22000, Sri Lanka
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"Tea may not sound synonymous with travel but Tea Trails, a collection of former planters’ bungalows set among Sri Lanka’s lush estates infuses the classic brew with an unexpected new experience." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A must is visiting the tea factories where you can watch fair trade tea being made in to the form we know and purchase in stores. It's a refreshing and relaxing experience." Full review
Jetsetter
"Decadent colonial-style bungalows make up this lakeside resort on a tea plantation in Sri Lanka's hill country." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Each airy bungalow has a private verandah, butler service and lake views, while the superlative restaurant's cuisine draws on products of the local tea estates." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A sprawling tea estate in Hill Country dotted with luxurious tea-planter bungalows, decorated in colonial style." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Tea Trails comprises a collection of five stunning colonial-style residences built for British tea plantation managers." Full review