Uga Jungle BeachvsAmanwella
Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes and Amanwella are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Amanwella ranks significantly higher than Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes. Amanwella comes in at #5 in Sri Lanka with praise from 5 reviews including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Uga Jungle Beach
Kuchchaveli, Kuchchaveli, Sri Lanka
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Jungle Beach Resort is a pioneering hotel attempting to offer a quality experience in a previously troubled region of Sri Lanka’s east coast." Full review
Jetsetter
"Back-to-nature escapism at its finest – a collection of thatched cabins set between the beach and the jungle on Sri Lanka's east coast, including breakfast, daily cocktail, a massage and more." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Jungle Beach Resort in Sri Lanka – just north of Trincomalee – offers the Walden lifestyle with a luxury safety net." Full review
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