5. Amanwella
Part of the ultra-luxury Aman chain of resorts, the Amanwella is a boutique ultra-luxury, all-villa resort in Tangalle. Like other Aman properties, the design is part of the experience. Amanwella reflects a stylish, Asian-influenced mid-century modern aesthetic called Tropical Modernism.
There are 30 individual villa suites, each with its own private courtyard and plunge pool and a sun terrace. The suites completely open, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on both ends, providing an indoor/outdoor experience with gentle air flow. There isn’t a separate spa, but the resort offers a range of in-room massages and treatments.
6. Uga Bay by Uga Escapes
Another Uga Escapes property, Uga Bay is a very reasonably priced luxury resort on legendary Pasikuda Bay. It’s a very popular destination because the bay is very shallow, and you can wade quite a ways out to the reef.
The resort has tropical Balinese-style fourplex units, with beach-view villas upstairs and garden-view villas downstairs. The units are spacious, with wood floors, ceiling fans, and open floor plans. You can also choose a Bay Suite or a two-level Beach Villa; both are larger, premium accommodations.
Uga Bay has its own more-than-a-mile-long stretch of private beach and offers the usual range of water sports and beach activities. It’s also close to some of Sri Lanka’s best diving and snorkeling locations.
Food at Uga Bay is served in an elegant restaurant overlooking the pool, with a la carte dining anytime of the day. The menu has a focus on fresh seafood, caught near the resort.
