The name is formed aman, or "peace" in Sanskrit, and galla, the Sinhalese name for the town of Galle. Historically, the fortified town of Galle has been a significant trading port. More than a thousand years ago it was the main commercial port in the country
The Dutch Fort built during the Dutch colonial occupation dating back over 400 years. Inside the fort is famous New Oriental Hotel, now restored, renovated, refurbished and renamed by the Amanresorts group as Amangalla.

NOH was the more popular name for New Oriental Hotel from its beginning in 1865 until its transformation as Amangalla. Visitors who pop in for drink on the broad, art-deco tiled verandah, as they did in the old days, are astonished by the successful transformation of the property from seedy to sophisticated.

The dated essence of its predecessor has been lovingly enhanced with spit and polish. The shining wooden floorboards of the Grand Hall are original, as are the metre-thick walls and the corridors of suites and chambers. While four-poster beds and some of the chunky period furniture remain, more comfortable, slimmer pieces have been added creating a confident elegance. Hidden in the cloistered garden is a huge, sleekly modern swimming pool and The Baths - a spa.

The Garden House - Situated within the resort gardens, this two-storey, house features a private terrace and balcony offering leafy, treetop views. The original, antique furniture of the house has been restored. Adjoining this is a spacious bathroom, bathed in light from the pool garden outside. It offers twin vanities, a free-standing tub, toilet and separate shower. An internal stairway rises from the sitting room to the upper level, featuring a daybed and banquette. Other facilities include a pantry serviced by a private butler.

Suites - There are 8 Suites, of which six are located in the Church Street Wing and two in the Middle Street Wing. The Suites look onto para trees, the ramparts of the Fort and the harbour, or the mature well-tended tropical gardens. The spacious Suites feature the original polished teak floorboards dating back over 300 years..

There are 4 Garden Wing chambers - three with balconies and one with a twin porch - all over-looking the treetops of the resort garden.

Chambers - 6 chambers are located within the Church Street Wing and face the Fort ramparts. The entrance leads into the open plan room, featuring first the bathroom, followed by the bedroom and a separate sitting area.

Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms are located on the ground level of the Middle Street Wing. Views are either overlooking the garden or the nearby historic Groote Kerk (Great Church). The bedroom and separate bathroom are similar in size with furnishings and the spacious bathroom offers twin vanities, free-standing tub, separate shower and toilet. T


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