FRIDAY, March 29, 2024
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Grand time in Galle

Grand time in Galle

Onyx Hospitality Group, one of Asia’s leading hotel management companies, has launched a brand-new Amari property in Sri Lanka’s historic southwest coastal city of Galle.

The 172-room Amari Galle, located a short distance from the Unesco World Heritage Galle Fort, is the group’s third hotel in Sri Lanka. 
This new beachfront hotel is prominently situated on the Colombo-Galle main road and offers easy access to nearby attractions including Galle Fort, the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by the Europeans, and Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa, popular destinations for water sports such as scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and kite surfing. Sri Lanka’s international airport in Colombo is about two-and-a half-hours away by car. This hotel is also the group’s third Amari opening this year, following Amari Johor Bahru in Malaysia and Amari Yangshuo in China.
Amari Galle’s architecture and design takes inspiration from the natural beauty of the Galle coastline. Every guestroom and suite has direct sea views and private balconies. The hotel offers accommodation options in five broad categories, namely deluxe ocean view, deluxe terrace ocean view and grand deluxe ocean view rooms, one- bedroom suites and a 360 square-metre presidential suite complete with roof terrace and private plunge pool.
Ahara Gourmet Gallery, the signature market-style restaurant of Amari Galle, offers guests the opportunity to interact with chefs and experience the vibrant flavours of Asian and international cuisine inspired by the region’s rich street food culture. Shoreline Beach Club provides the ideal setting for guests to take in the calming view of the ocean while sampling a variety of snacks and cocktails. 
The rooftop bar Bommu, named in honour of the local expression “let’s have a drink”, is the ideal place to unwind and mingle. The ambience of the bar is picturesque with the serene and ever-changing ocean horizon as the backdrop. Another feature unique to Amari is the Voyager Lounge, a comfortable and relaxed space ideal for informal gatherings, reading, working or light meals. Open to all guests, this 24-hour facility also features a library, showers and luggage-sized lockers, perfect for travellers who are arriving early or departing late at night.
For families with children, there is a kids’ pool, a supervised Kids Club and babysitting services on request. Guests who want to indulge in complete relaxation can visit Breeze Spa, which offers a range of mood-based therapies. There is also a ballroom that can accommodate approximately 250 people for seated dinners.
The hotel’s opening offer starts at US$115-plus per night in a Deluxe Ocean View room including breakfast and is valid through October 31. For more information or reservations, visit https://goo.gl/D7sSdw.
 

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