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The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection vs Amangalla

The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection and Amangalla are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Amangalla scores slightly higher than The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection. Amangalla ranks #8 in Sri Lanka with recommendations from 6 publications including Afar Magazine, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.

The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
7 / 10
812 Matara Road, Thalpe, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
From $279 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The immaculate, open concept villas, outdoor infinity showers, and brilliant seafood restaurant push it into a whole other category altogether." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Frangipani Tree is a small beachside boutique with nine suites that have a rustic, yet up-to-date, casual-chic vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There are nine suites in three houses: all are named after turtle species and have soaring ceilings, private verandas and ocean views. There's a lovely infinity pool and palm-fringed beach." Full review
Amangalla
Amangalla
8 / 10
10 Church Street, inside the Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Dutch Fort in Galle offers a myriad of beautiful hotels including the historic and lovingly restored Amangalla." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Amangalla breathes luxurious new life into the former New Oriental Hotel, a seventeenth-century colonial gem inside Galle Fort, the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sri Lanka’s southern coast." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Enjoy colonial opulence in this lavishly kitted out resort that's based in one of the Fort's most famous buildings." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Think high tea on a shaded verandah, whirring overhead fans and rooms with four-poster beds, antique furniture and 300-year-old teak floors." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Expect period furnishings like four-poster beds sharing space with modern details like sculptural freestanding bathtubs – along with a peaceful outdoor pool and charming courtyard." Full review
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