The Pool at Amangalla

"Amanresorts has turned decay into decadence, restoring the now 28-room hotel and separate two-story house to its long-lost grandeur and adding a celadon pool and a holistic spa"

"You can recall those days – and the Dutch family who ran the place – in the beautiful library, which, like the gorgeous pool, offers a reason to leave your room"

"Located inside the grounds of the city's historic Galle Fort, don’t miss out on Ayurvedic massages in the spa, excellent local dishes and poolside cocktails"

"Our visit during the low season means we have the whole hydrotherapy room to ourselves, so we take our time flitting from the steam room to the sauna, and from the heated hydro pool to the icy plunge pool"