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Freedom Lodge vs Amanwella

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Amanwella ranks significantly higher than Freedom Lodge. Amanwella is ranked #5 in Sri Lanka with praise from 5 publications including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Freedom Lodge
Freedom Lodge
7 / 10
30 Saranankara Rd, Kandy, Sri Lanka
From $35 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Baggage storage
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Freedom Lodge is near the lake, but just up the street and away from the loud road." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"We really like this place! It’s owned by a friendly family, surrounded by towering palm trees and has eight spotless rooms, excellent food and an authentic family atmosphere." Full review
Amanwella
Amanwella
8 / 10
Bodhi Mawatha, Wella Mawatha, Godellawela, Tangalle, Sri Lanka
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Beach bunnies will find their Valhalla at Amanwella: All 30 spacious rooms have unobstructed views of the crescent bay, thanks to sliding glass doors that line their two sea-facing sides." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This contemporary hotel touts just 27 suites, which are so spacious and serene guests are rarely seen around the resort." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"A dense tangle of palm trees tower over an 800-metre stretch of sugary sand at Awanwella hotel, a seafront boutique in Sri Lanka near the town of Tangalle." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
94.0
"Contemporary beach resort in a mature coconut grove overlooking a crescent of golden sand, about two hours’ drive east of Galle." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A true temple of luxury living, Amanwella's suites all have private plunge pools, preloaded iPods and gloriously tasteful and modish design touches." Full review