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Amanwella February 2019 - finally !!
Introduction Hopefully this will be posted in the correct forum . The first attempt disappeared . Will post in parts just in case ..Will be reviewing Amangalla along with Amanwella . Preamble We are thrilled to be here after numerous attempts since opening . After the delay due to the regional unprecedented disaster 15 years this Boxing Day much has been done . That event during Wella ‘ s pre opening and which affected the people here deeply saw AMAN help opening Wella in various capacities even as the property was affected . So being here now gives us an understanding of the grave situation and how the current team here was impacted .As Sean is overseeing Sri Lanka AMANs , and not too soon either , us coming here to stay and catch up in person with an “ old “ GM & now friend , is good timing . Arrival ; and transfer from Galla After a fairly smooth almost 2 hours drive from Galla on smooth roads , we turned into a laterite track which seems to be what it is in these parts . We were welcomed by Sean F who was here part of the day till night , Pantelis K ( GM ) , Guillermo V ( EAM AMAN Galla & Wella ) along with some team members here .Had a quick look around mainly above before riding a tuk to our suite for check in .
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A proper Aman welcome.
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Originally Posted by Aventine
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A proper Aman welcome.
Even at about 2 am at Galla sans Sean ;) Then on our return , a special Chef indulged us by cooking up a storm - last minute request as we were chatting and I forgot to email Sean / mention on arrival - all within an hour ! What can one say :) A true Chef & an Aman veteran !! Need more like these veterans at Amans The Wella TR is taking awhile to complete , we shall see .. Plus editing does not work smoothly , still trying to rectify :( , cannot rearrange segments for improved flow . FT has to improve on it . May start on Galla ‘ s soon .. |
Thanks for the review. I *loved* Wella and would gladly return any time. We had villa 1 and it was splendid...
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Happy to hear a positive review! Another fabulous review by FlyerEC. You got some really nice shots of the whole resort. Thanks for taking the time to post this, very informative.
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Originally Posted by 1readyset2go
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Happy to hear a positive review! Another fabulous review by FlyerEC. You got some really nice shots of the whole resort. Thanks for taking the time to post this, very informative.
Originally Posted by Fliar
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Thanks for the review. I *loved* Wella and would gladly return any time. We had villa 1 and it was splendid...
If I can figure out non red eye flights , will return soon too in not so hot months :) Will check with Sean F , Pantelis K , Guillermo V .. for other scheduling updates . Will Wella Villas happen these couple years or .. ? ;) Trying to complete & sort Wella TR / photos .. still cannot edit the way it is intended to flow :( |
Lack of English is a bit worrying, no? For the cost (1k USD/night if I remember correctly), I would certainly hope that the staff would understand requests, regardless of how well-intentioned the staff is. we are still undecided whether Sri Lanka will be on the upcoming RTW honeymoon trip. Service seems to be a bit too rough around the edges for price. Locale is undoubtedly beautiful... |
Originally Posted by Cityflyer10
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Lack of English is a bit worrying, no? For the cost (1k USD/night if I remember correctly), I would certainly hope that the staff would understand requests, regardless of how well-intentioned the staff is. we are still undecided whether Sri Lanka will be on the upcoming RTW honeymoon trip. Service seems to be a bit too rough around the edges for price. Locale is undoubtedly beautiful... Suppose should not be putting them on the spot with tricky “ technical “ questions - assuming all Commonwealth countries have English like their first language if not second ;) Service was almost flawless :) Amanwella is one of the reasons I will return to Sri Lanka . ( Also since we did not have time for Tea Trails , what we preferred was unavailable .. ) |
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
(Post 30825591)
Don ‘ t get me wrong though . They speak English alright and there are those who are truly fluent ! Suppose should not be putting them on the spot with tricky “ technical “ questions - assuming all Commonwealth countries have English like their first language if not second ;) Service was almost flawless :) Amanwella is one of the reasons I will return to Sri Lanka . ( Also since we did not have time for Tea Trails , what we preferred was unavailable .. ) I am am encouraged by your thoughts on Amanwella however. We loved Amangalle and were disappointed to miss Wella. |
Originally Posted by ridefar
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Speaking as somebody who loved Sri Lanka I would say that Tea Trails was a disappointment. We will definitely go back to Sri Lanka and definitely not stay at Tea Trails. Nor would I readily recommend it unless you rent all of one house. I am am encouraged by your thoughts on Amanwella however. We loved Amangalle and were disappointed to miss Wella. |
Thank you for the nice review of Amanwella. We went about 6 years ago and really enjoyed it. We loved the beach, and really liked our room with its view to the ocean. We thought the placement of the private pool in the entrance was a bit strange , but really enjoyed the property. The service was not quite as good as the Indonesian Amal’s but everyone tried hard and we had a great time. We also loved Amangalle and Tea Trails. Tea Trails is not really a luxury property but well worth a visit if you get the right accommodation. It is just a great experience I would not have wanted to miss. My suggestion would be go there first, and then follow it with the better accommodations. |
Originally Posted by Larkin
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Thank you for the nice review of Amanwella. We went about 6 years ago and really enjoyed it. We loved the beach, and really liked our room with its view to the ocean. We thought the placement of the private pool in the entrance was a bit strange , but really enjoyed the property. The service was not quite as good as the Indonesian Amal’s but everyone tried hard and we had a great time. We also loved Amangalle and Tea Trails. Tea Trails is not really a luxury property but well worth a visit if you get the right accommodation. It is just a great experience I would not have wanted to miss. My suggestion would be go there first, and then follow it with the better accommodations. Always try to do better , best last :) . Will figure out when we next visit & which at Tea Trails to stay if we do go . We have visited Cameron Highlands with tea plantations ( like annually in the ‘ 60s ) & similar in Malaysia & the Tea Trails seem like the colonial style plantation bungalows we are accustomed to too .. if really really cool , will be more enticing . The Malaysian ones are affected by global warming & not cool any more ( to us anyway ) |
Wonderful review and great photos too - especially loved the sunset ones.
Also great to see yourself and @vienna-resident in Hong Kong! |
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Originally Posted by chinmoylad
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Wonderful review and great photos too - especially loved the sunset ones.
Also great to see yourself and @vienna-resident in Hong Kong!
Originally Posted by Aventine
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chinmoylad , likewise - perhaps more of us at an Aman next time ;) Yes , Aventine , more than a bit of relief Getting on with Galla TR |
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