Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection "The first women-led hotel in Sri Lanka"

Le fait que ce soit géré par des femmes. La propreté, la qualité des équipement, la literie. La magnifique vue dès l’arrivée à hôtel, la piscine. Tout!
N’hésitez pas à aller en safari ou à monter le Pidurangala Rock avec Ravina, la guide de l’hôtel qui est toujours passionnée par ce qu’elle fait.

Ausflüge zu den Buddha Höhlen und die Radtour mit der Naturalistin waren großartig!

La piscine, la décoration de l’hôtel, la directrice de l’établissement, le jeu d’échec, et la
Chambre

Une magnifique parenthèse pendant notre séjour au Sri Lanka. ✨
Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été touchés par les sourires, la gentillesse et toutes les petites attentions du personnel.
Cet hôtel dégage une atmosphère douce et chaleureuse, pleine de charme.
Et quelle magnifique piscine ! Un véritable havre de paix pour profiter d’une après-midi, d’une soirée et d’une nuit dans un cadre reposant.
Une endroit spécial que nous avons beaucoup appréciée et que nous recommandons sans hésiter.

Extremely friendly and accommodating staff!

Liked the breakfast - location as well as food choices.

מלון פשוט מהמם ! צוות המלון שכולן נשים היה שירותי במיוחד. החדרים מעוצבים מדהים הגדולים מאוד. מקלחת נהדרת. הבריכה גם היא נהדרת. אפילו חדר הכושר היו מצוייד ונעשה בו שימוש

Everything, was the nicest experience in Whole Srilankian trip

Le personnel aux petits soins, comme très rarement. Le cadre et l'esthétique du lieu, avec une vrai identité, ce qui est assez rare pour un hôtel de cette taille.

Peaceful and very clean. Great food and gym.

It was expected to be very good and it was, The location, room, food and facilities were great. The staff was very friendly and very helpful

Zeer mooie accomodatie met groot verzorgd zwembad, moderne fitness, pooltafel, tafeltennis. Zeer ruime kamer, aangename badkamer met zeer goede en praktische douche. Comfortabele bedden en goede airco. Vanuit de kamer een uitzicht op de prachtige tuin met mangoboomgaard. Midden in de natuur met veel fauna en flora. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Heel relaxe sfeer (pianomuziek op achtergrond vonden we top). Heel uitgebreid en lekker ontbijt (aanrader vinden we de buns zonder worst/curry, cupcakeje, oatmeal, cornflakes, muesli). Voor de luxe die je krijgt, vonden we de prijs-kwaliteit zeer goed. Uitstappen naar Pidurangala en Polonnaruwa vonden wij de moeite.

Wat een prachtige locatie, het personeel is super gastvriendelijk, een heerlijke spa en lekker eten! Het is een oase van rust tussen de mango bomen. Wij hadden 15 minuten na aankomst al bedacht dat we langer wilde blijven, zo fijn is het! Gerund door vrouwen! Als je in de buurt bent zeker gaan!

Having stayed in another Thema Collection property (Waraka Hotel in Udawalawe), my wife was looking forward to this stay in a relatively new property in the Dambulla-Sigiriya region. I had read the positive reviews, but WOW. From the moment we walked into the grand lobby with a giant, open, wall-free view of the pool, garden, Kandalama Lake, and hills, we experienced magic.

The claim of being "the first women-led hotel in Sri Lanka" is absolutely true. You notice immediately that, except for the gardeners, every staff member is a woman. And that probably explains why the property is managed so efficiently. ;-) Every person you meet greets you with a smile and is quick on her feet. The room is spacious and comfortable, the amenities are great, and the food is good. The pool is pleasant too.

The two highlights of our stay:
- Nature and birds, throughout the garden and by the lake, especially at sunrise. We photographer many small species we didn't see elsewhere.
- The room technology. We're from the US, but I'm going to look for fixtures I saw in our hotel room when I return home. For example, the shower fixture is awesome. Also, the blinds are genius.

Nearby Dambulla Cave Temple is a must-see for Buddhists and archaeology buffs. And Pidurangala Rock offers breathtaking views at the end of a rugged but interesting trail.

The food was amazing with several courses for both breakfast and dinner. The staff were incredible from first greetings to arrival to goodbyes. They all adored our daughter and even had a private tour with the hotel's naturalist to a cocktail making course for my wife. The balcony spa baths were also great.

This is an exceptionally enjoyable place to stay. A peaceful and very attractive setting, spacious modern rooms with very good facilities, large and very well-positioned pool, excellent dining area and food options, and friendly and efficient staff who are readily available. We greatly enjoyed the two excursions arranged for us by the resident naturalist Sithumi, who was a very well-informed and sensitive guide.
Julian and Carolyn

My stay at Amba Yaal was truly amazing. The atmosphere was peaceful, relaxing, and beautifully maintained. The hospitality was exceptional, and the staff made us feel comfortable and welcomed throughout our stay.

The rooms were clean, spacious, and thoughtfully designed, giving a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. The food was delicious, with authentic flavors and excellent service. The surroundings added a special charm, making the experience even more memorable.

Overall, Amba Yaal is a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy quality time with family and friends. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a calm, comfortable, and memorable stay.