A Hideaway to the southernmost point
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• Matara, located at the southern coastal belt where the River Nilawala flows into the Indian Ocean, has been a famous port town with a teeming population and resplendent beauty. • Historical chronicles have it that Matara served the dual role of a port and a resting place for weary travelers who invariably have to cross the river Nilawala at Mahathota on their way to Giruwapattuwa from Colombo along the road running along the southern littoral. www.amaloh.com Tropical set of mind
• Matara is the main town belonging to Matara district. • Main source of income generation from tourism , agriculture & fishing. • Matara is the capital city of the southern tourism corrido. • Average temperature in Matara fluctuates form 240 C to 320 depending on the season
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Ratnapura Ella 3 h 53 min (167 km) Sinharaja Forest 2 h 40 min (84.4 km) Wellawaya 3 h 16 min (142 km) Kanneliya Reserve 1 h 37 min (72.3 km)
Galle 56 min (44.7 km) Yala National Park 3 h (129 km
Weligama 38 min (18.3 km Mirissa 33 min (13.7 km) Hambantota 2 h 5 min (82.5 km)
• Matara Polhena is located 192 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport, and 160 km away from Colombo. • From the highway Godagama exit Matara Polhena is just 7 minutes away & approximately 5KMs
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• Laid-back, cozy, pristine, secluded luxury beach boutique resort with 20 rooms • Sun, Sand , Sea, Solitude & Serenity
www.amaloh.com Amaloh Beach boutique Resort
Amaloh beach boutique resort beautifully designed boutique resort located on a pristine stretch of coastline in the South, 2km away from Matara Town. The property has 20 luxurious rooms and is an exclusive retreat that ensures privacy. The idyllic resort is designed for individuals seeking absolute relaxation in a serene and secluded surrounding. The property borders a reef sheltered cove of the Indian Ocean, making an ideal location for snorkeling and kayaking. Every aspect of the property exudes peace, calm and a relax atmosphere. The rooms are purpose built to ensure guests can relax and unwind.
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Bedroom area - 31.5 sqm to 39 sqm Bathroom area - 11sqm to 20 sqm Balcony / veranda - 0 sqm to 11.5 sqm Total area - 50 sqm to 65 sqm
The Dutch Colonial Wing Includes the three upper Supper Deluxe bed rooms with high wooden ceilings are the epitome of comfort with glass fronts and private balconies giving a splendid panoramic seascape of the azure water of the cove.
The four ground floor rooms each have a private garden and chalet rooms facing ocean. 2 Garden bed rooms and 2 Supper Deluxe bed rooms are the categories of these 4.
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Bedroom area - 28.5 sqm to 30 sqm Bathroom area - 7.5 sqm to 14.5 sqm Balcony / veranda- 8 sqm to 17 sqm Total area - 47 sqm to 60 sqm
The Lotus Wing includes 12 Deluxe bedrooms and 2 Supper Deluxe bedrooms with a private Jacuzzi and a private garden. Interconnecting family rooms and interconnecting balcony rooms are available in the Lotus Wing.
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• Air conditioning • Hair dryer • Satellite television • Ayurvedic toiletries • Safety lockers • DVD Player On Request • Tea/coffee making facilities • Telephone • Iron and ironing board • Coffee machine (available in Super • Bathtub (except in the Garden • Baby cots Deluxe and Suite) room) • Mini bar • Complimentary water bottles • Jacuzzi (only in lotus wing super • Luxury rain shower with hot and deluxe rooms) cold water www.amaloh.com Food
• Based on authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and traditional dishes • Western & Mediterranean dishes • Signature dishes
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At Amaloh beach boutique resort indulge and Special Dining flatter your palate with gastronomic delights and • Main restaurant • Beach dining mouth- watering cuisine fit for a gourmet, • Pool Bar • Garden dining prepared by an experienced chef who will cater to • Rooftop Bar • On the deck your every wish with their culinary expertise.
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• Wi-Fi access • Room service until 11pm • Daily housekeeping • Child minding facilities • Postal facilities • Doctor on call • Left luggage facility • Car hires and parking facilities • Daily newspaper on request
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• Pool (60ft X 30ft) – has a kids platform which • 2 jet skis is 8” deep • Table Tennis • Yoga and spa treatments on request • Board Games • Snorkeling • Lawn Bowling • Kayaking • Lawn Cricket • 2 outdoor Jacuzzis • Lawn Tag Rugby • 2 pool tables www.amaloh.com Mystical Island – Galagodiyana Old Island Tempe (The Southernmost Island belongs to Sri Lnaka)
Ruins on the Matara Galgodiyana Island – මාතර ගගගොꗒයාන 뷖පත ග ෞ뷊ධ නට�엊 Galgodiyana is an island off Matara lying less than 200 meters off from Amaloh Beach Boutique Resort, and about 500 meters off the popular Polhengoda beach.
History of the ruins of this island goes back to about 120 years and an interesting story lies about the building of the Buddhist place of worship. The mains artifacts on this jungle island is a ruined stupa made to Thai architecture and a mysterious stone arch.
According to history, a prince named Prisdang of Siam (now Thailand) who had been educated in England and had served as a ambassador for number of European countries had fallen out with the monarch of Siam and had escaped during a visit to Japan in 1890 and had reached Sri Lanka in 1896.
www.amaloh.com Mystical Island – Galagodiyana Old Island Tempe (The Southernmost Island belongs to Sri Lnaka) He had traveled towards Matara and noticing this serine island away from people, had decided to make this his adobe living and learning the way of Buddhism. It is said that a rock called Ethagala (Elephant Rock) has had a elephant figure and the date 1894.06.26 carved.
The Stupa and its buildings are said to be designed by Jinawansa Thero based on Siamese (Thai) tradition. The stupa has been built with entrances from four directions. There are two stone inscriptions but to dilapidated to read. In addition, there is a mystic entrance built with stone bolder held together for no apparent reason.
How do we get there – Kayak ride with Amaloh recreation team.
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Scuba diving and snorkeling with turtles Surfing • Midigama • Polhena Beach • Polhena Turtle Point • Hiriketiya • Matara Beach • Mirissa • Madiha • Unawatuna Beach • Weligama • Tangalle • Matara Maddawatte
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Archaeological sites Religious excursions • Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya • Matara Fort • Wewurukannala temple (built within giant boulder-like formations) • Galle Fort (UNESCO World • Parevi Duwa Temple • Vishnu Temple Heritage Site) • Devinuwara Temple • Star Fortress • Weherahena Temple
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Water Falls Trekking • Fatna • Kiralakelle Bird Sanctuary • Duwilli Ella • Kanneliya Forest Reserve • Athamale Ella • Trekking at Rumassala (associated with the legend of the • Hathmale Ella Ramayana story) • Dediyagala Ella
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Nature excursions • Hummanaya Blow Hole • Hiyare Rainforest • Sinharaja Forest Reserve (UNESCO World Heritage Site) • Madugama • Yala National Park • Udawalawa National Park • Kottawa Rain Forest • Handunugoda Tea Estate • Nilwala River - Crocodile and bird watching • Mirissa – Whale watching • Madunagala Hot Springs • Wilpita Rain Forest
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• Yoga of Synthesis. Swami Sivananda's approach to • From toes to the head yoga was to combine the four main paths - Karma • Shirodhara yoga, Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga and Raja yoga along with various sub-yogas such as kirtan and Hatha yoga.
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• The Southern point of Sri Lanka – Dondra Lighthouse • Cycle tours • Fish market • Stilt Fisherman Ahangama
Island hopping • Madol Duwa • Kurundu Doowa (Cinnamon Island) • Spice Island
Arts & Culture • Museum of Folk Art and Culture Maritime Museum, • Mask carving and lace making • Ariyapala Mask Museum
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