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Shangri-La Hambantota

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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Poolside bar
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars
Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Sittrakala Estate, Chithragala, Ambalantota, Hambantota, 82100
  • Popular LocationShangri-La's Golf and Country Club1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBirds Park22 min drive
  • Popular LocationHambantota Beach28 min drive
  • AirportHambantota (HRI-Mattala Rajapaksa Intl.)44 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 2 Single Beds (Ocean)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 96 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hambantota

A luxury stay in Hambantota awaits you at Shangri-La Hambantota. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Shangri-La's Golf and Country Club and 7 km (4.4 mi) from Dry Zone Botanical Garden. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 3 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at CHI, The Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with Ayurvedic treatments and reflexology. The buffet restaurant, Bojun Hala, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. With 2 poolside bars and 2 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site golf course and free kids' club. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a sauna. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Hambantota resort include Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary and Birds Park.
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What's nearby

  • Shangri-La's Golf and Country Club - 1 min walk
  • Birds Park - 22 min drive
  • Hambantota Beach - 28 min drive
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 40 min drive
  • Tangalle Beach - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bojunhala - 1 min walk
  • Ulpatha Clubhouse & Bar - 5 min walk
  • Jade Green Restaurant and Villas - 17 min drive
  • Gimanhala Lounge - 1 min walk
  • නෝනගම Village - 11 min drive

About this property

Shangri-La Hambantota

Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Shangri-La Hambantota, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course, cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and enjoy a treatment at the full-service spa.

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool and a 24-hour health club. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Hambantota resort.

  • 274 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Shangri-La Hambantota offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Hambantota resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

CHI, The Spa has 12 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bojun Hala
  • Sera

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 24-hour health club
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 200.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100.00 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Shangri Hambantota Resort
Shangri Hambantota
Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort
Shangri-La's Golf Resort
Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf
Shangri-La's Golf
Shangri La Hambantota Resort Spa
Shangri La Hambantota Resort
Shangri La's Hambantota
Shangri-La Hambantota Resort
Shangri-La Hambantota Hambantota
Shangri-La Hambantota Resort Hambantota
Shangri La's Hambantota Golf Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Shangri-La Hambantota offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shangri-La Hambantota?

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Hambantota on 16 May 2024 start from AU$344.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Yep, Shangri-La Hambantota has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Shangri-La Hambantota?

The closest beach to Shangri-La Hambantota is Tangalle Beach (28.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Yep, CHI, The Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Thai massages.

Does Shangri-La Hambantota have a pool?

Shangri-La Hambantota has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars.

Does Shangri-La Hambantota have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Shangri-La Hambantota features 2 poolside bars, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Shangri-La Hambantota a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shangri-La Hambantota.

Does Shangri-La Hambantota serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shangri-La Hambantota?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 2 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Shangri-La Hambantota?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Yep, Shangri-La Hambantota has an 18-hole golf course. Golf lessons and mini golf are also available.

Shangri-La Hambantota Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 88 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mikhail

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big and nice facility similar to 5-star hotels in Turkey. Food is quite nice. Area around the hotel is also big and nice. There is nowhere to go other than the hotel area and there is really nothing to do if the weather is not good - no leisure is organized for the hotel guests except for 12.00pm aerobics once a day. Prepare for a one-week waiting like to the spa, they only have 2 massage girls and 1 ayurveda specialist for a huge facility. Ocean is not good for swimming. Sunbathing beds/decks are few and occupied by some guests in the morning and abandoned till the come to enjoy the pool around noon time, so prepare to fight for those to get a space by the pool. Staff is friendly but many of them do not understand English very well or may be there is some other reason, but getting things done - should it be a cup of coffee or getting your laundry bag back to the room can take 5 times more times and efforts than you originally planned. Really this hotel is overestimated and except for a fancy facility and good food, it is the most boring place on Earth.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service with good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff who looked after our 18 month old daughter well. Clean and well maintained hotel with links to all main attractions and special services such as helicopter rides.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nesha

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

MELVYN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like many things from China, appearances can be deceiving. Rooms and the hotel grounds may look 5 star but there are so many things such as quality of service, food, drink and the calibre of staff is distinctly low grade that degrade this place to 2 stars. You are treated as a customer, not a guest. When you enter the hotel grounds you are interrogated and your vehicle is searched by security dogs at the top of the access road to the hotel. There is no valet parking and several more facilities have been removed 'due to covid'. After a 3.5-4 hour drive from the airport you will sweat like pig in the entrance hall as the fans are switched off while you wait for a long time to be checked in. There is no air conditioning in this area. When we enquired as to why there is a delay in check in we were ushered away from the queue without explanation by a rude staff member who struggled to speak english! At check in the staff tried charging me for my hotel stay even though I had paid for it on Expedia 1.5 months earlier and they refused my request to settle bills on checkout. They instead insisted I pay a unexpected surcharge of Rs.30000 (nearly £120) at check in to cover potential extras like room service. Which is utter rubbish. The staff have a poor understanding of English, messed up and delayed our order. The prices are extortionate. Before check out a letter was sent to my room explaining the hotel IT system is unreliable and that they would prefer if I settle any bills the nig
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mohamad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel in sri lanka
I’ve never did any review before, but this hotel made me do one. I booked for two nights for my honeymoon trip in shangri-la Hambantota because it looked amazing in the pictures. I sent them an email informing them that we want something special since we are honeymooners. First when we arrived, the lobby and rooms looked so old although the hotel is 3 years old. What we disliked the most is that everything is paid on the property(any activity) even we asked for golf car tour to see the hotel around since it is huge, they asked for money. The only “special” thing they did for us is throwing some flowers on our bed as “honeymoon decoration”. Their food is below average. The cherry on top was a lizard on the bed before sleep and we couldn’t sleep comfortably. At 8:00 am the cleaning person knocked on the door many times and entered while we were still asleep. I woke up at 8:30 called another hotel and checked out directly. They did nothing about it they were only waiting me to settle the 4$ remaining from the balance😂. Never visit this hotel it is the worst..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Great food! Great people!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Lovely hotel but I had cash stolen from my room
I enjoyed my stay a lot in this hotel during the Covid-19 lockdown BUT I had $900 stolen from my purse during the stay. The hotel did carry out an investigation but hey couldn't find the culprit. I would recommend keeping your valuable extra safe when staying in this hotel. This is not what I expected in a 5* hotel but I was a lone female traveller staying in a very empty hotel (less than 10% occupancy) and didn't realise that I would possibly be more susceptible to these types of crimes. Overall the restaurants, rooms and pools are very nice. The downsides are that sea is not suitable for swimming in and the airport is about 4-5 hours drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Shangri-La Twilight
For a resort of the caliber of Shangri-La the service was more like a business hotel where you have to carry your language into the hotel and where the attendant left you after a lift without coming to the room to explain everything. The food was no where near the status of other hotels in the same category. The concierge was not very inclined to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and service- very accommodating. Beautiful beach and pools.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020