About this property

Overlooking the pristine southern coast of Sri Lanka, Shangri-La Hambantota is located along the ancient Spice Route in a city steeped in rich history. The resort is home to an 18-hole golf course, an expansive spa and a village that celebrates local Artisans. It also features state of the art fitness facilities, a 30-yard lap pool plus an additional freeform pool, and retail facilities. Shangri-La Hambantota's signature CHI, The Spa, is a place of personal peace and well-being that features exceptional and ayurvedic treatments. A 24-hour front desk for all guest inquiries is available for the discerning traveler. Rich and tasteful furnishings have been carefully curated to complement the surrounding natural beauty and local culture. Flat screen TV’s with cable channels, complimentary broadband internet and wifi access is offered in all rooms. A glass-enclosed shower, deep soaking tub, designer bath amenities, plush linens and extra-large towel for your comfort is also provided. The resort offers guests a variety of exquisite dishes. A Sri Lankan restaurant, Bojun Hala; and Sera, which is inspired by the famous hawker stalls of Asia. Gimanhala and Ulpatha, provide a fine selection of refreshments throughout the day.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Shangri-La Group
Hotel chain/brand
Shangri-La Group

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Game room


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aysha
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Massive place, lovely environment, lots of activities
  • Vijay_vbn
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Hospitality at its best ! Great staff, very warm and pleasant. Fantastic property, very beautiful, treat to the eyes. Great Swimming Pools. Tharindi (Guest Relations) did a great jo.
  • Richard
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very big resort with an impressive number of staff. I liked the spacious room with ocean view, and the extensive breakfast variety. I lost count about the number of swimming pools and restaurants they have, it's truly impressive!
  • Adele
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    A beautiful property with rooms o relooking the ocean. Wort check- in experience I have ever had though.
  • Daniel
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Lovely hotel, great golf course (Mali an excellent caddy). Got a free room upgrade breakfast was excellent and staff were very friendly. Lots of nature loads of cool monkeys jumping round bs it’s right on the beach!
  • Robert
    United States United States
    Kaveesha was an exceptional staff member. Went out of her way to find us, see how we were enjoying the food, our stay, if we were happy with the service and if we needed any help with bookings. Liked that there were lifeguards at the beach and at...
  • Minoli
    Canada Canada
    Beautifully property. Enjoyed the landscaping / walking trails. Lobby is impressive.
  • Matthew
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Family-friendly hotel with lots to do in the surrounding area (safari, bird park) and an 18 hole golf course. Food is excellent at Sera and at the buffet. Kids will love the water slides, pools and activities.
  • Alsaleh
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Everything every details especially the stuff they are very very very nice, clean rooms delicious food great views 🤍
  • Eiman
    United States United States
    Very spacious and the breakfast has a lot of variety, the staff is super friendly and speaks English well

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Sera
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Malaysian • Thai • Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Bojunhala
    • Cuisine
      International

Resort facilities at Shangri-La Hambantota

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malay

House rules

Shangri-La Hambantota takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
$35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The below facilities are currently non-operational: Shopping Arcade

Chi The Spa is currently operational for ayurvedic treatments only.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shangri-La Hambantota of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Shangri-La Hambantota