2/10 Terrible
Niluka
Travelled with family
Jun 8, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Niluka
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK
2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants in Ambalangoda
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Reviews
2.02.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Gym
Explore the area
Beach Rd 38, Ambalangoda, Southern Province, 80300
- Ariyapala Mask MuseumPlace, Ariyapala Mask Museum8 min walk
- Ambalangoda BeachPlace, Ambalangoda Beach18 min walk
- Bentota BeachPlace, Bentota Beach28 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Standard Room
Standard Room
- 26 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- 26 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
About the area
Ambalangoda
On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ariyapala Mask Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Ambalangoda Beach with a stay here. Also, Puppet Museum is within 2 miles (3 km) and Akurala Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Ariyapala Mask Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Ambalangoda Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Hikkaduwa Beach - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
- Bentota Beach - 28 min drive - 30.1 km
- Unawatuna Beach - 46 min drive - 44.9 km
Getting around
- Aluthgama Railway Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- Pasindu Rasa Wimana ~ පසිඳු රස විමන - 6 min drive
- Sanekvin - 9 min walk
- Nuwara Bar - 10 min drive
- Pizza Hut Ambalangoda - 8 min walk
- Wok Restaurant - 16 min walk
About this property
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants in Ambalangoda
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
The business-friendly Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK also features barbecue grills, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking and valet parking are available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ambalangoda hotel.
- 11 guestrooms or units
- 2 dining venues
- Manager's reception (free)
- Deli
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Concierge
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- Bar on the beach
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Snack bar/deli
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
- Free valet parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 5 for children
- 2 restaurants
- A bar/lounge
- A beach bar
- A coffee shop/cafe
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Couples/private dining
- Free daily manager's reception
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- Children's pool
- Gym
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 1 accessible parking space
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Tile flooring in room
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.0 per day.
Important information
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: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 5 for children
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 6.0 per day
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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number ගා/15/2587
We should mention
- Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Shangrela By Ark Ambalangoda
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Hotel
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Ambalangoda
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Hotel Ambalangoda
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Reviews
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Cleanliness
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Staff & service
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