Shangri-La Hambantota

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort with 3 outdoor pools

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2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars
Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sittarakala Estate, Shangri-La Mawatha, Chithragala, Ambalantota, 82100
  • Place, Shangri-La's Golf and Country Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tangalle Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Udawalawe National Park
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Twin Beds (Ocean)

  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Hambantota

Beachside getaway.A stay at this resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Shangri-La's Golf and Country Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Dry Zone Botanical Garden. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ussangoda National Park and Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary.

What's nearby

  • Shangri-La's Golf and Country Club - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tangalle Beach - 45 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 49 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Goyambokka Beach - 52 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Udawalawe National Park - 59 min drive - 48.5 km

Restaurants

  • නෝනගම Village
  • Ulpatha Clubhouse & Bar
  • Doctor's Canteen
  • Malay Restaurant
  • Kash's Kitchen

About this property

Shangri-La Hambantota

5-star beachfront resort with 3 outdoor pools
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers 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 snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite 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
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Shangri-La Hambantota offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Hambantota resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Chi 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.

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Property amenities

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 200.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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: approximately USD 20 for adults and 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.

The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Shangri-La Hambantota Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 120 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and the staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wijitha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
After paying premium price if you need to use the SPA or Jacuzzi you need to book 15-30 minutes early and they charge Rs 7000/ per session 15 minutes. Didn’t think it was worth.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One room wasn’t ready on check-in and it was an extremely busy weekend, but the hotel gave us a free buffet dinner and late checkout as compensation. Lovely hotel, pools, and staff always friendly and attentive!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nandana Lalith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience. Customer service was excellent though check in was bit delayed in one of the rooms we booked. Good spread of delicious food. Just need to mention Chathurya works at the main restaurant was excellent in customer service. This young girl is doing a great job.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aloka

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Chrishan

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suseth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheiyaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience! Family friendly! Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Isthiaq

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This property has potential, but is poorly coordinated and their communication is utterly disjointed between the departments and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kunasegar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasadini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, staff members very attentive, delicious food, beautiful resort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prasanga

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only problem is transportation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Iliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok for families but dated

The hotel is good, but seems as old as if you traveled in time. And the staff is really slow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great service. Amazing place to chill
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Iliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Back to the 90s

It seems that since it first open, no investment has gone into the hotel. Old facilities, very slow service with just a few good service guys trying their best. 70% of them go in circles. It can take an hour to get drinks and pizza. We played golf, tho the caddies try their best, the equipment for rental is incomplete and old. No shop… really poor vision of what this business could do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mafooza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we loved all facilities in and around the hotel. Its absolutely amazing. We look for to stay in Shangrila Hambantota during our next vacation in Sri Lankan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mariam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait for an hour for our room to be ready even though we arrived on time and pre-booked months before. There was no compensation offered either for the inconvenience. The rooms are quite far from the elevators so there was a lot of walking involved just to get anywhere. Apart from that, the hotel was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maduka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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