Shangri-La Hambantota Resort

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Shangri-La Hambantota Resort

Shangri-La Hambantota is a luxury golf and spa resort, set near the town of Hambantota, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Situated along the ancient Spice Route, Hambantota is known for its natural beauty and allows easy access to some of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating nature and wildlife sanctuaries, including the Yala, Udawalawe, Lunugamvehera and Bundala National Parks. This beachfront resort is an adventurer’s dream, offering a mosaic of activities and excursions.

Spread across 58 hectares, Shangri-La Hambantota is the largest resort in Sri Lanka, and boasts 300 spacious rooms, including 21 suites, all surrounded by stunning tropical gardens. The furnishings have been carefully curated to complement the surrounding natural beauty and local culture. Guests have a choice of four dining options ranging from traditional Sri Lankan to Southeast Asia to contemporary Western cuisines and well-located bars offering a perfect spot for sundowners.

With its emerald green fairways, Shangri-La’s Country Club will exhilarate even the most seasoned golfer with its 18-hole course. Designed by world-renowned golf architect, Rodney Wright, the golf course spreads across a vast coconut palm plantation, a sapphire quarry, lakes and sand dunes, offering distinctive challenges for both beginners and seasoned players. If golf isn't your thing, the Shangri-La Hambantota resort has plenty of other activities to keep you entertained.

Hotel Group

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Destination

Hambantota

Hotel Type

Resort

Location Type

Beach

Amenities

24hr Room Service
Bar/Pub
Business Centre
Concierge
Cribs/Infant Beds Available
Family Room
Fitness Centre
Games Room
Garden
Golf Onsite Or Nearby
Library
Meeting/Conference Facilities
Multilingual Staff
Outdoor Pool
Private Beach
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Boxes
Salon
Spa/Sauna
Tennis Court
Water Sports
Wi-Fi Available
Yoga Classes/Instruction On Site

Stay

Shangri-La Hambantota Resort & Spa has 300 rooms and suites. All are modern in design, featuring all the mod cons and Sri Lankan inspired furnishings, with views of the gardens, the ocean or the lagoon. All rooms boast polished wooden flooring, hand-woven rugs and curtains, enormous beds and coconut-shell mosaics. The spacious bathrooms include Emperador marble, large tubs and powerful showers. With 144 sqm, the Manel Suite is ideal for people wanting more space.

ChildCare

Families with children are welcome to stay at Shangri-La Hambantota. There is a kid’s club offering a full programme of supervised daily activities. A seven-metre-high trapeze, a drone-flying area and fun sporting tournaments will keep all the family busy and having fun.

Dine

Indulge in the finest Sri Lankan cuisine at Shangri-La Hambantota’s Bojunhala restaurant, with its open-plan kitchen, offers all-day dining with South East Asian flavours. Sera offers Southeast Asian street food, while Ulpatha, the resort's Golf Club House, has an outdoor grill. Candlelit Gimanhala Lounge, a great spot for a sundowner, offers specially crafted cocktails and magnificent views of the Indian Ocean.

Relax

Shangri-La Hambantota boasts an 18-hole golf course, the first and only resort golf course in Sri Lanka. The resort also offers 3 swimming pools and a health club. If you seek relaxation, Chi Ayurveda Spa is a place of personal peace that offers ancient healing therapies and personalized Ayurveda consultations with our expert doctor. The unique Artisan Village, guests can interact with local artists and craftsmen through a daily schedule of activities.

Experience

Experience the thrills of a 7-metre high trapeze, an outdoor water park and many more fun-filled activities. Shangri-La Hambantota has an extensive activity programme run by a dedicated guest relations team. Whether you want to learn how to kite-surf or play a round of golf. Bikes can also be rented for exploring the beautiful surrounding area. In the north are the popular Madunagala Hot Water Springs and further afield is Udawalawe National Park.

Best time to go

Dec-Mar

Average High

28°C

Nearest Airport

CMB

Timezone

GMT+ 5.3

Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Location Shangri-La Hambantota is located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The resort is situated 35km from Mattala Rajapaksa and 254km from Colombo International Airport.

Getting there Fly via Dubai into Mattala Rajapaksa Airport which is a 45-minute drive from the resort. Alternatively fly directly into Colombo International Airport and take a 4-hour private transfer to Hambantota.

When to go Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistently warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. There are two monsoon seasons but they only bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September; and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is sunny and dry but the months of December to April are probably the best time to visit. Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions have an average temperature of 27°C.

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