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Sri Lanka’s first Shangri-La resort brings a slice of Asian-inspired luxury to the island’s south coast.
The breathtaking Shangri-La Hambantota has brought all of the hallmarks of Shangri-La – exemplary service, a modern design, the signature CHI spa and innovative dining options – to the shores of Sri Lanka. Set in 53 acres, the resort sits on a long stretch of beach and has a wide range of facilities including The Village, an artisan centre where you can browse and buy locally created arts and crafts. The resort is also one of the first on the island to have its very own golf course, the beautifully designed Rodney Wright 18-hole course, perfect if you are looking to enjoy a round or two during your holiday. Younger guests are well catered for with the Cool Zone Kids' Club, as well as a wide selection of facilities you can enjoy together as a family such as a flying trapeze (with a trainer on hand to guide you) and a water park with slides and water features.
Why we love Shangri-La Hambantota
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There’s an incredible range of facilities, from treetop ropeways and a waterpark to an artisan village filled with local crafts
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Golfers will appreciate the resort’s exquisite 18-hole golf course, designed by one of the world’s leading golf architects
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At the fabulous CHI Ayurveda Spa, you can experience ancient healing therapies in a blissfully tranquil setting
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Eating here is a joy, whether you’re sampling stylish South East Asian street food for dinner or posh pub grub at the golf club
Rooms
With 274 rooms and suites, accommodation ranges from Deluxe Rooms, which overlook the resort’s tropical gardens, and Premier Rooms which have lagoon or ocean views to hugely spacious suites which have a separate lounge/dining room. We love the modern light-filled décor with touches of Sri Lankan design elements throughout – it’s a real mix of Shangri-La’s style and local flavour.
We love the Premier Ocean Suite for families, which comes with separate living and dining areas, luxuries like a pillow menu, extra-large towels and bathrobes and slippers for all the family.
Ground floor rooms with a terrace and views of the tropical gardens.
- air-conditioning
- terrace
- flat-screen television
- Wi-Fi
- telephone
- minibar on request*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- shower and separate bath
- 48m2
Similar to the Premier Rooms with full views of the Indian Ocean.
- air-conditioning
- balcony
- flat-screen television
- Wi-Fi
- telephone
- minibar on request*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- shower and separate bath
- 48m2
Similar to the Premier Golf Suites but with a full ocean view.
- air-conditioning
- balcony
- separate living/dining room
- flat-screen televisions
- Wi-Fi
- telephone
- minibar on request*
- tea and coffee making facilities
- box of chocolates on arrival
- shower and separate bath
- 96m2
Over-sized and exclusive these two suites are the perfect choice for those looking to really treat themselves. They feature a large living room and master bedroom.
- air-conditioning
- balcony
- separate living/dining room
- flat-screen televisions
- Wi-Fi
- telephone
- minibar on request*
- tea making facilities
- espresso machine
- sparkling wine on arrival tropical Sri Lankan fruit platter replenished daily
- shower and separate bath
- 240m2
The most spacious and luxurious suite at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa.
- air-conditioning
- balcony
- separate living/dining room
- powder room
- massage room
- outdoor Jacuzzi
- television
- Wi-Fi
- telephone
- minibar on request*
- personal Janapathi Suite Host
- tea and coffee making facilities
- shower and separate bath
- 240m2
Facilities
With two restaurants and two bars, eating well here is never going to be an issue. For a special occasion, you can enjoy tailor-made dining experiences in beautiful settings throughout the resort.
Bojunhala
The main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers an appealing mix of Sri Lankan and international cuisine. Sit inside to watch your dishes.
Sera
Dishes from Asia, from Malaysian sambals to Chinese delicacies – all are created with locally sourced ingredients – and the focus at the fine-dining restaurant Sera.
Gimanhala Lounge
At this delightfully casual open-air venue close to the lobby, you can enjoy afternoon tea, a cocktail or glass of Champagne at sundown and a post-dinner drink.
Ulpatha Club House & Bar
Doubling as the 19th green of the golf course, this airy eatery offers modern European ‘gastro-pub’ cuisine and an excellent choice of beers and wines.
The offerings at the dinner-only restaurant Sera are inspired by South-East Asia’s hawker stalls, and there’s a real feeling of authenticity about the whole experience.
Whats Included
Breakfast at Bojunhala.
Upgrade Options
Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Bojunhala
Half Board Plus • Breakfast Bojunhala • Dinner at Bojunhala or table d'hote menu dinner at Sera, Ulpatha or Gimanhala • Unlimited selected wine and beer served by the glass during dinner
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Bojunhala
Full Board Plus • Breakfast Bojunhala • Lunch and dinner at Bojunhala or table d'hote menu dinner at Sera, Ulpatha or Gimanhala • Unlimited selected wine and beer served by the glass during dinner.
A staple of Shangri-La resorts around the world is CHI, The Spa. At Shangri-La Hambantota, the spa is located in a secluded spot and features beautiful local design touches. Both Chinese and Ayurvedic treatments and therapies are offered here and all products used are completely natural. Outdoor yoga sessions are held every morning.
The sleek Health Club has a full complement of state-of-the-art equipment, from cross-trainers and step machines to free weights and more. Outside, the options include jogging trails and beach walks, bike rides and cricket, football and volleyball on the beach. Too sedate? There’s also a treetop ropes course and a seven-metre-high trapeze for thrill seekers.
Elephant sculptures made from rubbish are the focus of the resort’s Elephant R.U.N. (Reuse + Upcycle = New Art) prize. There are regular reef cleans to remove discarded fishing gear that can harm the coral and endanger marine and bird life.
In line with Shangri-La’s Rooted in Nature initiative, the kitchens use as much locally sourced produce as possible. The Village, which showcases the work of local craftspeople, is an excellent example of practical community support
With a waterpark, a dedicated zone in the restaurant, and lots of things to do outside together, this is a fabulously family-friendly resort.
The Cool Zone Kids’ Club offers an inspiring range of supervised activities for 4 to 12-year-olds, from crafts to games and themed adventures.
Alongside supervised activities that are on offer at the The Cool Zone Kids' Club, there are plenty of facilities that families can enjoy together such as drone flying area, a seven-metre high trapeze and a waterpark.
Shangri-La Hambantota also has an 18-hole golf course, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. The setting is spectacular, with a backdrop of greenery, lakes and the beautiful Indian Ocean. As you tee off, you may even spot some of the local wildlife.
Compulsory New Year's Eve gala dinner, supplement applies.
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