Swimming pool, gym, spa*, tennis courts, kids’ and teens’ club, library, gift shops*, wine cellar*, yoga pavilion, cooking studio and dining area*, surf centre*, Wi-Fi
Restaurants & bars
*Denotes local charge
Swimming pool, gym, spa*, tennis courts, kids’ and teens’ club, library, gift shops*, wine cellar*, yoga pavilion, cooking studio and dining area*, surf centre*, Wi-Fi
*Denotes local charge
The breathtaking Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa has brought all of the hallmarks of Shangri-La – exemplary service, a modern design, the signature CHI Spa Ayurveda 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 flying trapeze (with trainer on hand to guide you) and a water park with slides and water features. There are three restaurants here, including the main restaurant Bojunhala, where you can sample the very best of Sri Lankan cuisine, and Sera which is inspired by the hawker stalls of South East Asia. In this casual venue you can enjoy an interactive experience as street fare dishes are created as you watch. The final venue is the steak house Ulpatha Restaurant & Bar. A snack bar, club house and two bars, including the Gimunhala Lounge Bar, where tapas, shisha and teas are served, complete the drinking and dining options. Alternatively, you can enjoy the dining by design concept which offers tailor-made dining experiences in beautiful settings throughout the resort. 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.
You’ll feel yourself switch into relaxation mode as soon as you arrive at this luxurious resort, catch sight of the spectacular views and take your first breath of fresh sea air. The gentle curve of the 60-metre-long infinity pool draws your gaze to the crashing surf beyond and showcases the breathtaking 270-degree coastal views – it’s no wonder it was voted one of ‘The 10 Best Infinity Pools in the World’ by Condé Nast Traveler. With in-room dining and spa treatments on offer it would be easy to cocoon yourself in your residence-style suite or villa but there are plenty of activities to lure you from your luxurious sanctuary. As a Relais & Châteaux member (one of only two in Sri Lanka) and sister hotel to the exquisite Ceylon Tea Trails, outstanding service is a given at this romantic resort. Ocean Terrace offers freshly baked treats and local specialities such as hoppers – pancakes made from rice flour and coconut milk – for breakfast. Enjoy international fusion cuisine for dinner and choose fresh fish to be cooked to your liking from the on-site market twice a week. Reserve a table at the intimate Ocean Grill Steakhouse & Grill for melt-in-the-mouth steaks and grilled prawns. Don’t miss afternoon tea at Cape Club and film nights under the stars at Surf Bar. The suites and villas are lavishly spacious with super-chic interiors and a steam room. The Suites are set in two-storey villas around the Cove and are perfect for families or groups. The terracotta-topped villas are scattered in twos or threes, share a 15-metre infinity pool and have incredible sea views. Toted as Sri Lanka’s most luxurious pool villa, the Cape Villa 2 Bedroom Duplex is just a two-minute walk from the beach and boasts 310m2 of living space and a private pool.