About the Hotel

Your Shangri-La Story

Unlock a World of Wonder

where stories unfold and memories are made

Overlooking the pristine southern coast of beautiful Sri Lanka, Shangri-La Hambantota is located along the ancient Spice Route in a city steeped in rich history. Hambantota is known for its natural beauty and allows visitors to explore Asia’s fascinating nature and wildlife sanctuaries, including the Yala, Udawalawe, Lunugamvehera and Bundala National Parks.  The luxury resort spans 58 hectares, making it the largest resort in Sri Lanka, and boasts 274 spacious rooms, including 20 suites, all surrounded by stunning tropical gardens. The beachfront resort is an adventurer’s dream, with a mosaic of activities and unique curated expeditions to help you absorb the diversity of the island at its best.  Play at the first and only resort golf course in Sri Lanka, for a memorable golfing experience with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Designed by world-renowned golf architect, Rodney Wright, the 18-hole 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.  Unparalleled recreational activities, and the comprehensive kids' club, make this resort the ideal place for a family vacation. Experience the thrills of a 7-metre-high trapeze, an outdoor water park and many more fun-filled activities. 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 gives you an opportunity to explore and interact with local artists and craftsmen. The Village is a space dedicated to supporting and preserving the treasures of southern Sri Lanka's artisan communities and comes alive with regular traditional dance and music performances in the evening.  Take a gastronomic stroll across our vibrant dining destinations. Indulge in the finest Sri Lankan cuisine at Bojunhala, take in the Southeast Asian flavours, inspired by the famous hawker stalls, at Sera, enjoy international fare in a lush, green setting, at Ulpatha, the resort's Golf Club House, and cap off the day with a sundowner at Gimanhala Lounge, offering specially crafted cocktails and magnificent views of the Indian Ocean.   Shangri-La Hambantota features inspired venues for your event - from a magical wedding under swaying palms to a high-powered conference in our ballroom, our team is dedicated to designing the memorable event for you.  We invite you to unlock a world of wonder and discover the true spirit of Sri Lanka at Shangri-La Hambantota.  View our factsheet here.

Explore Hambantota

Explore Hambantota

Hambantona is a one-of-a-kind town that allows visitors to experience natural beauty and wildlife, historic colonial architecture, expansive salt flats and heritage sites including dagobas and viharas.  Approximately 200 kilometres south of Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, Hambantota borders the sacred city of Kataragama and Udawalawe National Park, and extends along the southern coast. Formerly known as Magampura, the city was once the centre of a prospering civilization in Sri Lanka, and the surrounding region played a vital role in building the nation and nurturing its Buddhist culture.  
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Services and Facilities

Services and Facilities

Our dedicated and experienced team caters to the needs of guests with an extensive range of services and facilities. If you require any service not listed here, please contact us and we will do our very best to assist in any way we can. Land Activities 18-hole golf course Artisan village Jogging trails Archery Billiards Darts Beach volleyball Action and Fun Flying trapeze Kite-making/flying Artisan Village Pottery and ceramic making Wood carving Painting Batik Mask-making Amphitheatre Health and Fitness Health Club Aqua gym Fitness classes Chi Ayurveda Spa Traditional massage and treatments Ayurvedic treatments Ayurvedic doctor Other Services and Facilities Kids and Teens Club Cool Zone – Kids' Club Supervised children’s activities Video games zone with Playstation Table tennis Cricket Checkers Baby sitting facilities, chargeable and upon availability Facilities 3 outdoor swimming pools Health clinic Conference rooms Facilities for differently abled individuals  Library Non-smoking rooms Parking areas Postal/courier service Safe deposit box Services Express check-in and check-out Foreign exchange counter Doctor on call IT butler Laundry 24-hour room service Travel and Transportation Airport butler service Car rental service Taxi and limousine service Tour desk
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Map & Directions

Map & Directions

You can reach the island of Sri Lanka via the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) which is the most popular airport, or Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) which is in close proximity to Shangri-La Hambantota.
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Address

Sittrakala Estate, Chithragala, Ambalantota Sri Lanka

Phone

(94 47) 788 8888

Check-in / Check-out

We hope you’ve enjoyed your stay from start to finish.

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Payment Methods

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