Honest review
The Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf resort and spa, overlooking the unspoilt southern shore of beautiful Sri Lanka, lies along the ancient spice route in a town rich in history.
Hambantota is known for its natural beauty and gives guests a unique opportunity to explore Asia's captivating flora, including the Yala, Udawalawe, Lunugamvehera and Bundala national parks. The resort itself covers an area of 58 hectares, making it the largest in Sri Lanka. All the rooms here are very spacious, homely and surrounded by tropical gardens.
This coastal resort is any adventure-seeker's dream. A variety of activities awaits you here, both within the hotel itself and beyond. On request, unique expeditions and excursions can be arranged for you to immerse you in the diversity of the island and the culture of the region.
For sports lovers the resort offers a golf course — the first and only one of its scale in all of Sri Lanka. Designed by the world-renowned golf architect Rodney Wright, the 18-hole course spreads across a vast coconut plantation, a sapphire quarry, lakes and sand dunes, offering a fine challenge for beginners and experienced players alike.
Matchless entertainment and an extensive kids' club make this resort a perfect destination for a family holiday. It was created so that every guest can look at leisure in a new way and discover a true world of wonders.
The hotel is in Hambantota, 200 km from Colombo and 240 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. Airport transfer: about 4-5 hours from Bandaranaike International Airport, or 30 minutes from the airport in Mattala.
