The Deluxe Garden Rooms are located on the ground floor and offer peaceful views of the tropical gardens. The rooms are an ideal haven for families, with a spacious terrace and direct access to the resort’s tropical grounds.

Premier Rooms serve up magnificent views of the golf course from the privacy of your balcony. With the right mix of style and luxury comfort, they serve as a great resort sanctuary to unwind and relax.

Soak up captivating views of the Indian Ocean from your Premier Ocean Room, adorned with contemporary chic décor. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with tasteful furnishings, relaxing colour palettes, and fitted with state-of-the-art technology, delivering the right blend of leisure resort living and sophistication.

The spacious Premier Ocean Suites offer a separate living and dining area, and the private balcony offers a front row seat to spectacular views over the Indian Ocean. These suites are furnished with a touch of flair in rich hues inspired by authentic local culture.

Bathed in natural light, the Specialty Suites are an ideal choice for guests seeking an elevated level of resort-style luxury living. There is ample space with a separate dining and living room as well as a private balcony that offers exceptional views of the Indian Ocean. The contemporary island-chic décor sets the right tone for a rewarding stay of leisure and luxury.

The Janapathi Suite is the ultimate in luxury island living and offers priceless views of the Indian Ocean from every corner of your luxury retreat. Unwind in style amid sleek furnishings and lavish comforts adorned with traditional Sri Lankan touches.

Bojunhala, the all-day dining restaurant, offers the finest of native Sri Lankan cuisine alongside an extensive array of international fare. Multiple show kitchens allow our chefs to serve the freshest of dishes, including the finest seafood on the south coast, hand-picked just for you. The casual and convivial indoor ambiance, or dining al fresco with spectacular views of the garden, make this restaurant a fine choice at any hour. A dedicated kid’s zone will keep the little ones prancing to the counter for more.

Sera lets you weave your way through a delicious tapestry of Hawker Street style cuisine found throughout Southeast Asia. From Tom Yang Goong, the delicious soup of Thailand, to Malaysian sambals with their spicy, lingering taste; from authentic Singaporean Laksa, rich in coconut flavour to succulent Peking duck, these authentically prepared dishes will have you feeling nostalgic of travels to these vibrant regions.

Walk into our breezy lounge overlooking the Indian Ocean and be captivated by the beauty of this extraordinary place. Gimanhala Lounge is the spot for guests to enjoy afternoon tea or a selection from the cocktail trolley after a day of exploring. The best time to visit is at sunset, where you can catch the last rays of the day with a signature beverage crafted by our expert mixologist.

Ulpatha is the ideal place to unwind after a round of golf or to keep your holiday spirits high with fun activities and breathtaking views of the golf course. Inspired by Sri Lanka’s colonial heritage, Ulpatha doubles as the resort’s Golf Club House. Terrific pub cuisine and a wide range of snacks can be enjoyed with a chilled beer, or choose from our extensive list of wines and premium spirits.

A bespoke culinary experience allows you to dine under the stars at the amazing Chefs Table set within the Herb Garden where some of our produce is sourced from, allowing you to personally handcraft your menu with the guidance of our Executive Chef!

There are two large pools for guests to enjoy.

Make a splash with our various water activities, suited for your tropical island holiday. Two separate waterslides, designed for kids, teens and kids-at-heart, will drop you into our wading pool, a safe environment for guests regardless of swimming ability. Adults can participate in daily aqua aerobics session or even walk on water with our inflatable Human Ball. Our waterpark is a place kids won’t want to leave! Here they will find splashpads to leap from, sprinklers to get drenched in and water-spray elephants to play with. There are trained lifeguards on hand to ensure the safety of all guests.

Inspired by the mystical legend of Shangri-La, CHI Ayurveda Spa is a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. CHI Ayurveda Spa, at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa, has partnered with South East Asia’s famous Ayurveda healing centre, the Siddhalepa Group, to offer guests traditional Ayurveda treatments using ancient healing remedies and therapies handed down, unchanged, through generations of practitioners. Authentic Ayurveda treatments penetrate and cleanse the entire body and remove deeply embedded toxins while bringing balance to the body. CHI Ayurveda Spa also offers traditional massages and body treatments, including aromatherapy, hot stone and Thai massages as well as beauty treatments, such as body polishes and scrubs using tropical ingredients.

The Cool Zone lets kids choose their own adventure. Designed especially for children from ages 4 to 12, Cool Zone offers unparalleled, fun-filled activities the kids will love – from exploring natural treasures of the resort to educational arts and crafts and even fitness activities. Parents can rest assured knowing their children are well looked after, as those under 11 are introduced to a member of the Cool Zone Concierge upon arrival. This specially trained adult will be the child’s go-to aid throughout their stay. Children below the age of 4 must be accompanied by a parent. Teens can enjoy an immersive game on PlayStation 4, or challenge their parents or peers to a game of table tennis, petanque or billiards.

Sri Lanka’s first and only golf resort is set amid a vast coconut palm plantation, offering spectacular views and unique challenges for both casual and seasoned players. The abundance of nature and wildlife, framed by lakes and the beautiful Indian Ocean, sets the scene for an incredible golfing experience. 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.

The unique Artisan Village gives you an opportunity to explore and interact with local artists and craftsmen.

• Pottery and ceramic hut
• Wood carving and turned hut
• Weaving hut and handloom (textile) hut
• Painting hut
• Batik hut
• Mask-making hut

The beaches on the southern coast of Sri Lanka will leave you spoilt for choice! From Tangalle to Talpe, shortened travel times via the Southern Expressway make these the ideal day trip.