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8.6

Excellent

105 reviews

105 reviews

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8.2

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Closest landmarks
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
20.8 km
Weerawila Airport
24.7 km
Koggala Airport
83.1 km
Ampara Airport
150.2 km
Ratmalana Airport
151.9 km

Shangri-La Hambantota

Sittrakala Estate, Chithragala, Ambalantota, Sri Lanka, Ambalantota, Ambalantota, Sri Lanka, 82100 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Ambalantota part of Ambalantota, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and fitness center on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Private beach

Currency exchange

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Valet parking

Golf course [on-site]

Spa

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Value for money7.8
Distance to city center15 km
Location rating8.2

Rooms available at Shangri-La Hambantota

Premier Ocean Room - Twin
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 2 single beds
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Deluxe Twin
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Deluxe King
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Premier Ocean
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 king bed
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Premier Ocean Suite
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  • Room size: 96 m²/1033 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 king bed
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Deluxe Room
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 king bed or 2 single beds
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Premier Ocean Room - King
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 1 king bed
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JANAPATHI SUITE
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  • Room size: 240 m²/2583 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed
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Premier Ocean Suite - King
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  • Room size: 96 m²/1033 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 1 king bed
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Premier Golf Twin Room
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
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Frequently asked questions

What types of entertainment are available at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Shangri-La Hambantota presents various entertainment facilities which includes games room and water park for your relaxation while staying here.

Does Shangri-La Hambantota provide laundry services?

Yes! Shangri-La Hambantota offers laundry service at your fingertips for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your trip. Please contact the property for more information.

Does Shangri-La Hambantota offer dry cleaning services?

Yes! Shangri-La Hambantota offers dry cleaning service that is accessible all throughout your stay, ensuring that you're always looking your absolutely best in your favorite outfit. Please contact the property for more information.

What types of facilities are available for kids at Shangri-La Hambantota?

While on holiday getaway with your loved ones, your kids can also enjoy the fun in sports and recreation facilities offered at Shangri-La Hambantota which include kids pool, kids club, and children's playground.

When was Shangri-La Hambantota built?

Shangri-La Hambantota was built in 2016.

How many floors does Shangri-La Hambantota have?

Shangri-La Hambantota has a total of 4 floors.

What payment cards are accepted at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Shangri-La Hambantota accepts up to 3, with payment card options such as MasterCard, American Express, and Visa.

What is the typical rating that verified Couples' have given to Shangri-La Hambantota?

Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Shangri-La Hambantota an average rating of 8.7. You can look up on more detailed customer critiques, and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Families with older children have given to Shangri-La Hambantota?

Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Shangri-La Hambantota an average rating of 8.9. You can look up more descriptive customer testimonials and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Group travelers have given to Shangri-La Hambantota?

Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Shangri-La Hambantota an average rating of 8.5. You can find more comprehensive customer evaluations and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Is breakfast offered at Shangri-La Hambantota?

Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options available at Shangri-La Hambantota.

What people love about Shangri-La Hambantota

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Cleanliness, amenities, room facilities and other facilities are good."

    Vidura

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    December 13, 2019

  • 9.6

    Exceptional

    "Nice hotel."

    Sanura

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    August 14, 2023

  • 9.6

    Exceptional

    "The resort is also beautiful"

    Dioni

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    January 12, 2020

Overall rating:

8.6

Excellent
105 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Location
8.2
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More about Shangri-La Hambantota

Experience Luxury at Shangri-La Hambantota in Ambalantota, Sri Lanka

Indulge in a luxurious stay at Shangri-La Hambantota in Ambalantota, Sri Lanka, where you can enjoy a wide range of facilities and amenities. The hotel offers 24-hour room service, laundry service, safety deposit boxes, airport transfer, valet parking, concierge, and shuttle service. You can also enjoy delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant, bar, and poolside bar, as well as a breakfast buffet and continental breakfast. Relax and rejuvenate at the hotel's spa, sauna, steamroom, fitness center, and outdoor pool, or take a stroll on the private beach. Other facilities include a salon, games room, library, car park, designated smoking area, and luggage storage. The hotel also offers tours, massage, car hire, taxi service, ticket service, and a gift/souvenir shop. For families, there's a water park on-site, and daily housekeeping is provided. With Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, you can stay connected throughout your stay. Experience luxury at its finest at Shangri-La Hambantota.

Luxurious Room Types at Shangri-La Hambantota

Shangri-La Hambantota offers a range of luxurious room types to cater to every traveler's needs. The Deluxe King room boasts 48 square meters of space with a comfortable King Bed, while the Deluxe Twin room offers the same amount of space with two Single Beds. For those seeking a stunning ocean view, the Premier Ocean Room - King and Premier Ocean Room - Twin both offer 48 square meters of space and come with either a King Bed or two Single Beds. For ultimate luxury, the Premier Ocean Suite - King is a spacious 96 square meters and features a luxurious King Bed. No matter which room type you choose, you can expect to be surrounded by opulent furnishings and impeccable attention to detail.

Fantastic Facilities and Service for Families

Families with young children will love the Shangri-La Hambantota resort, which boasts excellent facilities and customer service. The swimming pools are especially great for kids and are very toddler-friendly. Guests rave about the cleanliness of the resort and the wonderful amenities, including the beautiful rooms and other facilities. The resort is also in a great location, perfect for a relaxing weekend away. Visitors are consistently impressed with the friendly and helpful staff, who go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and safe stay. Overall, the Shangri-La Hambantota is a top choice for families looking for a fantastic resort experience in Sri Lanka.

Experience Luxury and Exceptional Service at Shangri-La Hambantota

Shangri-La Hambantota in Ambalantota, Sri Lanka has received outstanding customer ratings, with an impressive overall score of 8.7. Guests have raved about the exceptional service provided by the staff, who have received a commendable rating of 8.7 for their performance. The hotel's facilities have also been highly praised, with a score of 9.2, and guests have been impressed by the cleanliness of the property, with a rating of 9.3. Although the hotel's location received a slightly lower score of 8.2, guests still enjoyed their stay and found the value for money to be reasonable, with a rating of 7.9. Overall, Shangri-La Hambantota offers a luxurious experience with exceptional service and top-notch facilities, making it the perfect choice for travelers seeking a memorable stay in Sri Lanka.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional
Facilities

9.2

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

4 mentions

Swimming Pool

1 mention

View

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malay
  • Sinhala
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi [portable rental]
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Billiards
  • Fitness center
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • Hiking
  • Massage
  • On-site entertainment
  • Pool with view
  • Private beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Steamroom
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
  • Water park
  • Water sports (non-motorized)
  • Yoga room
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast in room
  • Cashless payment service
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hotel room service app
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Poolside bar
  • Restaurants
  • Room service [24-hour]
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Doorman
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Grooming service
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Salon
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Family room
  • Kids club
  • Kids meal
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool [kids]
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Buzzer/wireless intercom
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi service
  • Valet parking
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Mini bar
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries
  • Wake-up service
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental
Restaurants on site
Sera
  • Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Thai
  • Menu: Buffet
Bojunhala
  • Cuisine: International
  • Menu: A-la-carte

Location

Sittrakala Estate, Chithragala, Ambalantota, Sri Lanka, Ambalantota, Ambalantota, Sri Lanka, 82100
Excellent
Location

8.2

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 3-11 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • There is an additional meal charge for children. Please contact the property directly for more information.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee164 USD
  • Distance from city center15 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)40
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)0 USD
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 USD
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of bars/lounges3
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of restaurants4
  • Number of rooms 300
  • Room voltage230
  • Year property opened2016
  • Most recent renovation2016
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 USD

Reviews of Shangri-La Hambantota from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.6
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.2
Location8.2
Service8.8
Value for money7.8
High score for Ambalantota
Rating
9+ Exceptional (23)
8-9 Excellent (6)
7-8 Very Good (12)
6-7 Good (2)
<6 Below Expectation (4)
Time of the year
Mar - May (8)
Jun - Aug (6)
Sep - Nov (15)
Dec - Feb (18)

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9.2
Exceptional
Robert from Switzerland
Family with young children
Stayed 8 nights in December 2017

mazing & very familyfriendly Resort - definitively worth the 4.5h car journey!””

We are a Swiss family of 5 currently living in India and wanted to enjoy a break-out to recover. We were very positively surprised about the Shangri-La Hambantota Golf Resort in all aspects. We enjoyed a lot the great infrastructure of the resort in combination with the wide range of activities as well as the many opportunities nearby such as safaris or turtles watching live at the beach. Our holidays were made very special by the hotel team from the day of arrival at the Colombo airport until the departure. The service quality was outstanding. Also, we enjoyed Sri Lanka as a holiday destination. A very special thank you goes to the crew of the flying trapeze. They teached us knee-hangs, flip backs and knee drops, which all our family members from 3 to above 40 years old enjoyed greatly. Also a huge compliment to the kids club crew. The hotel has a very professional manager who took excellently care of us and stayed in contact through out our stay and beyond.

Reviewed December 30, 2017

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9.2
Exceptional
Hind from Denmark
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in August 2017

Perfect place to relax”

We were there when the hotel was at full capacity but the place is big enough that you can still get a lot of privacy. The rooms are stunning, the food is very good, and the staff is great but the pools can get overcrowded (with kids especially). The spa was a little disappointing... the space is beautiful and the staff very attentionate but the treatments themselves are not exceptional. Particularly disappointing is the spa pedicure which is quite expensive and has nothing spa about it. It's a plain pedicure that takes an hour long with no extra perk. The deep tissue massage was good.

Reviewed August 29, 2017

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Dear Hind, Thank you for staying with us at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa. We are in receipt of your feedback via our on-line survey and agoda.com. We thank you for taking the time to share with us your recent stay experiences. Feedback is extremely important to us because it gives us an insight into the operations from a guest's angle. We believe that it is through our valued guest feedback that we are able to continue to improve on our services and facilities. Sincerely, Ghislaine Lê, Resident Manager

Responded September 21, 2017
Shangri-La Hambantota
9.2
Exceptional
Laurens from Netherlands
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in April 2019

Exceptional”

This is a great resort to stay with toddlers or young kids, the best we have found in Sri Lanka so far. The swimming pools are great and very children/toddler friendly. The water slides are awesome for the kids. The food in the resort is pretty good and there's quite a variety of food available. I wouldn't say it tastes the best compared to some other hotels in the country, but still it's pretty good. There were also some peacocks walking around in the hotel garden, so it's nice for kids to look at. You could likely also do a Yala park safari from here, it's just about an hour drive. Don't know if there's anything else around in this area, but if you travel with kids around the country it would be good to stay here for at least 2 nights as 1 night would be too short to enjoy the facilities in the resort.

Reviewed April 23, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Tom from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in January 2019

Honeymoon stay as part of our Sri Lanka tour”

This is a very up market hotel that we chose as part of our honeymoon. It was after 8 days of travelling around the country to just enjoy 4 nights of relaxing and the facilities. The hotel is beautiful and is a 5 star resort in that respect. Was clean and food was very tasty in their 4 restaurants. The staff were amazing. Always friendly and helpful. It served its purpose as a hotel to relax before we continued our travels. I would say that it is very expensive compared to the rest of the country and other glorious hotels we stayed at. It’s location isn’t ideal for trips out, which that wasn’t our aim but to be noted. The beach is beautiful but cannot swim in the sea as dangerous as is many places along the south. The golf was fantastic but the sport and recreation let it down due to poor equipment and lack of guest uptake, which was one of the reasons for picking this hotel. I did raise this with their management who have said they are looking into improving this.

Reviewed January 13, 2019

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7.6
Very good
Pauline from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 13 nights in April 2017

Very good”

Hotel rooms and facilities, especially the spa, were very good and the children's entertainment was excellent, but sadly there was very little for adults to do if you didn't play golf! Evenings were too quiet and any twenty year olds would've been bored to tears. There were no other restaurants or nightlife nearby and you always needed a car with a driver to go anywhere which was very costly. Unfortunately the numerous Chinese guests in the hotel were very loud and often rude. Sorry not likely to return again.

Reviewed April 28, 2017

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6.4
Good
micheal from Australia
Family with young children
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

Hotel”

This is a 5 star hotel- at the very least there ought to be a refreshing drink on arrival, somebody to show a family to their room and better communication from the staff. I felt the food I ate in other hotels in Sri Lanka was of better quality and a fraction of the price compared to the Shangri-La. This was also an issue with drinks etc. where prices were comparable with the most expensive in the world. On the upside the amenities for children were fantastic. The golf course was well above average, even if some of the holes were out of commission due to ongoing works. As a value for money concept I believe the hotel scored low as evidenced by the 2 stars I have given above- Shangri-La you can do better!!!!!!

Reviewed January 08, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Jinadasa from Sri Lanka
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in January 2018

Excellent”

It is well located with all facilities and very friendly staff ever willing to help Rooms are spacious, comfortable Probably only drawback is fairly expensive food , we played Golf one round well maintained greens and fairways. , Very good place to relax

Reviewed February 05, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
anuwatr from Thailand
Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in October 2016

this is for golf player not a beach lover. ”

Newly opened, one of the best in Hambantota area.

Reviewed October 19, 2016

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7.6
Very good
Lorinda from Australia
Solo traveler
Premier Ocean
Stayed 4 nights in November 2017

Excellent location but not well maintained ”

Excellent location and facilities. Rooms not as lush or as well maintained as other Shangri-La properties. Paint off walls, broken items in room, staff would not approach if by the pool to provide service unless you ask. Great hotel but not yet five star service. I’m sure they’ll get there.

Reviewed November 08, 2017

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9.6
Exceptional
JUN from China
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in November 2016

Everything is great”

Shangri-la is only Shangri-la, truly 5 stars hotel.

Reviewed November 10, 2016

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9.6
Exceptional
Dioni from Australia
Family with young children
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

loved it”

This resort is great particularly if you have young kids. It’s got three pools but one of them is super kid friendly with slides , and the kids club was the best I have seen. The resort is also beautiful

Reviewed January 12, 2020

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7.6
Very good
Lucy from Australia
Family with young children
Stayed 6 nights in September 2018

Fabulous pool for small kids but quite isolated ”

Staff were amazing. So friendly and always helpful. The kids pool is amazing and our kids spent hours on the slides. The beach however is way too rough to swim in which is a little disappointing. The breakfast was amazing and the food pretty reasonably priced. The ShangriLa itself is quite isolated which is good and bad. There were almost no tourists in the local towns so it felt authentic. However the trek to get to the resort is a VERY long one if coming from Colombo. Overall a good experience but next time we will probably stay a bit closer to the airport.

Reviewed September 30, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
So from Hong Kong SAR, China
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Exceptional”

Fantastic hotel. Excellent facilities and customer service. Unfortunately during our stay, the hotel was hosting a private event with very loud 'nightclub' type music continuing late into the evening. Therefore depending on your room location, it can be very annoying.

Reviewed August 18, 2019

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7.2
Very good
sanna from Sweden
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in September 2016

Good for traveller with kids or if you want to play golf.”

It is only good for people with small kids or if you like to play golf. The hotel have not good food. But the staff is nice and the room. It was a bit kaos when we where there but guess they will be better after some time.

Reviewed September 21, 2016

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9.2
Exceptional
Tamer from United Arab Emirates
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in July 2017

from unexpected to extraordernary ”

we checked in and we were wowed by the hotel and how grand it was, the hotel staff and hotel manger were insanely helpful, we got upgraded to the Araliya suite and the trip couldn't get any better, facilities are super amazing and food was awesome, we had one of the best vacation ever, we will definitely go back

Reviewed July 16, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
danuka from Sri Lanka
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in October 2017

Excellent”

It was a really good stay Staff and the service was excellent but the resort very much needs to improve the food

Reviewed October 16, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Vidura from Sri Lanka
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Spacious & star class hotel with exquisite features.”

Absolutely great and friendly staff who are willing make sure your stay comfort and safe. Good place to relax and spend a calm weekend. Lots of fun activities (free of charge) including water slide, fun wet area, two pools. Cleanliness, amenities, room facilities and other facilities are good. Breakfast buffet was all right, however, do not recommend dinner here at all. Dinner is only a couple of inches away from being perfect. I am sure it will improve in no time.

Reviewed December 13, 2019

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8.4
Excellent
Stephane from Singapore
Family with young children
Stayed 3 nights in December 2018

Excellent”

very nice with wonderful amenities. unfortunately we were quite disappointed by the food. You have no restaurant in the close neighborhood so you end to choose one of the restaurant of the hotel. You have basically two bars offering basic food (not tasty and not well prepared (bones in sandwiches)), one restaurant pretending to be upper scale (horrible food, worst food in Sri lanka in 2 weeks , no taste, very basic, no presentation). so in the end you have no other choice for decent food than the last restaurant which is a buffet. In several restaurants we had rude staff, each time it was when we came after 8:30pm (restaurant are supposedly closing 10 or 11.)

Reviewed December 30, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
Sivaganeshan from Sri Lanka
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in December 2017

Pricey but very good.”

Its pricey compared to other hotels. But the property , facilities , location and staff is very good.

Reviewed February 12, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Diana from Sri Lanka
Family with teens
Stayed 2 nights in November 2016

great hotel but..”

everything was great: food, staff and room. Only negative point was during check out. The person in charged our check out for more than half an hour!!!! we has to wait for a long time and they assisted a guest after us before attending to our needs, which was unacceptable. I didnt want to make it a huge issue but because of that i was not satisfied even though everything else was good.

Reviewed November 25, 2016

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