Shangri-La Hambantota, Chithragala, Ambalatantota
Set on Sri Lanka's south coast, the Shangri-La Hambantota is a 5* hotel that pulls out the stops for adults and for children. Elegant interconnecting rooms give everyone their own space and with 140 acres of grounds, there is a lot to explore outdoors too. You can follow one of the many hiking trails, hire bikes, have fun on the treetop adventure course or, if golf's your thing, there is a full 18-hole course.
This is a wonderful area for some winter sun and with temperatures averaging around 30°C, the choice of outdoor pools, waterslides and splash-play area are popular with all ages. If you want something a little more peaceful, there's a beautiful spa and while you relax there, the team at the Cool Zone kids' club have plenty to keep younger guests busy.
With delicious menus, wonderful surroundings and so many activities on offer, this really is a fantastic option for a luxury family holiday.
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What to expect
Facilities
Facilities at the hotel include:
- 3 outdoor swimming pools and a hot tub
- Waterpark pool with 2 waterslides and splash-play area
- Flying trapeze
- Treetop adventure course
- Supervised kids' area (see 'Childcare') with Playstation, table tennis, cricket and checkers
- Bike hire (adult and children's bikes)
- Archery
- 18-hole golf course
- Beach volleyball
- Billiards and darts
- Spa
- Health club with gym and fitness classes
- Artisan village with pottery and ceramic making, wood carving, painting, batik, mask-making and kite-making
- Amphitheatre
- Restaurants, lounge and bar
Let us tailor-make the perfect Shangri-La Hambantota holiday for you
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Accommodation
Rooms and suites at the Shangri-La Hambantota have a modern but classic style and a bright, airy, elegant feel. Options for families include:
- Interconnecting Deluxe Rooms - sleeping up to 4, with one king bed and 2 single beds. These rooms have balconies or terraces with garden or golf-course views.
- Interconnecting Premier Ocean Rooms - sleeping up to 4, with one king bed and 2 single beds plus 2 balconies with ocean views.
Total: 274 rooms and suites
Childcare
In the Cool Zone, the hotel has a kids' club with a programme of supervised children's activities for children 4-12 years. Younger children can join in too, but must be supervised by a parent or babysitter.
Location
Located on the beautiful south coast of Sri Lanka, the Shangri-La is approx. 2.5 hours drive from the international airport, just north of the capital, Columbo. You can fly direct to Sri Lanka from London, Alternatively, there are some indirect options from a number of regional UK airports.
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