Resorts in Hambantota

"An excellent hotel, everything was up to par, and it met all expectations. Beautiful views, lots of animals—peacocks, monkeys, monitor lizards—very friendly and helpful staff. The only thing on the ocean is the large waves, so it's not always possible to swim."

"Wild Coast Tented Lodge by Relais & Châteaux. This luxury wilderness resort was founded by Dilmah's renowned tea company. All accommodations are tented, giving our child a taste of super-sized tent camping. The extra bed for children was a fun touch. As our butler said, 'I'm sure she'll love it,' and she did! The meals are all-inclusive, covering three delicious and hearty meals a day (lunch can be enjoyed on check-in day or after check-out the next day), afternoon tea, sunset cocktail hour, and a daily jeep safari in the national park. It cost around 9K per night for two adults and one child. The resort is located within Yala National Park, so you'll frequently spot monkeys, deer, lizards, and squirrels, and even elephants occasionally visit. For any movement between 7 PM and 7 AM, you need to call staff to accompany you. The biggest advantage is skipping the safari queue. There's a dedicated fast track, and seeing dozens, if not hundreds, of other vehicles waiting to register made us feel quite smug. However, to spot a leopard 🐆, you still need to wake up at 4:30 AM."

"Out of all the places we stayed during our Sri Lanka trip, this hotel’s environment truly blew me away. ✨ **[Impeccable Eco-Environment: Living in a Natural Grand Park]** The hotel's core highlight is its unparalleled natural setting. The entire property feels like a meticulously maintained natural park, where the landscaping seamlessly blends with the surrounding lake. The scenery, with the water and sky mirroring each other, is incredibly therapeutic. Walking around the grounds, you’ll see egrets gracefully strolling on the lawns or flying low overhead, and various small animals everywhere. Even lizards, which are “standard Southeast Asian fare,” add to the ecological feel – it truly feels like living in a wildlife park. The hotel's outdoor pool is large and expansive, offering direct lake views, perfect for photos and relaxation. There’s also a dedicated boardwalk by the lake, ideal for cycling or a stroll in the evening, enjoying the lake breeze and watching the sunset – it's so comfortable you won’t want to leave. 🏊‍♂️ **[Facilities and Rooms: Basic but Solid, Bathroom a Huge Plus]** The room generally boasts Hilton's standard configuration – clean and spacious. The bathroom, in particular, is very large, making it comfortable to use. Given that it's an eco-park in Sri Lanka, occasionally you might find small mosquitoes near the toilet, which is normal for Southeast Asian hotels and perfectly acceptable. The hotel has two restaurants, offering both à la carte and buffet options. The food quality is decent, and they support Alipay and WeChat Pay, which is much more cost-effective than using local currency directly. 🍽️ **[Dining Experience: Lacking Highlights, Buffet Rather Ordinary]** Due to an upset stomach, we didn’t try the buffet and ordered à la carte, which tasted pretty good. The breakfast buffet looked like it had many options and was quite crowded, but in reality, there weren't many choices that suited our taste. Also, because there are many Indian guests staying, both breakfast and dinner had dedicated Indian food sections. For tourists not used to strong flavors, this further limited the options. Compared to a five-star hotel's positioning, the breakfast as a whole was only average, which is a common issue with most hotels in Sri Lanka. 📍 **[Location and Travel: An Excellent Base for Safari]** The hotel is not far from Yala National Park's Safari area, making it very convenient whether you’re driving yourself or using a private car. We personally found that there’s no need to rush for an early morning safari; an afternoon departure offered a much better experience. We saw a leopard as soon as we entered the park and also spotted most of the iconic animals mentioned in guidebooks. There's no need to get up early and rush, and you can return to the hotel to relax right after – the pace was incredibly comfortable. Always prioritize using Alipay/WeChat for payments, as the exchange rate is much better than using local currency directly. Overall, this hotel is absolutely worth staying at, thanks to its stunning ecological environment and excellent location! If you're coming for the safari and natural scenery, this place will definitely be a highlight of your trip. The only minor regret is that the dining didn't quite match the overall quality."

"We had a wonderful time. The hotel and the staff were absolutely amazing. They took such great care of us and really ensured our holiday was special. It's hard to mention everyone by name but a particular mention to Chandana who was our head waiter. He went above and beyond for every meal we were there, and really looked after us. Also another mention to our gentleman from the pool (I'm sorry I forgot his name), but he also was really amazing and took great care of us. There was a resident turtle in the cove which we saw every day which just made it even more amazing. I would highly recommend this hotel."

"Anantara Resort Sri Lanka: Healing Paradise Hidden on the Indian Ocean Anantara is definitely the most amazing surprise on the trip to Sri Lanka, called ”holiday in the holiday” . From the moment you step into the resort, you will be completely wrapped here. The garden-style layout will perfectly blend nature and luxury. Every step is like walking into a postcard. The pool is connected to the blue of the Indian Ocean. Sitting on the beach in the sunset and watching the waves roll over, even time has become gentle. The rooms are impeccable. The door is open to the vast sea view. The bedding is so soft that people don't want to get up. The details are hidden. Even the aroma of the spare parts is reassuring. The dining options are rich and delicious, the Verala restaurant's cuisine is exquisite and authentic, the seafood in the Il Mare restaurant is fresh and colorful, and the room delivery we tried is warm and intimate. The most memorable is the hotel's teasing cooking class, followed by the chef to learn to do Sri Lankan cuisine, became a special memory point during the journey. The service here really translates to ”home away from home”. From welcoming staff to exclusive guest room hosts, everyone with a sincere smile will remember your preferences carefully, the beach lifeguard will take the initiative to hand over towels, and even staff members will climb up the coconut tree in the rain to send fresh king coconut. This intimate but not disturbing care makes the whole stay experience particularly comfortable. Even staying in the hotel all day will never be boring, perfect facilities can meet all needs, and the SPA healing project is a great choice to remove fatigue. When leaving, I am reluctant to leave, the scenery, food and warm people here have become the most precious memories of Sri Lanka, and will definitely come back again!"

"the hotel is a wonderful of modern architecture and nature, you can lie comfortably on your bed while watching the monkeys climb down your balcony.  If you are afraid of wild animals, don’t book a ground floor pool suite, rather take a room upstairs."

"A pleasant small hotel! Delicious food, seafood were excellent! No shopping, too big waves"