Hambantota District, Southern Province
Where to stay in Hambantota
46 well-reviewed hotels, villas, guest houses and homestays - compared in one place.
- Places listed
- 46
- Average rating
- 4.5 / 5
- SLTDA registered
- 2
- No website of their own
- 24
Staying in Hambantota
This is the complete list of well-reviewed places to stay in Hambantota - 46 properties across hotels (24), resorts (6) and villas (5), every one holding a Google rating of 4.0 or better from real guests. The table below ranks the standouts; the sections after it cover every listed property by type.
Unlike the big booking platforms, this directory also includes the 24 Hambantota properties that run no website of their own - family guest houses, small villas and homestays you would otherwise only find by walking past. 2 of the 46 are registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, and the average guest rating across all of them is 4.5.
The shortlist
Top-rated stays in Hambantota
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume - a lone perfect score doesn't beat hundreds of consistent ones.
| # | Property | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shangri-la Hambantota Resort & Spa | Hotel | 4.5(5700) | SLTDA |
| 2 | Lankavatara Ocean Retreat | Hotel | 4.7(452) | - |
| 3 | Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel | Resort | 4.7(372) | - |
| 4 | Birds Resort Hambantota | Hotel | 4.4(444) | - |
| 5 | Lake Villa Resort | Resort | 4.3(314) | - |
| 6 | The Oasis Beach Resort | Resort | 4.1(268) | - |
| 7 | Ladja Beach Resort | Hotel | 4.8(112) | - |
| 8 | Kamatha Hotel & Restaurant | Hotel | 4.2(160) | - |
| 9 | Nature Lanka Ayurveda Health Resort | Hotel | 4.6(100) | - |
| 10 | Hamba Hostel | Hotel | 4.7(79) | - |
24 listed
Hotels in Hambantota
Hotel
Ladja Beach Resort
Abagawatta, Charles Pattan Villa Welipatanwila, Ambalantota, 82100
Hotel
Grand Villa Kalametiya Birding Bungalow and Ayurveda Spa
132/4,Lindeyaaya,Bataatha South, Hungama, 82120
Hotel
Bohemian Lake - Holiday Resort
Hotel
Sunset Villa
123/2/10 Airport Road, Sippukulama, Hambantota, 82000
Hotel
Lankavatara Ocean Retreat
GURUPOKUNA, HUNGAMA, Kalametiya, 82120
Hotel
Hamba Hostel
Koholankala, Hambantota
6 listed
Resorts in Hambantota
Resort
Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel
Tangalle Kahadamodara Road Kalametiya LK, Hungama - Gurupokuna Rd, Kalametiya, 82200
Resort
Temuri Resort
NO-4968/B Govi Gammanaya, Keliyapura, Hambantota, 82190
Resort
Ceylonta Beach Resort and Spa
1 Beach Road, Sisilasagama, Hambantota, 82000
Resort
Lake Villa Resort
Lake Road Randunu Watta, Weerawila, 82632
Resort
The Oasis Beach Resort
Sisilasagama, Ambalantota, 82000
Resort
Sharta Yala
Cannel Road, Aluthgoda Road, Tissamaharama, 82600
5 listed
Villas in Hambantota
Villa
Male' Villa
26/10, Samodagama, Sippukulama, Hambantota
Villa
Lapwing Lake Villa
Randunu Watta, Lake Road, Weerawila, 82632
Villa
Harbour View Villa Resort
Sippukulama, Hambantota
Villa
Chicago Villa Hambantota
No.38/4 4th mile post, Govi Gammanya, keliyapura, Hambantota, 82000
Villa
Kohomba Villa
87/5 sippikulama, Sippukulama, Hambantota
5 listed
Homestays in Hambantota
Homestay
Ruhunu Maya Green Villa - Bundala
Homestay
Ambalanthota
42FF+2G2, Ambalantota
Homestay
Octandra City Home Stay
44HF+6JJ, Hospital St, Panuwala, Hambantota, 82000
Homestay
Eliya Guest Hambantota
No. 5, 11 A Sisilasagama, Hambantota
Homestay
Sobaya Residence
No.7/6 Sabapathi Mawatha, Ambalantota
5 listed
Guest houses in Hambantota
Guest house
Duncan Murray Villa
5 Well Rd, Sea Coast, Hambantota, 82000
Guest house
Bundala Flamingo Cottages
166, Tissamaharam Road, Palle Malala, Weligatta
Guest house
SLTDAJade Green Hambantota
LEWAYA ROAD, HAMBANTOTA
Guest house
Lagoon Inn
Hambantota
Guest house
Seaface Rest Hambantota
Murray Road, Sea Coast, Hambantota, 82000
1 listed
Eco lodges & cabins in Hambantota
Good to know
Hambantota accommodation questions
How many places to stay are there in Hambantota?
This directory lists 46 places to stay in Hambantota with consistently strong reviews - hotels (24), resorts (6) and villas (5). Every property listed holds a Google rating of at least 4.0 from a minimum of 10 reviews.
What are the highest-rated places to stay in Hambantota?
Based on current Google review data, the top-rated stays include Male' Villa (5.0), Lapwing Lake Villa (5.0), Harbour View Villa Resort (4.9). Ratings shift as new reviews arrive, so treat them as a strong signal rather than a fixed ranking.
Are Hambantota hotels and guest houses SLTDA-registered?
2 of the 46 properties listed here appear in the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority's public register. Registration is a good trust signal, but plenty of excellent small guest houses operate informally - check recent reviews either way.
How do I book a Hambantota guest house that has no website?
24 of the listed properties have no website of their own. Call them directly (numbers are on each listing page), message them on Facebook where linked - or tell us your dates and we'll arrange the stay as part of a tailor-made Hambantota trip.
Can CeyRoutes arrange my stay in Hambantota?
Yes - that's what we do. We build tailor-made Sri Lanka trips with hand-picked stays, a private driver and local support, and we know Hambantota first-hand. Tell us your dates and style, and we'll recommend the right base and handle the booking end to end.
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