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Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free valet parking

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Restaurant
Interior
Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK offers ocean views and modern comfort. Guests enjoy the beach bar, two on-site restaurants, and a family-friendly garden with a playground. Free in-room WiFi and concierge services enhance the relaxing experience.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Standard Room | Bathroom

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Located on the ground floor
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambalangoda, Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK is on the beach. Gurusinghe Moonstone Mine and Beruwela Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hikkaduwa National Park and Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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Map
Beach Rd 38, Ambalangoda, Southern Province, 80300

What's nearby

  • Ariyapala Mask Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ambalangoda Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Akurala Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Ahungalla Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pasindu Rasa Wimana ~ පසිඳු රස විමන - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waduge Dilmi Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Boat House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riti Panna - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK

Hotel by the ocean
At Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK, you can look forward to a beach bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, charcoal grills, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown services, and window screens
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.0 per day

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 6.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Property Registration Number ගා/15/2587

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Shangrela By Ark Ambalangoda
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Hotel
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Ambalangoda
Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Hotel Ambalangoda

Frequently asked questions

Does Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ariyapala Mask Museum and Ambalangoda Beach. Akurala Beach and Ahungalla Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Niluka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment was not safe for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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