Hotels with Swim-up Rooms in Hambantota

A wonderful getaway if you are looking for a combination of nature, serenity and luxury all in one package. A pristine private beach is in the frontside of the hotel whereas lush green paddy fields can be seen in the backside. A perfect place for birdwatching and relaxation by the beach. We travelled with our son who is 20 months old, so we were very particular about the arrangements. Needless to say that everything was arranged perfectly to suit our needs. They had upgraded us to a sea view suite free of charge which was very nice of them and had arranged an extra bed in the room as well. Mr.Asoka was constantly in contact with us to ensure that we were at comfort. Mr. Nishantha took us on a short hike to Ussangoda mountain in the evening which had fantastic views of sunset and the beach. They had arranged snacks and a kite for our son on the mountain which came as a big surprise. Food was authentic and very delicious. Flexible meal times and private dining was an added advantage particularly since we travelled with a toddler. He enjoyed the pool and the private garden very much. The kitchen staff was kind enough to prepare special meals for our son. They even arranged gifts for him, a birthday cake for my husband and takeaway sandwiches which was very nice of them. All in all, I would say that this is the best holiday we had so far and we thank the whole staff at Ravana Garden for their excellent work and commitment.

Ravanna Garden is a boutique hotel like no other. The staff, food, rooms, garden, pool, beach are all exceptional. It is a little oasis in an otherwise busy world! On Arrival there is building works going on which a little off putting, but no one is disturbed by it and once walked beyond it you arrive into the oasis! The rooms are large, super clean and comfortable with every facility needed . NOTE - on arrival you are asked to let them know if ,and when, you would like your room cleaned. Remember this is an eco hotel, therefore how often do you really need your towels and linen changing ?! The food is exceptional, organic, local, and you can even buy their own local spices. The service throughout is excellent and they cannot do enough to ensure your stay with them is nothing short of everything you would like. A walk along the beach is must to the harbour wall where there is a safe swimming spot, and many of the locals converge there. Be brave and stay longer than 1 or 2 nights, it is very much well worth it - there are added surprises along the way and the team do everything they can. Bikes are available to go the local temple and a visit with a hotel guide to show the effects of the Tsunami is a must, plus the wildlife and roadside stores make for a very interesting visit.

This is a wonderful, small hotel off the beaten track. The staff (including Dilki, Lakshitha and Malith) were all very friendly and helpful. The food was different at every meal and cooked from local ingredients. Every dish was a surprise and very delicious. We ate vegetarian food. The hotel is dedicated to sustainability. The swimming pool was very nice. To swim in the sea you have to walk quite far along the beach. Our room had a fantastic view of the beach. There was plenty of wildlife to see. We went on a cycling tour through the village which was a great experience. The local river safari is definitely worth it for bird spotting and the sunset. We loved it here

Loved the healthy organic food. Staff were so lovely, friendly and helpful. Rooms were beautiful with lovely interior and comfy beds. Pool area was clean, quiet and towels drinks delivered to beds. Loved getting coconut water delivered to room on first day. New year eve and day was lovely with Sri Lankan dancing and a Buddhist blessing. Highly recommended.

Ravana is one of the place in Sri lanka that has touched us immensely... The team became like a family towards us, the special touches and little surprises for our honeymoon was so much appreciated. If you are looking to reconnect with your inner self, with nature and your well being this is the place to be. The food was fresh, healthy and so full of flavours. Kitchen team well done. The service staff was so kind and attentive. The doctors were helpful and gave fruitful advice thank you Iresha. We enjoyed every day of our stay.. They organised a scenic and breathtaking hike and picnic, and a lovely dinner under the stars... The whole team is doing a marvelous job at Ravana thanks to the resort manager for his kind hospitality. We had the most memorable experience. We were so grateful and sad to leave.. Totally recommend.

The pools are numerous and divided into 1 play pool and one adult pool. The beach has lifeguards on duty and they rate the surf each day. There are not enough pool-side umbrellas with chaste lounges. The spa has a jacuzzi and dry sauna that can be used for free for paying hotel guests. Good variety of food restaurants.

Lovely resort by the beach; plenty of facilities/activities to keep the whole family entertained. Quality of food and selection for breakfast and dinner buffets were great - we were very appreciative of Prasad's service who was extremely attentive, always looking to go through extra mile to look after us all. Around £20 p/p for the buffet is good value (half price for kids over 6 and free for toddlers). We had a couple's massage at the spa which was nice. Kids pool, kids and adults mixed pool plus an adults only pool.

We were greeted at the entrance with some drumming and a cultural greeting accompanied with a cool drink. Rooms had already been allocated and with copies of passports taken we were shown where the restaurants were as well as the pools and hours of use. We were then taken to our bedrooms by an absolutely wonderful bell boy; I remember his name as Mahesh. Our group was impressed by his congeniality and resourcefulness. This luxury hotel is really a wonderful resort. Well maintained gardens and a golf course with peacocks running around in them at times. The rooms were very neat and clean, the corridors, lifts and other facilities were exemplary. I congratulate the management; you are the best. The Indian Ocean is right there, the pools, water slides for kids, the restaurants and other facilities were beautifully interwoven. The food was excellent and congratulations to the chefs. I do remember one of the hostesses, Nicky, was always alert and very helpful. A happy face. When we were leaving we encountered that wonderful Bell Boy once again. What a farewell we received with the words "Come back again". Yes, we will.

Absolutely fantastic week at this hotel. The staff were super accommodating and friendly. One of our party became very sick during the first day and cannot say enough about how wonderful and caring every staff member was. They went the extra mile, above and beyond, to ensure that all bases were covered. Every staff person is focused on the fact that you are comfortable and having a good time: from the restaurant staff, to pool guys, every single one. We would definitely stay here again. The beach area is beautiful, even though with during our time it was high winds so no swimming; which we didn't mind as were pool people anyway. The room service was impeccable. Even the turndown service had the personal touch rearranging our girls stuffed animals in cute ways on their beds. Just excellent attention to detail and care.

I am sorry to review this so late and to be late picking out some staff who tried to make our stay extra special. All the staff in this hotel is excellent - from the lovely gardeners and maintenance staff who did extremely hard work to housekeeping and restaurant staff. Akshaf was really great as were other pool bar staff such as Dinoshan, Gayan. I wish I could remember the name of the lovely 22 year old golf caddy who was great with our family including doing some lessons - more should be done at the hotel to integrate this as a service. The grounds are lovely, the hotel is impeccable in terms of cleanliness, the pools are great and the food is lovely - with very friendly chefs who go out of their way. Will definitely be back.

All the pools (splash zone, kids pool, lagoon pool and sunset pool), spacious and friendly staff

The staff was very helpful and responsive. They were in touch all the time before arrival, providing all kind of useful information and allowed us to check in, although we arrived around 10AM. We stayed in a double room with two beds, that were big enough for 3 of us. Even though the sea was rough and we could not use the beach much, the swimming pools were a good option and there were always available beds at each one of them. We tried all the restaurants and bars and the food / snacks were good at every place. We loved the fact that there were plenty of wild animals in the resort - monkeys, peacocks, roosters, lizards, etc. There are plenty of sites to visit, but be prepaired for at least one hour drive in each direction. Couple of things that might be improved - the table tenis and the pool accessories were in bad shape and could be renewed more often. The pillows on the big beach beds could be fitted with velcro tape to keep them stuck on the bed and avoid the continuous move and falling.

The resort is absolutely stunning! This was a little treat to stay here. We came during off-season so it was extremely quiet. The two infinity pools are beautiful and were SO WARM!! Staff are lovely as ever and the dinner and breakfast was absolutely delicious! The chef came out to speak to us which was nice. The gym is fully equipped for a decent workout too! There are a few wild animals roaming around which is cute, we had two male peacocks and a land monitor roam the pool side with us.

Kaveesha was an exceptional staff member. Went out of her way to find us, see how we were enjoying the food, our stay, if we were happy with the service and if we needed any help with bookings. Liked that there were lifeguards at the beach and at the pools. Loved the heated pool towels. You did pay for a high end hotel and all expectations were meet.

We had a really lovely stay here and wanted to share some highlights: The good stuff: It's a great hotel for families! There are lots of fun activities for kids, and the place feels super safe and welcoming for them. The whole resort is impressively clean — way cleaner than you'd expect for a place this big. Staff are super friendly and always ready to help with a smile. The pools are awesome — two big ones for everyone, and a gorgeous adult-only pool with a stunning view. The food was tasty, and it was nice to see the head chef walking around during meals, checking in on things and chatting with guests. And a lovely surprise — they left a birthday cake in our room for me! Such a sweet touch that really made my day. A few downsides: Not much variety when it comes to international or mildly-spiced food. The kids’ menu could use a bit more variety on some days. The restaurant seems a bit understaffed — service can be slow when it gets busy. It’s a bit odd that soft drinks like Coke aren’t included in the half-board — only water is. Room service sometimes took quite a while to show up. Housekeeping sometimes forgot to restock things like towels or coffee, and we had to call a few times. Also surprising: some items like ice or disposable cups came with extra charges. Overall, we had a really good time — just a few little things that could make the experience even better.

We went for the day to get off cruise ship from 1130 to 6 pm. Lunch was great. Ate Sri Lanka food. Manager sat with us and answered questions about culture. Got to see local momma dog at pool. Large towels. Good A/C in room. Pool has shade trees and pads for wooden lounge chairs. Pool toilet was clean. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable and balcony looked out over salt pools. Grounds and pool were clean and water was warm in pool.

My room had a private balcony with salt pan view. It was truly breathtaking. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the restaurant serves delicious food. I also enjoyed taking advantage of the hotel's pool. I had a fantastic stay at The Jade Green Hotel. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a hotel with stunning views and excellent amenities in Hambantota.

Great and huge room with amazing view over the salt lake. Beautiful smiley staff. Nice pool. Very tasty uncomlicated breakfast. Our driver was provided with 3 meals a day! Fun time watching the huge monkey family playing in the trees. They can be quite loud at times. Hambantota is a small and and easy going town. Good shopping.

Walking distance to the beach. Easy access to city. Beautiful rooms, great ambiance in the hotel, pool and the garden. They do provide 'Halal Foods'. We will come again!

Nice hotel in Hambantota. Little bit dirty from outside, but rooms are fine. Only bathroom was little bit dirty. Great breakfast - staff will ask you what type of breakfast do you want... Staff doesn´t understand english very well, but sill you can find one person from staff which will understand you. Manager of hotel is great, very friendly, and always asking about your opinion and with will to help you. He recommended to us great option of safari near. Pool was also very fine, we used it everyday.

We loved the place, the room, the garden and the swimming pool. The staff were so nice and helpful all the time. Breakfast was amazing by the pool. Thank you

beautiful, well-kept area nice and big swimming pool service responsive to needs (late check-out due to safari, evening swimming in the pool after arrival, preparation of dinner despite late check-in time)

A nice, peaceful place in the middle of nowhere. A place where childhood dreams become reality as living and sleeping in a tree house with all necessary facilities in the roam and a nice pool to cool in hot days. Stuff was very attentive to take care of everything I needed. Internet connection is also very good it allowed me to have Teams meetings for work. Food is good and plenty. There are squirrels and monkeys and nice coloured birds and you wake up in hearing them singing. The lake that surrounds the place offers a very nice sunrise view and make a great 1-2 hours boat ride. you will feel like in a Delta with nice lotuses, waterlily, birds and other animals. I totally recommend the place if you are looking for a small corner of heaven and tranquillity.

Lake Villa Resort is a lovely oasis. We are a family of 5 and booked a triple and double room. The aircon was effective and the rooms were very clean with good bathrooms. The pool was really lovely and the staff were all so helpful and friendly. They packed up a breakfast for us for our safari and allowed us a late check out so we could swim and shower on our return which was very much appreciated. We ate dinner in the restaurant. The menu is very broad with western and Sri Lankan choices. I particularly recommend the rice and curry which was the best we had on our two week trip. We only stayed one night as we were travelling but I could certainly have stayed longer. Good location for safari in Yala.

Lake Villa Resort is beautiful and tranquil. It is so peaceful and close to nature. You will see all kinds of birds and buffaloes by the lake. The swimming pool is a good spot to watch animals. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable. Good WiFi also. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They put in extra effort that made our stay special. We got a full day safari tour with the hotel and I’d recommend booking the tour with them. Our guide(Meneka) is very skilled at driving and spotting animals. We saw the rare Sri Lankan leopard with him! The staff even made us a table by the lake for breakfast, they are so nice!