Title: Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91739438&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Travelers sip cocktails at the beach bar, watch the sunset over ocean views, and enjoy family-friendly amenities like a children's pool and playground. ## Photo gallery for Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers - Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK (Ambalangoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91739500/91739438/8fda7df0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace - Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK (Ambalangoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91739500/91739438/56ae8ef8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK (Ambalangoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91739500/91739438/d135a7d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK (Ambalangoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91739500/91739438/a7e925b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK (Ambalangoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91739500/91739438/e3c92eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym £46 includes taxes & fees 2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 23 - Dec 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=91739438&PinnedHotelID=91739438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=91739438&PinnedHotelID=91739438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 24 - Dec 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=91739438&PinnedHotelID=91739438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=91739438&PinnedHotelID=91739438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=91739438&PinnedHotelID=91739438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=91739438&PinnedHotelID=91739438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=91739438&PinnedHotelID=91739438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=91739438&PinnedHotelID=91739438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91739500/91739438/735a9e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Blackout curtains Desk Laptop workspace Daily housekeeping Located on the ground floor - 275 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91739500/91739438/56ae8ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Blackout curtains Private bathroom Desk Laptop workspace Daily housekeeping - 275 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAmbalangoda-Hotels-Shangrela-Beach-Resort-By-ARK.h91739438.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAmbalangoda-Hotels-Shangrela-Beach-Resort-By-ARK.h91739438.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.23742%2C80.05131&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ELa5px_O2ISGfGQgiHfBuPzhNKk=) 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 - Hikkaduwa Beach \- 15 min drive \- 9.7 miles - Bentota Beach \- 28 min drive \- 18.7 miles - Unawatuna Beach \- 46 min drive \- 27.9 miles #### Getting around - Aluthgama Railway Station - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sanekvin - ‬9 min walk - ‪Wok Restaurant - ‬16 min walk - ‪Pasindu Rasa Wimana \~ පසිඳු රස විමන - ‬6 min drive - ‪Captain's Boat House - ‬6 min drive - ‪Nuwara Bar - ‬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. 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 a speed of 50+ Mbps. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking and valet parking - English breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and barbecues - A banquet hall, outdoor furniture and concierge services Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Blackout curtains, turndown services and window screens - Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers and desks ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33932900/33932801/36dc6d9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Malika's Yellow House Hikkaduwa - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=33932801&PinnedHotelID=33932801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874636/d9965e21_edited_43bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Beach Hotel Hikkaduwa - On private beach - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant £46 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=117874636&PinnedHotelID=117874636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33760000/33751300/33751275/9e8489b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jurys Bungalow Hikkaduwa - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Free valet parking on site - Limited on-site valet and self parking - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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: from approximately USD 8 for adults and from 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK? ### Is Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK? ### What time is check-in at Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK? ### What time is check-out at Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK? ### Where is Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Shangrela Beach Resort By ARK Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Niluka 8 Jun 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The environment was not safe for a family. ##### Niluka Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Habarana Village by Cinnamon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Habarana-Village-By-Cinnamon.h4031747.Hotel-Information) > > [Shinagawa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Shinagawa-Beach.h7672790.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritance Ahungalla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Heritance-Ahungalla.h1526822.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tangalle-Hotels-Anantara-Peace-Haven-Tangalle-Resort.h11229814.Hotel-Information) > > [Vivanta Colombo, Airport Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seeduwa-Katunayake-Hotels-Vivanta-Colombo.h526350.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kosgoda-Hotels-Sheraton-Kosgoda-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h48743974.Hotel-Information) > > [Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna-Hotels-Thaproban-Pavilion-Waves-Unawatuna.h20583896.Hotel-Information) > > [Avani Kalutara Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalutara-Hotels-Avani-Kalutara-Resort.h4031708.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bentota-Beach.h36466861.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun Siyam Pasikudah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Sun-Siyam-Pasikudah.h9272270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) > > [Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Induruwa-Hotels-Pandanus-Beach-Resort-Spa.h11289546.Hotel-Information) > > [go camping](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Go-Camping.h23256271.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Cape-Weligama-Relais-And-Chateaux.h11470023.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Grand Galle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Le-Grand-Galle-By-Asia-Leisure.h24010679.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koggala-Hotels-The-Fortress-Resort-Spa.h7821441.Hotel-Information) > > [Kahanda Kanda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angulugaha-Hotels-Kahanda-Kanda.h11263998.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Bentota Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Taj-Bentota-Resort-Spa.h581365.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sandhya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahangama-Hotels-The-Sandhya.h18099343.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Cinnamon-Lodge.h1854476.Hotel-Information) > > [Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwood-Hotels-Ceylon-Tea-Trails.h4045356.Hotel-Information) > > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westbury Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-The-Westbury-Palace.h48402950.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sun House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-The-Sun-House.h15677263.Hotel-Information) > > [W15 Weligama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-W15.h11560777.Hotel-Information) > > [Talalla Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Talalla-Hotels-Talalla-Retreat.h7088443.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bey Beruwala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beruwala-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bey-Beruwala.h8256226.Hotel-Information) ---