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Things to Do  

Bundala National Park

Bundala National Park, Hambantota

 shawnbrito Says:  The Bundala National Park is located towards the south of Wirawila Weva. Near the coast of Hambantota.. This is a wildlife sanctuary and is protected by the Wildlife department.. This zone can be reached by normal vehicle, but entry to the park is allowed only with a 4WD... 

Yala Sanctuary

Yala Sanctuary, Hambantota

 shawnbrito Says:  Yala Sanctuary is one of the most famous sanctuaries in Sri Lanka and is known to contain a very high bio diversity in the southern part of Sri Lanka.. Reaching Yala is generally done by 4WD drive jeep as the terain within the zone is quite tough to navigate without 4WD... 

Bundala Bird Sanctuary

Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Hambantota

 Jeanlyon Says:  If you are staying in Hambantota, you are very near to the Bundala Bird Sanctuary. Worth a visit - might see wild elephants here as well. 

Hotels  

The Oasis Ayurveda Beach Hotel

 1 Review and 5 Opinions  The name says it all - it is an oasis in the south of Sri Lanka. If you need to spend some time off... 

Hotels  

Wila Safari Hotel: Wila Safari Hotel : AWFUL

Wila Safari Hotel: Wila Safari Hotel : AWFUL, Hambantota

 KG15 Says:  We stayed at the Wila Safari Hotel for one night and it was awful. I would not recommend anyone stay here - not even as a last resort. The hotel is located in the middle of nowhere with absolutely no nearby facilities/places to eat/ attractions. It was a 20 minute drive to... 

Wila Safari Hotel: A Quiet Place By The Lake

Wila Safari Hotel: A Quiet Place By The Lake, Hambantota

 shawnbrito Says:  The Hotel is located on the Hambantota main highway adjoining the "Weerawila lake" in Hambantota. Traveling from Colombo to Hambantota took us 6hours with inbetween stops for tea, fried rice, hotdogs, nuts, milk, etc :))Nevertheless this was a very friendly hotel that... 

Restaurants  

Wila Safari Hotel Restaurant: Sri Lankan Home Cooked

Wila Safari Hotel Restaurant: Sri Lankan Home Cooked, Hambantota

 shawnbrito Says:  The most valued thing about the restaurant is the absurd quietness of the surroundings.. Watching the little boats in open lake while having lunch was well worth the effort driving 200km from Colombo.. The food is very Sri Lankan, but they will cook whatever you... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Dangerous swimming in the sea

Dangerous swimming in the sea, Hambantota

 flyfreak Says:  Please be aware that the sea current in Hambantota is very strong. Even being a very good swimmer locals warn you of swimming at this beach. Also be careful when walking along the beach, if you get close to the waves, they are sometimes so strong, that you might fall and... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Thanamalwila River (Hambantota)

Thanamalwila River (Hambantota), Hambantota

 shawnbrito Says:  Thanamalwila is located north of the Hambantota town and borders along the main river system which often rages when there is ample rainfall.. The unique ecosystem offers varying levels of wildlife which cannot be found in other parts of Hambantota. For example: on my last... 

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 If you are staying in Hambantota, you are very near to the Bundala Bird Sanctuary. Worth a visit - might see wild elephants here as well. 

 

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Q:  Hi everyone, I am planning to stay at the Oasis Beach Resort in Hambantota, South Coast, Sri Lanka. Has anyone been there? What's... 

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A: The beaches are nice and not crowded like the ones in Bentota or Beruwela. The time you are visiting will be good but it will also be high season so you will paying... 

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The beach at the OASIS Ayurveda Beach resort ...

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 ..at the beach of the OASIS Ayurveda Beach Resort in Sissilasagama/Hambantota is something you cannot get enough of. You will start your day with the sunrise and end it with a sunset ... and in... 

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 We stayed in a lovely hotel called the Oasis. Good outdoor buffet and nice rooms, but the beach is a no-go. Very dangerous, fast currents and enormous molded dunes of sand. This is absolutely the... 

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