Malala Retreat Hotel - Hambantota

Family-friendly nature retreat with on-site cooking classes and pool with paddy field views

Amenities & Activities

Malala Retreat Bundala offers an outdoor swimming pool with a view overlooking paddy fields, open year-round. Guests can join cooking classes, fishing, or walking tours on the property, as well as book a tour about local culture. A golf course is located within 2 miles of the hotel, and the retreat provides luggage storage and express check-in/check-out services.

Accommodation

Each of the 7 air-conditioned rooms at Malala Retreat Bundala Hotel Hambantota includes a private terrace with garden views. Rooms feature private bathrooms, and the hotel offers allergy-free and family room options upon request. Daily housekeeping, ironing, and laundry services are available.

Dining & Cuisine

The on-site restaurant serves American, Asian, international, and barbecue grill cuisines, plus special diet menus. Breakfast options include continental, American, full English/Irish, halal, and Asian choices. A dedicated kids' menu is available, and packed lunches can be arranged for day trips.

Family-Friendly Features

Malala Retreat maintains a children's pool and a separate kids' menu in the restaurant. Board games and puzzles are provided for indoor entertainment, and family rooms are available. Breakfast can be served in the room upon request, and the staff can assist with organizing safaris and boat trips.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The retreat is 9 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, a prime bird-watching site, and 15 miles from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Cultural sites like Kirinda Temple and Tissa Wewa are within driving distance. Free private parking is available on-site, and the hotel offers tour or class about local culture.

• Location: 9 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary
• Rooms: 7 rooms with private terrace and garden views
• Dining: On-site restaurant with kids' menu and packed lunches
• Activities: Cooking classes, fishing, walking tours on property
• Family: Children's pool, board games, family rooms
• Nearby: Golf course within 2 miles, cultural temples accessible