We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Unique. Cool. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and spa centre, Jetwing Lake is set in Dambulla in the Matale District Region, 6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Jetwing Lake features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find room service at the property. The property features a biomass boiler, bifacial solar panels, biogas chambers, and other state of the art technology.Show full description
Delightful property. Romantic. Great location. Surrounded by picturesque mountains, scenic lakes and calming greenery, Kalundewa Retreat is truly a haven for the nature lover. Guests can take a 10-minute stroll to enjoy a dip in one of two natural eternal spring waters of Dambulla. The property is a 10-minute drive from the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium and a 30-minute drive from Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 3.5-hour drive away, while Colombo City is a 4-hour drive away. Boasting views of the surrounding nature, the spacious air-conditioned units feature coffee/tea making amenities and a minibar. The en suite bathroom comes with shower facilities, toiletries and a hairdryer. The restaurant serves local Sri Lankan delights alongside international favourites. In-room dining is possible. Fortunate guests may spot peacocks, hornbills and other indigenous birds. Other activities include cycling, mountain hiking, fishing and village sightseeing. Wi-Fi is accessible for free in the property’s public areas. There is also a small library collection and barbecue facilities for rent. The front desk is operational round-the-clock.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful, unique and authentic luxury hotel in Dambulla. It also has a great location! Soooo nice!
Hip. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Dambulla and with Sigiriya Rock reachable within 17 km, Tropical Life Resort and Spa provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a shared lounge. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a balcony. Each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Tropical Life Resort and Spa have a mountain view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Tropical Life Resort and Spa offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel. There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Pidurangala Rock is 20 km from Tropical Life Resort and Spa, while Dambulla Cave Temple is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 14 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest and most well designed luxury hotel in Dambulla.
Highly elegant. Beautiful. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Athena Lake features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dambulla. This 4-star resort offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. An à la carte, continental or Asian breakfast is available every morning at the property. At the resort you will find a restaurant serving American, French and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Athena Lake offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Sigiriya Rock is 14 km from Athena Lake, while Pidurangala Rock is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 11 km from the resort.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT resorts in Dambulla. It also has a highly rated breakfast and great affordability! And it is one of the most popular luxury hotels in Dambulla, among couples.
Charming. Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Set in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock, Liyya Water Villas offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Liyya Water Villas all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Liyya Water Villas offers a children's playground. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dambulla, like cycling. Pidurangala Rock is 21 km from Liyya Water Villas, while Dambulla Cave Temple is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this is one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Dambulla. It also has VERY COSY ROOMS.
Resort.Popular among women. With its sprawling grounds and natural environment, a quiet escape awaits guests at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka. It offers an outdoor pool. Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka rooms feature colourful murals and private balconies with views of the surrounding greenery. Each room has a DVD player, safety deposit box and free coffee/tea. The bathroom is fitted with a spa bathtub. Guests can enjoy relaxing massages at Ayurveda Spa, which also offers yoga and steam baths. Leisure options include trekking and fishing, as well as tennis and volleyball. Bicycle rental is also available. Property can arrange a safari to Minneriya and the Pidurangala Rock on an additional charge. Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka is a 25-minute walk from Dambulla Cave Temple and a 30-minute drive from Sigiriya Rock. Bandaranaike International Airport is 180 km away. From there, guests can take a 45-minute seaplane to Dambulla.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Set in Dambulla, Grand & Gangula boasts an outdoor pool, barbecue and sun terrace. There is a restaurant and free WiFi is offered. Free private parking is also available on site. Rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Some rooms include views of the mountain or river. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and bidet. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The area is popular for golfing and cycling. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles. Polonnaruwa is 41 km from the property.Show full description
Hotel Golden Ray is set in Dambulla, 2 Km from Dambulla Cave Temples. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is also available on site. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire.Show full description
Trendy. Comfortable beds. Great value. Located in Dambulla, 20 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Kingdom Gate Dambulla provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Sigiriya Kingdom Gate Dambulla have a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental, American or Asian breakfast is available daily at the property. At Sigiriya Kingdom Gate Dambulla you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. You can play darts at this 4-star hotel, and bike hire is available. Pidurangala Rock is 23 km from the hotel, while Dambulla Cave Temple is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 17 km from Sigiriya Kingdom Gate Dambulla.Show full description
Resort.Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and Auyurvedic massage therapies, Pelwehera Village Resort Pvt Ltd is located in Dambulla. The property houses a restaurant and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas. Pelwehera Resort is a 10-minute drive from Dambulla Cave Temple and a 25-minute drive from Sigiriya Town. Colombo International Airport is a 4-hour drive away. Modern rooms come with vibrant fabrics and large windows that provide natural light. All the air conditioned units have a cable TV, minibar and private bathroom with a bathtub. A fine selection of Sri Lankan and Western dishes are offered at the restaurant. In-room dining options are possible with room service. Guests can play a game of pool and take a relaxing stroll in the garden. Currency exchange services and safety deposit boxes are available at the front desk.Show full description
Resort.Opened August 2021. Located in Dambulla, 19 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sundaras Resort & Spa Dambulla provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is a hot tub, evening entertainment and room service. At the resort, rooms come with a desk. Each room is equipped with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have mountain views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available daily at Sundaras Resort & Spa Dambulla. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, British and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking and fishing, and car hire is available at Sundaras Resort & Spa Dambulla. Speaking Czech, English, Russian and Swedish, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Pidurangala Rock is 23 km from the resort, while Dambulla Cave Temple is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 16 km from Sundaras Resort & Spa Dambulla, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Set in Dambulla, 23 km from Sigiriya Rock, Aswadduma Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a bar. Guests can enjoy a water park, a bowling alley, snacks and a shared lounge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Aswadduma Hotel all rooms have bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, French and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. The staff at the 24-hour front desk can help guests with currency exchange, arranging car hire, as well as organising massage treatments at the on-site spa and wellness centre. You can play darts and tennis at Aswadduma Hotel, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling. The property has an in-house hot tub, hairdresser's and business centre. Pidurangala Rock is 26 km from the hotel, while Popham's Arboretum is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 20 km from Aswadduma Hotel.Show full description
Resort. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool Dambulu Oya Family Park Resort offers accommodation in Kiralagolla. Free WiFi access is available in some rooms of the property. Free private parking is available on site. Each air-conditioned room comes with a seating area and work desk. Certain units have views of the pool or garden. Each room comes with a private bathroom with shower. You will find a shared lounge and luggage storage facilities at Dambulu Oya Family Park Resort. Sigiriya is 25 km from Dambulu Oya Family Park Resort, while Dambulla is 8.5 km away. You can enjoy the meals at the in-house restaurant. Room service is available.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, March 2024. Situated 21 km from Sigiriya Rock, NEW LAYA NEEM RESORT AND RESTAURANT offers 5-star accommodation in Dambulla and has a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Pidurangala Rock. At the hotel rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a garden view. Popham's Arboretum is 1.6 km from NEW LAYA NEEM RESORT AND RESTAURANT, while Dambulla Cave Temple is 1.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Situated in Dambulla, 15 km from Sigiriya Rock, Elysia Sigiriya Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Elysia Sigiriya Hotel rooms come with bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or Italian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Pidurangala Rock is 18 km from the accommodation, while Dambulla Cave Temple is 7.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 12 km from Elysia Sigiriya Hotel.Show full description
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