We have created a list with the best five star 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 Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated March 2024.
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Superb breakfast. 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
Boutique hotel.Hip. 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 would describe this as one of the coolest and most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotels in Dambulla.
Resort.Delightful property. 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
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT AND STYLISH resort in Dambulla.
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
Boutique hotel.Charming. 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
This might be the most luxurious five-star hotel in Dambulla.
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
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
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
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