Must-see hotels in Dambulla

  • Kalundewa Retreat

    Dambulla

    The attention to detail at Kalundewa Retreat is impressive, with six suites that feature polished-concrete floors, modern art and stylish wooden furniture…

  • Amaya Lake

    Dambulla

    The Amaya Lake complex has 100 stylish villas set in magnificent landscaped grounds on the north shore of Kandalama lake. The scale of the place will suit…

  • Lake Lodge

    Dambulla

    The 12-roomed Lake Lodge lacks the scale of the big Kandalama resorts, but makes up for it with personalised service. Rooms are fresh and modern, with the…

  • Heritance Kandalama Hotel

    Dambulla

    Designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, this is one of Sri Lanka's signature hotels. With 124 rooms, the hulking edifice emerges from the forest…

  • Dambulla Heritage Resthouse

    Dambulla

    This former government rest house has been given the full Heritage treatment, and the four rooms now boast very classy interiors – the dark-wood furniture…

  • Sundaras

    Dambulla

    This smart midrange resort is within a short stroll of the caves and museum. The grounds aren't exactly spacious, but staff (some Swedish) are attentive…

  • Arika Boutique Villa

    Dambulla

    A small, hip hotel with spacious, stylish rooms, four of which have balconies overlooking the stream. The upper-floor rooms with high ceilings are best…

  • Healey Tourist Inn

    Dambulla

    This family-run shoestring place, halfway between the caves and bus station, has five basic, clean-if-spartan rooms that have mosquito nets and a piece of…

  • Nature Tourist Inn

    Dambulla

    The three simple rooms at this sound little guesthouse have private hot-water bathrooms, mosquito nets and fans. Yes, it's close to the road, but the cave…

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