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The 10 Best Lodges in Dambulla, Sri Lanka

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Located in Dambulla in the Matale District region, with Popham's Arboretum nearby, Kandalama Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to an indoor swimming pool.

Everything in our stay was perfect. The location of Kandalama lodge is great if you want to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigirya and Pidurangala. The lodge is cleverly designed, and well maintained. The garden is a quiet oasis, peaceful and beautiful. We stayed in both the deluxe villa with the private pool and the “regular” rooms. We enjoyed both. The staff made our stay even better. I’ve never seen a manager, cook and helpers so attentive in my life. I rarely rate a stay a 10/10 but they deserve it.

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9.7
Exceptional
154 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Offering a garden, Sun and Green Lodge is situated in Dambulla. Dambulla Cave Temple is 5 km from the property while Sigiriya is 9 km away. Free WiFi is offered .

Sun and Green Lodge also includes a barbecue. The property also offers packed lunches. Local Sri Lankan dishes can be enjoyed at the in-house restaurant.

The location is perfect Facility and staff are also perfect 💯 recommended

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9.2
Superb
227 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Located just 14 km from Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Tree House provides accommodation in Dambulla with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as room service. This lodge features accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s lush landscape, the Dambulla Tree House offers a one-of-a-kind retreat that seamlessly blends modern comfort with natural beauty.

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9.6
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Located 9.2 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Freedom Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Very nice neighborhood. Quiet and very nice to have rest at night. The bed is comfy The room is spacious and clean bathroom You can buy very cheap fruits nearby. Family can cook SriLankan food for a very reasonable price. They can organize a Safari in a discounted price. 350 meters walk to take a bus going to Lions rock or you can tell the owner for him to drop you to lions rock with a reasonable price. The wife even accompanied and showed us the short cut way (3 minutes walk) to take a bus going to trincomalee ,Dambulla, Polonnaruwa etc.

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9.4
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Pidurangala Rock is 14 km from the lodge, while The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 8 km from Amuna Ayurvedic Retreat, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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£124
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • Avg. price/night: £86.69
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 153 reviews
    The Kandalama Lodge is a beautiful oasis and the perfect starting point for adventures in and around Dambulla and Sigiriya. We especially enjoyed the outdoor bathroom and the pool after our hikes. Also, the cook (and his curry!) are exceptional.
    Ruth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £12.87
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 61 reviews
    Amazing owners with open heart - they even helped us to organize our stay in Dambulla (safari and a little sights recommended). The location is superb. The breakfast and dinner is a must - best examples of Sri Lankan food. We had fantastic time chatting with the owners on the terrace.
    Wioleta
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £47.81
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    It was fun to stay in a tree house, but the star of the show is Pradeepka and her husband Nishenka. They do everything possible to make sure your stay is exactly how you want it. Nishenka took us on safari in his jeep, and an Ayurvedic massage was arranged for us on our way back. We could have had a cooking class as well.
    Wendy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £15.78
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 524 reviews
    The host and his son Giha was very great people. They were very helpful and offered us a car rides with very low price. A lot of the rides they did for free for us. They told us a lot of interesting story about Sri Lankan culture and history. They cooked us a delicious soup, gave us water for free and also arranged a private trip to the safari for very reasonable price. Their warm welcoming was a really nice experience for us
    Karolina
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £43.46
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 477 reviews
    Large clean room with huge balcony, bathroom with hot water, good towels. Tranquil setting within tropical garden. Nice pool area with a pool bar. Very good breakfast and very nice attentive service. Just a stone throw from amazing Dambulla temple, close to Sigiriya and safari.
    kamila
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £13.55
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 107 reviews
    Really nice family held little hostel. We were welcomed warmly with a glass of juice and they made us breakfast extra early as we needed to leave for safari. Overall lovely experience!
    Margus
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £18.33
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 75 reviews
    Everything, the owner was helpful, arranged for a trip on safari, always with a smile and a good mood. I recommend this accommodation.
    Beáta
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £43.46
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 477 reviews
    Everything! The pool is perfect escape from dusty Dambulla. The cave temples are right next door. The breakfast - served by smiling Saranga and Sajith - is generous and delicious. A great massage by lovely Warsana. An elephant safari tour guided by Saman. The professionalism and high customer care of the manager Siddu. His team is excellent and I highly recommend Sundaras Resort & Spa!
    Kristina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £12.75
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 383 reviews
    Exceptional lodge on great location with super friendly hosts who will arrange everything you need. Delicious Srilankan breakfast and diner. Bed is perfect with mosquito net. Bathroom is clean and spacious. This guest house is highly recommended for nature lovers. Meet the sunrise on the hill just up behind your wooden house.
    Nikolaj
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.31
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 104 reviews
    Nice small lodges and close to the temple and the city. the owner is super friendly and showed us around with his Tuktuk.
    Jan
    Young couple