Palwehera, 00662 Dambulla, Sri Lanka
#3 of 48 hotels in Dambulla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 92 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 May 2024
Li
SingaporeThe water in the shower sometimes has uneven pressure, causing huge spits occasionally - not a huge issue honestly!
During my stay, I loved my room with its high ceilings and balcony where Doggo Tuppy naps every afternoon. It's amazing how cool and comfortable the room felt with the strong fan despite the hot weather in Dambulla during April and May. The food and working area was perfect for me as a co-working space, especially in the mornings and evenings. Super aesthetic views! One of the most pleasant surprises of this trip was Api's hospitality. He shared his insights and experiences of doing business in Sri Lanka, and he even went out of his way to pick me up from my previous hostel, which was easily 15km away. Additionally, he drove me to the bus station at 3:30 am, all free of charge. ( Oh! And the trip to this aruyvedic massage place which was the best massage I've had in SL). Your hospitality is top-notch, Api!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Ben
United KingdomNothing
Very helpful staff and owners, food was very nice aswell. Would highly reccomend
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Thambirajah
Sri LankaLocation was dope and the hospitality was top notch the owner of the property was so friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Anura
Sri LankaLocation
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Sabine
ArgentinaThe hosts were super friendly and helpful, they organize transport, tours whatever you need fast and for a fair price. Also the food is delicious and the place is just a green oasis of peace... thanks for everything Api once I am back will definitely go to your place again. You made me feel welcome and at home.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Dorothee
GermanyThe place is beautiful located, a little bit outside from Dambulla. The owner and the stuff is really kind and helped with any questions we had. The rooms are clean and the food was delicious, so you have everything you need!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Juliane
FranceThe hosts, their family and the employee were very kind and the place is very peaceful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Irfan
GermanyWe really like the hospitality of the host! The hotel is located in such a nice nature, surrounded by some fields.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Aleksandra
LatviaLeaving too soon
It's a gem! I couldn't believe my eyes that you could stay in something so beautiful as this villa for such little money. The location in Dambulla is convenient for visiting the temple in Dambulla and for hiking Pidurangala Rock. There is an open roof in the villa where you can see the stars on a clear night. The family who runs the villa is very nice and their daughter is a cuttie!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Arvind
IndiaEverything was upto the mark..10/10
Excellent property.Excellent owners and staff..Worth for money..💐💐
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Nina
GermanyNothing, everything was perfect!
Api and the whole team were very friendly and helped wherever they could. He organised everything for me and everyone made sure I had the best time and felt like home. They also offer dinner in the evening, which I can really recommend since it is really good, a big portion and local but for a low price (around 1500Rs/meal). The bed- and bathroom were spacious and full of light. The view over the fields from the balcony was beautiful and special. The outside area was great for calming down. The main road isn’t far away from the hotel, so perfect to get everywhere, but still I barely heard any traffic.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Nancy
United KingdomNothing
Such a beauty places. The hosts were wonderful and the food was amazing. The bathroom looks really pretty and the a lovely view of the nature out of the balcony
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Melanie
United KingdomNothing.
This was a superb two night stay. our hosts were gracious, friendly and really couldn’t not do enough to help. All the food was delicious, their home was beautiful cool and spotless.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Joseph
United KingdomTuk tuks to places, but it’s the same in most areas around here!
The host family were the best people you could meet after a long flight. Big smiles and super helpful. The single room was very well priced and exceptionally clean. They have a wonderful little daughter who spoke amazing english and came along on the tuk tuk which the father drove to give me a lift to the dambulla town. Sad I couldn’t stay for longer— best start to my trip!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Elizabeth
GermanyMinor detail, but the room we booked had a photo with a balcony - and it was listed it was included in the facilities for the room. However, it was one without. We were okay as we weren’t in the room much anyways, and it’s still a great price for what you get. But if this is important to you, maybe just clarify with the host before for no confusion!
Evergreen is at a Beautiful peaceful location just outside the city centre, with a gorgeous view for breakfast, and quiet side street. The host family is super warm and welcoming, including their sweet daughter. We felt right at home hanging out there. And tasty omelet for breakfast! Lastly, one of the employees who works there, Isuru, made our trip complete! He was so kind, and always went the extra mile. He drove us to dambulla cave, as well as sigiriya, and lastly all the way to the train station in Habarana and made sure we made it on time and were well taken care of. He even offered to get us tickets to join him and his brother to the big cricket game (which if we didn’t need to get up at 4:30am - we would have loved to joined!!). If you get a chance and need a friendly guide and driver - be sure to ask for Isuru :))) you will be in the best company!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Georgia
United KingdomIt would have been useful to have a wardrobe in the room, but that's a minor detail. Wifi was not always very strong.
The location was lovely - slightly out of town but overlooking quiet paddy fields. Can get to town by tuktuk within 5mins (tuktuk drivers charge a lot around here, just something to be mindful of). The owner helped us organise trips to Pidurangala/Sigiriya and Polonaruwa. The food was great. The room was comfortable and the shower was amazing (and hot!).
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Martin
AustriaGreat host! Helped us at everything and watched out that we don‘t pay to much. Also nice employees. Thanks abi from austria!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Jaione
ChileEverything was perfect!
Very friendly and lovely people! The place was very peaceful, great views while having breakfast. Close to the city center by tuktuk.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Sabina
Czech RepublicEverything was great, we loved our stay there.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Mckinnon
United KingdomLovely place and lovely people. Basic but great value. Very easy to get to all the attractions
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Shari
GermanyIf you are in Dambulla and don’t come to this place, you are definitely missing out! We booked a two night stay and ended up staying here for 10 whole days because we simply loved it so much! The host, Api, and his wife treated us like family from the beginning. Both were so incredibly kind and helped us with everything we needed. Api even took us to a hike through the Rose Quartz Mountains, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We had an amazing breakfast everyday, where we could either chose a Western option or a Sri Lankan one and both were great. Apis wife also cooked dinner for us several times (rice & curry or biryani) and it was perfect every time. Our room was beautiful and clean with a nice balcony and a spectacular view over the rice fields. There was also the possibility to enter the rooftop terrace from our room. We’ve spent a total of two months traveling Sri Lanka but our stay at Evergreen Hotel will be one of the most memorable! A big thank you to Api & his family ♥️ If we ever come back to Sri Lanka, we definitely know where to go! All the best, Shari & Jonas 🫶🏼
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Marta
Polandvery cheap accommodation, the owners are wonderful people. very helpful. the breakfast was delicious, so local. It's a pity we couldn't stay longer. I recommend it with a clear conscience
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Inge
Netherlands-
Beautiful garden and view outside. De owners are very friendly. Also the bedroom and bathroom were very clean and nice (beautiful bathroom!). Absolute recommendation.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Héloise
FranceIt was a pleasure to stay at Evergreen hotel. It is a very clean and beautiful place. Very cheap also. Thanks a lot
Stayed in January 2024
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