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Reviews of Family Nest

Padeniya, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

#13 of 52 B&Bs and Inns in Dambulla

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Pleasant, over the expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The GPS details on Google maps and booking.com website

    I have concluded my journey with the happiest experience since travelling around Sri Lanka. Thank you for the warm welcome and the emotional experience offered. There is no option to compare this Family Nest with a hotel. IT WILL EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS Close to the bus station. Buses to Colombo airport Close to a restaurant Shops nearby for buying drinking water or something to eat.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Nice small hotel with friendly owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, nice stay there

    Nice chill place next to the golden temple. Owner so friendly, always willing to help! I highly recommand!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Family Nest (or ‘Oasis Family Nest’ on Google Map) is a great homestay with spacious, clean and comfortable rooms. The AC (which is charged separately) works great and made my stay more comfortable. The family who runs the guesthouse is lovely and helpful, and the entrance of the cave temple is just a 2 min walk from there. Dinner was also delicious. Overall a great place to stay in Habarana and I would definitely come again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner was very welcoming and full of local knowledge that he was very happy to pass on to us. Traditional Sri lankan breakfast that was very good. Location is perfect for walking to the golden Buddha and the rock temple

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing place , our best experience staying in Sri Lanka
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host is fantastic and the property is located only 1 minute walk from the Dambulla caves entrance. Superb food for dinner and breakfast which was tasty, fresh and local. There was no menu which suited us and I am sure he could cater for personal tastes if required. We stayed 2 nights and got very different things both days to eat.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Walking distance to cave temple and golden temple Very kind and friendly owner Room was clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice rooms open on a beautiful garden. Very quiet place even if close to the road. It’s possible to walk easily to Dambulla temple. The breakfast was delicious and typical from Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely guesthouse, I recommend this place ! And the food was delicious

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very quiet Extremely amazing kind husband and wife. They take incredible pride in their food and it was truly delicious.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A mosquito nest would be useful. Be mindful there is no hot water in the basic room, although in most cases you won't need (unless you are by the heavy rain! )

    Pradeep is very welcoming and friendly. They lend me a bike to go to town, gave me a hair dryer to dry me soaked shoes from the rain, helped me with an issue I had, gave me a ride after to the bus station. He was so nice. The room is big and spacious, has its own porsche. Foos is so good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good environment and cleanliness

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    Best stay in Dambulla!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing stay in Dambulla! The first thing was the welcoming hospitality from Pradeep and his family. They made sure we were enjoying, he gave us many recommendations and prepared amazing food! (Two of us are vegan and he adapted everything for us). Second one, the beautiful and peaceful garden. The location is close to town, but for who is looking for tranquility, family Nest is the right place. Room has enough space. Everything was clean. Thank you for making our days much better! We hope to came back!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large, thought out rooms with comfortable bed, desk, seating area and large bathroom. Sockets and light switches in sensible places (next to bed and desk). The location is ideal, just a few minutes walk from the cave temples but off the main road so nice and peaceful. The family who run the guesthouse could not be more friendly and accommodating. Coffee/tea always available and lots of useful information/advice. On arrival the owner kindly went to the store for me to get some supplies. After a small dog bite he took me to the hospital and waited around for hours whilst I had various rabies injections. The service they offer is well beyond expectations, they want to make you feel at home. I could not recommend this place highly enough

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was so clean , good location and owner was so good ,kind person.I recommended

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    He recommended a few places and took me there on the way to Sigiriya. I had a massage at the Ayurveda centre, but the prices are a bit high and the staff aren’t very professional. So if you don’t want to get disappointed, you should go go somewhere else.

    You can order breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The proprietor was really super helpful and responded to all our questions. He gave tips and supported with all things. We are sad that we could only stay there for one night. It should be emphasized that the rooms are large and clean. The beds are very comfortable and on the whole it was just a come home

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi didn't work and the shower wasn't warm. But for me it wasn't a big deal.

    I was very happy that the staff treated me like family. In addition, all the rice made by my mother was the best! I want to go again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    It was Clean and cozy place and owner was a excellent and attentive. Near temple and close few restaurants and supermarket.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    9.0
    Nice and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice host family and a clean room. The location is walking distance to the Cave Temple, some basic restaurants and a small supermarket. I would have loved to stay 1 more night. Thank you!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2022

    9.0
    A very pleasant overnight stay, in spite of the downpours.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    there are regular power-cuts, although that's hardly the hotel's fault. Wifi is very slow and patchy.

    The staff - Pradib and his wife - were very welcoming and kind. I was cooked a marvellous Sri Lankan dinner from local produce, and my host went out of his way to get me some beer. The location is pleasant too.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2022

    8.0
    Great time in a nice and cheap stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very very nice and helpful family. Great time in a nice and cheap stay. very close to Dambulla city, Temple and other nice things. if you want to do something just tell the host and he will organize everything for a nice price. (safari, tours, …)

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had a great stay. Pratel likes to fullfill all wishes his clients produce. Also within super short notice. He even picked me up with his scooter, when it turned out, that the bus left me at the wrong place. Food is great for a reasonable price. I can strongy recommend this place for everyone looking for a quiet place, a nice family, good food and lots of travel advise

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't notice anything

    !Great host Pradik ! Super clean and big room ! Comfortable bed ! Different tipe of breakfast every day ! Nice location ! Perfect shower with hot water Ratio price/quality is one of the best during all my traveling ( more than 30 countries)

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2022

    10
    Any one visiting Dambulla ,book your room in Family nest blindly .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comments

    The ambience is excellent, the owner of the property Mr.Pradeep is very honest and loyal, very loving and caring towards my needs .In my entire tour in Srilanka not found a person like him . Within one or two hours he made me felt like I am at home and I felt him as my big brother , very caring ,if any one visisting Dambulla ,blindly go to Family net The home made food is excellent .

    Stayed in January 2022

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