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Reviews of Hotel Hideaway Garage

Court Junction, Salu Apullana Lake, Dambulla., 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

#1 of 11 Holiday rentals in Dambulla

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 39 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very uniqe local experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    İts little bit far from sigiriya and the city center but close to the royal cave temple. There was mosquitos and some other insects in the room at night.

    Antonio and sanita are very friendly and welcoming hosts. The room was big enough with a double bed and private bathroom. İts just in the middle of the jungle so you will see many different birds and trees. Good place for chilling.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    I had a wonderful few nights stay here with host Anthoniyo and his staff making me feel at home. The breakfast was delicious and I really enjoyed how peaceful and calm it was staying away from the town. Anthoniyo took me to see several of the sights and location was great, so had a lovely time in the area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is a bit dark. Chairs could use a bit of cushioning when having a few drinks at the tree hut:)

    Hotel Hideaway Garage was our first stop in Sri Lanka, straight from the airport. This is a lovely place to stay for sightseeing Dambulla and around, near a lake and supermarket closeby. We used it as a base for Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Anthoniyo is a great host! He offered us better prices than the local tuktuk drivers. Dropped us off at the buses for our trip to Polonnaruwa an onward journey towards Kandy. Cave temples and golden temple can be walked from the hotel. Great shower with hot water, musquito nets. Nice tree hut restaurant. The best was the amazing Sri Lankan breakfast every morning, varied and delicious. Anthoniyo gave us a lot of tips for the rest of the country. His kindness and hospitality reflected Sri Lanka and its people. We loved our stay here!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    I was immediately made to feel at home and felt safe and relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly helpful host

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    Anthoniyo the host is a beautiful person with good humour and English proficiency. His professional background in Colomb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I missed a bed light to read my book at night…not dramatic!

    Very close to the town centre but totally quiet, behind a beautiful lake, excellent location, a real hideaway rest house ✌️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended for a peaceful few nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows like rocks!!

    Beautiful quiet location walking distance to cave temple. Very friendly and helpful owner. Great food available. It’s a real treat as so close to the main road but so peaceful amongst fruit trees and lots of birds.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Shh..cozy secret place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hideout in the secret forest. Pure breakfast, friendly host, quiet and cozy space inside nature. It was a sad that I only stayed for one day. Highly recommend this accommodation!🖤

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful stay completely surrounded by trees and nature, Banderas was super friendly and ready to help in whatever you need, definitely recommend

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Best choice in Dambulla
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place has a beautiful jungle like garden with different birds and squirrels. The owner is very kind and helpful and offers excellent local breakfast. We loved the place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    We had an amazing stay at the Hideaway Garage. It was our first day in Sri Lanka and we arrived there very early in the morning directly from the airport. Even though it was early we could already have the room without any extra charge. The host is amazing and made our stay very special. He organized everything for us for a fair price, which was great and made our first day in Sri Lanka just perfect. We climbed Pidurangala Rock and went on a Safari, where we saw a lot of elephants. It was just the perfect day. The rooms are super nice and spacious and clean. Thanks again for everything. We would definitely recommend to stay at this place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really enjoyed our stay! The property is very good value for money, the owner is very friendly and kind, he took us to Pidurangala Rock and Polonnaruwa and charged very economical prices. We also ate dinner and breakfast, both traditional and very delicious. The hotel is nice, hippy style, we had a nice sleep, the amenities all work, is no luxury but is all clean. We felt very welcomed and would definetly go back if we were to stay again in Dambulla.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet in the middle of nature. Host very helpful, fantastic breakfast. Great place, I recommend!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all good.

    Great Place to stay. Very friendly Staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best place to stay in Dambulla

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Short version: awesome sri lankan food, quiet place, great host. Recommended! Long version: Well hidden place away from traffic and noise. Beautifully decorated and tastefully styled surroundings. Like a small jungle village. Clean and cosy. But the host himself is what makes the stay here special and such a good experience. A helpfult, funny, laid back and very trustworthy and reliable guy who made his dream of having a quiet little tourist stay come true. He knows a lot about tourism in Sri Lanka and was trying to help in every way possible. He likes having guests over and loves to cook. The food was the best we tried in Sri Lanka and we were happy to stay more than for one day. The room was clean, the beds comfy and we had an AC. Surprisingly we did not have to worry too much about mosquitos inside aswell as outside even if the place is close to nature and a beautiful lake. Make yourself a favor and visit Bandaras to enjoy a perfect stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    9.0
    Perfectly suited our needs. Host was lovely and really helpful. Location gorgeous
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was soooooo humid that fan didn't really keep me cool but that can't be helped!!

    A little tropical paradise. Beautiful and quirky place . Great host. Kettle and tea in room added bonus! Breakfast lovely.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing :)

    Loved everything! spacious rooms with a beautiful view from the balcony. The hotel is located at a beautiful lake, which is in my opinion one of the nicest places in Dambulla. Breakfast was really good as well.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very big and cosy. Located very close to lakes. Quite and peacfull. The host took care of me, made suru I was eating and getting around easily.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    10
    Amazing Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    We had a great stay there. Everybody was very friendly and helpful. it was a little bit isolated from the city but we liked it.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2022

    9.0
    Had a lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a bumpy ride to get there but worth it!

    Had a lovely stay at the Garage! Got a warm welcome with some tea from the host. Afterwards he showed us around his garage hotel with beautiful and calming garden. Breakfast was amazing!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2022

    10
    Great hotel in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, my stay was perfect 😁

    Beautiful place, really friendly and helpful owner, great facilities, would definitely recommend to stay here.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind, open and helpful host!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nicely located in the jungle

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    One of the best stays I have had in sri lanka! The room is beautiful and well equipped and so is the yard. Very good breakfasts and the location as well. The owner is a great man! It was aperfect stay, thanks a lot!

    Stayed in March 2022

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