Wijaya Kumaratunga Mawatha, Yapagama, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka
#5 of 46 hotels in Dambulla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 198 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 March 2024
Sergei
SingaporeGetting a right coffee for breakfast can take a while
Location, cleanness, food, staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Sonnyinmtl
CanadaThe food really wasn't very good. Not terrible , but nothing to look forward to.
The room was massive and super comfortable with a great view of the lake. Wad a pleasure to wake up to every morning. The staff was also wonderful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomBuffet was OK but mostly cold food that ran out early in service
Peaceful location Great pool. Nice rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Robbie
United KingdomLocation is quite far away
The resort is a beautiful haven tucked away from the business of the area. The staff were incredibly hospitable and made our stay a pleasure. The food was also exceptional
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Woolly2
United KingdomExceptional stay, the accommodation was top notch. Spacious room, decent sized, covered balcony with great views across the pool and lake. The food was superb! A huge and varied choice for both breakfast and dinner. One enormous buffet. We jogged around the perimeter of the lake on small roads with only peacocks and monkeys for company. Bring binoculars to see the stunning birdlife: kingfisher (several kinds), bee eaters, sun birds, pelicans, storks, eagles, egrets, and many more. Some local walking, too . A good way to visit the Golden Buddha .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Sachitha
SingaporeSpacious, so much greenery and well maintained hotel grounds
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Paul
AustraliaThe location speaks for itself and is amazing. The customer service here was incredible. We were overwhelmed at the highest level of service we received. All the staff had a genuine desire to take care of us and make our stay the best it could be. This was some of the best customer service we have received anywhere.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Carol
United KingdomThe setting is serene and the property so spacious and beautifully styled and maintained. Staff seem genuinely happy and delighted to help with anything, we enjoyed chatting to them. The infinity pool is massive and a welcome respite after a day out in the heat. We stayed in a top floor suite, enormous, super comfortable and well worth the splurge.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Nwij
AustraliaWhat could be improved is the efficiency of the staff. Although they are generally friendly and courteous, they lack initiative which in turn impacts on efficiency.
Comfortable rooms, an excellent swimming pool, and a good variety of food at meal times. The hotel is situated on a property with a lake and is conveniently located to attractions like Sigiriya. Overall, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Angela
CanadaBuffet was fantastic. Service was excellent. Bed was super comfortable. The facility is a bit older but is well maintained. The rooms are clean and dry - the central air meant no dampness and no musty smells. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Damien
United KingdomThe Chinese restaurant was only ok
Everything - food, location, staff, spa - one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Dumindu
AustraliaThe pool was amazing. Rooms were a good size and well appointed
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Kelsey
New ZealandStunning location, beautiful hotel with great attention to detail
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Nindhi
AustraliaThe staff took 1/2 day to unlock the door that interconnected our rooms. Our ground floor rooms didn’t have reflective glass so blinds had to be drawn every time we wanted to change or needed privacy but access to pool was great
The pool and surrounds were breathtaking. Easy access to the elephant safari and Srigriya and Caves. The dinner and breakfast buffet were great and we also tried the Chinese hotpot restaurant for some variety. I also appreciated the decor from a local artist called Dileep.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Suhani
Sri LankaNothing
Very nice
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Dimantha
Sri LankaReally Relaxing Environment
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Alison
AustraliaThis hotel prides itself on its community caring and environmental creds. It was very surprising to us therefore that they put our driver in a horrible room off site with 4 other men and no mosquito nets to sleep under. He ended up in the car. It’s spoilt our trip as he had become very dear to us - a lovely lovely young man trying to earn a living.
Such an amazing location - this view was sublime. The food and the staff were unbeatable. Swimming pool to die for. Best location for a magical safari to see the elephants.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Johanna
United KingdomEverything was perfect
The hotel is in beautiful surroundings very clean. We had the suite 514 for 4 lovely days .which was the largest room we have stayed in. Sangeet the host was so kind and helpful as were all the rest of staff. To check in to the waiters and even passing by just to say hello and the warm smiles
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Waruna
AustraliaReally quite nice place. Staff really really nice. Well train really polite room clean and big. I wish I stay longer.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Maram
United Arab EmiratesThere needs to be more food options
The hotel is very nice, staff are helpful, facilities are well maintained
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Sarah
United StatesN/A the property was amazing !!
AMAZING view! The facilities were so clean, the food was delicious, and the staff was so kind. Our favorite attraction was the huge pool! Can’t wait to come back with my husband next summer!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Portia
KenyaThis hotel is in a very nice setting and convenient location for sigyria and Dambulla caves. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Gal
Israeleverything was perfect
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Karyn
New ZealandThere were no sun umbrellas poolside but apparently they were away being repaired.
Fantastic resort with beautiful outlook and hugely spacious room and balcony with huge swimming pool overlooking the lake. Staff were amazingly helpful particularly the restaurant staff who were next level. It is worth noting for those who don’t like buffet dinners you can order a la carte at main restaurant although we were not aware of this till the last night of our stay. Try the Chinese restaurant- it’s very good too.
Stayed in August 2023
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