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Reviews of Sigiriya Kingdom Gate Dambulla 4 stars

Rathmalgahaela road Vihara Junction, Dambulla, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

#32 of 46 hotels in Dambulla

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 235 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Good hotel, okay location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dambulla itself is very quiet so we needed tuktuks to get us up to where a few restaurants were. The room was a bit tired and could have done with a refresh but excellent value for money despite this for a place to lay your head.

    The staff were incredibly friendly, location great for the Cave temple. Pool an excellent addition.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very happy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Still constructions are going on but happily didn’t irritate us to any extent.

    Very friendly cheerful and helpful staff all round

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room With Pool & Mountain view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately not a suitable cot available

    Very friendly staff, short walk from Dambulla cave temple

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel and location, some noise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room With Pool & Mountain view
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was a wedding on one day which took over the hotel, the music was loud! On our last day, a bus full of children arrived and took over the pool, and then stayed the night and took over the hotel. Hotel is used for local events, and not just tourists, and as the hotel is small, this has an affect.

    Very close to Dambulla Cave Temple, and Sigiriya Rock Fortress is easily reachable by tuktuk. Food was good and staff were pleasant and welcoming, although communication with some staff was difficult. Lovely pool which we were lucky enough to have to ourselves for a couple of afternoons. Wonderful views from the balcony of the deluxe family room, and some amazing bird life to watch.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room With Pool & Mountain view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing realy to highlight.

    Breakfast is worth for what i paid and staff is friendly with always a smile. Highly appreciate the service was given.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Pool and Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water in one of the washrooms was with low water pressure.

    Staff was helping and friendly. Large rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Good though.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Connecting Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They should have lift system if possible as for my family they are bit older people so it was bit difficult to go to our room.

    The view from the pool area and room was really fantastic. Especially when clouds come in. Breakfast was normal. They have omlette, sausages, some curries etc. But taste was normal not that bad not that good. They have fridge in their room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff was friendly and helpful! Special Thank to Tharaka who assisted with a late booking.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant staff is kind of clumsy.

    Nice big balcony with a lovely view

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    9.0
    Very friendly staff, very comfortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, everything was fine

    good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable room for quick stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Connecting Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not usable structure of room, personel who does not understand English (ex we receive different dishes in the restaurant than we ordered), restaurant with only few bewerages like Coca Cola, sprite, no juices, no beer (even non-alcoholic), very long time of waiting for warm water

    Nice comfortable room with comfortable beds

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    7.0
    Go here if you want the best view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little insects in the room because of the location in the middle of the mountains and nature. Little far from downtown, because it"s located high.

    The view from the balcony was mesmarizing with monkeys, beautifull birds and scuirls. Good warm shower and nice bed. The best breakfast in Sri Lanka. Host is really sweet and helpfull.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness could be improved a little bit.

    The swimming pool is great. Breakfast and dinner from the kitchen are really tasty. Location is fine as well for visiting the main places in the Cultural Triangle. Staff also facilitated the tours and vehicle drivers for visiting these spots.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    A nice stay at a good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike as such, just as I said the room was rather small.

    I stayed in room #202, a rather small room to be honest but I was only there for 2 nights. The room came with a kettle, tea / coffee, refrigerator, a/c, tv, and good wifi. The washroom needs attention, it was clean but not exceptionally so. The food I ordered was delicious, very well presented and fairly priced also. They had a good extensive menu to order lunch / dinner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't ask for breakfast preferences, we got meat although we are vegetarian

    Really friendly Staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    7.0
    It was a good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    The staff was super friendly and helpful, the swimming pool is nice and the hotel is very close to Rangiri Dambulla Uyanwaththa Viharaya

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    8.0
    Peaceful as I needed that after all the walking and driving I did.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower

    I am both lactose & gluten intolerant. Food was made according to meet those requirements.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room With Pool & Mountain view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom

    Pool and location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room With Pool & Mountain view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was ok

    Very nice and helpful personel, spacious rooms, good kitchen, clean swimming pool,

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    worth for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough size of rooms,(superior double room)

    Worth for price

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hoped it would be cleaner overall. The room sink was leaking so there was a strong sewage smell. Sri Lankan people burn their garbage and unfortunately the neighbor was burning his stuff right next to our bedroom so some smoke came into the room.

    Food was very nice. It was surrounded by beautiful nature. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Swimming pool was nice. It’s close to the tourist attractions.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Pool and Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was super friendly, and the resident manager Pasan was so caring.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very friendly especially the receptionist and restaurant manager. They arranged airport taxi for us as well as an early checkin. The location was safe and the room has good air conditioning.

    Stayed in July 2023

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