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Offering a garden and garden view, Simoya Nature Park is set in Dambulla, 19 km from Sigiriya Rock and 22 km from Pidurangala Rock. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests.

Most of the important things are already mentioned in previous comments (so keep in mind reading them as well) but I don't want to miss out sending my personal little review too. This stay has been one of my highlights during my travel through Sri Lanka. I didn't expect much - just some days in Dambulla for visiting the caves and doing some hikes. And whatever you expect you will definitely make new friends with this amazing family. Deepal and Madhu make you feel home and more than welcome at their quite, peaceful homestay. They care about their guests and their well-being as soon as you send over your booking. The accommodation itself is very new, comfortable and individually decorated. I didn't miss anything during my (way too short!) stay of 3 nights. And yes - everyone is so right about the food that is freshly prepared by Madhu and her lovely mother. This was not just enough feeding myself and at least 3 more people - it also has been so delicious *and I'm a picky one*, spicy, original, made with love, varied, they even took care of my allergies! Simply great. We went for walks, drives and hikes, had great supper together, even the most inspiring and deep conversations, we tried our best to get some petrol (such unique adventure - unfortunately not for the people in Sri Lanka atm), their kids are adorable and great fun. Their parents are lovely as well, great teachers and full of passion! And then there is Windy - their dog ♡ I found friends and I will come back as well.

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9.9
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
SAR 108
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. The guest house provides certain units that include a balcony and lake view, and all units have a private bathroom and a desk. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The family is was welcoming. Nice breakfast. Thank you

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9
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
SAR 41
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. All units have a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and some have quiet street views. The units at the guest house include air conditioning and a desk.

Owner is so friendly and I would it was the cleanest hotel we have ever been. Don’t get surprised by low price but getting best value out of it!

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9.8
Exceptional
578 reviews
Price from
SAR 64
per night

Situated in Dambulla, 20 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sayare Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 23 km from Pidurangala Rock, 1.8 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and 3.3 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

The owner and his wife were so welcoming from the lemon drink to the borrowing the bike to explore Dambulla. Setting up the tuk tuk to Sigiriya and the ride to the bus stand they were great. I will return soon hopefully. දඹුල්ල ගවේෂණයට බයිසිකලය ණයට ගන්නා තෙක් අයිතිකරු සහ ඔහුගේ බිරිඳ ලෙමන් පානයෙන් සාදරයෙන් පිළිගත්තේය. සීගිරියට ටුක් ටුක් එක සෙට් කරලා බස් ස්ටෑන්ඩ් එකට යන එකත් නියමයි. මම ඉක්මනින් ආපසු එන්න බලාපොරොත්තු වෙනවා

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9.4
Superb
272 reviews
Price from
SAR 50
per night

Boasting pool with a view and views of garden, Sevonrich Holiday Resort is a recently renovated guest house situated in Dambulla, 20 km from Sigiriya Rock. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

We had a nice experience at this accomodation. We stayed 2 nights, 4 people in 2 double rooms. The accomodation is close to Golden temple. The rooms were very clean. Both breakfast and dinner were very good and variate - traditional food. The owner arranged for us several trips: -1st day-Dambulla to Sigiriya by tuktuk at sunset (tuktuk driver was like a guide also providing us info and also drove us to see nice view points and also local animals) -2nd day- Dambulla-Pidurangalla at sunrise and afterwards to Pollonaruwa by tuktuk - the drivers took us to see all sites and we had just a little to walk. -3rd day-Dambulla-Kandy- the owner drove us with his car and waited for as at Ambuluwawa Tower (very hard to go by car but the owner took us without complaining) and also arranged for us on the way a Herbal garden experience. On short, everything was great (also the pool from the location :) ) and you can count on the owner to have the greatest experience for the best price.

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9.1
Superb
458 reviews
Price from
SAR 66
per night

Featuring a patio with mountain views, a garden and a shared lounge, Golden Rainbow Guest House can be found in Dambulla, close to Dambulla Cave Temple and 20 km from Sigiriya Rock. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The bed and breakfast features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

Magic place with pure jungle vibe😊 Amazing host with lovely family,excellent domestic food😊Best recommendation😊

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9.1
Superb
393 reviews
Price from
SAR 38
per night

Surrounded by lush greenery, SA Village offers tranquil and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access in its public areas. Operating a 24-hour front desk, it features a sun terrace and complimentary parking on site.

Excellent all around. Thank you for your hospitality.

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9.5
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
SAR 63
per night

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. At Hotel Hanguk Villa, the traditional restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and serves Asian cuisine.

The room was very clean and comfortable! The personnel was really hospital and made us feel so nice! The yard was amazing in front of the hotel where we had our breakfast

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9.4
Superb
75 reviews
Price from
SAR 142
per night

Boasting garden views, Aloe Vera Guest House features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 21 km from Sigiriya Rock. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Pidurangala Rock is 25 km from the bed and breakfast and Dambulla Cave Temple is 1.9 km away.

We just loved everything about it! Such hostility and friendliness. We enjoyed the tasty and affordable food, he is a save driver who always stoped to show us something worth seeing. Even when we went out in the city or to a Tempel on our own he always has a good advice on dresscode, direction and how to save money. We took a beautiful trip to a temple at sunset with him and we got to know his excitement and love for his city, land and religion. Thx you so much for sharing that with us und inviting us in.

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9.1
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
SAR 37
per night

Located just 20 km from Sigiriya Rock, Perfect Hideout offers accommodation in Dambulla with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The property features garden views and is 24 km from Pidurangala Rock and 1.3 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The room and washroom were so clean and they prepared the room perfectly. Walkable distance to the main road to catch the bus. cheap and worthwhile place.

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9.3
Superb
33 reviews
Price from
SAR 49
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: SAR 70.13
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 458 reviews
    Very quiet and nice hotel. The host was super helpful and helped us organize our trip and transport on very short notice (2-3 hours before starting). Breakfast was plenty and the Freitag platter a highlight. 10-15 minute walk to the city center. Can definitely recommend
    Susanne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 93.76
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 106 reviews
    Great host, very helpful and friendly. Room was clean, good size with a pool right outside the door. Exceptional value for money. Great location for easy access to local attractions
    Issy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 75.01
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 578 reviews
    The property is 5-6 min walk from Cargill supermarket and 8-10 min from the city center. Perfect for a quiet stay. The premises are maintained clean. Host is very helpful, he can get you a tuk-tuk to anywhere, arrange safari or Sigiria trips or any other activities.
    Alexey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 41.25
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews
    The nice hosts and their charming boy made me feel like home. Very quiet place and close to the temple. The food, Rohini cooked only for, me was amazing.
    B
    Birgit
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 74.26
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 535 reviews
    Great place to stay. Friendly owner, who takes care of all his guests, ensuring they enjoy the stay in his guest house and Sri Lanka. And helping to plan the visit for those who haven't yet specified their plans Place is close to the city centre but in quiet area with no traffic noise. Restaurant with delicious food available (best roti I have ever eat). Tuk tuk and taxi service available. I would recommend it for everyone who plans to visit Dambulla.
    Justyna
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 56.26
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 272 reviews
    Accommodation in a small bed and breakfast with breakfast in a quiet part of Dambulla, near Dambulla Cave Temple. Clean, cozy room with air conditioning, a double bed, and a private bathroom with a toilet. Running hot water, a kind and helpful hostess who assists with transportation and other activities in the area. Highly recommended.
    Lubo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 67.51
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 393 reviews
    The guest house is in a beautiful location, with easy access to transport to town and places of interest. Good for visiting the local temples (walking distance) and Sigiriya rock. Our host welcomed us with tea and fresh fruit, and provided a huge breakfast each day and a good evening meal. Our room was clean and the bed comfy.
    Jude
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 112.51
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 366 reviews
    The best guesthouse I have EVER stayed in and therefore deserves a lot of compliments. Well- equipped - almost everything you needed has been thought of by the host. It came with a touch of class and luxury too. Felt like at least a 4 to 5-star room. The room was spacious. The room was separate from the main bungalow and was therefore very private. The location was also excellent - near the main streets with shops and yet off it so that it was very quiet. Well done Rock Arch!
    CHOON HOI
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 67.51
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 393 reviews
    It is probably the closest appartement to the Temple cave and the golden Temple. And the best is, that you are in the nature and can observe the monkeys and birds from your own terrace while it is very quiet and you dont have the trouble of the city. The host has a friend who drives you by tuk tuk to e.g. the lion rock. For Sure you can also go by bus which is a lot cheaper. Also the appartement and everything around is really beautiful.
    Steffen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 112.51
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews
    Beautiful, quiet place in a small farming village. Perfect to relax a few days and learn about the village and farming life. Pradeep and his mom are great hosts. Super friendly, open hearted and fun. The food cooked by his mom is sooo delicious!
    Marie
    Young couple