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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.

We had an absolute brilliant stay! The room and surrounding is great, location to Dambulla caves are walking distance (5 min away). The host family is just amazing! Really feels like they give more that 100% to the place - so many great details in the room and the place. We also had an amazing rice and curry for dinner and also got it vegan which was awesome! Overall one of the best stays in Sri Lanka!

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9.9
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
KRW 39,404
per night

Offering a garden and quiet street view, The Green Jungle is set in Dambulla, 15 km from Pidurangala Rock and 7.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. It is located 12 km from Sigiriya Rock and offers full-day security. The homestay provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Everything was perfect! Nuwan and his family were so accommodating. He took us to a festival and shopping when we needed some home comforts. He also organised all our tours and activities when he was unable to take us. On one night, his mother in law cooked us the most delicious meal - highly recommend! The room was large and spacious and we were so well looked after. Very underpriced for the service you receive - DEFINITELY STAY HERE!

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9.9
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
KRW 16,008
per night

Situated within 18 km of Sigiriya Rock and 21 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, Triangle Home Stay offers accommodation with seating area. The property has city views and is 1.8 km from Dambulla Cave Temple and 2.4 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The homestay features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The hosts are very kind and helpful. They collected us from the bus station in a tuktuk free of charge. They can also bring you to Sigiriya rock at sunrise. The breakfast was delicious local Sri Lankan food. The room was basic but comfortable with good aircon. Would really recommend this accommodation.

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9.3
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
KRW 23,259
per night

Featuring free bikes, garden and views of mountain, Shashin Lake Resort is located in Dambulla, 19 km from Sigiriya Rock. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Loved the location on the lake and all the different areas to sit especially the wooden raised platform looking out over the lake. The hosts were very kind even if we struggled to understand each other. Loved the terrace outside the room and the home cooking

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9
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
KRW 13,682
per night

Blue Mountains View is a four acre property set in a quiet farming village close to Dambulla Cave Temple. The property features natural streams and a large organic farm for guests to explore. As a part of the real Sri Lankan homestay experience, guests can pick vegetables from our garden and enjoy our homegrown organic rice, veggies and curry for dinner.

If you are looking for a real Sri Lanka experience, this is the place to go. Pradeep makes you feel like a local. The food is delicious. We absolutely recommend the dinner, all done with organic vegetables and fruits that come directly from the farm. Everybody is very friendly, the room is clean and comfortable. The farm has so many to see and taste. They offer a tour in the rice field and spice garden. We loved to stay there!

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9.4
Superb
340 reviews
Price from
KRW 38,310
per night

Located within 18 km of Sigiriya Rock and 21 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, The Green Village Dambulla features accommodation with seating area. It is situated 2.6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple and offers a 24-hour front desk. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

Then property was clean and comfortable. The owner and his son were great hosts. The owner went out of his way to arrange site seeing and other tours for us, when available he would also drive us and take us places himself (anyplace close by free of charge). We liked that the property wasn’t right in the middle of town, we felt like we were in nature and got to see monkeys jumping through the trees just outside the place.

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9.8
Exceptional
570 reviews
Price from
KRW 23,396
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.

Very friendly and kind staff. Thanks to all great hospitality. We enjoyed our stay a lot.

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9.1
Superb
454 reviews
Price from
KRW 21,070
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
143 reviews
Price from
KRW 22,986
per night

Offering a garden and mountain view, Hotel Hanguk Villa is set in Dambulla, 17 km from Sigiriya Rock and 20 km from Pidurangala Rock. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house features family rooms.

The staff was so friendly and welcoming, the location is perfect. Delicious traditional breakfast with juices, comfy beds and a very clean room. It has a beautiful garden too.

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9.4
Superb
75 reviews
Price from
KRW 51,636
per night

Smashing Inn, a property with a garden, is located in Dambulla, 20 km from Sigiriya Rock, 23 km from Pidurangala Rock, as well as 1.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. This homestay offers free private parking and full-day security. The homestay provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Everything. Wonderful location as very close to the cave temple and not a far walk away from Dambulla centre, and round the corner from shops where you can get anything you need. The family have a beautiful home with lots of greenery and plants that make it very private and peaceful with no sound pollution from nearby roads. The facilities are top notch, they have air conditioning and fans and very spacious rooms boasting private bathrooms. I will also add that the wifi was perfect. They are so accommodating, we felt like we were a part of their family. They helped us learn more about the language, history and culture of not only Dambulla but Sri Lanka as a whole. The food was incredible, and we were introduced to a number of different street foods available across Sri Lanka and when we expressed our money worries they helped accommodate to find cheaper things to do here. This is the best place we have stayed in Sri Lanka and we are currently 3 weeks into our trip. We felt as though we could trust the hosts and they made us feel really safe. Would highly recommend this place to anyone travelling to Sri Lanka! It is a must. Already rebooking our stay with them right now!

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9.1
Superb
52 reviews
Price from
KRW 13,545
per night

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  • Simoya Nature Park
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 171 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Simoya Nature Park is set in Dambulla, 19 km from Sigiriya Rock and 22 km from Pidurangala Rock.

    Wonderful host and his family - without them our stay wouldn't be perfect.

  • The Green Jungle
    Breakfast options
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 164 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, The Green Jungle is set in Dambulla, 15 km from Pidurangala Rock and 7.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple.

    - extremely clean - great location - great hospitality and accommodating host

  • Triangle Home Stay
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 116 reviews

    Situated within 18 km of Sigiriya Rock and 21 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, Triangle Home Stay offers accommodation with seating area.

    Lovely little home stay with a very friendly host.

  • Shashin Lake Resort
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 111 reviews

    Featuring free bikes, garden and views of mountain, Shashin Lake Resort is located in Dambulla, 19 km from Sigiriya Rock. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Friendly staff, clean and tidy in beautiful location

  • Blue Mountains View
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Blue Mountains View offers accommodation in Dambulla. Free private parking is available on site.

    in the middle of the nature, Pradeep was super supportive and welcoming

  • The Green Village Dambulla
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 570 reviews

    Located within 18 km of Sigiriya Rock and 21 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, The Green Village Dambulla features accommodation with seating area.

    The owner of the hotel was exceptionally helpful - a lovely man -

  • Sevonrich Holiday Resort
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 454 reviews

    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.

    Very clean and comfortable, lovely pool, everyone very helpful

  • SA Village
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 143 reviews

    Surrounded by lush greenery, SA Village offers tranquil and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access in its public areas.

    Good room and location for a quick trip in Dambulla!

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Dambulla

  • Tiny Homestay
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Dambulla and only 20 km from Sigiriya Rock, Tiny Homestay provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • The Green Garden
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Dambulla, 4.8 km from Dambulla Cave Temple, The Green Garden offers free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hair dryer.

    Nice place to stay and breakfast was delicious.only 100m to kandy main road.garden and arround the homestay beautiful.I think best place to stay in dambulla

  • Cinty Guest House
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Cinty Guest House offers accommodation with terrace, around 10 km from Sigiriya Rock.

  • Ridge Boundary View
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 20 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Ridge Boundary View features accommodation with terrace, around 28 km from Sigiriya Rock. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

    výhled byl krásný, milý majitel, hezký pokoj, dobrá snídane

  • The Forest Edge
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Offering a garden and mountain view, The Forest Edge is set in Dambulla, 30 km from Sigiriya Rock and 33 km from Pidurangala Rock. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Rock View Home Stay
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 34 reviews

    Rock View Home Stay is situated in Dambulla. Some units include a terrace and/or balcony. The homestay offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden.

    Very nice food. Very helpful in organising trips during the stay.

  • Lake Island Home Stay
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews

    Set in Dambulla and only 19 km from Sigiriya Rock, Lake Island Home Stay offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Moc vstřícní a milí hostitelé. Kousek od ubytování krásné koupací jezero a chrám. Výborná snídaně.

  • Kon Tree Shade
    Central location
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Set just 24 km from Sigiriya Rock, Kon Tree Shade features accommodation in Dambulla with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    The extremely friendly family, the food and the overall atmosphere :)

  • Autumn Home Stay
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Autumn Home Stay offers accommodation with balcony, around 19 km from Sigiriya Rock. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    L'amabilité et la serviabilité de Nuwan. Eau chaude. Tres grand lit. Calme

  • lake Edge Dambulla
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews

    Offering a garden and lake view, lake Edge Dambulla is situated in Dambulla, 22 km from Sigiriya Rock and 25 km from Pidurangala Rock.

    Super lovely location and hosts. Really enjoyed staying here.

  • Jungle House Tourist Inn
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Dambulla, 28 km from Sigiriya Rock, Jungle House Tourist Inn offers accommodation with spa facilities, beauty services and a fitness room.

  • Miracle Home Stay
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 85 reviews

    Set within 19 km of Sigiriya Rock and 22 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, Miracle Home Stay features accommodation with seating area.

    near to Dambulla cave temple. Breakfast was superb

  • Little Home stay Dambulla
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Little Home stay Dambulla offers accommodation with terrace, around 20 km from Sigiriya Rock.

    very Close to the golden temple, basic but has everything you need. Not easy to find - look for „Sunflower hotel”

  • Gal Oruwa Resort
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews

    Set within 19 km of Sigiriya Rock and 22 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, Gal Oruwa Resort provides accommodation with seating area.

    Beautiful, peaceful surroundings and high end quality interior

  • Hotel Hanguk Villa
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 75 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Hotel Hanguk Villa is set in Dambulla, 17 km from Sigiriya Rock and 20 km from Pidurangala Rock. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    I liked it a lot. Great host, good breakfast, clean and silent place!

  • Family Nest
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 79 reviews

    Family Nest is situated in Dambulla, 300 metres from Dambulla Cave Temple and 2.2 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience.

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

  • Dambulla Sun Vsh Holiday
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 reviews

    19 km from Sigiriya Rock in Dambulla, Dambulla Sun Vsh Holiday features accommodation with access to spa facilities and fitness room.

    Super miejsce, mila właścicielka i pyszne jedzenie!! Polecam

  • Niduwari Lake Homestay
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 97 reviews

    Set within 20 km of Sigiriya Rock and 23 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, Niduwari Lake Homestay features accommodation with seating area.

    Friendly & helpful family, pretty location, good food.

  • Vihangi Guesthouse
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews

    Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Vihangi Guesthouse is located in Dambulla, 20 km from Sigiriya Rock.

    So liebevolle Gastgeber und erst das Frühstück. So schmeckt Liebe 🫶

  • Perfect Hideout
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 33 reviews

    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 room felt like a luxury hotel. The bed was so comfortable.

  • Pawana Rest
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 33 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Pawana Rest offers accommodation in Dambulla, 3 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Free private parking is available on site.

    La familia increible🌞 muy buen servicio y muy atentos!

  • Restwell Homestay
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 75 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Restwell Homestay is located in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock.

    Good breakfast with helpful Staff. Basic room with air con

  • Smashing Inn
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews

    Smashing Inn, a property with a garden, is located in Dambulla, 20 km from Sigiriya Rock, 23 km from Pidurangala Rock, as well as 1.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple.

    Great hospitality, wonderful Sri Lankan breakfasts

  • Priya Homestay Kandalama
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews

    Set within 14 km of Sigiriya Rock and 17 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, Priya Homestay Kandalama provides accommodation with seating area.

    magnifique endroit dans la jungle Famille d’accueil super sympathique

  • Dambulla Tourist Resort
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 143 reviews

    Featuring a terrace with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Dambulla Tourist Resort can be found in Dambulla, close to Dambulla Cave Temple and 18 km from Sigiriya Rock.

    1. Location very good, near the cave temple; 2. Staff very helpful;

  • Takeshi Inn
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 32 reviews

    Takeshi Inn offers guestrooms with free WiFi, a restaurant and 24-hour front desk. The property also has a garden and barbecue facilities. Free private parking is available nearby.

    All about hotel in good condition Thank,s for greatfull stau.

  • Tourist Holiday Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4 reviews

    Situated within 20 km of Sigiriya Rock and 24 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, Tourist Holiday Inn provides accommodation with seating area.

  • 98 Home Lodge Dambulla
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 7 reviews

    Situated within 20 km of Sigiriya Rock and 23 km of Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, 98 Home Lodge Dambulla features accommodation with seating area.

    Appartement à l'étage d'une jolie maison dans un quartier calme, accès par escalier extérieur. Très bon accueil du propriétaire, bon petit-déjeuner.

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Homestays that guests love in Dambulla

  • Avg. price/night: KRW 16,555
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 143 reviews
    The host family is really nice, the son who I think is in charge of operations was really helpful in bringing me to the bus at 4am and picking me up by tuktuk other times when I was stranded without Uber. The room was very clean and spacious.
    Elena
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 38,310
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews
    The location is amazing! Surrounded by fields and calmness. Pradeep happily shows you around on his farm, shows you the river for swimming and arranges something for you. He also helps out with tips and goes out of his way to help. He is really a great host! For that and the location it is definitely worth the money.
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 75,251
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 106 reviews
    Stunning, peaceful place to stay. Fab for wildlife. Food excellent. Great host. Room very comfortable and clean
    Robin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 24,628
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 50 reviews
    Quiet Place, Clean Rooms, Lovely Host Family, Service, Atmosphere
    Parinya
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 28,732
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 116 reviews
    Host family are very friendly and kind. They prepared a huge breakfast for us every morning with tea and coffee. They also drove us to dinner when it was raining in their tuk tuk. There are mosquito nets over the bed. The hot water system doesn’t get super hot (which was the same in all our home stays) but it was warm. The home stay is walking distance from restaurants.
    Miranda
    Young couple
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 171 reviews
    We had an absolute brilliant stay! The room and surrounding is great, location to Dambulla caves are walking distance (5 min away). The host family is just amazing! Really feels like they give more that 100% to the place - so many great details in the room and the place. We also had an amazing rice and curry for dinner and also got it vegan which was awesome! Overall one of the best stays in Sri Lanka!
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 38,310
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews
    Pradeep is a very lovely host! Always willing to help. He gave us an amazing tour in his organic garden and his mom cooked the best food for dinner! We really loved our stay here! :)
    Annelies
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 41,046
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 364 reviews
    Exceptionally good hosts. From the time of checking in to checking out, they were helpful to all our needs. Exceptionally good breakfast Large well maintained rooms with all necessary utilities including hair drier and iron box.
    Bikash
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 21,891
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 272 reviews
    Great host, friendly, helpful. The rooms spacious with air condition, very clean. A calm and beautiful place, very good food. One of the best accommodations we had in Srí Lanka.
    Jan Paulu
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 24,628
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 570 reviews
    amazing host - a family run home stay who welcome you warmly and provide all information and advice you need to make the most of your stay in Dambulla and surrounds. huge and delicious breakfast each morning. host dropped us in town (homestay is a 10 min walk from town) and cave temple in his tuk tuk. stay here - you won’t regret it!
    A
    Adam
    Young couple