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The 10 Best Homestays in Dambulla, Sri Lanka

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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 started our Sri Lanka trip by coming here and it was the perfect start for us. The hotel owners gave a very warm and caring welcome. They were helpful with everything including travel planning, transportation and information, even after leaving the hotel. The location of the hotel is within walking distance of the temples. The rooms were immaculate and fragrant. Everything we needed was put in the room. It was also very peaceful with a backyard view and bird sounds. In the morning they prepared a very nice local breakfast. In the evening, we had the chance to taste local dishes from their skillful hands. We did not stay in such a beautiful place in the rest of our trip. If we come to Sri Lanka again, it is clear where we will stay 😊

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9.9
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
$28.80
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
162 reviews
Price from
$11.70
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.

Clean and nice room, great breakfast, super nice manager who even gave us a lift to the bus.

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9.3
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
$17
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.

Really nice family held little hostel. We were welcomed warmly with a glass of juice and they made us breakfast extra early as we needed to leave for safari. Overall lovely experience!

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9
Wonderful
106 reviews
Price from
$11
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.

Lovely location and property, kind and hospitable host, yummy home cooked food. We were treated with a lot of grace and felt very welcomed. Google Maps may tell you to go down roads that aren’t as easy to drive down as another, so be sure to ask Pradeep, the host, for the best way to get to his property.

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9.4
Wonderful
333 reviews
Price from
$28
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.

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
561 reviews
Price from
$17.10
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.

Veeeery nice place with such an amazing host & very friendly staff! The food (breakfast & dinner) is sooo tasty! Another plus is the big pool (: Whatever help you need, the host will arrange trips with the best price for you, either with his tuktuk man or via car (: One of the best places we've been in Sri Lanka & it's our second time in this beautiful country! Don't miss out Polonnaruwa & the Cave & Golden Temple while you're here! Thank you so much - we loved it 🥰

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9.2
Wonderful
440 reviews
Price from
$16
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
142 reviews
Price from
$16.80
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 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
Wonderful
75 reviews
Price from
$34
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.

The hospitality of the owners was superb. The breakfast was mindblowing. We enjoyed staying there. We would highly recommend anyone visiting Dambulla to stay there.

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9.1
Wonderful
52 reviews
Price from
$9.90
per night

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

    Offering garden views, Simoya Nature Park in Dambulla provides accommodations and a garden. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

    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
     · 162 reviews

    The Green Jungle enjoys a location in Dambulla, 5 miles from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and 6 miles from Popham's Arboretum.

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

  • Triangle Home Stay
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 114 reviews

    Triangle Home Stay enjoys a location in Dambulla, 1.5 miles from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and 2.6 miles from Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs.

    Lovely little home stay with a very friendly host.

  • Shashin Lake Resort
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 106 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Shashin Lake Resort in Dambulla features accommodations, free bikes, a garden, and a shared lounge.

    Friendly staff, clean and tidy in beautiful location

  • Blue Mountains View
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 333 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Blue Mountains View offers accommodations 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
     · 561 reviews

    The Green Village Dambulla features air-conditioned rooms in Dambulla. The guest house, set in a building dating back to 2016, is 11 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 13 miles from Pidurangala Rock.

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

  • Sevonrich Holiday Resort
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 440 reviews

    Sevonrich Holiday Resort is a recently renovated guest house in Dambulla where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and shared lounge.

    Very clean and comfortable, lovely pool, everyone very helpful

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

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

    Good room and location for a quick trip in Dambulla!

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

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

    Tiny Homestay offers accommodations in Dambulla, 12 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 14 miles from Pidurangala Rock.

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

    Located in Dambulla, 3 mi 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

    Cinty Guest House in Dambulla provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a terrace.

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

    Providing garden views, Ridge Boundary View in Dambulla offers accommodations, an open-air bath, and a garden. With mountain views, this accommodation features a terrace.

    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 mountain views, The Forest Edge in Dambulla offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Guests can enjoy garden views.

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

    Rock View Home Stay is located 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
     · 17 reviews

    Lake Island Home Stay offers accommodations in Dambulla, 12 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 14 miles from Pidurangala Rock.

    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

    Kon Tree Shade is located in Dambulla, just 3.1 miles from Dambulla Cave Temple and 4.7 miles from Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs. 15 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 17 miles from Pidurangala Rock, the...

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

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

    12 miles from Sigiriya Rock in Dambulla, Autumn Home Stay offers accommodations with access to spa facilities. 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
     · 20 reviews

    Featuring lake views, lake Edge Dambulla in Dambulla features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    Super lovely location and hosts. Really enjoyed staying here.

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

    17 miles from Sigiriya Rock in Dambulla, Jungle House Tourist Inn offers accommodations with access to spa facilities, beauty services, and fitness room.

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

    Miracle Home Stay enjoys a location in Dambulla, 12 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 14 miles from Pidurangala Rock. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    near to Dambulla cave temple. Breakfast was superb

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

    Offering a garden, Little Home stay Dambulla offers accommodations in Dambulla. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    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

    Offering garden views, Gal Oruwa Resort in Dambulla features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    Beautiful, peaceful surroundings and high end quality interior

  • Vihangi Guesthouse
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 28 reviews

    Providing garden views, Vihangi Guesthouse in Dambulla features accommodations, a garden, and a terrace.

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

  • Hotel Hanguk Villa
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 75 reviews

    Offering mountain views, Hotel Hanguk Villa in Dambulla provides accommodations and a garden. This guest house features free private parking and full-day security.

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

  • Family Nest
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 77 reviews

    Family Nest is located in Dambulla, 984 feet from Dambulla Cave Temple and 1.4 mi 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

  • Pawana Rest
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 33 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Pawana Rest offers accommodations in Dambulla, 1.9 mi from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Free private parking is available on site.

    La familia increible🌞 muy buen servicio y muy atentos!

  • Dambulla Sun Vsh Holiday
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 60 reviews

    12 miles from Sigiriya Rock in Dambulla, Dambulla Sun Vsh Holiday features accommodations with access to spa facilities and fitness room.

    Super miejsce, mila właścicielka i pyszne jedzenie!! Polecam

  • Niduwari Lake Homestay
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 96 reviews

    Offering garden views, Niduwari Lake Homestay in Dambulla features accommodations and a garden. This homestay offers air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace and free Wifi.

    Friendly & helpful family, pretty location, good food.

  • Perfect Hideout
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 32 reviews

    Perfect Hideout offers accommodations in Dambulla, a 16-minute walk from Dambulla Cave Temple and 2.4 miles from Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs. 13 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 15 miles from Pidurangala...

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

  • Restwell Homestay
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 75 reviews

    Restwell Homestay offers accommodations in Dambulla, 1.4 miles from Dambulla Cave Temple and 2.2 miles from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. 11 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 13 miles from...

    Good breakfast with helpful Staff. Basic room with air con

  • Smashing Inn
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 52 reviews

    Providing a garden, Smashing Inn features accommodations in Dambulla. This homestay offers free private parking and full-day security.

    Great hospitality, wonderful Sri Lankan breakfasts

  • Priya Homestay Kandalama
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 16 reviews

    8.5 miles from Sigiriya Rock in Dambulla, Priya Homestay Kandalama features accommodations with access to spa facilities and wellness packages.

    magnifique endroit dans la jungle Famille d’accueil super sympathique

  • Dambulla Tourist Resort
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 141 reviews

    Providing city views, Dambulla Tourist Resort in Dambulla offers accommodations and a garden.

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

  • Takeshi Inn
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4 reviews

    15 miles from Pidurangala Rock in Dambulla, Tourist Holiday Inn provides accommodations with access to a hot spring bath. The air-conditioned accommodations are 13 miles from Sigiriya Rock.

  • 98 Home Lodge Dambulla
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 6 reviews

    98 Home Lodge Dambulla in Dambulla provides accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

    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: $8.88
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    I was in the accommodation with Upul and his family, they are very affectionate and very good hosts, the rooms is new are very large and comfortable, the place is away from the noise but close to all the tourist spots. The food is excellent.... for me It is 100% in service and comfort, 100% recommended
    Facundo julian
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 561 reviews
    Clean, comfortable, delicious breakfast and great host. Service and cleanliness are way above the other places I stayed in Sri Lanka. Made us feel supercomfortable and provided great advice for our visits. Best place to stay in Dambulla.
    Ruben
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $17
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Everything was very good. Warm welcome and breakfast was great and large. Nuwan also very kind and helpful person. He helped to plan everything. Very nice balcony and very quite place. Very near to cave temple. You can go on foot. They arranged the dinner for me and it was great. Room clean and large. Hot water and everything was there. Went to dambulla rock it is very near to autumn home stay . Thanks and recommend this place . If i came to dambulla i will definitely come.
    Daniel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $12
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 50 reviews
    Quiet Place, Clean Rooms, Lovely Host Family, Service, Atmosphere
    Parinya
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $19.84
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 114 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
  • Avg. price/night: $12
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 299 reviews
    The host family were so lovely and helpful, nothing was too much to ask. Indika gave us plenty of lifts on his tuk tuk into town, very generously for free, and took his day to show us around the sights and ensure we got an excellent tour. We felt really welcomed and at home here and would definitely stay again. The room was clean and the setting of the homestay was beautiful - lots of plants and they even grow their own fruit to use in juices and for breakfast.
    Jasmine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $13.50
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews
    My stay at Lake Island Home Stay in Dambulla was nothing short of magical. From the moment I arrived until the day I reluctantly departed, I was immersed in a paradise of tranquility and natural beauty. This charming homestay is a hidden gem that offers an authentic Sri Lankan experience like no other.
    Johnes
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $28
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 333 reviews
    My stay at Pradeep’s homestay was absolutely wonderful. The place is beautifully located offside the busy streets in a rural area. Homemade food, a stroll through the own garden, having a nap in the hammock and a swim in the nearby river - is everything you wish for. I could have stayed for 2 weeks easily. If you are looking for a calm place to ease off, a lovely family home stay and like to experience real life in sri lanka, this is the place to go! it‘s really 12/10.
    Svenja
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 561 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
  • Avg. price/night: $60
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    Everything! Stunning location, comfortable, one of a kind accomodation and the most lovely host family we have met in Sri Lanka.
    Karen
    Young couple