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Kassapa Lion's Rock
9.3 (47 reviews)

Kassapa Lion's Rock ★★★★

📍 Digampathana, Kimbissa, Matale

"The hotel was quite nice; the owner of the courtyard had a charming atmosphere. The breakfast was also very good. There were many small animals—squirrels, several kinds of birds, and even a peacock, although it wasn't displaying its plumage, haha. You could see Sigiriya Rock."

1 night $59
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Jetwing Lake
9.4 (63 reviews)

Jetwing Lake ★★★★★

📍 Yapagama, Wijaya Kumaratunga Mawatha, Dambulla

"I would say this is a very good 4.5 star hotel. I was very impressed snd would definitely choose this hotel again. The scenery was amazing and rooms were very clean. I only wish all my hotel picks were this good."

1 night $109
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Eden Grand
9.6 (50 reviews)

Eden Grand ★★★

📍 272, 6 Kurunegala Rd, Dambulla

"Although the check-in time had passed and it was already the middle of the night, I am very grateful that they were willing to let me stay despite our repeated email exchanges. It was a great help today."

1 night $28
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The Paradise Dambulla
8.6 (56 reviews)

The Paradise Dambulla ★★★★★

📍 Kubukkadanwala, Dambulla

"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff and the hotel management at Paradise Dambulla for making our stay so memorable. Your warm hospitality, kindness, and exceptional service made us feel truly welcome from the moment we arrived. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful experience and creating beautiful memories that we will always cherish. We truly appreciate all your hard work and look forward to visiting again."

1 night $51
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Amaya Lake Dambulla
9.2 (62 reviews)

Amaya Lake Dambulla ★★★★★

📍 Sigiriya, Kandalama

"The environment is really nice, the facilities are old and not very clean. The service is OK. There are 2 swimming pools, and I recommend the one inside the hotel. There are little monkeys, squirrels, and little lizards. The food is average, but the price is OK."

1 night $107
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Heritance Kandalama
8.9 (282 reviews)

Heritance Kandalama ★★★★★

📍 Heritance Kandalama 11, Kandalama

"Have to put a scanning system to the guest security,Zero at present,They don’t answer when asked,Hotel or the company AitkinSpence is only after your money,This is from my personal experience,After staying there during the Arugambai terrorist threat and the US,UK and few other countries issued a warning to their citizens,We are from the UK,We were concerned about it they just ignored us,Anyone could have carried explosive inside,Because none of my luggage was scanned.I have asked the hotel and the company for an explanation still no answer, my stay was on 23rd to 25th of oct 2024,,I would tell anyone wants to stay here to check this first.I am attaching few pictures of concern,I did warn them that If there is no response from them my review will be the truth,Still they are not bothered,I have more to write but I will stop here."

1 night $173
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Liyya Water Villas
8.0 (2 reviews)

Liyya Water Villas ★★★★★

📍 Gallendora Road, Dambulla

"First, this hotel is in a very remote location, with nothing nearby, making it difficult to get around. Secondly, the hotel's design clearly shows a lot of effort, but it's not well maintained. We were moved four rooms in one day. Within 10 minutes of checking in, they told us there was a plumbing problem. After a long wait, they moved us to a different room type. After checking in, we still had no water. In the third room, large bugs kept dropping onto the bed and onto our bodies throughout the night, which was terrifying. We finally got our final room cleaned and changed after 10 PM. We finally got some sleep, but the next morning, the stationary hair dryer was broken again! We had our laundry done, and they told us we didn't need to iron it, only wash it. But when we checked out, they still charged us for the ironing! Luckily, my husband had texted them about our request via What's Up, and they were able to get rid of the extra charge. This completely delayed our plans for the better part of a day!"

1 night $73
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Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure
9.4 (44 reviews)

Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure ★★★★★

📍 Idigaswewa, Sigiriya, Dambulla

"Facilities: New Service: Very friendly Meals: Delicious"

1 night $105
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Sigiriya Kingdom Resort
8.0 (54 reviews)

Sigiriya Kingdom Resort ★★★★

📍 VM25+V48, Rathmalgahaela road Vihara Junction, Dambulla

"Everything about the stay here was perfect from start to finish. The hospitality of the staff at this resort is unmatched. They will go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable and comfortable stay"

1 night $34
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Elephas Resort & Spa Hotels in Matale

Elephas Resort & Spa

"A good hotel by local standards. Good service, clean. After a long drive, we took a dip in the pool and had a massage, which was a delight. Breakfasts and dinners were varied."

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Pahana Village Sigiriya Hotels in Matale

Pahana Village Sigiriya

"Fantastic environment with peacocks roaming all over. Very Good hospitalaty extended by the staff. Rooms were tidy and comfortable with nice linens. Enjoyed with delicious food receips. Had a wonderful and adventurous two nights. Great service."

$48 Details ➡
Freedom Village Hotels in Matale

Freedom Village

"Everything was perfect; the hotel was very relaxing and away from the noise of the city. The staff were incredibly attentive and caring! I highly recommend it for a getaway to Dambulla."

$22 Details ➡
Clodagh Manor House by Seven Angels Hotels in Matale

Clodagh Manor House by Seven Angels

"We had an amazing two day stay at the tranquil manor . The food was flawlessly delicious truly by the chef and special the seafood platter was over the moon.an inclusion of a pastry chef would be handy for the main chef . Our special gratitude to Mr kasun the butler who is always on his toes in fulfillment any requirement with a warm smile and care . All our needs were taken care and guaranteed by Mr Sydney the Manager with immense confidence and support. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable which makes the most difficult to get out of the bed rather indulge in the luxury of comfort.the room had all necessary amenities. The pool was clean and had privacy to relax and calm oneself. Adding a Billiard will be big plus in keep the guest entertained in cozy climate. The property has a wonderful atmosphere and views in nature’s harmony at epitome. Surely we had a memorable stay ."

$86 Details ➡
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Pelwehera Village Resort Hotels in Matale

Pelwehera Village Resort

"Lovely stay for two nights while exploring the historical sites i and around Dambulla. Was treated really nice by Gamini and his crew: Eardly, Dool and Bagya."

$38 Details ➡
Fresco Water Villa by Oak Ray Hotels in Matale

Fresco Water Villa by Oak Ray

"Our stay at Fresco Water Villa was very disappointing. The room had a lot of mosquitoes and insects, which made it very uncomfortable to stay in. The condition of the room was poor, and the furniture was old, damaged, and not properly usable. The food was another major disappointment. There were almost no vegetarian options available, and the quality was so poor that we chose not to eat there at all. Overall, the hotel did not meet our expectations, and I would not recommend it based on our experience."

$51 Details ➡
Arangala Forest Lodge Hotels in Matale

Arangala Forest Lodge

"Excellent nature location and kind staff.clean rooms and comfortable.food is very tasty. Mostly nature pool is mind blowing."

$89 Details ➡
Sigiri Hibiscus Villa Hotels in Matale

Sigiri Hibiscus Villa

"We stayed here for 3 nights and what a lovely place to stay! The staff are very accommodating and will make sure you have everything you need to have the experience in Sigiriya! They offer trips and tours from the hotel which we didn’t know so booked separately but they came to the rescue when our second day tour was cancelled! The owner quickly got a service running to show us the ancient city of Polunuwara! The breakfast is lovely! We got a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast on our second day which was lovely and eggs, toast fruit etc the other days which was perfect for us! We did loose electricity one but this was due to the scared day and needing power elsewhere for celebrations! This was no problem as the owners made sure to have everything up and running for us by the time we returned from our first day trip! It is only a short walk to restaurants and the lake so is in the best spot! Would 100% recommend here to stay in sigiri!"

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Hotel Sigiriya Hotels in Matale

Hotel Sigiriya

"The hotel is generally good, but overpriced. Due to its proximity to nature, be prepared for monkeys running on the roofs of the buildings and wild elephants in the surrounding area. The views around are breathtaking. On the downside: weak breakfasts (wide selection, but not much tasty food) and insects in the room."

$99 Details ➡
Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select Hotels in Matale

Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

"The facilities are beautiful and the rooms are very comfortable and clean. Best of all, without a doubt, is the staff; they are incredibly friendly and polite. We were delighted with our stay at this hotel! Highly recommended."

$37 Details ➡
Yashi's Place Sigiriya Hotels in Matale

Yashi's Place Sigiriya

"Noce homestay and lovely people"

$37 Details ➡
Oak Ray Elephant Lake Hotels in Matale

Oak Ray Elephant Lake

"Whilst the hotel is value for money , attention to detail is lacking and so many things could improve the stay, beds comfy and clean but no hand towels, no plug in the bath, pool area swept but pool is not clean, no aircon in the restaurant, staff are helpful but feel like they lack training. Central location and pretty natural grounds make this a good place to stay for a day or two"

$61 Details ➡
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Kassapa Lion's Rock ★★★★
"For the price, it's acceptable. But next time, for convenience, I'd prefer to go to Lion Rock, which is closer and offers better views."
★★★★★
2025-10-07
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Couple
Jetwing Lake ★★★★★
"This amazing hotel is a hidden gem. We got a great discounted price thru Trip.com and ended up adding dinner. The food was amazing, so much to choose from, and great quality. As a swimmer, I really appreciated the 72 metre pool (U kid you not)!"
★★★★★
2024-02-12
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Eden Grand ★★★
"The service attitude of the store is very good (it should be a store independently operated by the owner). After arriving at the store, I was given a glass of watermelon juice (free). There is a small terrace outside the room. The most abundant thing is breakfast. The photos and scenes on Ctrip have a relatively high degree of restoration."
★★★★★
2024-12-08
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Family
The Paradise Dambulla ★★★★★
"An excellent hotel. Our lodge style family room was perfect. The ambiance was great, food was incr-edible and plentiful. The staff were all extremely attentive - especially Nikesha! A great place to explore the area from. A real paradise."
★★★★★
2026-07-11
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Family
Amaya Lake Dambulla ★★★★★
"It was such a wonderful hotel that I would like to stay there again. The grounds were spacious, with cottages surrounded by greenery, and there were monkeys and birds. It's along the lake, so the scenery is beautiful. The bathtub valve was broken so the hot water ran out quickly, the food took a long time to arrive, and there was not much variety in breakfast, but they prepared lunch boxes for us early in the morning when we asked, which was very helpful, and the staff at the front desk and in the restaurant were very kind. There was also a group of Japanese guests there."
★★★★★
2025-01-21
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Family
Heritance Kandalama ★★★★★
"Wake up to Monkeys on the balcony! 🤣🤣🤣 natural and incredibly beautiful hotel. Highly recommended for families."
★★★★★
2026-07-06
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Couple
Liyya Water Villas ★★★★★
"First, this hotel is in a very remote location, with nothing nearby, making it difficult to get around. Secondly, the hotel's design clearly shows a lot of effort, but it's not well maintained. We were moved four rooms in one day. Within 10 minutes of checking in, they told us there was a plumbing problem. After a long wait, they moved us to a different room type. After checking in, we still had no water. In the third room, large bugs kept dropping onto the bed and onto our bodies throughout the night, which was terrifying. We finally got our final room cleaned and changed after 10 PM. We finally got some sleep, but the next morning, the stationary hair dryer was broken again! We had our laundry done, and they told us we didn't need to iron it, only wash it. But when we checked out, they still charged us for the ironing! Luckily, my husband had texted them about our request via What's Up, and they were able to get rid of the extra charge. This completely delayed our plans for the better part of a day!"
★★★★★
2024-10-04
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Heizhichao

Couple
Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure ★★★★★
"This hotel was terrible. The rooms were damp and a bit old. Not only that, but every night the shower water would turn cold halfway through. I contacted the hotel twice to have it fixed, and they said it was fixed, but the problem persisted. I strongly advise against staying there. It was awful."
★★★★☆
2026-02-22
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Family
Sigiriya Kingdom Resort ★★★★
"I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Sigiriya Kingdom Resort. I made a confirmed booking at an agreed rate, but later—especially in the middle of the night—the hotel attempted to change the price. This is unacceptable and feels highly unprofessional. A confirmed booking should be honored, not altered under pressure. What made the situation worse was the lack of proper customer support. When I raised the issue, no clear explanation or reasonable solution was provided. Instead, my time was wasted with poor communication and no accountability from the staff. This kind of behavior damages trust and creates a very negative experience for guests. Transparency and honesty are basic expectations in hospitality, and unfortunately, this hotel failed in both. I strongly urge future guests to double-check all booking details and be cautious. I also hope the management takes this seriously and improves their customer service and ethical standards. And I'm traveling from almost 400 km away from their destination. Thats how they treated me. Disappointed and unacceptable"
★★☆☆☆
2026-04-24

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