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Reviews of Arika Villa 5 stars

Puwakattawala road, off dambulla Matale road, Pannampitiya Dambulla, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

#47 of 61 hotels in Dambulla

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Review score

Based on 27 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    6.0
    ARIKA VILLA DAMBULLA
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room & bathroom was big but was musty. Choice of food limited and very average. The faucet in the bathroom sink had too much pressure and water was splashing out of the sink. Location and property is just average and I thought with the money paid one could get a better property.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Overall very good service set in a beautiful environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Surroundings Breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice place with pool and good sized rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms which are inside room but open to elements which means they let ozzies in and hot air if you leave door to bedroom open.

    The place sits ona small creek running along pool. Rooms a good size with lovely pool.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Great location to start the culture route. Quite area outside of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms and facility could be cleaner.

    Facility could be updated. But still fine to stay. Location a bit outside of town but therefore very quite.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    8.0
    Cozy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our only minor suggestion would be a more diverse breakfast selection. Nevertheless, highly recommended!

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The room was spacious with a large comfortable bed, ensuring a good night’s sleep. The ambiance was quiet and cozy, which we truly appreciated. What stood out the most was the owner’s exceptional hospitality. He went above and beyond by driving us to the bus station and even flagged down a bus to take us to Kandy. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so nice!!! They made our stay special

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Lovely quiet hotel in Dambulla, great customer service and breakfast. we’d come back to avoid the frenzy of Sigiriya area!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom seat needs to be changed. But other than that perfect.

    The service was amazing! Every desire we had was accomplished. It felt very safe and nice. The shower was a real treat and the rooms are very spacious. We played football enjoyed the river and the pool. The food was great and in general very personal service. Our best stay until now we would love to stay more.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    It was very friendly and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Different type of food to be made available

    The room and food were both fine. The room was really big in area . The location of hotel is next to a good portion of forest and nice creek . It was very quiet with birds songs heard all the time

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    10
    Best holiday ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Cannot thank the staff enough. We had the best 7 days on Sri Lanka thanks to their amazing hospitality. The room was massive and we had 2 interconnected rooms that were very clean and well maintained. The food was incredible and well worth paying for half board. My kids asked if we could stay forever! This place will have a little place in our hearts and I honestly cannot recommend the place enough. Thank you

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Oasis in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central to activities. Warm and welcoming and good food. Great pool

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    5.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uninviting and unclean . Tv not working. No hot water first night . Poolside toilets were terrible and poolside area was unclean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    Excellent and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay, Mr. Nish and his team went out of their way to take care of us. The food was excellent, we even extended our stay by a night!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    All in all a good time (:
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very nice. We had a good stay. The staff was very approachable and provided us with whatever we needed. There was hot water , WiFi. Lovely area. The breakfast was good!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    9.0
    If you're on the lookout for a place where warmth meets comfort, and the culinary experience is a journey in itself,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff's hospitality was top-notch — super helpful and attentive. Our room was not just tidy, but spacious enough for our family of four to spread out comfortably. And let's talk about the food — oh my, culinary heaven! Each bite was a delight, and we left with happy taste buds. But it's not just about what's inside; the surroundings are pure magic. Arika is nestled by the enchanting Dhambulla Oya, adding a touch of serenity to the stay. Plus, being close to Dhambulla city center and the famous cave temple was a huge bonus for exploration

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    This place is amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about.

    The property is very close to Dambulla, but still in a very quiet place surrounded by the nature. The room was big, comfortable and well designed and furnished. The food was excellent too and the people working there has been lovely! A shame we only spent one night there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing was wrong, the property is doing great.

    The furnishing of the rooms and layout of the property was exceptional. It's a well maintained building and the staff was always ready to deliver an exceptional service. The manager was very accommodating to our requests and ensured we had a comfortable stay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    9.0
    Excellent food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room was very large - somewhat in need of maintenace and had a leaking AC unit which could not be fixed. Also issues with the water as one of bathrooms didn't have cold water so it was too hot.

    Nice place, really nice staff and the jewel in the crown was the cooking. We paid for half board and the food provided was excellent. It was far better than any restaurant that we went to in Sri Lanka and was up to 5* western standard cuisine (or better). Really not something we expected but were continually impressed with each meal.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    …. stay was fine and relaxed. Good service. Rooms a bit dated but clean and fine. 40 minutes from Si
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Interconnecting Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

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