Rathmalgahaela Road Vihara junction,Dambulla, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka
#38 of 64 B&Bs and inns in Dambulla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 33 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Molly
AustraliaThe fan was a little dusty.
Lovely hosts! Couldn't have asked for a nicer time. We stayed four nights in the end partly because we enjoyed their company so much. Humble accommodation. Big breakfasts as well. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed, such a kind family.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Amy
ChinaLovely homestay with an exceptionally friendly family. I was able to arrange tours to all the major sights with them and they also took me to some lesser known spots. The cooking class was excellent as were all the meals.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Marta
PortugalThe family behind the business is super sweet and helpful. The fact that we were so close to Cave Temple was amazing!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 12, 2025
Jayasundara
Sri LankaNo soap like important basic things to be kept in the wash room
The manager is more friedly
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Jiri
Czech RepublicI feel like true member of the family not as a guest. Loved the couple running the homestay and their daughter. They are very honest people. I happened to "stuck" in Dambulla for the New Years day without the public transportation, but I was offered by Taraka lift to Sigyria for a more than fair price. He also took me to his wife's family close to Pidarangula and I had lovely meal in their restaurant. Than we went for a bath in a nearby lake. And we finished the night with him and his friend with bottle of whiskey on upper floor balcony. If you want to support honest lovely people and have true experience of Sri Lankan household, go to their place!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Heiko
GermanyA wonderful family owned accomodation in walking distance to the Dambulla Cave Temple. The owners, a young couple, where very helpful and kind. They also took us to Kandy for a reasonable price.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Jayamini
Sri LankaIt's a really good family. I had a great time this family. Their food is delicious and reasonably priced. They also have facilities for those who want to join the cooking class. Tharaka and Lakmali are very kind. I had a lot of new experiences. They have a car so they can arrange transportation at very reasonable prices. I highly recommend this place for your vacation.👍👍👍
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: March 20, 2025
Marin982
Bosnia and HerzegovinaNice and friendly owner, offers tour to Lion rock and Pidurangala rock, helps with advices.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Louise
United KingdomNothing! It is very basic -no frills and simple -but honest hospitality and lovely people
This is an honest home providing a simple room and bathroom -with a sweet garden and gorgeous dog Blackie .It is owned and run by the loveliest couple -kind generous helpful who could not have done more .a delicious meal was cooked for us -and they were sweet and deserve to do well .if the budget allows indulge in a ayuravedic massage with the place round the corner -it was fantastic !you and also do cookery lessons at the house
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Shakarian
Bulgaria.
The host was so kind. He tooks us to the temple with his tuk tuk. The whole family was amazing and took good care of us even we just booked it for couple ours till visiting Dambulla.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 15, 2025
Florian
SwitzerlandVery kind family. Delicious rice & curry.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Haider
PakistanReally friendly family who looked after me well. The husband arranged for transporting me to Pidrungala for sunrise and Golden Temple on the way back in his tuktuk. Got a welcome coffee at check-in the previous night and breakfast after traveling to Pidrungala the next morning. Adorable dog owned by the family (Brownie) and an eager dog belonging to the neighbor (Toffee) also showed up. Great value for money.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 1, 2025
Vidana
Sri LankaGood location. Walking distance to the temple and the caves. Staff were extremely friendly and hospitable. Owner even offered me a tuk ride to the town.many fruit trees in the garden. Quite and calm environment.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 19, 2024
Jan
PolandVery nice, happy and friendly family. The house is located in a quiet countryside place but near to a Cave Temple, Golden Budda and Dambulla city if you want. We took a cooking class and it was an amazing experience and a tasty dinner :) The owner has a tuktuk, and it is very comfortable to get rides with him.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 22, 2024
Simo
ItalyPlace is beautiful and outside the city inside the nature. The family is very lovely and helpful and the food is very taste!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 13, 2024
Babar
PakistanHot water was not available
Hospitality
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 22, 2024
Ji
IndiaThe owners of this property are so helpful and lovable
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 3, 2024
Emma
NetherlandsThe family was super kind and places was clean
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 27, 2024
Clara
ItalyThe familiar atmosphere. They are ready to help for any need, so kind and caring. We also had a cooking class and the food was delicious!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: June 15, 2024
Hernández
SpainLack of cleaning You can find cockroaches, mosquitoes and plenty of ants
I will recommend this homestay because the most important is how they are! It’s running by a charming and lovely family: a young couple with a little daughter. They help you with everything, they are so kind and helpful. He drives a TukTuk so you will have transport for a very good price and he can be your guide too! The room is very big and they provide you towels, and hot water. You have a nice and small terrace there and if you need you can keep some food in their fridge. It’s a nice and quiet place to stay out of the noises of the city and close (1km far) to Dambulla temple. Don’t hesitate and book a room here, live with a local nice family!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Jhonny
Sri LankaNothing everything is good and comfortable
It's was great experience taste srilankan food and sunrise
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Ank
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Ravihara
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Rajeswaran
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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