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Reviews of Pick Me Village

5 / Sampathwatta Dambulla, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

#59 of 64 B&Bs and inns in Dambulla

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Review Score

Based on 15 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Budget place, so of course the shared bathroom was not the best - but I don't complain, it's a budget place. As said in other reviews, to reach the place there is a road that daytime is okay to do by walk, but I would not walk there in the dark. I did not like that the host sat with me at dinner, and insisted on making me drink rum with him (which I gently refuse, I am a solo female traveler).

    I paid 1200 rupies for 1 night + 600 rupies for dinner, and I got 1 double bed single room. So great value for the money. The room was fairly clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    9.0
    Good for value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No AC was there in the room even though it said it will have AC

    I had a great stay at Pick Me Village! Robert, the host, and his daughter were incredibly helpful and welcoming. They were flexible with my checkout time, which I really appreciated, and even helped me get food at night when everything nearby was closed. The location was convenient, the rooms were clean, and they also provided useful local information that made my trip smoother. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    7.0
    Helpful host
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Even though I mentioned I might not stay the night in the room, still before I returned from my travels outside, he gave the room to someone else, which I didn't find nice. That didnt make much big a problem for me since I would leave just after a shower. So, Robert gave me access to the washroom so I could get myself a shower. Overall, this mitigated much of my distress, I hope this wont be repeated with other guests.

    Convenient location at a walking distance from Dambulla bus station. The owner Robert and his wife were smiling and helpful. They were kind enough to allow me early check in at 9am. Also Robert had great advice for travelers.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Taking into account the price I paid (about $4 with breakfast), there are no complaints.

    The homestay was comfortable, and Robert served breakfast early in the morning upon request. I stayed in a separate room with a double bed,

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly host Robert, good breakfast, very budget price and the problem with Wi-Fi.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Among the disadvantages: the Wi-Fi did not work in the evening. This was a problem because I bought the SIM card only in the morning and instead of the promised air conditioner, there was a fan.

    The perception of this guest house will depend on what time you find yourself here. If everything is fine in the light, but if in the dark, it's a little creepy to walk from the main street to this house in pitch darkness. Although it's only 500 meters. However, the navigator will help. By the way, despite the small number of reviews, this guest house is the same hyped Robert Inn Dambulla. This will help you find it on the map. In general, everything was fine. Very friendly host Robert, good breakfast and very budget price. The room itself and the toilet are modest. There are mosquito nets in the room, which is not superfluous due to the presence of mosquitoes. For the same price as Uber, they offered to take us to Sigiriya, which we took advantage of.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 31 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You need a motorbike, a taxi or don't mind a little walk.

    Good family. Can cook on property. Not expensive. They're trying to improve property.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    2.0
    About what one should expect, I suppose from a $4/night motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I couldn't stay here. I left before sleeping. This place is down a long, rutted dirt road behind a motorcycle parts dump. When I arrived, they didn't have a room cleaned. It seems like they just clean one if and when a guest shows up. I waited outside while the friendly staff tried to put a quick spit shine on a room. Water was pouring down off of the roof right over the entry and going into the doorway, which made their problem a little tougher. Even when they were finished though, there was food and alcohol left in the room from a previous guest. Although I didn't really like that, it was when I put my arm down on the bedside table in a puddle of goo from the previous tenant's food residue that I decided to find a different place for the night. There were other cleanliness clues, but that just put it over the top.

    The staff was very nice. It was only $4.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really can't grumble for the price. If ever i came back to Sigirya or Dambulla, I would come back here. And stay a few nights.

    Great value for money, with everything you need. I only stayed one night and was able to wash my clothes for the next day. Reasonably priced. Robat is a very hard-working man and an exceptional host.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice and friendly owners. Very helpful people.. Very clean room. Center of city

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner is there to take care of his customers.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice family, very helpful. Accommodation is new with good-looking inner equipment. Location is quiet and very close to the centre city. I extended my stay because there are lots of places to explore. I was happy to be there. Hosts also offer transport to see interesting places like Pidurangala sunrise or cave temple what is very useful. All the best from Max - Czech Republic 👍😉

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    5.0
    Not the right one, seems like a fraud
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pick me village doesn't exist. Take care, the address on booking doesn't exist on real maps, the hotel is the one called Robert Inn. Have a look on its reviews to know what is it. When we saw that, we wanted to cancel the second night but Robert has never answered.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

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