Dambulla Shan Inn
44 Th Mile Postkandy Roaddambulla., Dambulla, Madhyama Palata, 21100, Sri Lanka
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44 Th Mile Postkandy Roaddambulla., Dambulla, Madhyama Palata, 21100, Sri Lanka
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Garden
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Coffee shop
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- On-site parking
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant(s)
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Convenience Store
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Fruits
- Outdoor furniture
- Bike tours
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- First aid kit available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- balcony/terrace
- Car rental available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Currency exchange service
- Daily disinfection
- Laundry services
- Soundproof rooms available
- Spa services
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Room service available
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Indoor parking (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
- Kid-friendly dining
Airports Show all on map »
- Anuradhapura - 34.86 mi
Museums
- Kandy Museum - 38.39 mi
- National Museum - 38.39 mi
- Ceylon Tea Museum - 40.14 mi
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Noor M. (Couple)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We had an excellent stay! Good bed, warm shower and a nice terrace. The breakfast was simple but very good, which is what we needed. The host is a lovely lady and she helped us with our bus trip to Kandy and other tourist information. The bus to Kandy can be taken directly in front of the street.
Grozdan (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
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Nick (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very good accommodation in an ideal location with an amazing price-performance ratio.
The rooms were very clean and Wi-Fi was also available.
The owners of the accommodation deserve special mention!
The hostess was extremely friendly and helpful.
She organized a trip to Sigiriya & Pidurangala Rock for us, cooked with us and helped us stopping the bus when we left.
We would definitely come back again!
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Anushka (Family with young children)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Owners are genuine
Too small room size.
Izabela (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The family are very friendly and helpful and kind. The WiFi wouldn't connect so the lady brought the router right into my room so I could call home! She also brought me an unexpected treat - delicious homemade popcorn was a lovely surprise while I was stuck due to presidential election curfew, that was so sweet and thoughtful.The bed is comfy and the AC is great. Breakfast was also nice, simple and tasty.
The roof of the room is not soundproof so you WILL be woken up at 6am... The monkeys are nice to watch in the garden, but if you're tired then the very loud banging at sunrise won't help. The bathroom is functional but the mirror and fittings all need a good clean.
Elena (Group Traveler)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It is in a quiet place, very clean and the owners are super nice, gentle, friendly and really good people. They made our stay amazing.
Charlotte (Group Traveler)
stayed in August, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The woman was sooooo helpful and made us breakfast how we wanted it I would recommend everyone to go there it was a nice stay.
Hendrika (Group Traveler)
stayed in August, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location is great, next to the temple and bus to kandy is stopping right across the street. Host are very nice. The beds are very comfy
Peter (Couple)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
very friendly family. Helped a lot with a driver for the next destination. The rooms were very clean and the terassa would be very nice but we had 38 °C so it was too hot outside and in the evening there were many moskitos as it is normal in the area. The air con was fantastic and very quiet. The price was absolute ok.
there is not much space to store your things. Breakfast was ok but not much choice. Of course there are only two appartments for rent. There is only one electronic plug in the room. We cancelled the second night as Dambulla is not a very nice city for tourists.
Svetlana (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I liked everything very much. We stayed with a family of 2 adults and 2 children, wonderful hosts, delicious breakfasts. Recommend!
Varun (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Erica (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Wow!! Chanthuri and Shan are the most welcoming, joyful and hospitable family. No request was ever too much trouble. We were made to feel like part of the family. So we extended our stay. Our children (15,12 & 7) did not want to leave… a home from home.
The room was spotless and cleaned with linen change after 2 days. Comfortable bed, air con great, mosquito nets provided, instant hot water, wifi, walking distance to Cave Temples and a short tuk tuk ride to town (300rupees). Little store next door is convenient for snacks. Great little restaurant (Attilah) down the street for evening meal.
They helped arrange day trip out to Sigirya, traditional village and Hurlulu Eco Park. The guy they recommended (Hasintha) was an absolute legend and waa very flexible.
Some may consist a minus but we found incredibly entertaining the multiple troops of monkeys that make their way through this place during the day. We did not fill bothered by them at all… just don’t leave your food or rubbish lying about.
By far the BEST place we have stayed in Sri Lanka.
Michael (Couple)
stayed in February, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
A great host. We had a wonderful and different breakfast on both days of our stay. And they couldn't have been more helpful.
The monkeys on the roof on one of the mornings woke us up. But that was a bit of fun!
Marius (Couple)
stayed in February, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything, except the pesky monkeys which woke me up at 6 am :))
The owners are really good people with big hearts!
Everything was great including breakfast
Dan (Couple)
stayed in February, 2024
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Location is great for Cave Temple
Owners are lovely people and very helpful
Unfortunately cleanliness was non existent. Everything was dirty and needs some serious updating and cleaning. Hygiene wasn’t good either
These things can be overcome hopefully, as the people are lovely and the property and grounds have potential
Suryanarayana (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2024
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
There is nothing to significantly to highlight positive other than staff being friendly.
Access to the room was very difficulty and the room was not clean. The stay was not comfortable due to multiple reasons. Too much of mosquitoes and irritating smell. Toilet commode was shaky and not permanently fixed. Breakfast was provided but the place was not hygienic with no options for breakfast and getting dinner was also a challenge at hotel. There is good scope of improvement to provide better facilities and make stay comfortable. This is not recommended for family stay if it does not get improved.
Jana (Couple)
stayed in January, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location close to temple caves and Rastafari bistro with the best curry.
Friendly and helpfull owners.
Nicola (Couple)
stayed in November, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Room was clean and comfortable! Staff is great and very helpfully.
No wi fi
Nici (Couple)
stayed in September, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The property and accommodation was perfect. We definitely enjoyed our stay. It was very tidy and the family are the most warm-hearted, kindly, helpful and attentive people we’ve ever met. They helped us with so many things and were always taking care about us. We’ll definitely come back. ?
Aleksandra (Group Traveler)
stayed in March, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Very friendly and helpful host. The breakfast was delicious. 10 minutes walk from Cave Temple.
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Area information
- Anuradhapura - 34.86 mi
- Kandy Central Hospital - 37.12 mi
- Lakeside Adventist Hospital - 38.80 mi
- Kandy Museum - 38.39 mi
- National Museum - 38.39 mi
- Ceylon Tea Museum - 40.14 mi
- Kandy railway station - 38.72 mi
- Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens - 40.16 mi
- Kandy Pogolla Reservoir - 36.44 mi
- Royal Palace Park - 38.61 mi
- Kandy Victoria Reservoir - 42.38 mi
- Wilpattu National Park - 59.46 mi
- Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue - 38.27 mi
- Kandy Clock Tower - 38.44 mi
- British Garrison Cemetery - 38.45 mi
- Bogambara Stadium - 38.71 mi
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium - 39.61 mi
- Gommotawa Vihare - 4.92 mi
- Silvatgala Vihare - 6.84 mi
- Sinhagiri Vihare - 12.60 mi
- Kekirawa - 14.68 mi
- Awukane Vihare - 14.89 mi
- Nagala Viharaya - 17.50 mi
- Galoya Junction - 24.46 mi
- Malasana Dewale - 26.50 mi
- Manampitiya - 30.92 mi
- Alutoya - 32.73 mi
- Ratna Ella Falls - 37.90 mi
- Temple of Tooth Relic - 38.38 mi
- Sri Dalada Maligawa - 38.39 mi
- Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre - 38.50 mi
- Thuparama - 38.71 mi
- Gadaladeniya Temple - 41.42 mi
- Peradeniya Junction - 41.67 mi
- Ambakka Temple - 43.25 mi
- Victoria Falls - 43.33 mi
- Medawachchiya - 50.38 mi
- Gangapura Vihare - 51.81 mi
- Ahupiniella Falls - 51.93 mi
- Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple - 53.59 mi
- Kurundu Oya Falls - 54.10 mi
- Dankumbure Vihare - 54.14 mi
- Tanthirimale - 56.74 mi
- Kenniya Ferry - 57.76 mi
- Kakkapalliya - 61.31 mi
- Lovers Leap Falls - 61.62 mi
- Inner Harbour - 61.88 mi
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Dambulla Shan Inn
44 Th Mile Postkandy Roaddambulla., Dambulla, Madhyama Palata, 21100, Sri Lanka