Luxury hotels in Dambulla

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Dambulla. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Tropical Life Resort and Spa Dambulla, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Tropical Life Resort and Spa features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dambulla. This 5-star hotel offers a business centre and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a balcony. Each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Tropical Life Resort and Spa have a mountain view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. At Tropical Life Resort and Spa you will find a restaurant serving American and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The hotel offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Sigiriya Rock is 17 km from Tropical Life Resort and Spa, while Pidurangala Rock is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 14 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $50.

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• 2 Jetwing Lake Dambulla, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and spa centre, Jetwing Lake is set in Dambulla in the Matale District Region, 6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Jetwing Lake features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find room service at the property. The property features a biomass boiler, bifacial solar panels, biogas chambers, and other state of the art technology. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $124.

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• 3 Arika Villa Dambulla, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Welcoming guests with an outdoor swimming pool and sauna facilities, Arika overlooks peaceful greenery views. Guests enjoy comfortable guestrooms with air conditioning and a private terrace. Located within a 10-minute drive from Dambulla town, the property is also 25 km from Sigiriya Rock Fortress and a 3. 5-hour drive to Bandaranaike International Airport. Rooms at Arika are clean and comfortable. They are painted in warm orange tones and furnished with a flat-screen cable TV, seating area and wardrobe. Bathroom facilities are en suite include hot-water showers. Guests can enjoy a good karaoke session or organize a barbeque. Arika’s 24-hour front desk can assist with travel arrangements and airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge. Local Sri Lankan dishes can be enjoyed at the in-house restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available and breakfast can be served in the room upon request. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $92.

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• 4 Governor's Grand Dambulla, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Set in Dambulla, Governor's Grand boasts an outdoor pool, barbecue and sun terrace. There is a restaurant and free WiFi is offered. Free private parking is also available on site. Rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Some rooms include views of the mountain or river. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and bidet. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The area is popular for golfing and cycling. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles. Polonnaruwa is 41 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $75.

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• 5 Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka Dambulla, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. With its sprawling grounds and natural environment, a quiet escape awaits guests at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka. It offers an outdoor pool. Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka rooms feature colourful murals and private balconies with views of the surrounding greenery. Each room has a DVD player, safety deposit box and free coffee/tea. The bathroom is fitted with a spa bathtub. Guests can enjoy relaxing massages at Ayurveda Spa, which also offers yoga and steam baths. Leisure options include trekking and fishing, as well as tennis and volleyball. Bicycle rental is also available. Property can arrange a safari to Minneriya and the Pidurangala Rock on an additional charge. Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka is a 25-minute walk from Dambulla Cave Temple and a 30-minute drive from Sigiriya Rock. Bandaranaike International Airport is 180 km away. From there, guests can take a 45-minute seaplane to Dambulla. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $50.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!