Why stay here
It is one of the best known buildings in Sri Lanka and worth staying in for the architecture alone. The hotel is built along a rock face and is covered in plants, so it seems to disappear into the forest, and monkeys and birds are regular visitors to the corridors.
Planning your stay
Dambulla is in the centre of the Cultural Triangle, about four hours from Colombo and about 30 minutes from Sigiriya. It is a good base for Sigiriya, the cave temple and safaris at Minneriya. Visit the cave temple early in the morning, before the heat and the tour groups, and dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Things to do nearby
Visit the Dambulla cave temple and Sigiriya, try hot air ballooning, or take a safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla.
For more ideas, see things to do in Dambulla, or compare all hotels in Dambulla.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
Room types are Superior, Panoramic, Luxury, Luxury Panoramic and Deluxe Rooms, and a Suite. The spacious rooms have rattan furniture and timber panels, overlook Kandalama lake, and have bathrooms with large glass walls that let in natural light.
Superior Room
There are 52 of these 19 sqm rooms, on the 2nd to 5th floors of the Dambulla wing. Each looks out to Sigiriya rock or the jungle and has a king size or twin beds and air conditioning.
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Panoramic Rooms
The 22 panoramic rooms are 19 sqm and look over the lake and Dambulla rock. They have a king size bed or two twins, air conditioning, a fan and a rain shower.
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Luxury Rooms
There are 30 of these 25 sqm rooms in the Sigiriya wing, looking out to Sigiriya rock and the jungle. Each has a king size bed and a bathroom with a bathtub and a rain shower.
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Luxury Panoramic Rooms
Only three of these 27 sqm rooms exist. They overlook Kandalama lake and the forest and have a king size bed or two twins. The ensuite bathroom has a bathtub and a rain shower.
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Deluxe Rooms
There are 30 deluxe rooms of 25 sqm, each with a king size bed or two twins and views of Kandalama lake and the Dambulla hills. Each has a private Jacuzzi with an overhead shower.
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Suite
The 12 suites are 43 sqm and sit in either the Sigiriya or the Dambulla wing, so you can choose a view of Sigiriya rock or Dambulla rock. Each has a king size bed, a living area and a Jacuzzi.
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Facilities
- Three swimming pools, including an infinity pool that seems to merge with the lake.
- Tennis court, gym and spa.
- Bird watching and cycling.
- Swimming pool
- Babysitting
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Kids playground
- Spa
- Free parking
- Garden
- Ayurveda spa
- Scenic inland setting
- More than one pool
- Private check-in and check-out
- Gym and fitness centre
Food and drink
Restaurants hold daily theme nights and serve fusion food, and meals can be arranged in a nearby cave or by the lake.
- Main buffet restaurant
- A la carte dining
- Room service, 24 hours
- Bar
- Tea lounge or cafe
- Outdoor dining
- Banqueting facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
You will find Heritance Kandalama on the edge of the Kandalama reservoir, about 12 km east of Dambulla. The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport covers roughly 145 km and takes 3 hours 45 minutes or so, travelling via Kurunegala, using the Central Expressway for the first part.
From central Colombo the journey is about 165 km and takes about 4 hours.
Bubble Sri Lanka Holidays can arrange a private car with an English speaking chauffeur for your arrival and departure, or keep the same driver with you for the rest of your trip.