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.
Why stay here
It suits travellers who care about how their hotel is run, and who want a central base for the Cultural Triangle. Dambulla is close to Sigiriya, the cave temple and the parks at Minneriya and Kaudulla, so most of the main sights are an easy day trip. The balconies are a good place to watch the evening light over the surroundings.
Things to do nearby
Visit the Dambulla cave temple, climb Sigiriya, see Nalanda Gedige, try hot air ballooning, or take a safari at Minneriya.
For more ideas, see things to do in Dambulla, or compare all hotels in Dambulla.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
There are Deluxe Rooms, Super Deluxe Rooms and Suites, with private balconies, air conditioning, satellite TV and free toiletries.
Deluxe Rooms
The entry-level room is 46.5 sqm with lake views, a private balcony and a bathroom with a large bathtub. It has a queen size bed or two singles, air conditioning and a fan.
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Super Deluxe Rooms
A 70 sqm room with a private balcony over the lake and the dry zone forest. The bathroom has a large bathtub and a separate shower, and there is room for an extra bed, which makes it a good choice for families.
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Suites
These 138 sqm suites have a separate living area, a large bathtub and a large balcony with lake views. They come with a queen size bed, air conditioning, a fan and free Wi-Fi.
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Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool.
- Spa.
- Room service.
- Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.
- Swimming pool
- Babysitting
- Wi-Fi
- Spa
- Free parking
- Garden
- Scenic inland setting
- Private check-in and check-out
- Gym and fitness centre
Food and drink
There are restaurants and a bar.
- Main buffet restaurant
- A la carte dining
- Room service, 24 hours
- Sri Lankan
- Asian
- Continental
- Bar
- Outdoor dining
- Meeting rooms
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
Jetwing Lake sits on the edge of Dambulla town, near the main road to Kurunegala. The airport at Katunayake is around 140 km away, about 3 and a half hours by car, travelling via Kurunegala, using the Central Expressway for the first part.
If you start in Colombo, it is around 160 km, about 3 hours 45 minutes on the road.
To keep arrival simple, ask us for a private transfer with a chauffeur who meets you outside arrivals. You can keep the car for touring afterwards. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, especially around Colombo.