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Shan Inn Dambulla

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Balcony
Property entrance
Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 5 per person)
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Explore the area

Map
44th mile Post, Kandy Road, Matale District, Dambulla, 21100
  • Popular LocationDambulla Cave Temple9 min walk
  • Popular LocationPopham's Arboretum5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRangiri Dambulla International Stadium5 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Day bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Dambulla

Shan Inn Dambulla is located in Dambulla. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Nalanda Gedige are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Minneriya National Park and Dambulla Cave Temple. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 9 min walk
  • Popham's Arboretum - 5 min drive
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 23 min drive
  • Pidurangala Rock - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut - 3 min drive
  • Amaya Lake Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Hotel Amaya Lake Dambulla - 11 min drive
  • Machan dambulla - 5 min drive
  • Fresheez By CIC Agri Business - 7 min drive

About this property

Shan Inn Dambulla

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Shan Inn Dambulla. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Shan Inn Dambulla boast perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Hindi, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 5 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Property is also known as

Shan Inn
Shan Dambulla
Shan Inn Dambulla Hotel
Shan Inn Dambulla Dambulla
Shan Inn Dambulla Hotel Dambulla

Frequently asked questions

Is Shan Inn Dambulla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shan Inn Dambulla?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shan Inn Dambulla?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Shan Inn Dambulla?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Shan Inn Dambulla provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Shan Inn Dambulla located?

Situated in Dambulla, this spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dambulla Cave Temple and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and Popham's Arboretum. Sigiriya Museum and Ancient City of Sigiriya are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Shan Inn Dambulla Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great owner
Excellent owner, able to assist with organizing tuk tuk and driver for Sigiriya and sightseeing. Also arranged taxi for us to Kandy. Room had A/C. Breakfast included. Is walking distance to cave temple.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hospitality in Dambulla
The family owned Shan inn hotel offers very comfortable cozy room with very nice garden behind. Chathuri, the owner of hotel is so lovely and kind. She just has this perfect friendly personality that makes travellers feel comfortable and safe. Also, her and her family has very good communication the whole time as they always respond my requests and questions. I loved getting coffee in the back cafe and chatting with her! :) They know good local tours as well. So I went a jeep safari (with driver name Hasintha), he was also very kind and it was so much fun!!! Shan inn - it can give you the best hospitality the travellers can ever ask for!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostess was absolutely lovely and welcoming which is really appreciated as I was travelling solo. She helped with any questions I had - she even invited me round for dinner. There was a problem with my booking which meant the rooms were over booked, she found me somewhere else to stay so can’t comment on the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay in Dambulla
The host family is absolutely lovely. Their kindness to me as a solo traveller made the visit to Dambulla even more enjoyable. The room was clean and though not large, had a comfortable double bed, kettle and mosquito net (though I saw none while I was there). Air conditioning unit was new and very efficient. The bathroom seemed new and was a wet room style, with very good shower unit. The breakfast was great and served at whatever time I asked (very early in order to get to Sigurya before the sun got too hot). The hotel is within walking distance of the famous rock temples, near the wall painting museum, a short distance from Sigurya and just over an hour by car to Polonnaruwa. It is an ideal place to use as a centre for those three visits. The lady who runs the hotel speaks good English. She will book bus trips if asked. I was in one of the front rooms which is close to the road, which could be noisy at times. I believe the back rooms are quieter. However, I found I was not disturbed greatly and slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spending New Year's with a small family guesthouse.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
清潔で広くてバルコニーも付いていてとても良かった
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful experience
Perfect host. A welcoming family who will put all their heart to provide you with the best service. It felt like being home. The room was clean and comfortable, the food was really nice. I highly suggest you to stay Shan Inn Dambulla if you want to know what real Sri Lankan hospitality is.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

隣がオーナーの住居で。チェックイン後には人が見当たらなかった。部屋に水がなく、焦った。 翌日の朝食からオーナーと親しくなったので、いろいろ解決したが。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cecilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi overnattede her for at tage til Sigiriya, selve byen hotellet lå i var ikke noget særligt, men hotellet og dem der har det var helt fantastisk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Marco Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good option for a 1 night stay
Nice and basic guesthouse right next the Golden Temple complex. Highly suggested for a quick stay to visit Dambulla and Sigirya rock.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018