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The price is AED 65
AED 65
AED 77 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct




9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Large spacious room and comfy large bed. Sana and his family are very welcoming and helpful. Great breakfast plus we were treated to a Sri Lankan breakfast too. Sana took us on a morning excursion where we were treated to all the local wildlife, which was such an unexpected surprise. Would highly recommend stating here. Thankyou all."
"Great place to stay. Large spacious room and comfy large bed. Sana and his family are very welcoming and helpful. Great breakfast plus we were treated to a Sri Lankan breakfast too. Sana took us on a morning excursion where we were treated to all the local wildlife, which was such an unexpected surprise. Would highly recommend stating here. Thankyou all."Emma
The price is AED 91
AED 91
AED 119 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct




10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
"Incredible staff, lovely rooms and amazing breakfast!! Overall fantastic hospitality "
"Incredible staff, lovely rooms and amazing breakfast!! Overall fantastic hospitality "Chloe
The price is AED 149
AED 149
AED 193 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct




8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
8.0/10
Very good
(1 review)
"The property is in the lap of nature surrounded by fruiting plants and peacocks. It's an excellent getaway from the hustle of fast-paced city life. The best part was the host who went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. As we arrived, he plucked fresh passion fruits from his garden and made juice for us. For lunch, he arranged delicious home-cooked Sri Lankan food. For dinner, we requested grilled chicken and he arranged that as well at reasonable price. He also arranged a safari driver...
"The property is in the lap of nature surrounded by fruiting plants and peacocks. It's an excellent getaway from the hustle of fast-paced city life. The best part was the host who went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. As we arrived, he plucked fresh passion fruits from his garden and made juice for us. For lunch, he arranged delicious home-cooked Sri Lankan food. For dinner, we requested grilled chicken and he arranged that as well at reasonable price. He also arranged a safari driver...Nazneen
The price is AED 56
AED 56
AED 66 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct




9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
"Danu's homestay is the real experience. 5 star service with many smiles. If your looking for an authentic Sri Lankan homestay experience, this is it. Sigiriya is a beautiful little town and Lion Rock is a must do. Get up early to beat the crowds and heat. It opens at 7am. We hired a scooter but Charu the father will drive you if needed. The family are absolutely loving,kind and generous. Make sure you have dinner with them. One of the best meals I've had in Sri Lanka.
Now for the suprise...
"Danu's homestay is the real experience. 5 star service with many smiles. If your looking for an authentic Sri Lankan homestay experience, this is it. Sigiriya is a beautiful little town and Lion Rock is a must do. Get up early to beat the crowds and heat. It opens at 7am. We hired a scooter but Charu the father will drive you if needed. The family are absolutely loving,kind and generous. Make sure you have dinner with them. One of the best meals I've had in Sri Lanka.
Now for the suprise...Josh
The price is AED 66
AED 66
AED 89 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct




8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
8.0/10
Very good
(2 reviews)
"Fair enough..but not worthy for spent money "
"Fair enough..but not worthy for spent money "Anonymous traveler
The price is AED 50
AED 50
AED 65 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct




9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
"My room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Also well supplied with towels etc. The family that ran the guest house were very freindly and helpful. I had a wonderful meal with them on the last evening i was there."
"My room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Also well supplied with towels etc. The family that ran the guest house were very freindly and helpful. I had a wonderful meal with them on the last evening i was there."Gary
The price is AED 34
AED 34
AED 40 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct




10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
"Congenial hosts provide excellent service. "
"Congenial hosts provide excellent service. "Calvin
The price is AED 74
AED 74
AED 96 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct




8.0 out of 10, Very good, (9 reviews)
8.0/10
Very good
(9 reviews)
"This property is in the middle of nowhere so there it comes the magic. I can’t complain about slow and poor wifi or power issues since this isn’t a hotel but a home stay.
The family hosting is among the best people you could ever meet, very attentive with guests and providing an excellent service and serving a tasty land grown food.
We really enjoyed our time there, certainly a place to disconnect in the middle of the island "
"This property is in the middle of nowhere so there it comes the magic. I can’t complain about slow and poor wifi or power issues since this isn’t a hotel but a home stay.
The family hosting is among the best people you could ever meet, very attentive with guests and providing an excellent service and serving a tasty land grown food.
We really enjoyed our time there, certainly a place to disconnect in the middle of the island "Marcos
The price is AED 39
AED 39
AED 51 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The price is AED 83
AED 83
AED 98 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The price is AED 661
AED 661
AED 866 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The price is AED 149
AED 149
AED 176 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct




10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms are quiet, located in a lovely garden setting set back from the main road. Our hosts were very helpful, arranging transportation to the World Heritage Sites and a local dance presentation. Hosts will prepare breakfasts and dinners. The dinners we ate there were excellent. Best food in the area. "
"We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms are quiet, located in a lovely garden setting set back from the main road. Our hosts were very helpful, arranging transportation to the World Heritage Sites and a local dance presentation. Hosts will prepare breakfasts and dinners. The dinners we ate there were excellent. Best food in the area. "Barbara
The price is AED 136
AED 136
AED 163 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct




10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
10/10
Exceptional
(1 review)
"Perfect place to stay"
"Perfect place to stay"Emy
The price is AED 52
AED 52
AED 70 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct




10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
"I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Absolutely fantastic. Asela is so helpful and even takes you in his tuk tuk into town should you require anything. The property is beautifully maintained. I recommend that you take advantage of the magnificent tradition Sri Lankan home cooked dinner. It was delicious and and so cheap and we did that twice."
"I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Absolutely fantastic. Asela is so helpful and even takes you in his tuk tuk into town should you require anything. The property is beautifully maintained. I recommend that you take advantage of the magnificent tradition Sri Lankan home cooked dinner. It was delicious and and so cheap and we did that twice."john
The price is AED 101
AED 101
AED 135 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The price is AED 49
AED 49
AED 60 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The price is AED 202
AED 202
AED 242 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The price is AED 75
AED 75
AED 89 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The price is AED 168
AED 168
AED 198 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The price is AED 115
AED 115
AED 149 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Kandalama Hotel Reviews

Amaya Lake Dambulla
10/10 Excellent
"An amazing place with expansive gardens with many pathways to wander along. The lake surrounded by mountains is stunning. We saw two types of monkeys in the garden. There are two pools, one near the huge bar and restaurant and the other at the edge of the property looking over the shore of the lake. The rooms are huge and clean with comfortable beds. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They will pick you up on a small golf buggy from your room and drop you back when ever you need. The food is delicious and so much variety. It's a huge luxury complex work so much to offer! A thoroughly wonderful stay- we booked an extra night so that we could spend time in the hotel grounds to enjoy it as we spent so much time sightseeing outside."

Aliya Resort & Spa
10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel, everything about this place was excellent. Highly recommend!"

Heritance Kandalama
10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic location and service"

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort
10/10 Excellent
"Stunning spot overlooking a lake where elephants have been every morning and evening of our stay (can’t see them that well in the evening!). Extremely friendly and helpful staff and the food they prepare , whether breakfast, or if you ask lunch or dinner, is extremely tasty and plentiful. We cancelled our plans and stayed an extra night it was that good. Cannot recommend enough."

Cinnamon Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"An absolutely wonderful hotel, with a calm, serene atmosphere, that blends in beautifully with it's surroundings. Cinnamon Lodge is the antitheses of a generic, bland, modern hotel, which exudes a sense of unfussy sophistication. The Cinnamon Group's website does not do justice to the architecture or to how lovely the grounds are. The architect took inspiration from the ruins of nearby Ritigala temple (well worth a visit), and it's amazing how comfortably the buildings blend in with the vast grounds. The rooms are huge and nicely furnished, without being "glitzy". We stayed in a suite that was essentially a two story house, and comes with your own butler - in our case Lalith, who made our stay complete - reserving tables, remembering your favourite drink and generally anticipating your every need. The food was consistently excellent over our five night stay. The staff are all warm, charming and do their best to make your stay a memorable one. They are led by an excellent management team, who are visible, approachable and highly competent. Our stand-out memory is of the wildlife - not just at the nearby national parks, but within the hotel grounds. Incredible bird-life, monkeys, monitor lizards, and even an elephant beside the lake. This was all brought to life for us by the hotel's resident naturalist team (in particular Kintu), and we recommend you seek out their expertise. An oasis of calm, in the heart of the cultural triangle."

Flower Garden Eco Village
10/10 Excellent
"Lovely stay here, friendly staff, amazing pool and pool chairs. Stayed another day as it was so relaxing. Good wi fi. Cool pet dogs."

The Otunna Guest House
10/10 Excellent
"This is a fantastic place to stay. The people are exceptionally warm and friendly, the food is incredible, clean and they are ethically and ecological mindful."

AARA Wild Sigiriya
10/10 Excellent
"Aara Wild near Sigiriya was the highlight of our whole Sri Lanka trip. From arrival, the warmth of the welcome set the tone – every member of staff, from housekeeping to guides to the kitchen team, was genuinely, unfailingly lovely. It’s rare to feel so looked after and so at ease at once. The activities were fantastic and varied: a sunset walk with incredible views, a relaxed afternoon tea, a chef’s dinner served poolside under the stars, and a hands-on cooking class. Each felt personal rather than a standard “resort activity.” We travelled with our two young children, and the way the team engaged with them was special – patient, warm and encouraging, and our kids left having formed real bonds with staff. Our 5 year old was in tears when we had to leave, and honestly I was close!! The wildlife was extraordinary right on the doorstep – elephants, lizards, eagles, even a water snake, all without going far. The biodiversity made every walk feel like a small safari. The natural pool was a wonderful centrepiece, and having a private pool at our room too meant we always had the choice of a sociable swim or quiet family time. And the food was genuinely fabulous throughout. Chef was brilliant and we feel ready to have a go at home with all his top tips! If I had to sum it up: Aara Wild isn’t just a beautiful place, it’s full of beautiful people. We’d go back in a heartbeat. Please book Aara!"

Hotel Sigiriya
8/10 Good
"We had a great stay at Hotel Sigiriya! The views of Sigiriya Rock were beautiful, and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was on the smaller side, but it was comfortable enough for our stay. The pool looked lovely as well, although unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to use it. There were two disappointments during our stay. First, before arriving, I contacted the hotel management to request a simple birthday surprise—a decorated room with a “Happy Birthday” message and a small cake. The hotel acknowledged the request, and I even noticed it written in the corner of our check-in paperwork. Unfortunately, the request was overlooked and the surprise never happened. It was a missed opportunity to make an already wonderful stay truly special. Hopefully, they can follow through next time! The second disappointment was on our second day. The cleaning staff made an elephant out of towels and placed it on our bed. When we dismantled it to use the towels, we realized that they appeared to be our previously used towels. We found this quite concerning and unsanitary, especially since used towels had been arranged and placed directly on the bed. Despite these issues, we had a lovely overall stay, enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, and appreciated the friendly service. With a little more attention to these details, the hotel could make the experience truly exceptional. We would consider staying again and hope for an even better experience next time."



































