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The price is AED 62
AED 62
AED 74 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 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
24 Sep - 25 Sep




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
23 Sep - 24 Sep




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 68
AED 68
AED 91 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep




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 105
AED 105
AED 140 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep




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 69
AED 69
AED 90 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
The price is AED 76
AED 76
AED 89 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
The price is AED 65
AED 65
AED 78 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep




9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(9 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 110
AED 110
AED 145 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sep - 26 Sep




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
23 Sep - 24 Sep




8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (22 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
"Very good aircon, nice airy room. Breakfast served on the verandah at the time of your choice. Within walking distance of town.
Owner lives downstairs and is very friendly and helpful.
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"Very good aircon, nice airy room. Breakfast served on the verandah at the time of your choice. Within walking distance of town.
Owner lives downstairs and is very friendly and helpful.
"Graeme
The price is AED 46
AED 46
AED 55 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The price is AED 45
AED 45
AED 59 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
The price is AED 76
AED 76
AED 91 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The price is AED 82
AED 82
AED 97 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep




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 77
AED 77
AED 92 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 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 147
AED 147
AED 174 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 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 53
AED 53
AED 71 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sep - 27 Sep
The price is AED 98
AED 98
AED 116 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
The price is AED 71
AED 71
AED 93 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep




10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(18 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 166
AED 166
AED 215 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 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
8/10 Good
"This property is amazing and has the potential to outshine much more expensive resorts. However, the service and hospitality are a big letdown."

Sigiriya Jungles
8/10 Good
"The place itself is nice, the swimming pool is unique in its surroundings. The staff members are very nice and courteous. The biggest downside is the level of maintenance of the rooms (all parts, icluding the bathroom and the toilet) which should improve."

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

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."

Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort
10/10 Excellent
"Staff were excellent and made every effort to make our stay comfortable. Food was fresh and delicious. We recommend keeping the spa open till later in the day although we note the concern about wild elephants and safety. Overall a great place and we would love to come back"































