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A swimming pool with a modern building in the background.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and napkins.

A building with multiple illuminated sections, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

A table and chairs under a large tree in a park setting.

1. Hotel Freedom Village

2.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Jenny

AED 84

AED 110 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A corridor with green walls and wooden doors with glass panels.

A tree with green leaves and unripe fruits.

A child sitting on a stool in a room with a water dispenser, a bowl, and a shelf with various items.

Two beds with mosquito nets, a window with bars, and a yellow wall.

2. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

1.3 km from Popham's Arboretum

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AED 31

AED 40 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a tiled roof, and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

A table set for dining with a white tablecloth, clear glassware, and a vase with dried plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a pool, and a building in the background.

3. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

2.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

"Beautiful setting. I was a bit confused about advertised lake who is actually not on the property and holds little for guests. Pool area was wonderful very quiet with trees and birds. Heinz was most helpful in sugges outings and arranging driver. A few niggles: Breakfasts like all in Sri Lanka could use some tweaking with toast presented first to go cold and items not offered but available such as tomatoes or bacon: readily provided when requested. Spider life is rampant so staff could pay more...

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AED 693

AED 910 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a statue.

A modern interior with a wooden slatted wall, a wicker hanging light fixture, a cushioned chair, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A meditative statue on a platform with a small altar in front.

4. Moi Dambulla by DBI

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Borchi

AED 107

AED 128 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A circular pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone pathway and lush greenery.

5. Sundaras Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Sue

AED 329

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A nighttime view of a resort with a large pool area, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A room with a bed, a green table with red crosses, a chair, and a person reading a book by a window with a view of trees.

A bathroom with a white sink, two faucets, and a mirror reflecting a bed and a painting.

A person swimming in a pool with a blurred background of greenery and flowers.

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Michelle

AED 331

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central staircase, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A well-lit house with a paved driveway, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

A multi-level building with a glass-enclosed swimming pool, wooden doors, and a metal railing.

A multi-story building with a central spiral staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.

7. L's Lanka

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Toshio

AED 106

AED 126 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A dining table with breakfast items and a view of a mountain and pool.

A building with a covered walkway, large planters, and a grassy area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a welcome mat, and a small rug.

A table set with breakfast items and a view of lush greenery and mountains.

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

2.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Olivia

AED 195

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern house with a covered outdoor area, a swimming pool, and a lush garden.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden flooring, and a view of greenery outside.

A multi-level stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a lower level.

A two-story wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

iben Serritzlev

AED 476

AED 576 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof structure.

A hotel room with two beds, each with blue and white bedding, a large window with curtains, and a modern design with a dark headboard and yellow accent lighting.

A pathway leading to a pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with towels, a nightstand, and a phone.

10. Sundaras Family Suites

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

"Séjour d une nuit très agréable, avec un très bon petit déjeuner pour le SL. La piscine au milieu des arbres est très sympa, surtout pr les enfants… chambre au top propre et bien aménagé. Bonne ambiance lounge le soir même si la musique un peu forte. À améliorer : le Check in où il n y avait personne à l arrivée, et comme notre chambre était pas prete, nous avons dû revenir et toujours personne donc un peu d attente. La lenteur et la qualité des plats du restaurant. "

Jerome

AED 252

AED 298 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a large window with a mountain view.

A lush garden with a thatched-roof structure, a white statue, and various tropical plants.

A balcony with a glass table, a vase with flowers, and a view of a blue swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Ramya

AED 289

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, a small pool area, and a seating area.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fan.

A neatly made bed with white and teal bedding, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand beside it.

A well-maintained garden with a stone pathway leading to a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with a porch.

12. A A A Guest House

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

"I booked and paid for a night 3 days in advance. The morning of my reservation, I drove over 4 hours just to have them tell me they were closed on Thursdays. Then, over the phone with someone claiming to be the owner, he tried to act like it was my fault that he wasn't there. Then, after repeatedly providing proof that I had paid, he complained about how he didn't know where the payment went. When I told him that the location of the money was between him and the booking site because I did...

DAVID

AED 59

AED 71 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Two people sitting on plastic chairs outside a building with a window and a door in the background.

A living room with leopard print sofas, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

A bed with a wooden headboard, two red pillows, and a heart-shaped towel arrangement.

A man leaning on a dirt path next to a motorcycle with a sidecar.

13. Tiny Holiday Resort

2.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 40

AED 47 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a swan-shaped pillow.

14. Sujatha Tourist Rest

3 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 153

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a fountain, and lush greenery.

A row of wooden lounge chairs with towels, a pool, and a brick wall with greenery.

A covered dining area with tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A pathway leading through a lush garden with palm trees and a brick wall.

15. Lavendish Country Resort

1.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

16. Mind Body & Soul

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 139

AED 160 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A four-poster bed with a green and white color scheme, a small bedside table, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside phone, and a view of the kitchen and staircase.

A swimming pool with a clear view of a pathway leading to a mountain.

A multi-level interior with a staircase, yellow walls, and numerous movie posters.

17. Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection

2.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 359

AED 392 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern two-story building with large windows and a covered outdoor area with potted plants.

A couple standing in a covered outdoor area with a green fence and potted plants in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of greenery through the window.

A treehouse structure with a wooden staircase and a thatched roof, attached to a white building with a balcony.

18. Eden Grand

3.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

Suthan

AED 115

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A two-story house with a red roof, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to a second level.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

A table set with a plate of grilled sandwiches, two glasses of orange juice, a bowl of salad, and a salt and pepper shaker.

19. Seasons Villa

6.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Tanjila

AED 33

AED 43 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A pathway leading to a building with a covered walkway and trees on either side.

A spacious living area with a stone wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a canopy.

A pool area with a glass wall, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor area and a staircase leading to the upper level.

20. Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort

10 km from Popham's Arboretum

Gloria

AED 480

AED 685 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Popham's Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Freedom Village	9.0 Wonderful 105 reviews	View
Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla	8.8 Excellent 6 reviews	View
Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Moi Dambulla by DBI	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Sundaras Resort & Spa	7.6 Good 134 reviews	View

Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Freedom Village

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay and hotel staff were readily available to assist with any questions we had."

Eden Grand

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast and customer service was amazing"

Coffee House Resort Dambulla,Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"A small immaculately clean property where everything is so easy to use due to superb organization. Extremely helpful staff. A little gem..."

Jetwing Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel and staff were absolutely amazing. So relaxing and beautiful. Would recommend, the scenery is beautiful, staff go out of your way to help you. Food was wonderful"

Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

8/10 Good

"Reception staff really friendly. Room and bathroom was clean. Property could do with a bit of maintenance in places though. Also no safe available in room. Not many sunbeds around the pool. Samman provided us with 2 great tours. He was excellent and went above and beyond. "

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A temple interior with large Buddha statues, intricate ceiling artwork, and a central stupa.

Dambulla Cave Temple

9.2/10 (139 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dambulla Cave Temple during your travels in Dambulla. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A large stone structure with inscriptions in multiple languages, including English, at Rangiri Dambulla National Park.

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

8.6/10 (12 reviews)

Catch an event at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium during your trip to Dambulla. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre during your visit to Dambulla.

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Sigiriya

After visiting Sigiriya, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dambulla.

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Sigiriya

Sigiriya is just one of the places to see in Dambulla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Kandalama Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandalama Reservoir during your travels in Kandalama.

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Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

After visiting Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dambulla.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Popham's Arboretum?

Popham's Arboretum is located in an area of Dambulla known for its array of dining options. You'll find 93 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Popham's Arboretum?

Heritance Kandalama is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Popham's Arboretum. Other good choices within a few miles include Eden Grand and Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa.

How many hotels will I find near Popham's Arboretum?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Popham's Arboretum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Popham's Arboretum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Popham's Arboretum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Popham's Arboretum?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Popham's Arboretum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Popham's Arboretum hotels

1. Hotel Freedom Village

2. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

3. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

4. Moi Dambulla by DBI

5. Sundaras Resort & Spa

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

7. L's Lanka

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

10. Sundaras Family Suites

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

12. A A A Guest House

13. Tiny Holiday Resort

14. Sujatha Tourist Rest

15. Lavendish Country Resort

16. Mind Body & Soul

17. Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection

18. Eden Grand

19. Seasons Villa

20. Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort

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Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Freedom Village

Eden Grand

Coffee House Resort Dambulla,Sigiriya

Jetwing Lake

Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

Other attractions near Popham's Arboretum

Dambulla Cave Temple

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre

Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Kandalama Reservoir

Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

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