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Our top choices for Popham's Arboretum hotels

1. Hotel Freedom Village

2.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Jenny

AED 84

AED 110 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

2. 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 700

AED 917 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

Comfort Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View (With Cooking Classes) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

1.3 km from Popham's Arboretum

Anonymous traveler

AED 31

AED 40 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

4. Moi Dambulla by DBI

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Borchi

AED 108

AED 129 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

SUPERIOR DOUBLE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

5. Sundaras Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Sue

AED 287

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

Superior Double Room, Balcony | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Bathroom | Bidet

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Michelle

AED 331

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

7. L's Lanka

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Toshio

AED 114

AED 137 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Standard Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

2.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Olivia

AED 140

AED 181 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

iben Serritzlev

AED 501

AED 607 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | View from room

Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Ramya

AED 262

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

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 54

AED 66 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

13. Sujatha Tourist Rest

3 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 148

AED 178 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

14. Lavendish Country Resort

1.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 101

AED 132 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

15. Tiny Holiday Resort

2.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 40

AED 47 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

16. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Bhanu

AED 147

AED 164 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

Suite with Plunge Pool | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

17. Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort

10 km from Popham's Arboretum

Gloria

AED 468

AED 685 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Superior Room | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

18. Eden Grand

3.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

Suthan

AED 114

AED 157 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

19. Amaya Lake Dambulla

4.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Natasha

AED 229

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Family Suite, Lake View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

20. Athena Lake by Seedevi

6.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

Dario

AED 203

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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
Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla	8.8 Excellent 6 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."

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!"

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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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 92 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 92 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. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

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. Sujatha Tourist Rest

14. Lavendish Country Resort

15. Tiny Holiday Resort

16. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

17. Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort

18. Eden Grand

19. Amaya Lake Dambulla

20. Athena Lake by Seedevi

Compare popular hotels close to Popham's Arboretum

Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Freedom Village

AARA Wild Sigiriya

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

Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

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