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A swimming pool with a modern building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a fruit bowl, and a sofa.

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

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden table, and a mirror above a wooden cabinet.

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...

Anonymous traveler

AED 408

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A covered outdoor dining area with a table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden furniture and greenery.

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

A tree with green leaves and unripe fruits.

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

1.3 km from Popham's Arboretum

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AED 30

AED 39 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A person sitting by a swimming pool with a clear view of the pool's edge and surrounding greenery.

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

A modern building with a covered entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.

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

4. Moi Dambulla by DBI

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Borchi

AED 184

AED 202 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 336

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A person sitting on a bench in a garden with a tiled floor and greenery in the background.

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.

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Michelle

AED 298

AED 351 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden table, and a balcony with a spiral staircase.

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 95

AED 116 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

A modern building with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

2.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Olivia

AED 193

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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.

An outdoor area with a gravel path, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

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

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

iben Serritzlev

AED 544

AED 658 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

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

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 344

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

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

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

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Ramya

AED 289

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a tree in the foreground.

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 63

AED 74 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A white car parked in front of a building with a red door and a small window.

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

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

13. Tiny Holiday Resort

2.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 37

AED 45 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A pool area with a covered seating area and a building with visible windows and doors.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a lamp.

14. Mind Body & Soul

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 120

AED 144 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

A fountain with water jets in a circular basin, surrounded by a covered area with columns and hanging lights.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

15. Lavendish Country Resort

1.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 97

AED 128 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

16. Sujatha Tourist Rest

3 km from Popham's Arboretum

AED 146

AED 177 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

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

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

A neatly made bed with white bedding and green pillows, a small bedside table with a vase, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

17. Seasons Villa

6.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Tanjila

AED 33

AED 43 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, flanked by two lion statues.

A poolside area with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a pool.

A modern multi-story building with a well-maintained lawn and outdoor seating area.

A reception area with a stone wall, a painting, and a receptionist.

18. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Annick

AED 144

AED 160 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with white pillars and black chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick pathway.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a black headboard and white bedding. There are two wall-mounted lights on either side of the beds, and an air conditioning unit above the right bed.

A dining table set with various dishes including toast, eggs, and a banana.

Two children in a vehicle with a visible rearview mirror and a yellow object.

19. Amron Resort Sigiriya

11.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

Marcus

AED 141

AED 169 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

20. Eden Grand

3.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

Suthan

AED 102

AED 140 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 107 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

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)

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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)

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Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre

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Sigiriya

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Sigiriya

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Kandalama Reservoir

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Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

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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. 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. Tiny Holiday Resort

14. Mind Body & Soul

15. Lavendish Country Resort

16. Sujatha Tourist Rest

17. Seasons Villa

18. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

19. Amron Resort Sigiriya

20. Eden Grand

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Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

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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