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Reviews of Robert Inn Dambulla

NO 5 Sampath Watta, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

#39 of 53 B&Bs and inns in Dambulla

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Review Score

Based on 89 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not good bathroom

    Good room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good, but he must provide the services he advertises and install an awning in the front entrance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The internet did not work for almost 3 out of the 4 days that I was there. I continued to complain to Robert who finally decided to pay his internet bill. The internet services were then turned on. This is a must for most traveler's. In order to keep his clients safe he must install an awning in the front since coconuts do fall from his trees and he has a liability if one were to fall on a traveler's head; I do not think he realizes it.

    The family was friendly and kind. Good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner is building probably new rooms now. He told us that workers gonna stop working at 9pm but they stopped at 11:30 pm. They were making noise and we couldn’t sleep.

    For that price it was really nice accommodation. Quite warm, but there is a fan and mosquito net. Free drinking water.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Remote location.

    Good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff great, clean room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor check in. We booked four rooms and the hotel cancelled one without informing us. Stressful time as they had other guests arrive and said two people could not have a room. Sorted in the end but very poor communication. We finally got what we booked. Also prices more expensive than advertised.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    9.0
    Robert Inn Nice Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Street light of the Area was not there. Little bit difficult in the dark to reach There

    Robert & his Family is very nice. His Son become my friend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - Nothing is clean. The room could use a good cleaning. - The bed sheet has some stains probably from mosquitos. - Open windows in the toilet for everyone to listen to each other! I listened all night for other people taking showers and singing.

    I stayed in a budget room. - It has an air-conditioner which is nice. - The size is good. - It Aaso has a fan - Robert drove me on his way to the Cave temple. - location is ok.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Robert very helpful full .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were dropped off to visit the golden temple at 8am and had to walk all the way back to the hotel after only 30 minutes. The hotel is a bit out of town so requires a walk. Nothing to do with the propery but Dambulla has really poor food options for tourists.

    The room was comfortable with a modern hot shower available. The owner can arrange a safari which we did and we got to see dozens of elephants in the Hurulu Eco Park. Owner let us try lots of local food on way back from safari.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    7.0
    It was worth for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilets were not clean and need to improve.. Thanks

    Well good for the price I paid

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    8.0
    Good Stay , economical , not far from Dambulla town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night

    Robert was very friendly ..He offered me pick up from main road ..walkable distance from main road ..new room

    N/A

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    7.0
    Nice people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Robert is a really good guy who wants you to feel at home. He helps you with every problem in the quickest way possible.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing owner, quiet place

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Robert is a friendly person, who's always there to help. He'll give all the information/ insights you need for you trip. Stay is very comfortable. Their black tea is just awesome!. Location is calm

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    8.0
    Great people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom could use some maintenance

    Reviews do not lie, Robert and his family are very nice. Robert can organize any trip (made my crazy plan possible). Rooms are quite big and really comfortable Great location in Dambulla: close to main road but quiet

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi rarely worked.....and having a srilankan sim mobile internet will not help as this place has no signal....

    Everything went well... Robert is always busy and ready to help....there is no breakfast included, obviously for the. Price not possible, but the information should be removed....

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water pressure was very low while taking a shower and there was no warm water. Our booking also said it would be a private bathroom but we ended up having a room with a shared bathroom (he did ask if we wanted to upgrade to another room with private bathroom but we chose the other one for the price we paid). On the other hand, for the price you pay, you can’t expect much. So I recommend staying here when visiting Dambulla!

    It’s pretty close to the busstop (700m?) and they also rent scooters which is really nice. You can use their kitchen to cook something and the owners are very friendly, you can ask them anything

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    9.0
    Feel at home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walking from/to the main road during the evening is very dark because there is no light, but with a flashlight it’s OK.

    The owners are SO KIND! They helped a lot welcoming, giving attention to my friend that had an accident, offering a tour to the lake, helping cooking… They are a beautiful family! Thank you very much for the hospitality! I highly recommend this place!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Robert and his family are really dedicated hosts. For a solo traveler its a nice place to meet people.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2022

    8.0
    Highly recommended and great value for the price you pay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner of the property was very helpful , welcoming and accommodating. Location is bit off but it's manageable. It was raining in the evening so I couldn't go out for dinner but the owner sent his son out to bring some food. This act won my heart. Rooms were clean. Beds were comfortable. Arranged a scooter for my trip to Sigiriya.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2022

    9.0
    Nice family in Dambulla
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Their home is located in a dark spot. Make sure to have a torch with you during the evening. The windows don't have a mosquito net, however you can still use the bed one

    The family was super nice and caring. The land lady prepared me a tea with biscuits on arrival and they always made sure I had everything I needed. Robert was really open to give tips and suggestions during my permanence and he has been so kind to drop me off to the cave temple with his tuk tuk. Even his son has been super kind! When I said I was going to Sigiriya, he gave me a lift by motorbike.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2022

    8.0
    Good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom took some time to get used to, according to cleanliness and modernity.

    The host was really obliging, making us tea and helping with everything we asked for. The room was comfy with our own terrace.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very kind owners. Awesome place. I highly recommend it

    Stayed in April 2024

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