8 Ela Road, Pahalawewa, Batuyaya, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka
#5 of 53 B&Bs and Inns in Dambulla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 73 B&B reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing.
The perfect location to relax after busy activity days. The service is impeccable, and the food is excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Erica
United StatesAfter 2 weeks in Sri Lanka, this was definitely the best place we stayed. I would loved to have stayed longer and relax. Instantly, you feel a calming and welcoming feeling. The hotel is setup away from the hustle and bustle, tucked on a tiny street, so you'll sleep very well. The rooms a very comfortable and extremely clean. The staff are very accommodating and friendly; helping us organize a tuk tuk for the day was just one of the things they setup for us. We also enjoyed using the bicycles to go to the caves, not to mention the dinners and breakfasts, and special teas in the rooms. You won't regret booking this place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Anna
RussiaJust a small detail for night owls like us - since it’s a small and cozy guesthouse with an open terrace with tables outside the rooms you might hear other early birds guests when they wake and have breakfast/talk outside. It’s inevitable in many places and didn’t bother us much but maybe it’s important for some. Also, the water was more on the slightly warm side rather than hot, but it wasn’t an issue since it’s been a perfect tropical heat outside these days
The place is filled with such good energy, the host and the staff were beyond amiable and helpful, we’re so grateful to this beautiful place. Also, the dinner was superb, literally the best meal we’ve had in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Kelli
United StatesThat I had to leave
I loved everything about it. The blackout curtains, the fancy tea sets, the shampoo and conditioner, the controls for lights and fans by the end, the staff, the coffee and water in the room, the Japanese style decor.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Alice
United KingdomNothing
Extremely confortable room. The personal was super kind and helpful, even landed us bikes to explore the surrounding. Place was really quiet. Bathroom was super clean and had good shower pressure. The best place we stayed at during our vacation, would definitely stay again
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Laurie
United KingdomNothing
Very comfortable small (4rooms) hotel, spotlessly clean. Staff were so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. The room was very well equipped with everything from bathroom essentials to USB chargers. We ate breakfast and dinner there and it was delicious. Just outside town they have their own tuk-tuk. And no mosquitoes!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Lisa
United KingdomIt's not often I give a rating of 10. However, Sri and his team go out of their way to ensure you have a very comfortable and pleasurable stay in Dambulla. The location is in a peaceful area with a reservoir nearby that is lovely to walk round and for birdwatching. The rooms are of a very high standard, very clean and comfortable, with aircon, tea and coffee facilities, water, fridge and great bathroom facilities. The food is delicious, and you can order dinner here too - all freshly homemade and very tasty. There are good quality bikes you can use (foc) to explore the area and Sri will help with organising tuk tuks to visit the temple caves and Lion's rock - both of which I can highly recommend. A free tuk tuk service is also provided for pick up on arrival and drop off on departure. All in all, exceptional service and great value for money.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Rachelle
AustraliaWe had a lovely stay at the Green Edge. The staff were amazing, the location was secluded and the amenities while simple, had everything you need to explore the nearby attractions.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomJust the room a bit dark because the windows open onto the veranda, so curtains kept closed for privacy, but not a big deal!
Lovely house with veranda with different seating areas in delightful gardens. Quiet area, beautifully maintained. Exceptional, friendly staff and very good supper and breakfasts. We were hooked up with driver Neel for our two day stay and the trip on to Kandy and couldn’t have wished for a more accommodating guide, and careful driver.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Nina
DenmarkEverything was fine!
We had a marvelous stay at the green edge. Sri and the rest of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly at all times. The rooms were calm, clean and restful, and we woke up every morning feeling fit as a fiddle, because the bed was excellent as well. Our best recommendations and a lot of gratitude for making our stay so pleasant❤️
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Izabela
Polandhotel very clean, cozy and well-kept. The service was very helpful and friendly. I recommend
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Marta
PolandPerfect, calm place with wonderful garden and comfortable room equipped with everything you would need including electric kettle and choice of tea&coffee, hair dryer, towels, shower gel.clean room, spacious bathroom. Wonderful meals(including really nice coffee) The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommended!<3
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Tom
AustraliaAll good
I genuinely don’t leave reviews ever (I’m a bad person I know) but I felt compelled to for this place. The rooms are immaculate, clean, relatively modern. It’s not in the city centre itself - but rather a 5/10 min tuk tuk down a quiet road. The property is beautiful - set in a nice garden. The breakfast was a basic omelette and toast with jam which is fine enough. The staff are super friendly and can converse with you in English. They also have a friendly tuk tuk driver named Priyantha who took me up to Sigiriya rock, the other rock, to the cave temple and back to Dambulla for a reasonable price. I highly recommend this spot if you’re in the area 🙏🏼
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Gabriela
BrazilTudo ótimo!
It was the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka! The room is spacious, modern and brand new. Everything was super comfortable (bed, shower...). The staff are wonderful, they made us feel very welcome and helped us with everything we needed! The location is a bit far from the city, which is great because it's in the middle of peaceful nature and it's very easy to get a tuk tuk to go anywhere we need. We highly recommend it!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Damien
United KingdomReally peaceful place, clean and well equipped. The family who fun it can't do enough for you, really helpful. Lovely place to sit out and relax, best night's sleep we had in Sri Lanka
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Kay
United KingdomNothing
The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Wonderful attention to detail, beautiful crockery, very high standard of furniture and cleanliness. Wonderfully peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Lynn
AustraliaN/a
The staff were exceptional and took care to keep mosquitos at bay. The food was delicious and prepared outside of standard kitchen hours. The room and whole guesthouse were decorated tastefully with attention to detail. Extremely comfortable beds and clean rooms.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Vijaya
United StatesNothing; everything was perfect
Beautiful place with exceptional service
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Stef
NetherlandsClean hotel, room and bathroom. Friendly and helpfull staff, good food
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Claudia
SwedenWe enjoyed very much staying at the Lodge. The atmosphere is so relaxing. Sri was very welcoming and helped us organize activities and transport. The dinner was delicious.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Mirna
CroatiaI loved staying at the Green Edge. The room and the terrace were great. The staff was very nice and helpful. I wish we stayed more nights there.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Julian
Germanyn/a
Japanese style boutique hotel, with very friendly staff and superb dinner and breakfast. The room was spotless and the bathroom as well. The water pressure in the shower was amazing. The exterior was absolutely lovely and with much attention to detail. Jungle alike feeling and when it rained it gave you the zen feeling.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Gary
United KingdomA little isolated from the main town, no gardens to walk around at accommodation
Beautiful accommodation, really quiet, excellent staff seevice
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Dávid
HungaryAmount of available hot water could be more, and the temperature could be higher. Variety of the breakfast could be a bit better.
Amazing environment. It's green indeed, beautiful area. Staff is very-very friendly and helpful. Room is nice and comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
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