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Reviews of Sayare Inn

No. 545, Lake Road, Dambulla, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

#14 of 64 B&Bs and inns in Dambulla

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Review Score

Based on 163 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: September 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was nice, spasious and the breakfast was delitious. Also the staff was very nice and helpfull I would recommend it!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

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

    Restaurant not available Lunch & Dinner

    Restaurant Cleaning is good

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

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

    Exceeded our expectations, nice staff, well maintained

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    10
    Great value, pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really really nothing here is not to like for that price

    What a pleasant 10/10 surprise! We used Sayare as a stopover for a longer trip and is was very pleasant, nice staff, big clean rooms, good breakfast, location close to the main road but quiet, and excellent value for money

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    10
    Fabulous :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent homestay. Felt like home. Spacious clean rooms with modern bathroom at affordable price. A lot of greeneries around which made the place very appealing. They offer nice home cooked meals as well. Wasantha was a nice host who is always with a smile and willing to help for anything we need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommended :)

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Adorable staff and great room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not located in the center so we had to take the tuktuk to go places but it is very close.

    Very good experience, the staff is adorable and the breakfast was delicious. The room is very spacious, clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast is good also owner is very friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice clean a/c rooms and amazing Restaurant

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    10
    10/10, you must stay here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing little place ran by the sweetest family. Food was amazing and we highly recommend it! Room was spotless and bathroom was the cleanest we’ve ever been in! Great night sleep too. We will stay again 😊

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The best hotel in Sri Lanka. Highly recommend everyone to come

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - super friendly and responsive staff - clean and nice room - delicious breakfasts - AC

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is one of the cleanest establishments I have ever stayed! The host family is extremely welcoming as well. Sayare is a great place to stay in Dambulla, near the Golden Temple and Cave Temple. I highly recommend it! For just $14usd you can get a room with A/C and breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a great stay at Sayare Inn! The property is beautiful, and the rooms were clean, spacious, and really comfortable. The owners were kind and helpful, always happy to give advice or answer our questions. We also had dinner and breakfast there and both were delicious. Highly recommend! Thank you! Emma & Albert

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2025

    10
    Extremly nice accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation is exceptionally pleasant and clean. The room includes air conditioning and toilet paper — which, surprisingly, isn’t always guaranteed in Sri Lanka. In front of the room, there is a lovely little terrace surrounded by greenery, where you can enjoy breakfast or dinner. Breakfast is included in the price, and overall, the accommodation is very reasonably priced for what you get. What truly stands out is the extremely kind and helpful host, who is always happy to assist with any questions or needs. He even gave us a personal tour of his herbal and vegetable garden, where we got to know some typical Sri Lankan plants, fruits, and spices. If you wish, the host can also organize tours to nearby attractions or drive you to town in his tuk-tuk. Dinner is also available at the property for a very affordable price, and it is absolutely delicious!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2025

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    The owner is very friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. We rented a scooter from him for 3,000 rupees for one day. He also organized a safari for us and took us to the bus the next day. The breakfast was nice and tasty.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    9.0
    Definitely worth the money for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One minor negative aspect is the breakfast. It's not really about the breakfast itself, but about the timing. On one day, we wanted to do a sunrise tour to Sigiriya and asked for the breakfast as takeaway. Unfortunately, that was not possible. It was also not possible to eat the breakfast later when we got back, for example, in the afternoon. They only would have had to put the breakfast in the fridge. But for whatever reason, the owner refused. We got a discount of about 500 rupees (about 1.65 USD) instead, which is unfortunately not enough to get breakfast someplace else. Furthermore, the breakfast is not served on time. Another day, we wanted so eat at 8 am but finally got it at 8:30. So if you are on a tight schedule, better do not rely on having breakfast there. Furthermore, there are (only) two types of breakfast that vary from day to day. For us, the toast breakfast was only little filling, but it was still okay. Even though we did not have dinner at the property, the prices were two to three times more than what you usually pay in town. Last, the accommodation is a little bit outside town, so you need a scooter or a Tuk Tuk to get there.

    The room and the surrounding area are well maintained and sparkling clean. The room itself is bigger than we had expected and the bed was comfortable. There is a seating area in front of the room so you can have breakfast or sit there in the evening after a long day. A little garden with plants, flowers and a hammock add to the place. The bathroom is okay. The only negative thing is the drain which is located on the opposite side of the shower, so you flood the whole bathroom every time you take a shower. However, since there is an AC, the water dries quite quickly. The owner and his wife are nice, yet - as everywhere in Sri Lanka - the language barrier exists. We could even rent a scooter on site and the owner brought us to the bus station after our stay. Given the price that we paid, I would stay here anytime again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

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

    The entire Appearance is very nice & and clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2025

    9.0
    Clean and pleasant place with a very nice garden and very close to main attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property is very close to a main road and can be a bit noisy. The noise didn't bother us.

    Clean and pleasant place with a very nice garden and very close to main attractions. The hosts were very kind and accommodating. We were satisfied with our stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    10
    Fantastic awesome incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect there is nothing negative to say about this place

    We had a wonderful stay! The environment was peaceful and relaxing. Room service was very friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom were both very clean, and the bed was extremely comfortable. We also enjoyed the breakfast provided. Highly recommended ❤️

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    8.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    During the day the room became very hot. Some improvements can be made..

    The place has a nice and quiet garden, you can have fresh food at the place, decent prices but for tourists. In the city you will eat better and cheaper. The house is made like a hut, wood or something, not real cement walls. But is ok, you feel ok. The owners are nice, small local business. For air conditioning you need to pay extra, 2-3 dollars per day. Not the best price but decent.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly host ! I was able to book transport and activities with him. Really enjoyed my stay here. Beautiful room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    10
    Best homestay in Dambulla
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful and quiet property near Dambula. Spacious very clean and comfy rooms and the best hosts! Every morning fresh and delicious breakfast is cooked, they helped us get a motorbike for the day and even drove us to the bus station on the last day. Can’t recommend enough, would definitely stay there again when in Dambulla.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi is a bit slow but u can still use it

    Friendly personal Delicious homemade food Peaceful place Clean room Hot water Comfortable bed

    Stayed in March 2025

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