No. 545, Lake Road, Dambulla, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka
#14 of 64 B&Bs and inns in Dambulla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 163 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 17, 2025
Liza
SloveniaThe 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
Chakarapani
IndiaRestaurant not available Lunch & Dinner
Restaurant Cleaning is good
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 6, 2025
Jasith
Sri LankaExceeded our expectations, nice staff, well maintained
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 5, 2025
Matthias
AustriaReally 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
Rajarajan
AustraliaExcellent 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
Patrice
SwitzerlandNot 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
Feriha
TurkeyBreakfast is good also owner is very friendly
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Mehmet
Sri LankaNice clean a/c rooms and amazing Restaurant
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Eve
United KingdomNothing
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
Aaron
Hong KongThe best hotel in Sri Lanka. Highly recommend everyone to come
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Nikita
Russia- super friendly and responsive staff - clean and nice room - delicious breakfasts - AC
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Natalie
United StatesThis 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
Adrian
SlovakiaEverything
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Daniela
United StatesWe 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
Matija
SloveniaThe 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
Jovana
Serbia/
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
Cybey
GermanyOne 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
Prince
Sri LankaThe entire Appearance is very nice & and clean
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Stanislav
BulgariaThe 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
Jesne
Sri LankaEverything 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
Silviu
RomaniaDuring 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
Bélanger
CanadaVery 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
Almudena
Hong KongBeautiful 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
Radek
Czech RepublicWifi 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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