Sigiriya Freedom Lodge, No. 23, Rotarygama, inamaluwa Junction,, 21120 Dambulla, Sri Lanka
#6 of 61 hotels in Dambulla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 35 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Free Wifi
9.0
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Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Adine
FranceNice place, not along the main road so quiet, arranged with style and taste Very good for the price
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Al
IndiaLocation and near to Sigiriya Value of the money
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Keish
AustraliaWe stayed one more night here because it was so peaceful and close to both Sigiriya and Dambulla. The host is so helpful and talented, he built the lodge himself, and surrounding wood sculptures. The shower has a partially exposed roof which is nice to look up to in morning showers. The bathroom and bedroom is very spacious and the price was amazing
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Keish
AustraliaThe room is clean and generously sized, and the bathroom is the biggest I've stayed in at Sri Lanka (cold shower only). We had a gecko and frog for company in the bathroom 😊. The host showed us his amazing wood crafting skills around the property. When I was unwell the host gave me painkillers to get better, lent us a knife to cut up fresh fruit, and made us a tea + dessert upon entry. We were so happy with this place, and the location is quiet and a quick drive to Dambulla or Sigiriya
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Chris
United KingdomIt is right out in the jungle. So it is best if you have your own transport as you wont be walking from town. The room has sockets , a decent bed and a bug net over the bed , each room has a little terrace area with its own seating and light. Breakfast was the best sized portion I've had here so far - and tasted great too! The hosts are very friendly and happy to help with anything you may need .
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Carsten
GermanyNice room with hot water, Friendly and attentive Host. Shady terrasse to relax. Very calm and green neighborhood. Great place to spend some quiet days.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Carsten
GermanyNice room with hot water, Friendly and attentive Host. Shady terrasse to relax. Very calm and green neighborhood. Great place to spend some quiet days.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Ada
ItalyThe sounds of the forest are amazing, and the family is very friendly and kind!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 14, 2024
Elle
United Arab EmiratesThe property was very basic but was exceptional for the price. The owner of the lodge and his wife were incredible and her cooking was amazing. We were able to do everything we wanted to do in just a one night stay because they arranged all of our travel. All of the tourist attractions are within easy reach from the lodge and they organised an incredible elephant safari for us at Kaudulla national park.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: July 24, 2024
Lukas
Germany./.
Everything was great! The accomondation , the food, the host & family incl 3 dogs (🥰), the wifi for remote work and the location surrounded by nature, fruits, vegetables & animals. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 16, 2024
Clemens
BelgiumQuiet place, very nice owners.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Niveditha
IndiaIt was a bit warm in summer, but they gave us an extra fan
It felt homely and the people were very nice
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Shishir
IndiaAmazing place, it feels like a jungle resort! The rooms are well separated, with a sitting area outside each room. The room was spacious, clean and had a mosquito net. The road up to the property is rough, other than that the place is perfect.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Sonia
PortugalAfter it gets dark if you are alone and, especially without own vehicle, you can't really go out, and there is no place to eat within walkable distance. So one really needs to plan accordingly and buy food before heading back for the day. The dogs can get really loud at night.
The room is very spacious and clean, with a nice porch. It is surrounded by green. It is amazing if you are in need of a break from the world. Very very good value for money.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Sebastian
PolandNothing as a 'dislike', more like 'be aware': as this place is in the middle of the village be prepared for mosquito and different animals that are running on your roof :)
We really liked the attention to detail and decor of the entire facility. You can see that the owners try to provide their guests with all the amenities. The hosts were very nice and helpful (the best tea in Sri Lanka!). Our kids loved playing in the yard. The place is very well connected to nearby attractions.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Laura
Sri LankaCan't think of anything
Asela and his lovely wife and 2 Kids have a really idyllic welcoming place in the green but close to the mainroad and with easy access to all sights. This is a great place because you get your freedom but also all questions answered and the individual careless package if you want- Asela can arrange everything for a fair budget. I'd go back anytime, 100%recommendedp
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Javeria
PakistanAsela and his wife are absolutely incredible. They helped me in every way possible. I had such a wonderful time during my short stay there. The location of the home stay is quite convenient if you plan to travel around by local buses. The place itself is super cosy and green. You feel like you are in the middle of a jungle. Would recommend and will also come back :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Albert
SpainThe host and his family are super friendly and helpful, there is hot water. During mango season they offered me a welcome mango juice :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Mateusz
PolandGreat place, great people and cute dogs.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: August 19, 2023
Domingo
New ZealandVery nice neighborhood. Quiet and very nice to have rest at night. The bed is comfy The room is spacious and clean bathroom You can buy very cheap fruits nearby. Family can cook SriLankan food for a very reasonable price. They can organize a Safari in a discounted price. 350 meters walk to take a bus going to Lions rock or you can tell the owner for him to drop you to lions rock with a reasonable price. The wife even accompanied and showed us the short cut way (3 minutes walk) to take a bus going to trincomalee ,Dambulla, Polonnaruwa etc.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: April 3, 2023
Weronika
PolandNice accommodation in the middle of nature but also good base for nearby attractions. Owner is very helpful, he can arrange everything for you :) thank you Asela :)
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 28, 2023
Kiw
Sri LankaGood service was provided
Good service was provided
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 25, 2023
Shashi
Sri LankaAmazing views and and very comfortable + I recommend this hotel 100% and i would definitely go back!! The room, the facilities and the view are stunning, all is brand new, very clean and very comfortable The owner is so sweet and caring, that makes your experience unforgettable I loved it!!!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 1, 2023
Darrol
SingaporeNone
Humble lodge surrounded by nature, with hot shower and strong wifi. Owner and his family are really nice and make sure that your needs are all met. He is one of the most honest man you can find here, as he would suggest you to places to visit and do his utmost best to show you the best deals to save you money.
Stayed in February 2023
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