Pleasant accommodation in a beautifully decorated house near the cave temple. The owners were great hosts. It was nice to chat with them. They also organized excursions in the area for us.

Stayed in March 2025

Absolutely nothing to dislike. And do consider he elephant safari. It was excellent and in my view much more fun than Sygiria at the same price!!

The nicest couple you could hope to meet, run this home stay. They were kind, patient and always trying to do their best for guests. We had 3 nights and evening meals and each one was delicious with very generous portions. Yummy. We loved the large, spotlessly clean rooms with communal balcony to watch the world go by. Also an easy 7 minute walk to the temple complex so very convenient. Tip: take socks which protect your feet from hot ground when you have to take your shoes off at the temple site! I doubt we will meet such lovely hosts again in our trip this year. Thank you for everything.

Stayed in March 2025

super nice hosts, open for a chat, helped us out, and even quickly drove us to the cave temple entrance because we were late. Room was comfortable, breakfast was tasty. Parking was secure behind a closed gate.

Stayed in March 2025

The owner was very friendly and organized my trips for a reasonable price. The food is delicious. 2km from city center but no need to go there as you get everything here. 5 minutes walk to the cave temple.

Stayed in February 2025

Everything was super 👌

The family is very hospitality. The lady is very nice, she gave me valuable for me gifts. The place is very clean, well maintained, delicious food and close to the cave temple.

Stayed in February 2025

Very friendly people. Super clean room. Good beds, good shower, very clean bathroom. Walking distance from cave temple.

Stayed in February 2025

We had a fantastic stay at Rock View in Dambulla, thanks to the warm hospitality of Upul and his wife. They made us feel like part of their family from the moment we arrived. Upul kindly picked us up from the airport and drove us around over the next few days at very fair prices. Along the way, he shared insightful tips and fascinating stories about the country and its people. The breakfast was varied, featuring local specialties, and both breakfast and dinner were freshly prepared by Upul’s wife. Every meal was absolutely delicious! The price-performance ratio for the room was unbeatable. Additionally, the stunning Dambulla Cave Temple is within walking distance, which was very convenient for exploring the area. We highly recommend Rock View to anyone visiting Dambulla. 10/10!

Stayed in February 2025

Few tiny insects in the washroom but nothing to worry about.

Absolutely Fabulous Stay! Liked · This was definitely the best property I could have chosen in my whole trip across Sri Lanka. Not only is this walking distance from the Rock Temple, but is also very close from the main highway, so easy to find. The hospitality is out of this world. Things to highlight: 1. The host proactively reached out for my arrival time and even though it was very late, he stayed up and ensured we had everything comfortably (inc. an extra blanket) before he left. He also helped us with the luggage as the rooms were on the 1st floor. 2. The hospitality is out of this world, the host's wife comes in the morning with freshly prepared breakfast and it was OUT OF THIS WORLD - all possible Sri Lankan dishes including Hoppers, curry, Sambol. 3. The view from the sitting area is superb!!! Trees all around 4. Comfortable and spacious rooms, with all types of basic things available like hair dryer, scissors, etc. 5. Air conditioner and hot water both are available 6. Clean washrooms and comfy beds 7. Private parking inside the property Absolutely loved this property- recommend everyone to stay here!!!!

Stayed in January 2025

It was the cleanest place I have ever seen in Sri Lanka.Family was very friendly with every guests.Even their dinners are super hygienic and so delicious.

Stayed in January 2025

- extremely nice and helpful family - good food - good location (close to rock temple, which I personally thought to be way too touristic) - had no mosquitos in room (which lacks mosquito net, though) - I recommend doing Pidurangala rock over Sigiriya

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing, it was a great home stay and good value.

The property was super clean, comfortable and in a brilliant location for visiting the Dambulla Cave Temples - walking distance from the property. Upul and his family were wonderful hosts and helped us plan our short time in Dambulla visiting the Cave Temples, Rose Quartz Mountain and other sites. A fantastic Sri Lankan breakfast which introduced us to lots of traditional dishes - the best food we have had in Sri Lanka so far. Upul helped us with transfers from Colombo Airport and also drove us via some key sights to Sigiriya. Thank you for getting our Sri Lanka adventures off to a brilliant start!

Stayed in January 2025

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Beautiful location, surrounded by trees and walking distance to the Dambulla caves. Really comfortable bed and very clean room, amazing home cooked food for dinner and breakfast if you want it, and the family who run this place are very kind and generous with their time and attention and care.

Stayed in January 2025

Great owners, very welcoming and kind. The room was very clean, we had everthing we needed. The house has a nice terrase facing jungle trees where you can spot monkeys and birds. Breakfast was good, location is perfect, close to Dambulla center but on a calm and green street. It is the street going to the cave temple - in about 5-10 minutes you can walk to the temple. Tuck-tuck to Dambulla is about 0.7 euros.

Stayed in January 2025

Loved everything.

Really friendly and helpful hosts, clean and quiet rooms. Both the dinner and breakfast were varied, fresh, plentiful and tasty. Overall incredibly good value. Very short walk to the rock temple ticket office and entrance and there were rice paddies and ruins and a stupa before temple entrance. Host offered to drive me and another guest to sigriya at a very low price. Very kind hosts and I felt at home. Lovely breezy balcony to hang out and great WiFi too.

Stayed in January 2025

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Our hosts were so welcoming when we arrived on our bicycles like drowned rats. Wathsala cooked a delicious meal for us and her son Kithu spoke very good English. We enjoyed being able to walk up the road to the Cave Temples and watch birds from the balcony.

Stayed in January 2025

Modern. Well equipped with thoughtful planning for travellers. Family make themselves available any time of the day. Greatly supportive. Incredible value for money. A memorable experience just staying here.

Stayed in January 2025

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Breakfast / dinner was wonderful . Very good location to 5min walking to cavetemple and 1km to city center .. Very calm location ..

Stayed in December 2024

We love everything in this house:)

It was very clean and comfortable. Wathsala and Upul made us feel like we are at home. Hugh rooms with a beautiful balcony to relax on.

Stayed in January 2025

The place was really nice and clean. The bed was one of the most comfortable ones on our whole trip. The place is a little outside of the city but we enjoyed the quiet and relaxed atmosphere and we could walk to the cave temple. But what made the stay special were our lovely hosts! They made sure we were always comfortable, helped us arranging a safari and our next stay. We even spent one evening together on the balcony talking for hours. It was great talking to locals and getting a chance to ask all of our questions that came up during our time in Sri Lanka. Thank you very much!

Stayed in December 2024

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I had such a wonderful time here. The hosts Upul and Wathsala are just so kind and warm. Rooms are clean and spacious, the breakfast/dinner was typical Sri Lankan, very tasty! They made me feel like part of their family.😊 It is peaceful and out of the way from Dambulla so expect either a 25 min walk from the centre or a tuktuk. 5 min walk from the Temple. Upul kindly showed me a rock nearby (hence the name of the place) and saw one of the most beautiful sunsets. Bit of a steep climb and I probably shouldn't have done it in flipflops lol but it was so worth it.

Stayed in December 2024

Good internet connection, probably not one of the strongest I found travelling around but definitely good, does the job.

5 minutes walking distance from the famous Caves and from the Golden Temple. The hosts are incredible; friendly, kind and warm they made my stay in Dambulla special. Rock View is super clean, excellent bathroom facility and a very good hot powerful shower! The room was spacious and functional, modern and comfy. Amazing fresh and generous breakfast. Rock View is surrounded by nature and at night it’s quite, the perfect place for a good night sleep.

Stayed in November 2024

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Uplul&vatsala are exceptionally gracious hosts.Vatsala's authentic srilankan breakfast & dinner were delicious. The long balcony overlooking a huge mango tree &the forest beyond are added bonus for a totally relaxing vacation. Large,clean,well appointed rooms with huge windows.

Stayed in October 2024

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Very nice homestay clean and owner kind and helpful. Very near to dambulla cave temple just 5 minutes you can get to the ticket office of cave temple. Host Upul is a nice man and help to arrange my schedule in Dambulla. Located quiet area just 5 minutes tuk tuk drive. Breakfast is nice and had dinner here traditional Sri Lankan food. Ceiling fan and air conditioner work well and breeze evening. Really satisfied in staying here. Nice 3 little boys of Upul. Upul offer me drive to the lake and one buddhist temple with his car. Room is very clean and bed is comfortable. Really satisfied everything. Thanks Mr. Upul and family

Stayed in September 2024

5 to 10 mins walk to the Dambulla Cave Temple.

Stayed in September 2024