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Reviews of Dambulla Shan Inn

44 th Mile Post,Kandy Road,Dambulla., 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Review Score

Based on 26 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    10
    A fantastic stay with amazing hosts, delicious food, and unforgettable experiences like elephant safaris and local sight
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts are excellent cooks and very friendly. They gave us great recommendations for trips in the area. The rooms were clean, and mosquito nets were available, though we didn’t need them. Every day, we enjoyed watching monkeys outside at the same time—they weren’t a nuisance, just fun to observe.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had an excellent stay! Good bed, warm shower and a nice terrace. The breakfast was simple but very good, which is what we needed. The host is a lovely lady and she helped us with our bus trip to Kandy and other tourist information. The bus to Kandy can be taken directly in front of the street.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little room Improvements and little improvements to the bathroom.

    The host Chathuri was just absolutely amazing, the hostess with the mostest. Chathuri organised all our transport in and around Dambulla and also onto Kandy. Nothing was too much of an ask for her and it was all done e with the best smile ever! The room can be improved with little things like maybe a mosi net (we were eaten alive in the night) and side lamps so not to be blinded by the main light when waking up. This is a stay that is not about the room but about Chathuri. The location of the Inn is also spot on.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts were very nice people and were very helpful to make our stay pleasant. They also assisted us with our travel needs

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    10
    Extremely friendly hostess and very clean rooms!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Very good accommodation in an ideal location with an amazing price-performance ratio. The rooms were very clean and Wi-Fi was also available. The owners of the accommodation deserve special mention! The hostess was extremely friendly and helpful. She organized a trip to Sigiriya & Pidurangala Rock for us, cooked with us and helped us stopping the bus when we left. We would definitely come back again!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    8.0
    Value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too small room size.

    Owners are genuine

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    9.0
    Convenient Dambulla homestay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The roof of the room is not soundproof so you WILL be woken up at 6am... The monkeys are nice to watch in the garden, but if you're tired then the very loud banging at sunrise won't help. The bathroom is functional but the mirror and fittings all need a good clean.

    The family are very friendly and helpful and kind. The WiFi wouldn't connect so the lady brought the router right into my room so I could call home! She also brought me an unexpected treat - delicious homemade popcorn was a lovely surprise while I was stuck due to presidential election curfew, that was so sweet and thoughtful.The bed is comfy and the AC is great. Breakfast was also nice, simple and tasty.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    10
    Very clean and super nice Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is in a quiet place, very clean and the owners are super nice, gentle, friendly and really good people. They made our stay amazing.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The woman was sooooo helpful and made us breakfast how we wanted it I would recommend everyone to go there it was a nice stay.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is great, next to the temple and bus to kandy is stopping right across the street. Host are very nice. The beds are very comfy

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Friendly family and nice appartments in touch to the cave temple
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there is not much space to store your things. Breakfast was ok but not much choice. Of course there are only two appartments for rent. There is only one electronic plug in the room. We cancelled the second night as Dambulla is not a very nice city for tourists.

    very friendly family. Helped a lot with a driver for the next destination. The rooms were very clean and the terassa would be very nice but we had 38 °C so it was too hot outside and in the evening there were many moskitos as it is normal in the area. The air con was fantastic and very quiet. The price was absolute ok.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything very much. We stayed with a family of 2 adults and 2 children, wonderful hosts, delicious breakfasts. Recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    10
    Feel embraced into a beautiful family, this is absolutely the place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wow!! Chanthuri and Shan are the most welcoming, joyful and hospitable family. No request was ever too much trouble. We were made to feel like part of the family. So we extended our stay. Our children (15,12 & 7) did not want to leave… a home from home. The room was spotless and cleaned with linen change after 2 days. Comfortable bed, air con great, mosquito nets provided, instant hot water, wifi, walking distance to Cave Temples and a short tuk tuk ride to town (300rupees). Little store next door is convenient for snacks. Great little restaurant (Attilah) down the street for evening meal. They helped arrange day trip out to Sigirya, traditional village and Hurlulu Eco Park. The guy they recommended (Hasintha) was an absolute legend and waa very flexible. Some may consist a minus but we found incredibly entertaining the multiple troops of monkeys that make their way through this place during the day. We did not fill bothered by them at all… just don’t leave your food or rubbish lying about. By far the BEST place we have stayed in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The monkeys on the roof on one of the mornings woke us up. But that was a bit of fun!

    A great host. We had a wonderful and different breakfast on both days of our stay. And they couldn't have been more helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great including breakfast

    Everything, except the pesky monkeys which woke me up at 6 am :)) The owners are really good people with big hearts!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location close to temple caves and Rastafari bistro with the best curry. Friendly and helpfull owners.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No wi fi

    Room was clean and comfortable! Staff is great and very helpfully.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property and accommodation was perfect. We definitely enjoyed our stay. It was very tidy and the family are the most warm-hearted, kindly, helpful and attentive people we’ve ever met. They helped us with so many things and were always taking care about us. We’ll definitely come back. 😊

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and helpful host. The breakfast was delicious. 10 minutes walk from Cave Temple.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's was wonderfull. Amazing dîner. All is nice. Many thanks for this moment.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had a comfortable stay.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2022

    10
    Unique Hidden Gem Holiday B and B- must visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    I liked how welcoming the host was, both her and her husband were such a warm, kind couple who couldn’t do more if they tried. The property was super unique and definitely worth a visit if you are staying in Dambulla. Breakfast was amazing too! Our hostess made so much fuss of us and recommended a lovely place to head to for dinner, The Golden Palace- best Sri Lankan Curry! The room was very big with 2 double beds and a big bathroom. Would 100% recommend to all of you!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    5.0
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    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    3.0
    Lovely people, great location but dirty accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately cleanliness was non existent. Everything was dirty and needs some serious updating and cleaning. Hygiene wasn’t good either These things can be overcome hopefully, as the people are lovely and the property and grounds have potential

    Location is great for Cave Temple Owners are lovely people and very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    4.0
    Hotel needs Improvement for a comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Access to the room was very difficulty and the room was not clean. The stay was not comfortable due to multiple reasons. Too much of mosquitoes and irritating smell. Toilet commode was shaky and not permanently fixed. Breakfast was provided but the place was not hygienic with no options for breakfast and getting dinner was also a challenge at hotel. There is good scope of improvement to provide better facilities and make stay comfortable. This is not recommended for family stay if it does not get improved.

    There is nothing to significantly to highlight positive other than staff being friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

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