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The hosts, the family that manage the place is really kind. The room was good and clean, and also the dinner was amazing

Stayed in February 2025

*Lack of hot water in all rooms for Shower 🚿 If you're okay with cold water, then you're good to go. We were 5 people with two rooms and only one had an attached shower, so it took us some time for our turn to come.

*Surrounded by lush greenery and the lovely smell of rain 🌧 😍 *Wonderful family, made you feel at home 🏡 Always asked if we need, tea 🍵 or coffee ☕️ *when we needed a "tuk tuk" they offered their vehicle and charged us very reasonably, compared to the tourist rate. *Breakfast is included in the price. Yummy 😋 😋 😋 and daily a different treat. Spicy according to your preference 🔥 🔥 *The hostess Rohini, is a wonderful cook! Got real authentic Sri Lankan food and her rates are far lower than what one would pay outside, for the variety offered! *Centrally located to all the local sightseeing areas *Good place to stay if you are under a tight budget.

Stayed in January 2025

Unfortunately the WiFi didn't work while we were there

We had a lovely 4 nights staying with this family. The room was great value for money and the dinner was excellent. We had a fun two days being taken around in the owners Tuktuk - he took us to the rose quartz mountain, sigriya rock, Ayurvedic spice garden, and other tourist attractions for a very reasonable price.

Stayed in January 2025

Lovely hosts, delicious food, so much better than the local restaurants and great breakfast in lovely peaceful surroundings. Also can be taken places as an extra service which is great!

Stayed in January 2025

The problem is with moisture, where it easily gets into all textiles

The homestay is located in a beautiful place next to the jungle. You can hear the sounds of nature and just relax in silence. The owners were amazing and very nice. Willingness is their main advantage. We had dinner and it was the best Sri Lankan curry we have ever eaten. The owners also helped us organize a safari and welcomed us with tea/coffee and sweets. Beautiful place.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing else....

Very good and beautiful. Good hospitality and amazing behaviour of stuffs.

Stayed in December 2024

I was supposed to check in at 11 am, but when I requested the early check-in, they accepted it.  They can arrange a tuk-tuk if you want, and even if you want to have authentic Sri Lankan food, they'd prepare it for a separate cost. If you want a peaceful stay, you can choose this homestay.

Stayed in December 2024

Nestled in lush greenery, walking distance or short tuk-tuk to the cave temple and big Buddha. Lovely and friendly hosts who are very helpful. Also make incredible food - the dinner was one of the best we have had in Sri Lanka

Stayed in November 2024

Super peaceful location in walking distance from the Rock Temple. The hostess is a passionate cook: the Sri Lankan food was extremely tasty and plentiful. For dinner I was served an amazing 7 vegetable curries : ). The room was large and spotless. I only spent one night but can highly recommend.

Stayed in November 2024

It's worth the price. The room was very clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The location is conveniently close to the Dambulla Temple, offering a calm and peaceful atmosphere without any noise. Highly recommended!

Stayed in September 2024

Caring hosts, nice location. Very green and calm. The best Sri Lankan food for dinner :)

Stayed in August 2024

Top. And thanks for the free Tuk Tuk rides!!

Stayed in July 2024

It was hot inside.i recommend to have rooms with air conditioning..also no hot water for the room I stayed in.

I liked the hospitality of the owner.and also the room was clean enough and the price is very cheap.

Stayed in July 2024

Good place and friendly owner 😃 Room very clean and good condition. Breakfast good

Stayed in May 2024

Room is big, breakfast is awesome.

Stayed in April 2024

Very basic bathroom, no hot water

Location near the Golden Temple, you can walk easily there. Not far away from Pidurangala, I booked a tour with the host. Best food ever on my whole holidays in Sri Lanka! 20 stars for breakfast and dinner!!!

Stayed in March 2024

The nice hosts and their charming boy made me feel like home. Very quiet place and close to the temple. The food, Rohini cooked only for, me was amazing.

Stayed in February 2024

- There was no hot water

- The dinner - The hosts

Stayed in January 2024

It was raining all day the day we stayed. The wooden door of the room was expanding due to the weather and therefore couldn't close properly. But the family made sure our belongings were being taken care of.

Basic, clean room with a nice patio to relax. The family is very welcoming and went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay. They were very hospitable! Room has some basic furniture. Bed is ok, mosquito net provided. Good Wifi connection👍🏻 A tuk tuk from and to the Dambulla busstation should cost no more than 400LKR (according to the Pickme app). 10 min walk from the Dambulla Temple Cave. Make sure to take the first street on the left after leaving the guesthouse to go to the ticketoffice (see attached photo). The ticket office is NOT via the Golden Temple/Buddha entrance, you will walk steps up for 30min, have to go down again to the ticketoffice and climb up the stairs again.

Stayed in January 2024

Absolutely nothing.

Everything. Wonderful location as very close to the cave temple and not a far walk away from Dambulla centre, and round the corner from shops where you can get anything you need. The family have a beautiful home with lots of greenery and plants that make it very private and peaceful with no sound pollution from nearby roads. The facilities are top notch, they have air conditioning and fans and very spacious rooms boasting private bathrooms. I will also add that the wifi was perfect. They are so accommodating, we felt like we were a part of their family. They helped us learn more about the language, history and culture of not only Dambulla but Sri Lanka as a whole. The food was incredible, and we were introduced to a number of different street foods available across Sri Lanka and when we expressed our money worries they helped accommodate to find cheaper things to do here. This is the best place we have stayed in Sri Lanka and we are currently 3 weeks into our trip. We felt as though we could trust the hosts and they made us feel really safe. Would highly recommend this place to anyone travelling to Sri Lanka! It is a must. Already rebooking our stay with them right now!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing.

Very nice place to stay in Dambulla. Very nice family. Breakfast was very tasty. They also prepared us dinner. They are very helpful, also helped us to make Safari trip. Very recomended.

Stayed in December 2023

None

Smashing Inn is best option to stay in Dambulla. It is very close to Rock Cave Golden Temple and is in walking distance. Rooms are super clean and big. Beds are big, soft cushion and clean. Curtains, Towels, Bedsheet are clean and tidy. It has good AC rooms with hot showers. It has spacious and roof covered dining area in big table for 6 people for each rooms. Rohini and Sharath are great caretaker for guest. They prepare best coffee/Tea and breakfast. Rohini makes delicious SriLanka and some international cuisine. Based on remark, she adjust food to our flavors. They have very good foreigner visits and they return with happy faces. Sharath arranges good reasonable TukTuk, cars, and safari jeep. They have good idea of Dambulla major tourist spots and guide us what to cover one after the other. We covered Pink Mountain, Buddha Lake, Dambulla Big Market(trying different fruits), Cave Temple, Sigiriya, Piturangala, Kowdulla /Minerva (Elephant safari) (Jeep was arranged by Sharath in good rate and Jeep rider was patient and dedicated to show us entire Safari) Temple Cave is in proximity for evening peaceful walk

Stayed in September 2023

The only thing is that there is no AC. This might be a little cause of concern for a few. They have three rooms.

The hospitality of the owners was superb. The breakfast was mindblowing. We enjoyed staying there. We would highly recommend anyone visiting Dambulla to stay there.

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing.

Everything was great. We had great meals, it's a great location for the cave temple and the family is very welcoming and hospitable. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in August 2023