The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dambulla

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Dambulla

If it's your first trip to Dambulla, Sri Lanka for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Dambulla. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Dambulla. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Dambulla for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Dambulla beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Dambulla for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

White Land City Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Dambulla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at 46/B,Behind the bus stand, market road,white land city hotel,Dambulla, White Land City Hotel has great rooms from $36 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, a child pool, free parking, a pool table, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


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Heritance Kandalama

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Heritance Kandalama which has nice rooms starting at $122. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Heritance Kandalama, Dambulla. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.3 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Occidental Paradise Dambulla

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

We found Occidental Paradise Dambulla to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $73. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kubukkadanwala. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, a game room, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 8.8 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Moi Dambulla By Dbi

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Dambulla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $43, Moi Dambulla By Dbi, at No 104, Kandy Road Lenadora, (Dambulla Rd) provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk. It's located just 2 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Tropical Life Resort And Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Tropical Life Resort And Spa has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $84 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Sandalankawatta. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a child pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Nice Place Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dambulla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Nice Place Hotel is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $58, and it's located at Inamaluwa. We also love the laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 7.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Saludiya Retreat Resort And Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A cool place is Saludiya Retreat Resort And Spa because it has great rooms that start at $60. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at No.229 , Usaviya Junction. Only 1.2 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a spa, a child pool, free parking, an indoor play area, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Dambulla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $83 (before taxes). It's located at 189, Kandy Rd and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Tranquil Trails Sigiriya

3-star Resort with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Tranquil Trails Sigiriya,Lenawa,Kimbissa,Kumbukkandawala,Dambulla, Tranquil Trails Sigiriya has great rooms from $63 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find bicycle rental, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 10.4 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Pelwehera Village Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is Pelwehera Village Resort which has nice rooms starting at $36. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bulagala Junction, Habarana Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, a spa, a child pool, free parking, and a pool table. It's located just 5.2 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kandy, Ella, Sigiriya, Negombo, and Nuwara Eliya.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Dambulla, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Dambulla, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Dambulla, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dambulla, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dambulla, Best Hotels for One Week in Dambulla, Best Hotels for One Night in Dambulla, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Dambulla, or Best Business Hotels in Dambulla.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Dambulla?

Dambulla Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$42

After analyzing 52 first time trip hotels in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $42. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dambulla.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $95
  • 4-star hotels: $70
  • 3-star hotels: $29
  • 2-star hotels: $25


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