The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dambulla

Planning a weekend trip to Dambulla, Sri Lanka? Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a girls weekend to remember, Dambulla offers a terrific array of weekend hotels waiting to welcome you with open arms. Our researched suggestions will help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Dambulla. With terrific amenities such as pools, comfortable rooms, and delectable restaurants, these hotels provide the perfect backdrop to a long weekend adventure in Dambulla. Choosing the right hotel for your stay is crucial, and we've analyzed the best hotels for a weekend retreat in Dambulla based on key criteria such as location, guest ratings, price, amenities, and more, making them perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, let's start planning your weekend getaway trip with one of these best hotels in Dambulla below.

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

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

4-star Resort with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Located at 51 Godawalaya Morragollawa, Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka has great rooms from $41 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.3 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Kalundewa Retreat

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $252 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Dambulla
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Kalundewa Retreat which has nice rooms starting at $252. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Kalundewa Road, Dambulu Oya Dambulla. Sri Lanka.. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 15.9 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Arika Villa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Dambulla
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Arika Villa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $134. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Puwakattawala road, off dambulla Matale road, Pannampitiya Dambulla. You'll also find cooking classes, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 7.6 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Pelwehera Village Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Dambulla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $30, Pelwehera Village Resort, at Bulagala Junction, Habarana Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, a child pool, and free parking. It's located just 5.2 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

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


SA Village

Guest House with prices starting at $15 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Dambulla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

SA Village has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers room service, laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, and kids meals. The great rooms here start at $15 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 51 Temple Junction. Furthermore, it also offers car rentals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Grand Kalundawa Waterfront Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $13 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

The great guest rating of Grand Kalundawa Waterfront Resort is 7.60 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 $13, and it's located at Kalundawa Road, Dambuluoya Junction, Dambulla. We also love the hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and kids meals which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 5.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Sundaras Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Dambulla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A cool place is Sundaras Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $38. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 189 Kandy Road. Only 0.6 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love laundry services, a spa, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kandy, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Habarana.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Dambulla, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dambulla, Best Hotels for One Week in Dambulla, or Best Hotels for One Night in Dambulla.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Dambulla?

Dambulla Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$75

After analyzing 7 weekend trip hotels in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $75. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $110
  • 3-star hotels: $48


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