Kandalama Lodge

Location: 62/1 Ereula Junction Kandalama Dambulla, Dambulla, lk

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Car hire
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Public transport tickets
• Evening entertainment
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Access to nearby indoor pool
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Swimming nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Charcoal grill
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  The twin/double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Key access

• Villa with Private Pool

  The private pool is the special feature of this villa. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this villa also provides soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Key access

• Double Room with Garden View

  The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Helmut (10/5): Absolut toller Aufenthalt - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ein absolutes Highlight unserer Sri Lanka Reise! Wir haben 4 traumhafte Tage in der Kandalama Lodge verbracht und sind restlos begeistert. Es war ohne Zweifel die beste Unterkunft während unseres gesamten Aufenthaltes auf Sri Lanka! Die Unterkunft & Anlage: Unser Bungalow war einfach klasse. Besonders das sensationelle Außenbad hat es uns angetan. Hier merkt man deutlich die deutsche Planung und Durchführung: Alles ist absolut durchdacht, hochfunktional und mit Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Die Außenanlage ist wunderschön gepflegt und der tolle Pool bot nach unseren Ausflügen immer die perfekte, angenehme Abkühlung. Service & Kulinarik: Das gesamte Personal ist äußerst freundlich und aufmerksam. Ein riesiges Lob geht an die Küche – das Frühstück/Essen war schlichtweg herausragend! Wir haben jede Mahlzeit genossen. Hier stimmt das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis zu 100 %. Ausflüge & Erlebnisse: Ein besonderes Dankeschön gilt Amile. Er hat uns mit seinem Tuk-Tuk auf unseren Touren nach Dambulla, Polonnaruwa und Anuradhapura immer sicher ans Ziel gebracht. Unterwegs hat er uns zudem mit vielen spannenden Infos versorgt, was die Fahrten sehr kurzweilig und lehrreich gemacht hat. Fazit: Wer eine perfekt organisierte, herzliche und wunderschöne Unterkunft sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Wir kommen gerne wieder! Nichts
• Prempain (9/5): -
• Camilla (10/5): Impeccabile - Il nostro soggiorno al Kandalama Lodge è stato meraviglioso. Qualsiasi aspetto ci ha stupiti. La struttura è nuova, le camere sono pulite, spaziose e silenziose, i letti comodissimi, la piscina tenuta benissimo. È possibile fare sia colazione che pranzo e cena all’interno, il che è risultato molto comodo. La scelta è veramente varia (piatti tradizionali e continentali), i prezzi sono più alti rispetto ai ristoranti “standard” ma ne vale assolutamente la pena. Lo staff è di una gentilezza infinita, ci siamo sentiti veramente coccolati. Soggiornare qui è stato un modo per allontanarci dal tram tram del centro, questo posto è una vera oasi di pace. Ci siamo pentiti di aver passato solo una notte in questo paradiso.
• Baptiste (10/5): - Endroit calme, très reposant et le personnel hyper sympas. Honnêtement, nous avons tout aimé. Rien à dire.
• Ritchie Lakey (10/5): - Firstly, the staff. From there everything flowed seamlessly according to our wishes. Facilities are fist class and comfortable. The risotto wasn't great, but apart from that one dish, (which they wouldn't except payment for) the chef was excellent across the board.
• Ken (9/5): -
• Danniella (10/5): Lovely stay - Staff were fantastic, so helpful and attentive without being overbearing. The food was delicious, we stayed for three nights had Sri Lankan food every time so could have done with a few more options. Pool was brilliant in the heat and we had it to ourselves as no one else was around! Gardens were beautifully maintained. Outdoor bathroom was a fun novelty
• Chantal (10/5): -
• Maria angels (10/5): Mejor sitio calidad-precio - El sitio es super acogedor, pocas habitaciones y con un mobiliario todo de calidad, pero lo mejor el personal (taaan agradables) y la comida. No hemos probado mejor Kottu o mejor curry que el de aquí. El desayuno espectacular y todo hecho casero en el momento. Sin duda los volveríamos a elegir. Pd. Nos hicieron unos mojitos bueniiiiisimos!
• PIERRE-ALAIN (10/5): Calme et sérénité au Paradis - Personnel, Piscine extérieure, décoration, nourriture
• Pedro (9/5): Wondeful place to feel at home in sri lanka! - Wonderfull place, perfect inside-outside vibe, the staff is very helpful and pleasant, the bathrooms are outdoors, but attached to the room in a beautiful way! Not much, its not the best value for money in the area, otherwise it is all good.
• John (10/5): Scenic place , lovely rooms , amazing showers ( you will see) food there was all home cooked in front of you and the sta - Everything from the welcome to rooms, pool food!! Nothing at all
• Bettina (9/5): Unbedingt die Villa mit eigenem Pool - wirklich schön - Nur 5 Zimmer daher super individuell Nichts
• Ursula (9/5): - Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit tollem Zimmer. Anlage und Pool sehr gepflegt. Frühstück lecker, Mitarbeiter sehr zuvorkommend. In der Umgebung gibt es keine anderen Restaurants. Man muss mit einem Tuktuk in den Ort (15 Minuten).
• sienna (10/5): The best ever hotel. - Absolutely everything. This is the nicest hotel that I have ever stayed in. There is nothing you could do to improve this property.
• Ruth (10/5): -
• Elisa (10/5): -
• Lynne (10/5): Fabulous stay we were sad to leave - Location, staff so attentive & helpful. 5 star service 👌 Nothing
• Karen Pollock (9/5): It was a great success and met all expectations- the food probably exceeded expectations. - We loved this small hotel - six bungalows at present round a lovely pool. The location was perfect for visiting Sigiriya and the Cave Temples. The food was very good and the staff really excellent. Very helpful about arranging drivers for outings and to our next hotel three hours away. In fact we had the same driver, Buddhi, who was really nice and very informative. We met the owner of the hotel and enjoyed hearing about how it had come to be built and plans for the future. Last but not least it was very good value for money! It was all good for us. The outdoor bathroom was stunning and a first for us showering under the open sky!
• Claire (10/5): -
• ann (10/5): Wonderful calm oasis - Kandalama Lodge is an exceptional hotel. Just 5 lodges set in a peaceful garden surrounding a lovely swimming pool. We had originally booked for 3 days but gladly extended our stay to 5. The lodges are charming, the bed very comfortable, everything was exceptionally clean, the air conditioning is efficient and the shower always had hot water (not the norm in some of the other hotels we stayed). Each lodge has a verandah and so even if it rains you can still sit outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. One larger lodge has its own private garden and swimming pool - fabulous. There is an attention to quality and detail throughout this property both in it's design and upkeep and in the service it offers. The hotel's openair restaurant and kitchen is not to be missed. This was the tastiest food we ate during our holiday in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan curry and the barrimundi were our favourites. We normally like to go out and try different places to eat but the food was so good here that we ate in most nights. A special mention has to go to all the staff who were helpful and professional. Nothing was too much trouble. I was ill whilst there and the staff found me the appropriate specialists, arranged hospital visits, blood tests etc. Particular thanks to Amila who escorted me through their medical system, so very kind of him. The lodge is outside of Dambulla and so you do need a tuktuk to get there or to other places of interest. The hotel has its own tuktuk service , so this is no problem. And we definitely preferred this peaceful location. The hotel can arrange arrange and provide tours. We had a lovely day tour in and around Sigiriya with Amila. And they provided transport to other activities we had arranged. It was perfect to be able to split the day between busy sight seeing, and the tranquility of the pool and beautiful garden. I'd be very happy to return here. Having to leave
• Gergely (10/5): - Everything was perfect. Kind staff. Good location. Nice facilities.
• Heiko (8/5): -
• Tobias (10/5): -
• Rowley (8/5): Lovely - Lovely stay. Highly recommend using driver Buddhika wimukthi - the best in our 3 weeks in Sri Lanka! Na
• Nikki (10/5): We loved this place. It was beautifully kept, the out door bathroom was a fun extra. Staff were attentive and food was g - Everything. It was a tranquil little oasis, with a welcome pool. Great staff, lovely room and yummy curry. Nothing
• Oleksandr (10/5): Loved our stay! - We stayed in the room with private pool. Was very cool to observe all the wildlife from inside the pool :) Everything is new and well looked after.
• David (10/5): One of the best value hotels Sri Lanka - A small 5 bedroom boutique hotel with outstandingly good service and wonderful rooms. Clean and fresh with some excellent design features Nothing
• Yvonne (10/5): Lovely stop , lots to do around the hotel we went on a private Elephant Safari - brilliant . - The staff welcomed us with a cold flannel and a fresh drink before showing us to our beautiful room . We had chosen a room with private pool which was very special . Although as it’s such a small hotel with the pool at the centre not having a private pool would definitely not be an issue . The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful !! We had dinner on one night which was expensive compared to locally available food . But although presented beautifully wasn’t the best we experienced . Breakfast was lovely though , again beautifully presented not the largest of portions but plenty for us and I’m sure if you wanted more they would have .
• Sven (10/5): A place I would recommend to my friends. - Quiet and peaceful NIL
• Gregor (10/5): Erholsame Oase in tropischem Ambiente und guter Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen in Dambulla, Sigiriya und Minnesota - Sehr liebevoll eingerichtete Anlage. Sehr schöner Pool in tropischer Umgebung, nettes Personal und leckeres Essen. Alles in allem 🔝 Nichts
• SOPHIE (9/5): - Très bel hôtel facile d'accès, éco-pensé, peu de chambres et une piscine très agréable. Les chambres sont très spacieuses avec salle de bain extérieure mais protégée en cas d'averses. Petit déjeuner copieux, diner délicieux et personnel aux petits soins. Les chiens (errants ?) laissés en liberté dans l'hôtel. Ils ne sont pas méchants mais quand on en a peur, ce n'est pas très agréable.
• Christopher (10/5): An excellent place to stay. Would thoroughly recommend. - Beautiful location, fantastic food and excellent staff. A real oasis of tranquility. And close to the attractions of Sigiriya and Dambula. Could not have asked for more.
• Jaye (9/5): -
• Ceri (9/5): Ideal place to explore Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya and Safari/Nature reserves. - This is a small boutique hotel near Kandalam Lake, ideal place to explore Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya and Safari/Nature reserves. We had a spacious immaculate room and a unique outside bathroom area, where you could shower listening to the birds. Open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your breakfast and dinner. Presentation is clearly important factor, and enjoyed the well prepared dishes on offer.
• Marie (9/5): -
• Sebastian Sp (10/5): - Sehr schönes Anwesen nähe Dambulla. Ruhige und gepflegt Anlage. Besitzerehepaar kommt aus Deutschland und bemüht sich sehr. Generell alle Angestellten sehr höflich und zuvorkommend. Wir haben die Unterkunft für vier Nächte gebucht und von dort aus die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Umgebung besucht, die alle nicht weiter wie eine Stunde entfernt liegen.
• claudia (10/5): Wohlfühloase mit sehr viel Charme - Sehr gepflegte Anlage, mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Das Personal ist zuvorkommend und das Essen hervorragend! Das Badezimmer setzt dann allem noch die Krone auf…..sensationell!
• Michael (10/5): A boutique beaty - five amazing bungalows, but with service levels to rival bigger hotels. - A real gem - likely the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. Peaceful setting, excellent spacious rooms, great staff and wonderful food.
• Greta (10/5): Private, beautiful, everything you need! - Beautiful accomodation, with everything you need, including luxurious outdoor shower! That staff were attentive, kind and responsive :) The location is stunning, convenient, and private with a lovely wildlife and gorgeous poolside! Nothing!
• Ching Han (10/5): - 這裡環境清幽，被大自然環繞，有著非常棒的叢林小屋氛圍，浴室很有特色是戶外浴室。 這裡的員工都非常親切友善，服務貼心，讓我們有賓至如歸的感覺。另外，這裡的早餐和晚餐也很好吃，如果行程比較早，還很貼心可以幫忙準備外帶早餐！
• Niklas (10/5): - Wir hatten einen fantastischen Aufenthalt, der insbesondere durch das aufmerksame und zuvorkommende Servicepersonal abgerundet wurde. Zimmer, Anlage, Essen und Getränke war rundum hervorragend und wir wären am liebsten noch länger geblieben.
• Frances (10/5): - Beautiful lodge in a pretty setting. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.
• Nicola (10/5): Perfect in every way possible - There is nothing negative to say about this accommodation. All the staff in blue were the best. Excellent food. Really wonderful in every way. Nothing was too much trouble. The tuktuk driver Buddhika was especially helpful and gave us a very special few hours showing us the things we wanted to see. Would give additional stars if possible Nothing
• Charles (8/5): It’s quite simple but very comfortable, really good food (dinner price a little higher than surrounding restaurants but - It’s quite simple but very comfortable, really good food (approx. 12-16USD for a main so a little more expensive than local restaurants) and very switched on and friendly staff. A/C, safe box, teabags/kettle/mugs in the room. Nice swimming pool area which was always kept clean despite the weather’s best efforts! Outdoor bathroom was a really fun touch, though be aware that invites wildlife - first morning I was brushing my teeth when a baby monkey popped its head over the roof! Only improvement recommendation would be to have proper blinds/curtains on the windows as the light comes in early which was quite intense after 24 hours on the go the day before travelling.
• yoland (6/5): -
• Jane (10/5): -
• Tea (10/5): Beautiful and cozy bungalow - It is a beautiful little paradise with 5 bungalows, swimming pool, open kitchen and bar. Everything is super clean and the breakfast is great! Very quiet for a good night sleep. Location is good in between Cave Temple and Sigirya but if you need restaurant for dinner you will have to take transportation because there is nothing around that you can reach on foot.
• Mrs Collins (10/5): - My husband and l have just spent three nights in this fabulous boutique hotel (five separate lodge rooms), which is as described and shown in the online photos. The entire property was exceptionally clean from the lush gardens to the pool area to the amazing tastefully decorated and quiet rooms. The huge outdoor bathroom is of a high standard with toileteries, a rain shower, and plenty of hot water. The food is outstanding and cooked by three chefs in an open kitchen, giving the guests an exceptional dining experience. I must highlight that the staff were attentive, very friendly, and catered for any requests. The property is tranquil and peaceful, an ideal location to visit Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave. Perfect for a couple. Would certainly recommend to family and friends. We hope to return one day. Only a few slight negatives, the repeat lift music on a loop each night (3 night stay). A hairdryer in the room would be useful for the ladies.
• Capu (10/5): - Tout était parfait ! Le lieu est juste magnifique. Personnel au top et petit déjeuner excellent
• Paul (10/5): - Tolle Unterkunft und großartiges Personal. Nur zu empfehlen.
• Anna (10/5): The personal was outstanding. We spend our honeymoon there and were surprised by a lovely decorated room and some sparkl - Beautiful lodge with cool outdoor bathrooms Nothing
• John (9/5): Very relaxed atmosphere fantastic staff - Staff were excellent and super friendly, lovely relaxed atmosphere and great food It was such a short stay!
• Angela (10/5): An amazing find. - The rooms were beautiful. Outdoor bathroom very special. Staff lovely. Pool amazing. Breakfast great. Proper coffee available if you ask! I would return. Nothing
• Ronald (9/5): Heerlijke verborgen oase maar restaurant relatief prijzig - Prachtige serene locatie, kleinschalig. Fantastische huisjes en heerlijk koel zwembad. De prijzen van het restaurant waren in USD en aan de hoge kant voor Sri Lanka. Eten is wel van hoge kwaliteit.
• Martin (10/5): - Ein sehr schönes, neues Hotel mit tollem Jungle-Flair. Alle Mitarbeiter sind äußerst freundlich und sehr bemüht. Auch das Essen war hervorragend! Vielen Dank!! Warmwasser in der Dusche war leider kaum vorhanden.
• Khalid (10/5): - Best place to stay very nice 👌 and friendly
• Chantal (10/5): Très bel endroit . Un personnel très attentionné . - Un écrin de verdure, un peu excentré de Dambulla, mais aucunement dérangeant . 5 petites maisons disséminées dans un jardin tropical , autour d’une jolie piscine. Service parfait. Excellente nourriture. Notre propre tiny house possédait sa piscine privée. La salle de bains en extérieur est juste incroyable . Très jolie déco. Endroit de charme . Bon emplacement pour visiter les grands sites historiques et culturels. Très humide, mais l’hôtel n’est pas responsable. Le revêtement de l’entrée des voitures pourrait être revisité pour éviter la boue en cad de pluie . Un sèche -cheveux de taille normale et toujours à disposition dans la chambre serait un plus .
• Andreas (10/5): -
• Vidil (10/5): Une belle adresse - La beauté du lieu La gentillesse du personnel Le petit déjeuner et les repas excellents
• mercedes (10/5): Nuestra puntuación un 12 o más!!! - No tenemos palabras para describir nuestra estancia allí. El lugar es increíble, muy bien cuidado, que trasmite paz y tranquilidad. Todo el personal es increíble desde el momento en el que llegas hasta que te vas. Muy profesionales y atentos a que todo esté a tu gusto. Nos alojamos en una habitación con piscina privada y la experiencia nos encantó. Estábamos en un apartamento independiente muy bien decorado, muy espacioso y muy cómodo. El cuarto de baño era impresionante, precioso, situado en el exterior. Todo muy nuevo y muy limpio. La cena y el desayuno nos encantaron! Felicitamos a los cocineros. El ambiente que crean todos los trabajadores es muy cercano y amable. Te hacen sentir muy cómodo. Uno de los mejores sitios en los que nos hemos alojado y una de las mejores experiencias!!! No nos olvidaremos... Tener que irnos. Nos hubiéramos quedado a vivir allí!!! lo malo es que todo se acaba. Pero el recuerdo tan grato que tenemos de nuestra estancia allí seguro que nos acompaña toda la vida!!!
• David (10/5): It was brilliant - we would definitely go back and thoroughly recommend it. - This place is a little gem. It is well situated, the environment is lush and green, the rooms are sizeable and well appointed, the pool is well cared for. Best of all were the delightful staff, who were without exception friendly, cheerful and helpful, and the food - the Sri Lankan curries were absolutely delicious and very reasonable. It is a short distance from the Heritance Kandalama, which is a spectactular, large hotel where there are numerous activities such as nature trails open to non-residents, but overall we were delighted that we were staying at Kandalama Lodge. We are generally not keen on open air bathrooms and we did have the odd intruder (both feathered and furry).
• Emilia (9/5): -
• Anna (9/5): חוויה מיוחדת -
• Sabine (10/5): Such a nice crew, so welcoming - Beautiful small calm new Resort, very good food!
• Kim (10/5): - Wat een heerlijke plek!! We hebben hier drie nachten gereserveerd zodat we naast het bezoek aan de cave temple en Sigyria ook tijd hadden om te relaxen bij het prachtige zwembad. Het personeel was geweldig, de jongemannen hebben ons heldhaftig gered van een spin die naar binnen rende, maar los van die ene spin geen overlast van beestjes gehad met de open badkamer. Het eten was ook heerlijk! En mooi om te zien dat ze alles doen om goed voor de prachtige natuur te zorgen. Douche op zonne energie, helaas hadden wij de pech dat er een slechte dag tussen zat en hadden we geen warm water.
• Pernille (10/5): Super Lodge i regnskovs stil. 5 flotte, lyse og rummelige hytter rundt om en pool. Der var aber, egern og fugle. Hyggeli - Lyse og rummelige værelser , udendørs badet. Tuk tuk manden. Syntes vinen var for dyr
• Hazel (10/5): - The staff were friendly and attentive and catered to everything we needed. The room was exceptionally clean and tastefully decorated. The property is tranquil and tropical. Nil
• Anna (10/5): Wir waren rundum begeistert! Das Bad im außenbereich ist der WAHNSINN! - Die Sauberkeit, superfreundliches Personal, das Frühstück & der Pool Es gibt hier absolut nichts!!
• Gertraud (10/5): -
• Emerald (10/5): Beautifully designed rooms, great pool, tasty food and friendly staff. - Lovely room, especially the bathroom, was a lot of fun showering outside while it was raining and seeing monkeys in the trees! Beautifully designed too, very tasteful. The pool is nice and also the restaurant is great food. Staff are very attentive and friendly. Hair dryer in room would be good.
• Barbara (9/5): Wonderful, high-standard hotel! - Wonderful, high-standard hotel! This tiny, family-run property can easily compete with much bigger names in the industry. - amazing staff: friendly, attentive, helpful and proactive - very nice design, and the entire property was spotless and beautifully maintained - daily housekeeping (which is actually unusual in Sri Lanka) - very good and generous breakfast - the outdoor bathroom was an absolute dream!!!! Very minor points that could be improved: - the bar and restaurant area lacked a bit of atmosphere in the evening, but this could easily be fixed with softer lighting - the selection of Sri Lankan breakfast options is excellent, but there are fewer western choices: I would have appreciated a couple of additional options for the latter, such as pancakes or curd/yogurt with granola
• Mrs JGall (8/5): Remote oasis - Lovely modern facilities Nice breakfast Great evening meals Outside modern bathroom All staff were so lovely and friendly No hairdryer Cold pool Felt we were too remote from restaurants/town Sometimes felt it was a little haphazard, there didn't seem to be a manager - though everyone was very helpful
• נטע (10/5): מפתיעה, מיוחדת, נפלאה ומענגת. - המלון מקסים! מעוצב ויפה באופן יוצא דופן. דגש גבוה על הקירבה לטבע. הגן הסובב את החדרים- יפהפה וכל החדרים וחדר האוכל טובלים בירוק ועציצים עם פרחים מיוחדים, העיצוב מאוד מאוד גבוה ומקורי, ומכיל הרבה פרטים שנעשו בעבודת יד מושקעת. נהננו בצורה בלתי רגילה, מעל ומעבר למצופה. חדר האמבטיה חיצוני וטובל אף הוא בצמחייה ירוקה, מעניק פרטיות מוחלטת אך עם אפשרות לשמוע את ציוץ הציפורים ולהרגיש את הטבע מקיף אותך גם כשאתה נמצא במקלחת.
• Susan (10/5): Welcoming from start to finish lovely surroundings, excellent food and great hosts. - The ambience, being close to nature.
• Ben (10/5): A gem of a place with wonderful staff - A charming hotel. Its very quiet (in a good way). The wonderful staff can arrange transport to Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla cave temples as well as Polonnaruwa, all of which are well worth it. The swimming pool is good as is the food. The staff were very accommodating and kind. We had a lovely few days here its a real gem. There are a couple of general stores a couple of hundred metres away in either direction along the main road which was useful Nothing
• Jürgen (10/5): - Wunderschöne Anlage, tolles Ambiente, freundliches und hilfsbereite Personal,
• Swantje (10/5): Wer weg von Hektik uStress das Hier Jetzt genießen möchte, ist hier genau richtig, das Paradies - Die Kandalama Lodge ist in allem außergewöhnlich. Wir wurden trotz später Anreise mit einem Cocktail herzlich begrüßt, das Zimmer war top, das "Bad" ein Traum - teilweise mit offenen Dach mit Blick auf Palmen und der Gesang von Vogelgezwitscher und die Natur hautnah. Der Garten, eine Oase im Paradies. Leider durfte ich im Anschluss nach der Ayurveda Kur nicht im Chlorwasser schwimmen, sonst wäre ich täglich mehrmals schwimmen gewesen. Das Frühstück abwechslungsreich und fürs Auge genauso lecker wie für den Magen. Abends wurden wir vom Koch mit leckeren Speisen verwöhnt. Der Service war super. Ich habe den Aufenthalt genossen und wäre gerne länger geblieben. Danke an das Team Alles war perfekt
• MariaChiara (10/5): -
• Andreas (10/5): - Sehr familiär und sehr schön. Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich und das Essen ist erstklassig
• Laura (10/5): -
• David (10/5): Fantastic oasis near.Dambulla - Room was large airy and bright. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was outside but was lovely to shower and clean in this environment. The A/C and fan were quiet. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was great quality. The garden was quiet and peaceful. Dambulla and Sigirya were close by. Also easy to get to the local attractions by car. Nothing
• Swami S Prasad (10/5): - Everything- but their staff is amazing. Super helpful and very courteous. Room cupboards need upgrade
• Kim (9/5): Great family run boutique accommodation and exactly what we were looking for. - The breakfast was delish.
• Cyril (10/5): -
• Kat (10/5): One of the best hotels on Sri Lanka with a great chef and lush pool - Amazing hotel with lovely pool and great food. The staff were exceptionally kind and friendly. There were a lot of beautiful trees and flowers surrounding the pool. The bathrooms are external to each little bungalow which means u can see the trees when u shower. All very tastefully designed Nothing to dislike
• Barry (10/5): - Beautiful, stylish surroundings-we were welcomed warmly by Sithumina.The room was superb, comfy bed lovely bedding and Beautiful decor. Food was outstanding, lovely pool and tranquil gardens- service exceptional Nothing
• Richard (9/5): - We loved everything about our stay. The grounds and the pool area are stunning, it was a peaceful and beautiful oasis. Our lodge was great, a lot bigger than we thought it would be, spotlessly clean, the outside shower room is stunning, first time for us! Loved it! The staff are just the best! They are on hand to ensure you have everything you need, nothing is a problem for them. The service they provide is first class. They are friendly, kind and efficient at all times. We felt very looked after. The food was superb, breakfast was lovely and the menu available for lunch and dinner was great. We very much enjoyed our stay here and would recommend 100% to other travellers. It is a little gem. Richard & Lynn from Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Dunko (10/5): -
• James (10/5): A little resort far enough away from town and major attractions to relax and recharge. -
• Zoe (10/5): - We loved everything about the property. We would also like to mention how wonderful the staff were - they made our stay really enjoyable! Thank you 😊
• Simone (10/5): Lovely place - The friendliness of the staff and the overall look and feel. We were there on a rainy day and still had a wonderful time because of the light and beautiful design. Staff arranged a very early check in because I was not feeling too well. And that was the only negative... that I couln't enjoy the great food as much as my husband did.
• Wieland (10/5): - Very friendly and attentive staff. Delicious breakfast and dinner.
• John (8/5): -
• Felicitas (9/5): - Eine wirklich sehr schöne, kleine Anlage. Das Abendessen war super und das Personal sehr freundlich. Als Highlight ist das Outdoor-Badezimmer hervorzuheben. Die Anlage istwas abgelegen gelegen. Das internationale Frühstück hätte mengenmäßig etwas mehr sein dürfen.
• Christian (10/5): Perfect - We had the villa with the private pool and enjoyed it. Nothing to complain.
• Sophia (10/5): -
• Alphonso (10/5): - The staff were so kind and accommodating. The food was so fresh and tasty.
• Steve (10/5): Superb hotel and amazing staff. - We have just a wonderful four nights here and from the moment we arrived everything was perfect. Our room was spacious, well decorated and immaculately clean with a really comfy bed. The grounds are beautiful and so well maintained and a delightful pool for that plunge. The menu is comprehensive and the chefs amazing and it’s certainly one of the best Sri Lankan curries we have ever tasted with such an assortment of dishes. The main praise has to be for all the amazing staff who were so friendly and attentive, advised us on trips and organised them for us, nothing was too much trouble I really cannot fault the place. When we had some down time we had a really great tuktuk driver take us on a tour of the local area to see the padi fields and we even ran into a wild elephant by the road! That guy should be doing actual tours for the hotel. A really great stay thank you all. Nothing.
• bruce (10/5): - Very nice clean room. Large outdoor bathroom. Very good breakfast Nice pool Nothing

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