Smashing Inn

Hotels
9 (57 reviews)
NO: 44, Matale Road , Dambulla , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Packed lunches
Private check-in/check-out
Grocery deliveries
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Kind and helpful staff
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No hot water in the bath

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, particularly in bathrooms.
Service
9.68
The hostess was very kind and helpful; excellent service noted in reviews.
Location
9.22
The property is located near attractions like the Dambulla cave temple, appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms are simple and spacious but need better cleaning.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities were sufficient for guest needs; family atmosphere appreciated.
Value for Money
9.16
Good value for money, especially with breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Sri Lankan breakfast and dinners highly praised by guests.
Overall Experience
9.18
Guests reported a relaxing and enjoyable stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:15

Property Description

Luxurious Garden Property in Dambulla

Garden Views and Sun Terrace: Enjoy the serene garden views and relax on the sun terrace at Smashing Inn. The perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring nearby attractions.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free private parking, full-day security, and free WiFi throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk is always available to cater to your needs.

Excursion Ready: Take advantage of packed lunches for your day trips and explore the area on a rented bicycle arranged by Smashing Inn.

Book your stay at Smashing Inn for a delightful and convenient experience in Dambulla.

Important information:

Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 02:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 57 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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david couple fr
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Wlodzimierz solo_traveller no
9
Pros:

Dobre posiłki w korzystnej cenie przygotowane przez właścicielkę tuk tuk z kierowcą na miejscu bardzo otwarci na klienta i jego potrzeby

Cons:

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2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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alessio couple it
10
Ottima esperienza in contesto familiare sri lankese
Pros:

Ospitalita

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Kavita extended_group in
10
Pros:

The property was so calm and peace. We really loved everything about this. The hostess was also very very kind and helpful

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Maria extended_group de
7
Für den Preis war die Unterkunft vollkommen in Ordnung.
Pros:

Beim Frühstück konnten wir auf der Terrasse Affen beobachten.

Cons:

Es war leider nicht besonders sauber.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Mattis couple de
7
Pros:

Die Unterkunft liegt sehr ruhig und im Grünen. Der Cave Temple ist sehr schnell zu erreichen. Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und bieten auch Abendessen an, wenn man möchte.

Cons:

Vor allem im Bad lässt die Sauberkeit zu wünschen übrig.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Olga extended_group pl
10
Comfortable, realaxing, lovely
Pros:

I had amazing and relaxing time in Smashing inn. The hospitality of the host and Sri Lankan breakfast was extraordinary.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Renate solo_traveller at
7
Pros:

Gastgeberin sehr nett und hilfsbereit!
Raum etwas stickig und Badezimmer etwas heruntergekommen.
Nettes Urwaldfeeling auf der Terrasse sitzend.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Sherpa couple lk
10
Fabulous stay.
Pros:

Value for money with breakfast and location is great, friendly staff, very beautiful fish in the tank. very near to Dambulla cave temple.

Cons:

Bidet spray handle was broken and Bed is making little (slight) noise with wooden parts under the mattress. I think they can fix it after we checked out for next guest.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Pavel extended_group cz
10
Pros:

velmi přátelské a milé rodinné prostředí, úžasná ochota, večeři nám paní uvařila i po příjezdu skoro v devět večer, perfektní servis i v oblasti výletů za slony, tuktuk na Dambulla Rock Temple, Pidurangalu... skvělé jídlo. Velmi doporučuji, když hledáte klídek, ochotu a vstřícnost. Moc děkujeme za krásné dva dny, které díky majitelce byly naplněné od rána do večera... majitelka doporučuje i jednoho z nejlepších chlápků, který vás vezme na slony... ten je úžasný též.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Borras couple gb
7
Pros:

Hem passat tres nits al smashing inn. Queda una mica lluny del centre, pero aprop de les coves i el temple.
Les habitacions són senzilletes, pero grans i amb bany propi. La terrassa acollidora i la propietària bona cuinera. Esmorzars i sopar bons. Ens van ajudar a buscar jeep per fer el safari a minneriya be de preu. Es una família molt acollidora

Cons:

El bany no tenia aigua calenta, sortia templada, tot i que amb la temperatura que feia estava bé.
Queda aprop de les coves, pero una mica lluny de la ciutat

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Dr young couple in
10
Exceptional
2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sébastien young couple ad
7
Good
Pros:

Nice family. Nice rooms. Nice garden. Peaceful place.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
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Hasitha young couple lk
8
Very good
2025-04-02 via Nuitee
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Singh family with young children in
8
Very good
2025-03-18 via Nuitee
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Giulio solo traveller it
9
Superb
Pros:

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

Cons:

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2025-02-18 via Nuitee
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Kirthi review category business travellers gb
6
Pleasant
2025-01-30 via Nuitee
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Cheryl family with young children us
10
Dambulla Srilanka Home away from 🏡
Pros:

*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.

Cons:

*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.

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
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Tayla young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

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.

Cons:

Unfortunately the WiFi didn't work while we were there

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nimesh young couple lk
9
Very friendly service provided. Breakfast was very delicious. A very good environment to relax.
2025-01-07 via Nuitee