Smashing Inn

Hotels
9 (61 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 61 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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Shankar couple in
6
Pros:

Very helpful owners, clean

Cons:

Food was expensive, old construction. Old bathroom.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
8
Pros:

Family was lovely. Breakfast was delicious and a huge portion!! Shower was very good- best we have had in Sri Lanka home stays. Incredible price.

Cons:

Unfortunately the room was too hot as the fan is in the middle. Spend a few extra rupees and get the AC room! :)

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Jiří couple cz
9
Simple accommodation with a local family - exceptional experience.
Pros:

Simple accommodation with a local family. Don't expect any luxury, but the stay here is worth it!
Staying with a local family that tries to do their best for you is an incredible experience.
The hostess is very kind and helpful. She cooked us an excellent traditional Sri Lankan dinner.
A beautiful garden, in the morning during breakfast we observed monkeys and a view of the greenery.
If you want to experience local hospitality and kindness with simple furnishings and accommodation for literally just a few dollars - this is a great place.

Cons:

The bathroom was in poor condition, but it was adequate for showering. With this kind of accommodation, you have to soak in the atmosphere and not expect hotel-like lodging.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple de
5
Pros:

Das Essen, sowohl am Abend als auch zum Frühstück, war sehr lecker und traditionell. Die Inhaber waren sehr nett und gastfreundlich.

Cons:

Leider hat es extrem an der Sauberkeit gemangelt. Im Bad und im ganzen Zimmer roch es sehr nach Schimmel. Das Bad war leider sehr ungepflegt. Im Zimmer wurde auch länger nicht abgestaubt oder Ähnliches. Bett und Handtücher waren sauber aber der Rest der Unterkunft in keinem guten Zustand.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Stefan solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück und ein außerordentlich gutes Abendessen. Eine Unterkunft mit hilfsbereiten Gastgebern miitten im Grünen in der Nähe des Höhlentempels.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Alec solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Very spacious room for an affordable price. The comfortable room comes with a mosquito net. It's surrounded by beautiful nature and is walking distance from the cave temple. It's just off the main road so it's easy to get to from the local bus. It's a cheap tuk tuk to the center of town. The breakfast is huge and delicious!

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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