Nature's Retreat

Hotels
9.7 (31 reviews)
No 46/5A Rathmalgahaela , Dambulla , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean accommodations
Cons:
Slightly isolated location

Categories

Cleanliness
9.46
Reviews indicate rooms are very clean and well maintained.
Service
9.93
Excellent service noted, with staff being friendly and attentive.
Location
9.47
Location is described as peaceful and close to attractions.
Room Quality
9.92
Rooms are new, comfortable, and well equipped as per multiple reviews.
Amenities
9.45
Guests highlighted good amenities, including air conditioning and breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.41
Many reviews express high satisfaction relative to the price.
Food and Beverage
9.96
Visitors enjoyed the food with specific praise for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
10
Guests reported 'lovely' stays and expressed strong intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:23

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Accessible via private entrance, all units feature air conditioning, soundproofing, and a private bathroom, offering a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining Options: Enjoy a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast served in the room or at the on-site restaurant, specializing in Indian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.

Family-Friendly Amenities: With features like a baby safety gate and services like airport transfers and bicycle rentals, Nature's Retreat ensures a convenient and enjoyable stay for guests of all ages.

Experience the tranquility of Nature's Retreat and book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 31 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 9.92
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 9.96
Overall Experience: 10
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Vik couple ca
9
Excellent value for well-kept spacious new accommodations.
Pros:

Everything about this place was top notch. Tidy, new suites, spacious and nice bathroom facilities. Breakfast was generous and made with care. Helpful and kind hosts. Excellent value.

Cons:

Hard to be critical of this place, as it was all excellent. It is a bit away (thankfully) from the dust and noise of downtown Dambulla, which means you need a tuktuk if you have a problem with walking for more than 20 minutes. But they will arrange one for you no problem. Being surrounded by semi-wilderness means some mosquitoes around dusk.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Diane family_with_children gb
10
Where Nature Meets Peaceful Comfort
Pros:

My son & I had a wonderful stay at Natures Retreat in Sri Lanka. The property truly lives up to its name, surrounded by nature in a quiet and calming setting that makes it perfect for relaxation.

From the moment we arrived, the staff ensured we were well looked after and that every requirement was catered to. They were incredibly warm and helpful, always happy to assist with any questions or arrange anything that was needed, whether it was local information or calling a tuk-tuk to take us into town; nothing was ever too much trouble.

Breakfast was top-notch, healthy, authentic, and beautifully presented. I especially appreciated that we were asked what time we would like breakfast served, and every morning it was delivered exactly on time, which made everything feel very personal & well organised.

Our room was spotless; the building felt new and thoughtfully designed. The tasteful wood furniture perfectly matched the natural surroundings, creating a warm & harmonious atmosphere. Everything was comfortable & peaceful which made us feel so relaxed.

Overall, this is a peaceful, well-run property with exceptional hospitality. I would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sri Lanka.

I forgot to mention this accommodation is ideally located to explore Dambulla town & Lion's Rock, but far enough from the chaos of the town to retreat & relax.

Cons:

Having to leave!

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Felix Sh. couple de
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Xavier couple es
10
Beautiful new hotel in Dambulla
Pros:

This is a new and beautiful accommodation. The room had everything you could need, including air conditioning and a hairdryer. The location is stunning: right in the middle of nature and close to the Dambulla Cave Temple, Pidurangala, and Lion Rock.
The breakfast was generous and delicious, with the option to choose between Western or Sri Lankan style. The host Chamila was also very attentive and available for anything we needed.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Milou couple nl
10
Een heerlijk verblijf!
Pros:

Het personeel was fantastisch. We werden altijd begroet met een glimlach, er werd alles aan gedaan om aan onze wensen te voldoen en we voelden ons onderdeel van de familie. Het eten in het hotel is heerlijk! De bedden zijn comfortabel en de kamers heel erg schoon.

Cons:

Ons viel niks tegen. Het hotel ligt ietsje afgelegen, maar dat zorgt juist voor rust en het gevoel alsof je in de natuur slaapt. Het hotel regelt ook transport, dus het centrum van Dambulla en attracties in de buurt zijn goed te bereiken.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jens couple de
10
Lovely
Pros:

Pretty much everything . Rooms brand new staff extremely friendly and helpful. Delicious food.No complaints.

Cons:

Nothing, close to perfection especially considering the price .

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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Anika couple de
9
Pros:

Wir wurden sehr herzlich mit Tee und Keksen empfangen. Das Frühstück war das beste auf unserer Reise (Sri Lanka style, Obst, Kaffee, Eier).
Die Betten sind sehr bequem und es ist recht ruhig. Absolut sauber!!
Die Gastgeber sind großartig und organisieren wirklich alles.

Cons:

Uns hat nur die Ausrichtung der Klimaanlage nicht gefallen, da immer eine Person im Zug lag :(

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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Ottavia couple it
10
Pros:

Staff molto cordiale e gentile, struttura pulitissima e grande attenzione e cura. Posizione tranquilla in mezzo alla natura, silenziosissima e molto comoda per visitare i templi di Dambulla

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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francesca couple it
10
Pros:

Colazione ottima e abbondante, i proprietari di casa sono davvero gentili e disponibili. Consiglio vivamente di cenare lì. Miglior kottu mangiato in Sri Lanka.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Gaby couple cn
10
A memorable stay in Dambulla
Pros:

I really enjoyed everything about this hotel. The environment, food and people are all perfect. Would definitely come again if I have a second chance. Strongly recommend!

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Noreen O Callaghan couple ie
10
Pros:

A little oasis. Unbelievable welcome
Host and family wonderful..our room was amazing. Best bed i slept in. Food was wow.
So glad I found it.

Cons:

Amazing

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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Jeremy young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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Jiamin young couple cn
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Cozy room with sufficient hot water shower. Nice dinner with reasonable price.

Cons:

Nothing to complain

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Rachel young couple au
10
I will go again , and recommend it to my friends coming to Sri Lanka soon . Excellent
Pros:

It was quiet , the home cooking was delicious . It was spotlessly clean . The staff could not have been more helpful and kind . The whole stay was AMAZING .

Cons:

It was Perfect

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof young couple de
7
Good, but pricey as for Sri Lanka
Pros:

Big beds
Fan and AC

Cons:

Poor WiFi

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
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Dennis young couple de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were very modern and spotless, offering great comfort. The family running the place was incredibly attentive and treated us with exceptional kindness and care. We highly recommend the Sri Lankan Breakfast.

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
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Kurt young couple be
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Excellent all around

2025-03-04 via Nuitee
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Leel solo traveller lk
10
Well Maintained Property
Pros:

A well-maintained property run by a local family, offering a calm and clean environment. The breakfast and dinner are delicious, and they also arrange Tuk Tuk transportation. Keep up the great work!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-02-26 via Nuitee
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Aravinda young couple lk
9
Superb
Pros:

Really nice , freindly staff and will highly recommend. 💪

2025-02-14 via Nuitee
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Bell young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everyone here was really friendly and helpful, and wanted our stay to be perfect. Great location very close to the cave temple but a peaceful green oasis, we even saw fireflies. Early morning tuktuk ride to Sigiriya organised easily - this is a good base for both the Dambula and Sigiriya sites

Best shower we encountered anywhere in Sri Lanka, comfortable bed, good aircon.

Cons:

Liked everything really, but would encourage all homestays to have filtered water available to cut down on endless plastic water bottles.

2025-02-08 via Nuitee