Arika Villa - Special Deals on F&B and Spa Treatments

Hotels
8.3 (42 reviews)
Puwakattawala road, off dambulla Matale road, Pannampitiya Dambulla , Dambulla , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Exceptional service
Comfortable rooms
Excellent food options
Cons:
Location slightly outside main area
Hotel needs renovation in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Saw some positive remarks about cleanliness but needs improvement.
Service
8.8
Exceptional service and friendly staff noted across multiple reviews.
Location
7.3
Some guests mentioned the location is slightly outside Dambulla.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms described as exquisite and comfortable.
Amenities
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Food received high praise and was described as excellent.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive experience with enjoyment expressed across reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:43

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Arika welcomes guests with an outdoor swimming pool and sauna facilities, offering a relaxing retreat amidst peaceful greenery views. The comfortable guestrooms feature air conditioning and a private terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Convenient Location
Situated just a short 10-minute drive from Dambulla town, Arika is conveniently located near popular attractions such as the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Additionally, being only a 3.5-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport, guests can easily access the hotel upon arrival.

Exceptional Services
From a 24-hour front desk for travel assistance to the option of organizing karaoke sessions and barbeques, Arika goes above and beyond to cater to guests' needs. Indulge in delicious local Sri Lankan dishes at the in-house restaurant or opt for room service for a cozy dining experience. Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience? Book your stay at Arika today!

Important information:

Please note that the property operates on Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB). Therefore, guests are welcome to bring alcoholic beverages.

Please note that for 24th & 31st December 2018, all bookings are subject to a Compulsory Half Board Supplement of USD 40 per person per night. Room Only and Bed & Breakfast bookings are not accepted on 24th & 31st December 2018.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 42 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 7.3
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.3
A
Andreas couple de
5
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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CezaryFi solo_traveller pl
2
The facility was rated 5*, 2* at most / Obiekt stał przy 5*, najwyżej 2*
Pros:

Pierwsze wrażenie ze zdjęć na booking com.
Personel próbuje ratować sytuację w przypadku problemów

Cons:

The property is dirty and lacks a manager.
Old, stained furniture,
Dirty floors and furniture
The air conditioning doesn't work, there's no internet in the room, and the toilet doesn't flush (lack of proper maintenance and no ongoing maintenance).

Obiekt brudny, brakuje mu gospodarza.
Stare , poplamione meble
Brudno w na podłogach, meblach
Nie działa klimatyzacja, internet w pokoju a toaleta nie spuszcza wody (brak właściwej dbałości o nie ma bieżącego serwisu)

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Matthew family_with_children au
9
Really nice spot.
Pros:

Good sized bedrooms. Really friendly and helpful staff. Beds were comfortable.

Cons:

Its remoteness is its attraction, however difficult to get tuk tuks, uber or Pick me to pickup from here.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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okuyama couple lk
10
Pros:

裕福な友人の別荘に泊まりに来たような雰囲気。たまたまオーナー家族が集まって食事をしていて、挨拶に来てくださって嬉しかった。建物自体は古いというか歴史を重ねたように見える。シャワールームに雨が振り注ぐ不思議な構造だが問題はない。
ディナーもブレックファストもとても美味しかった。

Cons:

酒類は頼めないようだった。

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Rainer family_with_children de
9
Gerne wieder!
Pros:

Sehr freundlicher Empfang und sehr nette Menschen! Kompetente Leitung, viel Unterstützung. Sauber und engagiert! Erstklassig! Ruhig!

Cons:

Uns hat alles gefallen. Es liegt etwas außerhalb von Dambulla

2025-11-20 via Nuitee
R
Restu couple id
10
very much enjoyable stay, i had a great time and the staff are amazing!
Pros:

what a really nice property, great friendly staff!

2025-11-13 via Nuitee
S
Shaneen extended_group au
10
I can’t wait to come back !
Pros:

Everything - the concept and design was brilliant.
The rooms were exquisite and comfortable :)
The staff and food was above and beyond; true magic. it really leveled up the whole experience. Plus the surroundings were so lush and peaceful, it was so easy to unwind. If you are more up for cultural indulgence, the access to heritage sights was so easy to organize with the team.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
T
Thishan couple lk
10
A warm and relaxing getaway!
Pros:

t was a wonderful getaway — Lucian and the team provided exceptional service, making us feel completely at home. The rooms were spacious compared to other hotels, and the food options were excellent. Highly recommended!

Cons:

nothing

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Le personnel adorable. La cuisine faite à la demande. La qualité de l'offre restauration et du petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Il est temps de rénover l'hôtel et notamment la salle de bain.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Vinay with friends in
6
ARIKA VILLA DAMBULLA
Cons:

The room & bathroom was big but was musty. Choice of food limited and very average. The faucet in the bathroom sink had too much pressure and water was splashing out of the sink. Location and property is just average and I thought with the money paid one could get a better property.

2025-02-07 via Nuitee
M
Michael family with young children il
9
Superb
Pros:

The service was amazing! Every desire we had was accomplished. It felt very safe and nice. The shower was a real treat and the rooms are very spacious. We played football enjoyed the river and the pool. The food was great and in general very personal service. Our best stay until now we would love to stay more.

Cons:

The bathroom seat needs to be changed. But other than that perfect.

2024-12-30 via Nuitee
D
Diddigay family with young children in
8
Very good
2024-12-15 via Nuitee
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Kaushik young couple au
9
It was very friendly and relaxing
Pros:

The room and food were both fine. The room was really big in area . The location of hotel is next to a good portion of forest and nice creek . It was very quiet with birds songs heard all the time

Cons:

Different type of food to be made available

2024-10-07 via Nuitee
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Pashley family with young children ae
10
Best holiday ❤️
Pros:

Cannot thank the staff enough. We had the best 7 days on Sri Lanka thanks to their amazing hospitality. The room was massive and we had 2 interconnected rooms that were very clean and well maintained. The food was incredible and well worth paying for half board. My kids asked if we could stay forever! This place will have a little place in our hearts and I honestly cannot recommend the place enough. Thank you

Cons:

Nothing!

2024-07-26 via Nuitee
A
Andrew family with young children nz
9
Superb
2024-07-14 via Nuitee
J
Janiece young couple au
9
Oasis in the jungle
Pros:

Central to activities. Warm and welcoming and good food. Great pool

2024-05-18 via Nuitee
J
Justin family with young children cn
7
…. stay was fine and relaxed. Good service. Rooms a bit dated but clean and fine. 40 minutes from Si
2024-02-18 via Nuitee
E
Easwari family with young children my
8
Overall very good service set in a beautiful environment
Pros:

Surroundings
Breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2024-02-17 via Nuitee
M
Mohamed family with young children sg
7
Good
2024-02-13 via Nuitee
M
Mariusz family with young children pl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Perfect stay. Great and helpful service. Very good food, you can choose a European or traditional breakfast. Clean in the rooms and pool. Great welcome by the manager and all the staff are very nice young people. I recommend and thank you for a wonderful time !

2024-02-04 via Nuitee