Shan Inn Dambulla

Hotels
Independent
8.7 (18 reviews)
44th mile Post, Kandy Road , Dambulla , LK

Facilities

Full-service spa
Express check-out
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly hosts
Great location

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Czysty pokój.
Service
8.97
Bardzo sympatyczni gospodarze.
Location
9.1
Wspaniała lokalizacja.
Room Quality
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.58
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.66
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:10

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services

Indulge in a rejuvenating experience at our full-service spa, and let the stress melt away as you unwind in our tranquil oasis.

Culinary Delights

Savor exquisite meals at our on-site restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service, offering delectable dishes during limited hours.

Convenient Amenities

Benefit from express check-in and check-out services, along with dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Additionally, take advantage of our complimentary Wi-Fi, private balconies, and free self-parking for a hassle-free stay.

Make Shan Inn Dambulla your home away from home and immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation. Start planning your getaway now!

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Payment

    Cash deposit required

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 18 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 8.97
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Nikola couple de
7
Pros:

Lage hat gepasst. Sind früher abgereist ( nur dort geduscht und Gepäck abgestellt), da wir recht früh in Dmbulla angekommen sind und sehr schnell alles erkundet haben. Es war keine Stadt für uns. Unterkunft war schön. Sauberkeit hat gepasst. Nette Gastgeberin. Mussten leider den ganzen Preis bezahlen und auch fürs Frühstück welches wir nicht gebraucht haben.

Cons:

Mussten leider den ganzen Preis bezahlen und auch fürs Frühstück welches wir nicht gebraucht haben. Da wir ja nicht über die Nacht da waren. War aufgrund dessen, dass es bei booking schon gebucht war.
Es gab im Badezimmer extrem viele Ameisen

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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GiuliaBolz extended_group it
9
Nel verde di Dambulla
Pros:

Soggiornare da Chaturi è come essere a casa. Le stanze sono nuove e moderne in mezzo alla giungla. La brezza del pomeriggio è l'ideale per godersi le scimmie che saltano tra le palme mentre sorseggi un thè. L'accoglienza ha il punteggio più alto, è sempre stata attenta ad ogni cosa, presente, disponibile. Ci ha aperto le porte di casa e ha accolto i nostri figli come fossero i suoi. Ci ha inoltre preparato dei piatti locali, abbiamo chiesto di fare colazione con cose che mangiano anche loro, e ci ha spiegato e raccontato molto delle tradizioni locali e culinarie. Ultima ma non meno importante, la posizione. Perfetta per visita il Cave Temple e Golden Temple. Ottimo soggiorno a Dambulla, see you soon 💞

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Veronika extended_group cz
10
Pros:

Paní hostitelka je velmi milá, uvařila nám skvělé snídaně a se vším ochotně pomohla a poradila. Ubytování je pěkné, zvláště se nám líbilo posezení na terase s výhledem na zahrádku.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Paula solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Lovely host. Terrific breakfast and right by the cave temple

Cons:

Bit dark at night walking up the side of the house to the room suggested some lighting would help

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Jiří couple cz
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Oriane solo_traveller fr
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Evgenii Soloviev family_with_children ru
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Wu extended_group lk
10
Pros:

这是我住过的最好的酒店 房间干净整洁 有空调有热水 一切都好 尤其是这里的店家是我见过的最真诚的人 我们成为了好朋友 我会一直记得这里 谢谢 感恩

Cons:

没有任何不满意

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
Łukasz solo_traveller pl
10
Pros:

Great and very friendly hosts. A simple place, worth the price. Breakfast was chia seeds with fruit. I fully recommend it!

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Jolanda couple nl
9
Vrolijk en enthousiast
Pros:

De enthousiasme en vriendelijkheid van de gastvrouw en gastheer. Tevens overlegde de gastvrouw vriendelijk wat wij wilden voor ontbijt en heeft de gastvrouw ook een diner ( hadden wij gevraagd ) gemaakt voor ons.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Marek extended_group sk
9
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Aleksandra solo_traveller pl
10
Pros:

Świetne miejsce do spania i spędzenia czasu na Sri Lance.
Przemiła właścicielka z wielkim sercem i pięknym uśmiechem.
Pyszne śniadania i super pokoje z pięknym ogrodem.
Serdecznie polecam wszystkim i jak tylko wrócę na Sri Lankę to na bank do tego miejsca.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Katarzyna couple at
9
2025-12-25 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple pl
10
Rewelacja
Pros:

Bardzo sympatyczni gospodarze, wspaniała lokalizacja. Czysty pokój. Polecamy.

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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Jessica
10
great owner
Pros:

Excellent owner, able to assist with organizing tuk tuk and driver for Sigiriya and sightseeing. Also arranged taxi for us to Kandy. Room had A/C. Breakfast included. Is walking distance to cave temple.

2019-11-02 via Nuitee
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Yuki
10
The best hospitality in Dambulla
Pros:

The family owned Shan inn hotel offers very comfortable cozy room with very nice garden behind. Chathuri, the owner of hotel is so lovely and kind. She just has this perfect friendly personality that makes travellers feel comfortable and safe. Also, her and her family has very good communication the whole time as they always respond my requests and questions. I loved getting coffee in the back cafe and chatting with her! :) They know good local tours as well. So I went a jeep safari (with driver name Hasintha), he was also very kind and it was so much fun!!! Shan inn - it can give you the best hospitality the travellers can ever ask for!

2019-08-20 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

清潔で広くてバルコニーも付いていてとても良かった

2019-05-01 via Nuitee
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laura
10
A wonderful experience
Pros:

Perfect host. A welcoming family who will put all their heart to provide you with the best service. It felt like being home. The room was clean and comfortable, the food was really nice. I highly suggest you to stay Shan Inn Dambulla if you want to know what real Sri Lankan hospitality is.

2019-04-10 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler self
4
Pros:

隣がオーナーの住居で。チェックイン後には人が見当たらなかった。部屋に水がなく、焦った。
翌日の朝食からオーナーと親しくなったので、いろいろ解決したが。

2019-03-03 via Nuitee
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Charlotte
8
Pros:

The hostess was absolutely lovely and welcoming which is really appreciated as I was travelling solo. She helped with any questions I had - she even invited me round for dinner. There was a problem with my booking which meant the rooms were over booked, she found me somewhere else to stay so can’t comment on the rooms.

2019-02-10 via Nuitee