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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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
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Cecilie
10
Pros:

Vi overnattede her for at tage til Sigiriya, selve byen hotellet lå i var ikke noget særligt, men hotellet og dem der har det var helt fantastisk

2018-10-15 via Nuitee
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Marco Domenico
8
very good option for a 1 night stay
Pros:

Nice and basic guesthouse right next the Golden Temple complex. Highly suggested for a quick stay to visit Dambulla and Sigirya rock.

2018-10-12 via Nuitee
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Mollie
10
Enjoyable stay in Dambulla
Pros:

The host family is absolutely lovely. Their kindness to me as a solo traveller made the visit to Dambulla even more enjoyable. The room was clean and though not large, had a comfortable double bed, kettle and mosquito net (though I saw none while I was there). Air conditioning unit was new and very efficient. The bathroom seemed new and was a wet room style, with very good shower unit. The breakfast was great and served at whatever time I asked (very early in order to get to Sigurya before the sun got too hot). The hotel is within walking distance of the famous rock temples, near the wall painting museum, a short distance from Sigurya and just over an hour by car to Polonnaruwa. It is an ideal place to use as a centre for those three visits. The lady who runs the hotel speaks good English. She will book bus trips if asked. I was in one of the front rooms which is close to the road, which could be noisy at times. I believe the back rooms are quieter. However, I found I was not disturbed greatly and slept well.

2018-08-18 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

シギリヤ ロックに行くのに便利で安いゲストハウスです。金額どおりの設備ですが、清潔でスタッフも親切で快適に過ごせると思います。通りから歩いていけばシギリヤ ロック行きのバスターミナルに行けますし、トゥクトゥクひろってチャーターすれば周りのスポット込みで回れます。

2018-08-07 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Nice room and excellent host
Pros:

Nice place, and lovely people. Clean room, nice size. Close to the road.

2018-02-28 via Nuitee
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jan
8
Geweldig ontbijt
Pros:

Er zijn verschillende kamers. Twee rustig gelegen achter het huis en drie aan de voorzijde met nogal wat herrie van de hoofdweg. De kamer waar ik in verbleef was niet groot, wel helemaal schoon, met uitstekend bed, waterkoker en goed sanitair. Het gastgezin zijn aardige en zeer behulpzame mensen. Het ontbijt is geweldig. Op loopafstand van de beroemde rotstempels, vlakbij het wall painting museum. Mooie natuurwandeling mogelijk naar verschillende meren in de omgeving.

2018-01-27 via Nuitee
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Eri
10
アットホームな宿。すごくお薦め。
Pros:

女性にもお薦め。ダンブッラの黄金寺院まで歩いて数分。周辺に宿があつまっているので、目の前にトゥクトゥクがいるし、小さな商店があります。
とても優しいご家族で滞在が愉しかったです。水シャワーですが暑いので大丈夫。
安いし、本当に親切なご家族でした。また行きたい。So nice! Thank you so much!

2017-09-22 via Nuitee