Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection "The first women-led hotel in Sri Lanka"

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Thema Collection
9.2 (164 reviews)
Lot 16, Pihilla Mookalana, Katupotha, Kandalama , Sigiriya , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Clean and spacious rooms
Excellent spa facilities
Cons:
Dinner start time too late
Spa experience affected by staff chatter
Slippery bathroom floor

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
Rooms were spacious and clean, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere.
Service
9.75
Staff were very friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond for guests.
Location
9.29
Beautiful location off the beaten path with stunning mountain views.
Room Quality
9.24
Rooms were spacious, clean, and nicely decorated.
Amenities
9.27
Spa facilities and swimming pool received positive feedback.
Value for Money
8.73
Overall worth the money, but slight improvements could be made.
Food and Beverage
8.28
While breakfast and dinner were good, more options and improvements in service are needed.
Overall Experience
9.75
A lovely and memorable stay overall, celebrating a special occasion.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:47

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience 4-star luxury at Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection with air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with a bidet.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Pidurangala Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Sigiriya Rock, the hotel offers easy access to must-see sites.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a choice of buffet, à la carte, or continental breakfast options at the hotel, ensuring a delicious start to your adventures.

To experience luxury, convenience, and delightful dining options, book your stay at Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 164 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Dilum • solo_traveller • lk
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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carlos • couple • es
9
Experiencia única.
Pros:

Ubicación espectacular, paseos por el lago y un trato por el personal excelente. Hotel acogedor y con un toque local que te hace sentir como uno más.

Cons:

Mejora en las instalaciones del baño de la habitación, pero cumple perfectamente con lo necesario y detalles.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Bas • family_with_children • nl
10
Een absolute aanrader!
Pros:

Eén van onze mooiste hotel ervaringen ooit… en we hebben er wat gezien. Niet per definitie luxe, maar de prachtige locatie, het zwembad, de natuur, heerlijke maaltijden maar vooral het team ter plaatse zorgen voor een heerlijke tijd. Hier voel je je direct thuis 🙏🏼

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • ch
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed the pool area, the mango garden was very picturesque, the buffet food was fresh, diverse and delicious. We really enjoy the calmness of this place! Rooms were very clean and the stuff friendly.

Cons:

The service at the pool could be improved. Food and dishes are staying around the whole day, you need to remind them in average 2 times that you ordered something.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
10
A beautiful property with excellent, welcoming service. And the restaurant is excellent.
Pros:

Beautiful property all around, with excellent food and service.

Cons:

A minor thing but the bikes could use tune-ups.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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asaf • family_with_children • il
6
Should not be ranked as a 5 star hotel
Pros:

The location is nice near the lake, the pool is nice, the staff was helpful

Cons:

After being in 4 different 5 star hotels in Sri Lanka, this hotel should not be ranked 5 stars, no more than 4 stars. The rooms maintenance is not good, the rooms are not clean enough, the food variety at breakfast and dinner is not great. It is priced as other 5 star hotels I have been but the value for money is lower.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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JoseANovo • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

The staff is very kind, all ladies, amazing service. The facilities are impressive. It was a pleasant experience.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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jacques • extended_group • be
8
Agréable
Pros:

Dirigé que par des femmes efficacement.

Cons:

Restaurant ok mais pas excellent.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Esther • family_with_children • nl
9
Heerlijk verblijf van 6 nachten gehad!
Pros:

Prachtig hotel, lief en veel personeel, heerlijk eten, ruime kamer, ruime badkamer, heerlijke bedden, mooi schoon zwembad, fijne ligstoelen, airco goed, altijd warm water, fijn balkon.

Cons:

Erg duur, ook om wat te drinken en te eten en ligt wat ver van alternatieve restaurants. Maar vergeleken met een hoop andere hotels in SL is de kwaliteit ook wat waard. En de gordijnen laten veel licht door, waardoor vroeg wakker. Gelukkig helpen dan de slaapmaskers, dus neem ze mee.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • family_with_children • be
10
Un séjour reposant, enrichissant et une sensation de liberté
Pros:

Le fait que ce soit géré par des femmes. La propreté, la qualité des équipement, la literie. La magnifique vue dès l’arrivée à hôtel, la piscine. Tout!
N’hésitez pas à aller en safari ou à monter le Pidurangala Rock avec Ravina, la guide de l’hôtel qui est toujours passionnée par ce qu’elle fait.

Cons:

Les prix de la nourriture et des boissons étaient un peu excessif.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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K • family_with_children • at
10
Außergewöhnlich schön und besonders!
Pros:

Ausflüge zu den Buddha Höhlen und die Radtour mit der Naturalistin waren großartig!

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Sandrine • extended_group • fr
10
Une belle parenthèse lors de notre séjour au Sri Lanka
Pros:

Une magnifique parenthèse pendant notre séjour au Sri Lanka. ✨
Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été touchés par les sourires, la gentillesse et toutes les petites attentions du personnel.
Cet hôtel dégage une atmosphère douce et chaleureuse, pleine de charme.
Et quelle magnifique piscine ! Un véritable havre de paix pour profiter d’une après-midi, d’une soirée et d’une nuit dans un cadre reposant.
Une endroit spécial que nous avons beaucoup appréciée et que nous recommandons sans hésiter.

Cons:

Ras

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Dorine • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bien
Pros:

La piscine, la décoration de l’hôtel, la directrice de l’établissement, le jeu d’échec, et la
Chambre

Cons:

Les prix des sorties, du restaurant ou des massages

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • family_with_children • au
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Anthi • family_with_children • gr
8
A great start to our trip in Sri Lanka! We had an amazing time.
Pros:

Extremely friendly and accommodating staff!

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Anthi • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Singh • extended_group • in
10
Very pleasant, very good room and amenities, excellent staff, very good location
Pros:

Liked the breakfast - location as well as food choices.

Cons:

Nothing specific

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Rony • solo_traveller • il
10
הלוואי נוכל לחזור שוב
Pros:

מלון פשוט מהמם ! צוות המלון שכולן נשים היה שירותי במיוחד. החדרים מעוצבים מדהים הגדולים מאוד. מקלחת נהדרת. הבריכה גם היא נהדרת. אפילו חדר הכושר היו מצוייד ונעשה בו שימוש

Cons:

האוכל היה מאוד חריף לטעמנו. אמנם ביקשנו וציינו שאנחנו לא מאוכלע החריף... ועדיין.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Karel • family_with_children • cz
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Lucian • couple • ro
10
Pros:

Everything, was the nicest experience in Whole Srilankian trip

Cons:

Bit hard to find the location with Waze

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee