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Shan Inn Dambulla

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dambulla with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Mountainside | View from room
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Mountainside | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
44th mile Post, Kandy Road, Matale District, Dambulla, 21100
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
    9 min walk
  • Popham's Arboretum
    5 min drive
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
    5 min drive
  • Sigiriya (GIU)
    31 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Day bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Dambulla

At Shan Inn Dambulla you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Dambulla Cave Temple and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and express check-in. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Dambulla hotel include Popham's Arboretum and Sigiriya Museum.

What's nearby

  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Popham's Arboretum - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sigiriya Museum - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 23 min drive - 19.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Delight Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Amaya Lake Dambulla - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪curry leaf restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Shan Inn Dambulla

Hotel in Dambulla with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Shan Inn Dambulla offers its guests a full-service spa. An airport shuttle during limited hours and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Shan Inn Dambulla also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Dambulla hotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Shan Inn Dambulla offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. This Dambulla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Languages

English, Hindi, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Property is also known as

Shan Inn
Shan Dambulla
Shan Inn Dambulla Hotel
Shan Inn Dambulla Dambulla
Shan Inn Dambulla Hotel Dambulla

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shan Inn Dambulla?

Shan Inn Dambulla offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Shan Inn Dambulla?

Yep, Shan Inn Dambulla has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Shan Inn Dambulla?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Shan Inn Dambulla.

Does Shan Inn Dambulla serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shan Inn Dambulla?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shan Inn Dambulla?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Shan Inn Dambulla's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shan Inn Dambulla?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Shan Inn Dambulla?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shan Inn Dambulla Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great owner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hospitality in Dambulla
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay in Dambulla
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spending New Year's with a small family guesthouse.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
清潔で広くてバルコニーも付いていてとても良かった
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful experience
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cecilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Marco Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good option for a 1 night stay
Nice and basic guesthouse right next the Golden Temple complex. Highly suggested for a quick stay to visit Dambulla and Sigirya rock.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and excellent host
Nice place, and lovely people. Clean room, nice size. Close to the road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

jan, rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Geweldig ontbijt
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
アットホームな宿。すごくお薦め。
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort