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Dambulla Shan Inn

Guest house

44 th Mile Post,Kandy Road,Dambulla.

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$484

Includes taxes and charges

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$484

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
17 mentions

host behave

Lovely host

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Also shower has hot water & bed has mosquito net

Simple room, great host

Great location
6 mentions

Location

The location of the Inn is also spot on

Clean rooms
5 mentions

The rooms were clean, and mosquito nets were available, though we didn’t need th…

The rooms were very clean and Wi-Fi was also available

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Terrific breakfast and right by the cave temple

Breakfast was chia seeds with fruit

Good value
4 mentions

Good value for money

A simple place, worth the price

Overview

Shan Inn Dambulla is located in Dambulla, 300 metres from Dambulla Cave Temple. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Certain rooms have views of the mountain or garden. Every room includes a private bathroom. You will find shops at the property. Bike hire is available at this guest house and the area is popular for cycling. The guest house also offers car hire.

Traveller reviews

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samya

couple

March 22, 2026

4

Location.... atmosphere..... host behave

P

Paula

solo_traveller

March 8, 2026

10

Lovely host. Terrific breakfast and right by the cave temple

D

Daniel

solo_traveller

February 18, 2026

10

Lovely couple who are more than willing to to go extra mile to help when needed. Also shower has hot water & bed ha

Lovely couple who are more than willing to to go extra mile to help when needed. Also shower has hot water & bed has mosquito net. Nice little patio to sit out on & right next to cave temple woth restaurant & local shop 1 minute away

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Silvia

couple

February 17, 2026

8

Good value for money. Simple room, great host.

Ł

Łukasz

solo_traveller

February 10, 2026

10

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

K

Krejčová

couple

March 22, 2025

10

A fantastic stay with amazing hosts, delicious food, and unforgettable experiences like elephant safaris and local sight

The hosts are excellent cooks and very friendly. They gave us great recommendations for trips in the area. The rooms were clean, and mosquito nets were available, though we didn’t need them. Every day, we enjoyed watching monkeys outside at the same time—they weren’t a nuisance, just fun to observe.

M

Manisha

couple

January 31, 2025

10

The host Chathuri was just absolutely amazing, the hostess with the mostest. Chathuri organised all our transport in and around Dambulla and also onto Kandy. Nothing was too much of an ask for her and it was all done e with the best smile ever! The room can be improved with little things like maybe a mosi net (we were eaten alive in the night) and side lamps so not to be blinded by the main light when waking up. This is a stay that is not about the room but about Chathuri. The location of the Inn is also spot on.

G

Grozdan

couple

January 28, 2025

5

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Sridharan

couple

January 16, 2025

9

The hosts were very nice people and were very helpful to make our stay pleasant. They also assisted us with our travel needs

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Nick

couple

January 1, 2025

10

Extremely friendly hostess and very clean rooms!

Very good accommodation in an ideal location with an amazing price-performance ratio. The rooms were very clean and Wi-Fi was also available. The owners of the accommodation deserve special mention! The hostess was extremely friendly and helpful. She organized a trip to Sigiriya & Pidurangala Rock for us, cooked with us and helped us stopping the bus when we left. We would definitely come back again!

N

Nici

couple

November 30, 2024

10

Highly recommended

The property and accommodation was perfect. We definitely enjoyed our stay. It was very tidy and the family are the most warm-hearted, kindly, helpful and attentive people we’ve ever met. They helped us with so many things and were always taking care about us. We’ll definitely come back. 😊

E

Elena

extended_group

September 5, 2024

10

Very clean and super nice Staff

It is in a quiet place, very clean and the owners are super nice, gentle, friendly and really good people. They made our stay amazing.

C

Charlotte

extended_group

August 23, 2024

10

The woman was sooooo helpful and made us breakfast how we wanted it I would recommend everyone to go there it was a nice stay.

D

Dan

couple

August 7, 2024

3

Lovely people, great location but dirty accommodation

Location is great for Cave Temple Owners are lovely people and very helpful

P

Peter

couple

April 26, 2024

8

Friendly family and nice appartments in touch to the cave temple

very friendly family. Helped a lot with a driver for the next destination. The rooms were very clean and the terassa would be very nice but we had 38 °C so it was too hot outside and in the evening there were many moskitos as it is normal in the area. The air con was fantastic and very quiet. The price was absolute ok.

S

Svetlana

family_with_children

April 14, 2024

9

I liked everything very much. We stayed with a family of 2 adults and 2 children, wonderful hosts, delicious breakfasts. Recommend!

E

Erica

family_with_children

March 7, 2024

10

Feel embraced into a beautiful family, this is absolutely the place to stay.

Wow!! Chanthuri and Shan are the most welcoming, joyful and hospitable family. No request was ever too much trouble. We were made to feel like part of the family. So we extended our stay. Our children (15,12 & 7) did not want to leave… a home from home. The room was spotless and cleaned with linen change after 2 days. Comfortable bed, air con great, mosquito nets provided, instant hot water, wifi, walking distance to Cave Temples and a short tuk tuk ride to town (300rupees). Little store next door is convenient for snacks. Great little restaurant (Attilah) down the street for evening meal. They helped arrange day trip out to Sigirya, traditional village and Hurlulu Eco Park. The guy they recommended (Hasintha) was an absolute legend and waa very flexible. Some may consist a minus but we found incredibly entertaining the multiple troops of monkeys that make their way through this place during the day. We did not fill bothered by them at all… just don’t leave your food or rubbish lying about. By far the BEST place we have stayed in Sri Lanka.

M

michael

couple

February 27, 2024

8

A great host. We had a wonderful and different breakfast on both days of our stay. And they couldn't have been more helpful.

S

Suryanarayana

family_with_children

January 8, 2024

4

Hotel needs Improvement for a comfortable stay!

There is nothing to significantly to highlight positive other than staff being friendly.

J

Jana

couple

January 2, 2024

8

Great location close to temple caves and Rastafari bistro with the best curry. Friendly and helpfull owners.

Facilities

Activities

Spa and wellness centre, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Cycling, Bike tours

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Kid meals, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Minimarket on site, Soundproof rooms, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking garage, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Safety & security

CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Car hire

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Villa with Garden View

The spacious family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 5 guests 360 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features soundproof walls, a seating area, an electric kettle along with tumble dryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 340 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:23 PM

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