Dambulla Shan Inn
44 th Mile Post,Kandy Road,Dambulla.
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20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“host behave”
“Lovely host”
“Also shower has hot water & bed has mosquito net”
“Simple room, great host”
“Location”
“The location of the Inn is also spot on”
“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”
“Terrific breakfast and right by the cave temple”
“Breakfast was chia seeds with fruit”
“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
samya
couple
March 22, 2026
Location.... atmosphere..... host behave
Paula
solo_traveller
March 8, 2026
Lovely host. Terrific breakfast and right by the cave temple
Daniel
solo_traveller
February 18, 2026
“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
Silvia
couple
February 17, 2026
Good value for money. Simple room, great host.
Łukasz
solo_traveller
February 10, 2026
Great and very friendly hosts. A simple place, worth the price. Breakfast was chia seeds with fruit. I fully recommend it!
Krejčová
couple
March 22, 2025
“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.
Manisha
couple
January 31, 2025
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.
Grozdan
couple
January 28, 2025
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Sridharan
couple
January 16, 2025
The hosts were very nice people and were very helpful to make our stay pleasant. They also assisted us with our travel needs
Nick
couple
January 1, 2025
“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!
Nici
couple
November 30, 2024
“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. 😊
Elena
extended_group
September 5, 2024
“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.
Charlotte
extended_group
August 23, 2024
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.
Dan
couple
August 7, 2024
“Lovely people, great location but dirty accommodation”
Location is great for Cave Temple Owners are lovely people and very helpful
Peter
couple
April 26, 2024
“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.
Svetlana
family_with_children
April 14, 2024
I liked everything very much. We stayed with a family of 2 adults and 2 children, wonderful hosts, delicious breakfasts. Recommend!
Erica
family_with_children
March 7, 2024
“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.
michael
couple
February 27, 2024
A great host. We had a wonderful and different breakfast on both days of our stay. And they couldn't have been more helpful.
Suryanarayana
family_with_children
January 8, 2024
“Hotel needs Improvement for a comfortable stay!”
There is nothing to significantly to highlight positive other than staff being friendly.
Jana
couple
January 2, 2024
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.
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.
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