Family Nest
Padeniya
View on map and nearby hotels
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Very friendly”
“The host is super friendly and helpful”
“Great room”
“The room was comfy and the shower was hot”
“Breakfast local and tea tasty( every day something different)”
“Delicious Sri Lankan breakfast”
“Location is 2min from the bus station and the same for the enter to the temple”
“The location is next to the golden temple but in a calm side street not so far f…”
“Room was nice and clean, also bathroom, the area around just has a chill vibes”
“The rooms were clean and the outdoor area was really cozy”
“He manages for ask renting the scooter during our stay but also he offered us to…”
“The hosts were lovely and the Son, Ishu, took us on a tuk tuk tour to both the L…”
Overview
Family Nest is situated in Dambulla, 300 metres from Dambulla Cave Temple and 2.2 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience. Every room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Traveller reviews
Yoen
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
Very friendly! Nice food. Great room!
Lucia
couple
March 10, 2026
“Great place to stay!”
Nice place to stay! Location is 2min from the bus station and the same for the enter to the temple. Also small supermarket and local shops with food are really just behind the corner. Room was nice and clean, also bathroom, the area around just has a chill vibes.. Breakfast local and tea tasty( every day something different). Owner is really kind and he likes to help with everything what you ask. He manages for ask renting the scooter during our stay but also he offered us to bring us everywhere and make us a tour for good price.
pia
couple
March 5, 2026
The location is next to the golden temple but in a calm side street not so far from the center. The place and the garden are cozy and beautiful ! The host is super friendly and helpful. He gave us many good advices what to visit all around Dambulla . Delicious Sri Lankan breakfast!
Pawel
extended_group
February 3, 2026
The host was very kind. He took great care of us. The food was delicious. His son organized two full-day excursions for us.
Georgina
couple
January 21, 2026
“Amazing place to stay close to cave temple - lovely hosts.”
Beautiful garden and lots of sitting areas within the garden. The room was comfy and the shower was hot. The location is amazing for visiting the cave temple and just a short walk from the bus stop to/from Kandy too. The hosts were lovely and the Son, Ishu, took us on a tuk tuk tour to both the Lion Rock and Pidurangala Rock in Sigiriya, waited for us at both, and also a spice garden which was free and very interesting, plus a place for dinner and picked us up after, an amazing tour which we really enjoyed and for a really good price! I'd highly recommend it. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Jakob
couple
January 19, 2026
The rooms were clean and the outdoor area was really cozy. Also the owner was really nice and gave us great tips for activities and routes to take around Dambulla. He cooked us delicious breakfast everyday!
Ève-Marie
couple
January 15, 2026
Nice family! They can take you around by tuktuk and show you hidden gems in the area.
Bettina
solo_traveller
September 22, 2025
The owner is very friendly and tells you good tips what to do. The garden with the flowers is amazing! I would come again.
Fleur
solo_traveller
September 15, 2025
“Nice homestay in Dambulla”
Very cute homestay, close to Dambulla Temple Caves. Nice family. Good breakfast & tasty dinner.
Macko
extended_group
September 7, 2025
The host was very nice and the location was amazing - super close to the temple. Beautiful accommodation and there is a great local restaurant on the corner.
Guest
couple
August 20, 2025
The rooms were clean and the outdoor area was really cozy. Also the owner was really nice and gave us great tips for activities and routes to take around Dambulla. He cooked us delicious breakfast everyday!
Fabbiano
family_with_children
August 18, 2025
Perfect position to visit the Gold Temple and the Cave Temple. As it was suggested by the owner we woke up early to be the first to visit the Cave Temple and it was perfect. It allowed us to be fully and truly appreciate its beauty. After the visit we came back to the homestay where breakfast was ready for us. Super good sri lankan breakfast! The owner really nice and helpful. He helped us better understand how to move around the area and suggested a super nice restaurant close to the “centre” of town.
Rodrigo
solo_traveller
July 22, 2025
Everything is super clean and armonious. I loved the garden and the room was really comfortable. The owner is really kind and helpful ; always with good predisposition to serve. I recomend it !
giuseppe
couple
May 10, 2025
Really close to Cave temple, clean and comfortable , has a nice garden and sofa to relax
João
solo_traveller
April 20, 2025
The place was nice and quite, and the hosts were absolutely amazing, the breakfast as well. They gave me good tips and provided tuk tuk service! Highly recommend
Jacqueline
solo_traveller
April 5, 2025
“Beautiful family homestay near temples and great food.”
Nice and cosy room and friendly family environment. Nice garden and sitting area. Good location close to Golden temple Cave temple and bus dtop. Delicious food both for breakfast and diner with a lot of variation and even a desert evety night.
Ana
solo_traveller
March 24, 2025
“Perfect stay!”
The room was very nice and clean. Pradeep and his whole family are really amazing and take care of everything. Totally recommend this place! There is also food which is very tasty
Jayprakash
couple
February 28, 2025
Good atmosphere. Supportive owner &staff
a.galbiati
solo_traveller
February 25, 2025
The real family, homely welcoming, combined with the wish of the family to involve the host into Lankan food, tradition, nice tips. And the chants at morning time of the children are the nearby kindergarden!
Anna
couple
February 23, 2025
“We loved to stay here!”
Home cooked food-try dinner, we loved our curry! Location-close to Golden temple and Cave temple. Host-nice, friendly, very helpful.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site
Reception services
Invoice provided
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk
Budget Double Room
The double room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
Hotel Policies
Price Watch
Email me price updates for Hotel Family Nest
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Family Nest.
If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.




