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Family Nest

Homestay

Padeniya

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$202

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$202

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

Very friendly

The host is super friendly and helpful

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Great room

The room was comfy and the shower was hot

Breakfast available
8 mentions

Breakfast local and tea tasty( every day something different)

Delicious Sri Lankan breakfast

Great location
7 mentions

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…

Clean rooms
6 mentions

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

Good value
2 mentions

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

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Yoen

solo_traveller

May 28, 2026

10

Very friendly! Nice food. Great room!

L

Lucia

couple

March 10, 2026

10

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.

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pia

couple

March 5, 2026

9

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!

P

Pawel

extended_group

February 3, 2026

10

The host was very kind. He took great care of us. The food was delicious. His son organized two full-day excursions for us.

G

Georgina

couple

January 21, 2026

9

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.

J

Jakob

couple

January 19, 2026

9

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!

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Ève-Marie

couple

January 15, 2026

9

Nice family! They can take you around by tuktuk and show you hidden gems in the area.

B

Bettina

solo_traveller

September 22, 2025

9

The owner is very friendly and tells you good tips what to do. The garden with the flowers is amazing! I would come again.

F

Fleur

solo_traveller

September 15, 2025

10

Nice homestay in Dambulla

Very cute homestay, close to Dambulla Temple Caves. Nice family. Good breakfast & tasty dinner.

M

Macko

extended_group

September 7, 2025

10

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.

S

Guest

couple

August 20, 2025

9

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!

F

Fabbiano

family_with_children

August 18, 2025

8

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.

R

Rodrigo

solo_traveller

July 22, 2025

10

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 !

G

giuseppe

couple

May 10, 2025

8

Really close to Cave temple, clean and comfortable , has a nice garden and sofa to relax

J

João

solo_traveller

April 20, 2025

10

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

J

Jacqueline

solo_traveller

April 5, 2025

9

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.

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Ana

solo_traveller

March 24, 2025

10

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

J

Jayprakash

couple

February 28, 2025

9

Good atmosphere. Supportive owner &staff

A

a.galbiati

solo_traveller

February 25, 2025

10

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!

A

Anna

couple

February 23, 2025

10

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.

Max 4 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:30 to 22:30
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 10:30
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 printManaged by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:23 PM

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Family Nest - 0 Star Hotel in Dambulla