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Smashing Inn

Homestay

NO: 44, Matale Road

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$143

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$143

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
10 mentions

Worth for money The owner is very humble and friendly

The hostess is very kind and helpful

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

Rooms were clean, spacious and the toilet with hot shower is always great

Hot shower worked fine, bed was ok

Clean rooms
5 mentions

The room was absolutely spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained

Very helpful owners, clean

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Breakfast was delicious and a huge portion

A beautiful garden, in the morning during breakfast we observed monkeys and a vi…

Great location
4 mentions

The location was wonderful, just a short walk from the famous caves

Amazing location, just 10 min walking from the temples

Good value
4 mentions

Incredible price

Don't expect any luxury, but the stay here is worth it

Overview

Smashing Inn, a property with a garden, is located in Dambulla, 20 km from Sigiriya Rock, 23 km from Pidurangala Rock, as well as 1.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. This homestay offers free private parking and full-day security. The homestay provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The units at the homestay are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. As an added convenience, the homestay offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Smashing Inn can arrange a bicycle rental service. Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs is 3.8 km from the accommodation, while Popham's Arboretum is 4 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 17 km from Smashing Inn.

Traveller reviews

D

Dhananjaya

family_with_children

June 13, 2026

8

Had an amazing stay! The room was absolutely spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The food was a major highlight-every meal was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great hospitality! Sorry i couldnt took the pictures of the room. But the pictures that you see in booking.com its same as its showen.

A

Anojan

couple

May 10, 2026

10

Worth for money The owner is very humble and friendly

S

Shankar

couple

March 20, 2026

6

Very helpful owners, clean

R

Rebecca

couple

March 18, 2026

8

Family was lovely. Breakfast was delicious and a huge portion!! Shower was very good- best we have had in Sri Lanka home stays. Incredible price.

J

Jiří

couple

March 10, 2026

9

Simple accommodation with a local family - exceptional experience.

Simple accommodation with a local family. Don't expect any luxury, but the stay here is worth it! Staying with a local family that tries to do their best for you is an incredible experience. The hostess is very kind and helpful. She cooked us an excellent traditional Sri Lankan dinner. A beautiful garden, in the morning during breakfast we observed monkeys and a view of the greenery. If you want to experience local hospitality and kindness with simple furnishings and accommodation for literally just a few dollars - this is a great place.

V

van Hoek

couple

February 16, 2026

8

Nice location and kind family + animals

The dinner was really nice at the home stay! The owner gives a lot of tips about where to go, how to take the public transport, etc. He even helped us to go on the bus to Kandy :)

R

Ruby

couple

January 23, 2026

10

Lovely quiet homestay

The location was wonderful, just a short walk from the famous caves! The host is super attentive and helpful, they make a delicious breakfast that changes every day. We arrived in town with the bus and they came to pick us up for free. They also helped us in arranging a motorbike rental and gave good tips on places to visit and when was the best time. Also the neighbours dog is actually lovely. Don't be scared, he might bark at noisy tuk tuks and motorbikes but if you approach him gently he's an absolute sweetheart! Rooms were clean, spacious and the toilet with hot shower is always great!

N

Nathan

couple

December 9, 2025

10

Lovely stay

Lovely family, very hospitable. Helpful with planning our stay. Delicious food.

M

Mariano

couple

November 9, 2025

8

Smashing Inn

Amazing location, just 10 min walking from the temples. Quite convenient if having own transportation. Accommodation is simple but it does the job. The family is quite attentive, breakfast was really good! Hot shower worked fine, bed was ok!

D

Daniel

extended_group

November 3, 2025

9

Solid Apartment, with very good Breakfast and diner und friendly Host.

Low standard Apartment. But it works well for visiting the Area. Best Breaktfast und Dinner!!!! Very good.

K

Kavita

extended_group

October 3, 2025

10

The property was so calm and peace. We really loved everything about this. The hostess was also very very kind and helpful

S

Sébastien

couple

April 12, 2025

7

Nice family. Nice rooms. Nice garden. Peaceful place.

G

Giulio

solo_traveller

February 18, 2025

9

The hosts, the family that manage the place is really kind. The room was good and clean, and also the dinner was amazing

T

Tayla

couple

January 19, 2025

10

We had a lovely 4 nights staying with this family. The room was great value for money and the dinner was excellent. We had a fun two days being taken around in the owners Tuktuk - he took us to the rose quartz mountain, sigriya rock, Ayurvedic spice garden, and other tourist attractions for a very reasonable price.

T

Thomas

couple

January 6, 2025

10

Lovely stay

Lovely hosts, delicious food, so much better than the local restaurants and great breakfast in lovely peaceful surroundings. Also can be taken places as an extra service which is great!

T

Tereza

couple

January 6, 2025

8

Lovely home

The homestay is located in a beautiful place next to the jungle. You can hear the sounds of nature and just relax in silence. The owners were amazing and very nice. Willingness is their main advantage. We had dinner and it was the best Sri Lankan curry we have ever eaten. The owners also helped us organize a safari and welcomed us with tea/coffee and sweets. Beautiful place.

P

parimal

family_with_children

December 22, 2024

10

Very good and beautiful. Good hospitality and amazing behaviour of stuffs.

C

Chane

couple

November 30, 2024

8

Location, food and friendliness!

Nestled in lush greenery, walking distance or short tuk-tuk to the cave temple and big Buddha. Lovely and friendly hosts who are very helpful. Also make incredible food - the dinner was one of the best we have had in Sri Lanka

S

Stefan

solo_traveller

November 26, 2024

9

Super peaceful location in walking distance from the Rock Temple. The hostess is a passionate cook: the Sri Lankan food was extremely tasty and plentiful. For dinner I was served an amazing 7 vegetable curries : ). The room was large and spotless. I only spent one night but can highly recommend.

C

Chalana

family_with_children

September 10, 2024

10

We had an exceptional dinner prepared by the hotel, featuring delicious Sri Lankan rice and curry

It's worth the price. The room was very clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The location is conveniently close to the Dambulla Temple, offering a calm and peaceful atmosphere without any noise. Highly recommended!

Facilities

Activities

Cycling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room

Food & drink safety

Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Room service, 24-hour front desk, Private check-in/check-out, Grocery deliveries, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches

Double Room

The double room features soundproof walls, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

The double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room

The twin/double room features soundproof walls, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 11:00 to 20:30
Check-outFrom 11:00 until 14:00
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.
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Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:23 PM

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