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Amaya Lake Dambulla

4.0 star property
Lakefront resort with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast (LKR 2940 per person)
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Amaya Lake Dambulla sits by the water, offering an outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests can book spa treatments, dine at Samara restaurant, or try rafting and motor boating on the lake. The property provides free WiFi and has an on-site bar praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite (With Plunge pool) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite (With Plunge pool)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 157 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Signature Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Kap Ela, Kandalama, Kandalama, 21100

What's nearby

  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 17 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Sigiriya Museum - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Pidurangala Rock - 28 min drive - 11.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Wihara Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Amaya Lake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ariya Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪curry leaf restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Amaya Lake Dambulla

Upscale family-friendly resort by the lake
A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Amaya Lake Dambulla. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, motor boating, and rowing/canoeing at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Samara, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like rafting and ecotours. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus bidets and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: LKR 2,940 for adults and LKR 2,940 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Samara

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rafting
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
This is a designated quarantine resort. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LKR 2940 for adults and LKR 2940 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 18200 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 18200 (from 6 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number PV16934

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Amaya Lake
Amaya Lake Dambulla
Amaya Lake Hotel
Amaya Lake Hotel Dambulla
Lake Amaya
Amaya Lake Kandalama Dambulla
Amaya Lake Kandalama
Amaya Lake Dambulla Resort
Amaya Lake Dambulla Kandalama
Amaya Lake Dambulla Resort Kandalama

Frequently asked questions

Does Amaya Lake Dambulla have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Amaya Lake Dambulla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amaya Lake Dambulla?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Amaya Lake Dambulla?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amaya Lake Dambulla?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Amaya Lake Dambulla provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 18200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Amaya Lake Dambulla located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly resort is within 9 mi (15 km) of Popham's Arboretum, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Museum and Habarana Cultural Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Amaya Lake Dambulla Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anuruthan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lake and surrounding area. It was so serene. Breakfast was included and was amazing. It was cozy detached cabana type of room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mareena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly . Food was very good .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place. Very friendly staff. Great Food. Will go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved staying at this hotel and found the setting and scenery very beautiful. the hotel consists of little bungalows inside the forest, right next to the lake. I would like to see more information about the hotel services to be more readily available in the rooms and public areas (ie spa & other facilities). the pool should be renovated and enlarged. Also the hotel should provide some paddle boats and kayaks for rent so that people can enjoy the beautiful lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olegs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel

The hotel is really amazing. Perfect place for the family stay. Huge beds, calm area, tree house, swings, and much much more what people with kids will enjoy. When buffet breakfast or dinner offered, it has a big variety of different cousin - European, SriLankan, Indian, etc. Staff was amazing, polite and friendly. Starting from cleaners, and ending with receptionist. Special thanks to staff who served breakfast and dinner. They are amazing. Three nights in this hotel wasn't enough for us. Definitely will return and stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

chiraj

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs better upkeeping. Stayed here after a few years and noticed it has gone down in quality. Pest control wasn’t done, rooms were not very clean, the toilet water kept on running unless you try to flush several times till it stops, tv remote wasn’t working. Staff was helpful but felt they were limited by the resources. Management has to do a better job!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ayman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room too much dirty Water come from ac Phone broken
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with a beautiful location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ravinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of the property is excellent but the housekeeping services are below average. The restaurant staff was excellent- Mr. Jayararatne and waiter Mr. Imalsha are extremely good and made every meal a pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ByeongWan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No need to say anything. It's just great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

YASURO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TOO old
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
A very average stay. I’m not sure I would recommend this. The staff are lovely but the rooms are very dated. I don’t think it’s worth the price when there’s many other amazing properties in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chandrangani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the place very much. Excellent staff and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

Super friendly stuff, very nice place. Highly recommanded
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great massage and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sangeetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent customwr service all round from everyone

We had an absolute great time, i must say the level of customer service was excellent and 5 star, ranging from oir porters, to front desk to the ladies and gents who served us and worked in the restaurant!! Well done!! We shall be back again, beautiful relaxing location as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ravitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has only one restaurant. It get crowded quickly. Had wait long for a table, food etc especially hopper stand. Management shd fix this bottleneck
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bel hotel dans la nature

Belle chambre (villa) située dans un très grand parc au bord du lac. Pleins d animaux, des singes, écureuils, lémuriens, et qqes insectes. Au bord du lac, avec 2 magnifiques piscines. Une belle atmosphère paisible. Le lit est confortable. Le personnel très gentil. Le buffet un peu répétitif mais pour le prix il n y a rien à dire. Les chambres pourraient etre un peu mieux nettoyées, mais nous y avons été très bien. Endroit parfait pour aller visiter Dambulla, Sigirya et Polonaruwa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MASAHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レイクサイドディナーをお願いして　十分なサービスで料理も美味しかったですが　ちょっと暗すぎで料理がしっかり見れなかったのが残念でした。　ゆっくりSPAやプールもありのんびり過ごすのがお勧めです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs H M S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great but remote

Hotel was lovely and the staff were very friendly and attentive. But, the hotel really feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. You can't easily get into town. If you want a get away from it all time then I would happily recommend. Otherwise, be aware that you are limited to the resort itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very peaceful. Good value for money. Staff very friendly and helpful. Fantastic Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne, grüne Anlage mit tollem Buffet und freundlichem Personal!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay.

Wonderful stay. Spent 3 days here. Good location between Sigiriya and the cave temple in Dambula. Arranged tuk tuk for us. Pool was great, large with a deep end. Food was varied and very good. Would definitely stay here again.
Inside room
Self contained cabin
Sigiriya
Restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

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