"Beautiful setting. I was a bit confused about advertised lake who is actually not on the property and holds little for guests. Pool area was wonderful very quiet with trees and birds.
Heinz was most helpful in sugges outings and arranging driver.
A few niggles: Breakfasts like all in Sri Lanka could use some tweaking with toast presented first to go cold and items not offered but available such as tomatoes or bacon: readily provided when requested. Spider life is rampant so staff could pay more...
"Very rural location which meant we were very aware of the noise of village dogs during the night.
It is an 8 minute tuktuk ride from the Dambulla bus stand, but only a 600 metre walk to the access to the Dambulla Cave Temples.
The bathroom was tired and could do with a significant refresh."
"Perfect little hotel. Just off main road but very quiet at night. Food was lovely, very friendly staff and facilities in the room all looked new. Air con worked well and bed was comfortable, WiFi in the room was a little slow at times but other than that this place was perfect."
"Séjour d une nuit très agréable, avec un très bon petit déjeuner pour le SL.
La piscine au milieu des arbres est très sympa, surtout pr les enfants… chambre au top propre et bien aménagé. Bonne ambiance lounge le soir même si la musique un peu forte.
À améliorer : le Check in où il n y avait personne à l arrivée, et comme notre chambre était pas prete, nous avons dû revenir et toujours personne donc un peu d attente.
La lenteur et la qualité des plats du restaurant. "
"Extremely comfortable stay - the rooms are very modern and spacious with stunning views of the beautiful surroundings. The hotel facilities are fantastic and hotel staff are very friendly, polite and helpful with booking transport/excursions."
"I booked and paid for a night 3 days in advance. The morning of my reservation, I drove over 4 hours just to have them tell me they were closed on Thursdays. Then, over the phone with someone claiming to be the owner, he tried to act like it was my fault that he wasn't there.
Then, after repeatedly providing proof that I had paid, he complained about how he didn't know where the payment went. When I told him that the location of the money was between him and the booking site because I did...
"The Hotel Supreme in Dambulla is definitely recommended. We stayed 4 nights in the superior room and had no problem at all. The hosts and the staff are courteous and very helpful. The atmosphere is relaxing and after a long trip you can easily enjoy your beer at the fika bar."
"Outstanding Experience – Highly Recommended
From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed with a friendly smile and a complimentary drink. The hospitality was exceptional – the staff were incredibly helpful, attentive, and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed.
The entire stay was smooth, comfortable, and truly exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was relaxed yet professional, and every detail was taken care of with care and precision.
We left with only...
"Very clean and good room.
Comfortable bed:)
Hotel staff was nice.
If you want to stay in middle of nature it might be good!
And it took a little bit time to eat breakfast.
If I have a chance to go there I would stay there."
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"Extremely comfortable stay - the rooms are very modern and spacious with stunning views of the beautiful surroundings. The hotel facilities are fantastic and hotel staff are very friendly, polite and helpful with booking transport/excursions."
"One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The Geoffrey Bawa design is stunning. Incredible views. Great location. Feels like you’re in the jungle. Staff were brilliant. The buffet food was delicious."
"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."
"Wow. Luxurious property with the friendliest staff. The food was everything was picked from their farm. So fresh, generous portions, and organic! Our stay was simply amazing. We stayed in both the Floating Villa, and then the Bankee Chalet. Highly reccomend. Everyone in that visits Sri Lanka should come here."
"Very rural location which meant we were very aware of the noise of village dogs during the night.
It is an 8 minute tuktuk ride from the Dambulla bus stand, but only a 600 metre walk to the access to the Dambulla Cave Temples.
The bathroom was tired and could do with a significant refresh."
"Selvi , Abi and Madhu deserve to be recognised for their amazing service from the time we arrived for our 4 night stay , the girls were always smiling always helpful, we loved the daily towel art in our very clean and cool air conditioned room , then we enjoy the lovely pool and then we were spoilt rotten every morning with the delicious traditional Sri Lanka breakfasts , we give this hotel 6 stars "
"Loved our stay at Eden Garden whilst visiting the cultural triangle.
Room clean, comfortable and spacious.
All of the staff were excellent. Helped us organise trips in the area (Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Eco-park safari) as well as onward transport to our next destination.
Sri Lankan breakfast and dinner was served with a smile and tasted amazing. Highly recommend rice and curry (various choices), served with different vegetable side dishes and sambal. We didnt feel the need to dine anywhere else the food was so good.
Hotel also offered laundry service which was reasonably priced.
Convenient location, 10 minute walk to Dambulla centre where you will find a choice of banks, Cargills supermarket and various shops."
"It was amazing the workers there was really good and friendly im very happy food was great, we asked for a christmas dinner they invited musicians also a grill with fish and chicken setup christmas lights everything was perfect 10/10 no complaints"
"Sad case of lovely hotel falling into decay after Covid. We four were only guests for our two day stay. Staff could not do enough but could not find booking, pool very neglected and rooms although enormous could do with a large amount of tender loving care. One I hope succeeds in the future."
After visiting Polonnaruwa Vatadage, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.
Popham's Arboretum is located in an area of Dambulla known for its array of dining options. You'll find 78 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Popham's Arboretum?
Heritance Kandalama is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Popham's Arboretum. Other good choices within a few miles include Amaya Lake Dambulla and Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Popham's Arboretum?
Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Popham's Arboretum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Popham's Arboretum, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Popham's Arboretum.
