Lake Lodge Kandalama stands on Wewa Road at Kandalama, near Kandalama Lake outside Dambulla, in the heart of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. The lodge is surrounded by greenery and looks out over the lake, with the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Dambulla Cave Temple and the area's other cultural and historical landmarks within easy reach.
The lodge is about 114 km as the crow flies from Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake, and the drive covers about 129 km, usually taking 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic and the weather. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Lake Lodge Kandalama.
Rooms are spacious, with a rustic character designed to blend with the surroundings. Each has large windows, comfortable beds, an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony or terrace with views of the lake or the jungle.
The restaurant serves Sri Lankan dishes and international cuisine, and there is an outdoor pool set among the trees. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the property, guided walks lead through the nearby jungle and around the lake, and the tour desk can help arrange excursions and day trips.
Close by are the Dambulla Cave Temple, with its Buddhist murals and statues, the Golden Temple of Dambulla and the Rangiri Dambulla Reservoir, a quiet spot for birdwatching, while boat rides and walks are possible on Kandalama Lake itself. Further afield you can climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, watch the elephant gatherings at Minneriya National Park, explore the ruins of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, see village life at Habarana or hike in the Knuckles Mountain Range.
Bookable activities, tours, and tickets within a 25 km radius.
Pre-book a private vehicle for arrival, departure, or onward travel.
