The Sri Lankan hospitality continues in full swing. There never is a place in Serendib where you will not enjoy their hospitality. The Dambulla transit Hotel is only safe looking place in the town with well-trained, friendly staff, clean rooms and a good restaurant. Their papaya juice is a must. The bar is open in the evenings and the swimming pool looks inviting with the clean water amidst the trees and the farm beyond, with ducks enjoying their walk around. Reasonably priced, this hotel has a convenient location, especially if you intend exploring the ancient cities.
Location:
The Gimanhala Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the historical city of Dambulla which has always been a pit stop for travellers heading towards the North and North East of Sri Lanka. The hotel is found adjacent to the city post office while you can head towards Jaffna, Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Sigiriya from there onwards. The city of Dambulla is located approximately 148km North East of Colombo and about 72km away from the hill capital of Kandy. The drive from the airport takes about 3 - 4 hours depending on the time of day you choose to travel.
Accommodation:
A number of 17 Standard Rooms are available for guests at the Gimanhala Hotel in Dambulla. Due to its excellent location, the hotel is an ideal holiday destination while all guest rooms are spacious and comfortable. The guestrooms are well equipped and consist of modern facilities such as air-conditioning, television, hot water as well as tea and coffee making facilities. You can also choose from Single, Double and Triple rooms depending on your travel requirements.
Facilities:
Gimanhala Hotel in Dambulla is renowned for its authentic Sri Lankan cuisine served in mouth-watering breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets at the 'Ahara Pana Restaurant.' The hotel features a swimming pool with sun beds, a well-stocked bar, and a versatile restaurant-cum-banquet hall for events like weddings and workshops. An experienced event team and outdoor catering services are available for up to 1000 guests. Guests can explore the surroundings with provided bicycles, relax at the poolside, and enjoy the scenic views. The hotel also offers a souvenir boutique and a roadside cafe for added convenience. Overall, Gimanhala Hotel provides a diverse and comfortable experience for guests seeking a taste of local cuisine and hospitality.
Excursions:Located about 2km away from the city centre is the Golden Rock Cave Temple which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is known to be the best preserved rock temple in the island and there are many devotees visiting the temple annually. Since Dambulla is considered as a major transportation hub and a pit stop for travellers who head towards the North and the North East, you can easily head towards the other World heritage sites such as Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. If you are in the mood for a longer excursion, Trincomalee awaits you with its beautiful beaches.
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Do not stay at this hotel. It is old and dilapidated. The first two rooms I was allocated had no WiFi at all. The third room, in a different wing, WiFi was OK. The bathroom of the room we are in now stinks strongly of sewage. Even…
Great stop on your way for a meal or coffee. Staff is very friendly and the food was great too. Rates were very reasonable
Was taken here on a tour group through AVG on April 12th for lunch. Group was 40 plus and they were advised that we were coming. No cold beers, please wait we will put on ice, buffet for 3000rp was running low and out of dish, vir…
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