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Kalundewa Retreat

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
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Upper Bakmee - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 84 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bakmee Family Bungalow with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lower Bakmee - Premier Suite with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 102 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Nika - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Karanda - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

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Karanda - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 177 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Kumbuk - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Attikka - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 158 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ehela Family Bungalow (10% off on food)

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Bidet
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Nil Manel - Floating Boat Villa with Hot Tub (10% off on food)

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ehela - Deluxe Room (10% off on food)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kalundewa Road, Dambulu Oya, Dambulla

What's nearby

  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 13 min drive
  • Popham's Arboretum - 17 min drive
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 17 min drive
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 35 min drive
  • Pidurangala Rock - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Man-J - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ninu - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kanchana Restaurant - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Kalundewa Retreat

Luxury lodge near Dambulla Cave Temple
At Kalundewa Retreat, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this lodge. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Treehouse, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
Room features
All guestrooms at Kalundewa Retreat have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and shower/tub combinations
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Treehouse

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 8 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 8 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 12.50 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kalundewa Retreat Lodge Dambulla
Kalundewa Retreat Lodge
Kalundewa Retreat Dambulla
Kalundewa Retreat
Kalundewa Retreat Lodge
Kalundewa Retreat Dambulla
Kalundewa Retreat Lodge Dambulla

Frequently asked questions

Does Kalundewa Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kalundewa Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kalundewa Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kalundewa Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kalundewa Retreat?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Kalundewa Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kalundewa Retreat located?

Situated in Dambulla, this luxury lodge is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Dambulla Cave Temple and within 32 mi (52 km) of Ancient City of Sigiriya and Ritigala Ruins.

Kalundewa Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hidden gem of a place
The place is serene and simply stunning. If you want to have a relaxing holiday, not doing much but hanging out by the swimming pool, cycling around rice fields, enjoying locally produced organic vegetable meals away from crowds of tourists and being attended to by friendly staff - here is your spot. It is in the midst of the nature so if you have limited tolerance to wild life, maybe reconsider, but I consider such place in this world today as a hidden gem. It was a perfect get away for us and would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

RANJITH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very bad smell in the bath area. Upper floor guest made huge noise and spoiled our stay. Since the upper floor is timber, it's better if you avoid this combination. It was nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Didula

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DINESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical for nature lovers!
You are surrounded by nature, birds, animals, everywhere you look. The staff is very friendly, funny, and the service is excellent. The property is lush and gorgeous. Its a magical place! But, the facilities are close to 10 years old, and being that close to nature has its «downsides», if you are not REALLY into it. Even so, we loved our time there. Tip: order the local dishes on the menu;)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing retreat in a conservation area!
My wife and I had an amazing stay at this retreat in an animal conservation area. We saw a huge variety of animals including birds, peacocks and monkeys! The room was very nice and a mosquito net was provided. All of the staff were very friendly and caring and I would definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous, with mountain views across rice paddies. The staff is extremely sweet and will take you on nature walks throughout the property to spot birds and take a boat ride over the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Immersed in wildlife on this conservation site. Lovely staff with a very knowledgeable resident naturalist who took us on a bike tour of the local area- very knowledgeable about local biodiversity and sustainability. We were upgraded to a chalet which was very comfortable. We saw so much wildlife from the hornbills roosting near our chalet to monitor lizards, monkeys and sea eagles! The facilities borrow the landscape rather than dominate and its not the sort of place for free cocktails and extensive buffet dining either. The local food choices such as curry and rice are delicious - the more western dishes are fine but i woukd stick to sri lankan dishes which they are keen to cook. The chef cooked us an off menu dish of fish he had got from the market which was lovely! If you love nature and simple luxury you'll love Kalendewa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

T, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Incredible ground, but a strange hotel. Trying to be boutique but distinctly average. Food was below par - especially considering the cost. Pretty sure it was pre processed out of a packet (in cubes) but described as fresh. Yuk. The room also felt dated even though it tried to seem modern. The massive grounds (with various unique animals) was a plus, but the fact that almost nobody else seemed to be at the hotel made it feel lonely - and weird. A shame really.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018