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Kalundewa Retreat

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Exterior
Lower Bakmee - Premier Suite with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)
Attikka - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)
Karanda - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)
Attikka - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Kalundewa Road, Dambulu Oya, Dambulla
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Upper Bakmee - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Upper Bakmee - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

  • 84 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

  • 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)

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

  • 102 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Nika - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Nika - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 177 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 158 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ehela Family Bungalow (10% off on food)

Ehela Family Bungalow (10% off on food)

  • 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)

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

  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ehela - Deluxe Room (10% off on food)

Ehela - Deluxe Room (10% off on food)

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Kalundewa Retreat

Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
This lodge features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, spa services, and 24-hour room service.
Kalundewa Retreat offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at Kalundewa Retreat, you'll be close to Dambulla Cave Temple. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at The Treehouse
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to facials, body treatments, or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles, hiking/biking trails, and yoga classes
  • 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Dambulla Cave Temple and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Ancient City of Sigiriya
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Kalundewa Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Kalundewa Retreat. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Dambulla lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Treehouse - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 25 for adults and USD 12.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Treehouse

Things to do

  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kalundewa Retreat

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Kalundewa Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful peaceful property in the middle of nature room with plunge pool was spectacular! Take a bike ride around the rice fields and see so many beautiful birds. I will come back and stay longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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