Kandalama Vacation Rentals from SAR 41: Search Short-Term Rentals

Q: What are some of the best vacation rentals in Kandalama?

Border : This vacation home rental outside Kandalama offers a terrace, a private yard, and daily housekeeping to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This vacation rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind.

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A modern house with a pool, wooden deck, and glass doors leading to a dining area.

1. AARA Wild Sigiriya

Kandalama

"Aara Wild near Sigiriya was the highlight of our whole Sri Lanka trip. From arrival, the warmth of the welcome set the tone – every member of staff, from housekeeping to guides to the kitchen team, was genuinely, unfailingly lovely. It’s rare to feel so looked after and so at ease at once. The activities were fantastic and varied: a sunset walk with incredible views, a relaxed afternoon tea, a chef’s dinner served poolside under the stars, and a hands-on cooking class. Each felt personal rather...

Lauren

SAR 2,390 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rustic wooden house with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

2. SIGIRI HUNTER'S ECO TREE LODGE AND Restu

Sigiriya,Dambulla

SAR 56 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A corridor with green walls and wooden doors with glass panels.

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

Dambulla

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SAR 41 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rustic treehouse with a brick base and wooden upper levels, surrounded by dense forest.

4. Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

Sigiriya

Sarah

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a metal railing.

5. Green Senz - Hotel & Hostel - Sigiriya

Sigiriya

SAR 76 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A cozy attic bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a view of the outdoors.

6. relax nature villa

Sigiriya

SAR 70 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rustic thatched-roof hut with a small porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a cloudy sky.

7. Villa Dambulla

Dambulla

SAR 110 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

8. J Villa Sigiriya - Private Pool Chalets

sigiriya

SAR 410 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Top Kandalama Hotel Reviews

Amaya Lake Dambulla

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing place with expansive gardens with many pathways to wander along. The lake surrounded by mountains is stunning. We saw two types of monkeys in the garden. There are two pools, one near the huge bar and restaurant and the other at the edge of the property looking over the shore of the lake. The rooms are huge and clean with comfortable beds. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They will pick you up on a small golf buggy from your room and drop you back when ever you need. The food is delicious and so much variety. It's a huge luxury complex work so much to offer! A thoroughly wonderful stay- we booked an extra night so that we could spend time in the hotel grounds to enjoy it as we spent so much time sightseeing outside."

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning spot overlooking a lake where elephants have been every morning and evening of our stay (can’t see them that well in the evening!). Extremely friendly and helpful staff and the food they prepare , whether breakfast, or if you ask lunch or dinner, is extremely tasty and plentiful. We cancelled our plans and stayed an extra night it was that good. Cannot recommend enough."

Cinnamon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"An absolutely wonderful hotel, with a calm, serene atmosphere, that blends in beautifully with it's surroundings. Cinnamon Lodge is the antitheses of a generic, bland, modern hotel, which exudes a sense of unfussy sophistication. The Cinnamon Group's website does not do justice to the architecture or to how lovely the grounds are. The architect took inspiration from the ruins of nearby Ritigala temple (well worth a visit), and it's amazing how comfortably the buildings blend in with the vast grounds. The rooms are huge and nicely furnished, without being "glitzy". We stayed in a suite that was essentially a two story house, and comes with your own butler - in our case Lalith, who made our stay complete - reserving tables, remembering your favourite drink and generally anticipating your every need. The food was consistently excellent over our five night stay. The staff are all warm, charming and do their best to make your stay a memorable one. They are led by an excellent management team, who are visible, approachable and highly competent. Our stand-out memory is of the wildlife - not just at the nearby national parks, but within the hotel grounds. Incredible bird-life, monkeys, monitor lizards, and even an elephant beside the lake. This was all brought to life for us by the hotel's resident naturalist team (in particular Kintu), and we recommend you seek out their expertise. An oasis of calm, in the heart of the cultural triangle."

AARA Wild Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"Aara Wild near Sigiriya was the highlight of our whole Sri Lanka trip. From arrival, the warmth of the welcome set the tone – every member of staff, from housekeeping to guides to the kitchen team, was genuinely, unfailingly lovely. It’s rare to feel so looked after and so at ease at once. The activities were fantastic and varied: a sunset walk with incredible views, a relaxed afternoon tea, a chef’s dinner served poolside under the stars, and a hands-on cooking class. Each felt personal rather than a standard “resort activity.” We travelled with our two young children, and the way the team engaged with them was special – patient, warm and encouraging, and our kids left having formed real bonds with staff. Our 5 year old was in tears when we had to leave, and honestly I was close!! The wildlife was extraordinary right on the doorstep – elephants, lizards, eagles, even a water snake, all without going far. The biodiversity made every walk feel like a small safari. The natural pool was a wonderful centrepiece, and having a private pool at our room too meant we always had the choice of a sociable swim or quiet family time. And the food was genuinely fabulous throughout. Chef was brilliant and we feel ready to have a go at home with all his top tips! If I had to sum it up: Aara Wild isn’t just a beautiful place, it’s full of beautiful people. We’d go back in a heartbeat. Please book Aara!"

Hotel Sigiriya

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay at Hotel Sigiriya! The views of Sigiriya Rock were beautiful, and we really enjoyed the breakfast. Our room was on the smaller side, but it was comfortable enough for our stay. The pool looked lovely as well, although unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to use it. There were two disappointments during our stay. First, before arriving, I contacted the hotel management to request a simple birthday surprise—a decorated room with a “Happy Birthday” message and a small cake. The hotel acknowledged the request, and I even noticed it written in the corner of our check-in paperwork. Unfortunately, the request was overlooked and the surprise never happened. It was a missed opportunity to make an already wonderful stay truly special. Hopefully, they can follow through next time! The second disappointment was on our second day. The cleaning staff made an elephant out of towels and placed it on our bed. When we dismantled it to use the towels, we realized that they appeared to be our previously used towels. We found this quite concerning and unsanitary, especially since used towels had been arranged and placed directly on the bed. Despite these issues, we had a lovely overall stay, enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, and appreciated the friendly service. With a little more attention to these details, the hotel could make the experience truly exceptional. We would consider staying again and hope for an even better experience next time."

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Kandalama?

Yes, we have vacation rentals close to the most popular attractions in Kandalama, or you can go with a more secluded option if you're looking for relaxation.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Kandalama?

Border: This vacation home rental outside Kandalama offers a terrace, a private yard, and daily housekeeping to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This vacation rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind.

What’s there to see and do in Kandalama?

While you're exploring the area, Kandalama Reservoir and Dambulla Cave Temple are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Sigiriya Museum and Ancient City of Sigiriya are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What’s a vacation rental in Kandalama like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned accommodations you can stay in for a couple days or more in Kandalama. Vacation rentals feature amenities like laundry facilities and kitchens so you'll feel just like you're at home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can offer a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you to travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a popular choice for families.

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Our top choices for Kandalama vacation rentals

1. AARA Wild Sigiriya

2. SIGIRI HUNTER'S ECO TREE LODGE AND Restu

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

4. Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

5. Green Senz - Hotel & Hostel - Sigiriya

6. relax nature villa

7. Villa Dambulla

8. J Villa Sigiriya - Private Pool Chalets

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

10. Border

11. Nalanda Relaxation And Caping Site

12. Lakeside Retreat Eco Luxury Villa

13. Woodland Sanctuary

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Top Kandalama Hotel Reviews

Amaya Lake Dambulla

Aliya Resort & Spa

Heritance Kandalama

Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana resort

Cinnamon Lodge

Flower Garden Eco Village

The Otunna Guest House

AARA Wild Sigiriya

Hotel Sigiriya

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