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Kalundewa Retreat

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

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
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)

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

Highlights

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

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Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
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)

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
Fridge
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
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)

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Bidet
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Kalundewa Road, Dambulu Oya, Dambulla

What's nearby

  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Popham's Arboretum - 17 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 35 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Pidurangala Rock - 40 min drive - 30.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kanchana Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Ninu - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Viewing Gallery - ‬12 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 travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this lodge. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment and a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Treehouse, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All guest rooms at Kalundewa Retreat feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Fridges, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from 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 smoke detector, 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?

Checkout 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.

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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

Stephanie

Wow. Luxurious property with the friendliest staff. The food was everything was picked from their farm. So fresh, generous portions, and organic! Our stay was simply amazing. We stayed in both the Floating Villa, and then the Bankee Chalet. Highly reccomend. Everyone in that visits Sri Lanka should come here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

We had a very particular Nil room. You have to reach the and leave the room with a boat. To get out from the room you need to contact the reception with wifi which was not available all the time .This made a challenging stay and also very particular.You are in the nature .As all is widows it might be a little bit hot in day time. Altogether very particular stay with a very attentive staff .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

RANJITH

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DINESH

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jonas

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

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

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

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: 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