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Kalundewa Retreat

Property class: 4.5

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Located close to Dambulla Cave Temple, Kalundewa Retreat provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this lodge. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment and a facial 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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ₹18,771
₹24,588 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

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View all photos for Ehela - Deluxe Room (10% off on food)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a desk with a chair.

Ehela - Deluxe Room (10% off on food)

  • Mountain view
  • 270 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Upper Bakmee - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a bench, and a view of greenery and mountains through large windows.

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

  • Lake view
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

  • Mountain view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Lower Bakmee - Premier Suite with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

A spacious room with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and a large window offering a view of trees.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of a forested area through large windows.

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

  • Lake view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A houseboat with a covered deck, a dining area, and a view of the surrounding water and trees.

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

  • Lake view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Nika - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, and a sliding door.

Nika - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

  • Mountain view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, overlooking a lake through large windows.

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

  • Lake view
  • 1900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern, glass-enclosed bedroom with a wooden deck and a hot tub.

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

  • Lake view
  • 1700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ehela Family Bungalow (10% off on food)

A bedroom with a large bed, ceiling fan, artwork on the wall, and a view of a garden through a large window.

Ehela Family Bungalow (10% off on food)

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bakmee Family Bungalow with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

A room with a wooden floor, a desk, two chairs, and large windows offering a view of a forest.

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Dambulla is home to Kalundewa Retreat. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Ritigala Ruins are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dambulla Cave Temple. Popham's Arboretum and International Spice Walk are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Dambulla travel guide
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Kalundewa Road, Dambulu Oya, Dambulla

What's nearby

  • A temple interior with large Buddha statues, intricate ceiling artwork, and a central stupa.
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    16 min drive - 11.7 km
  • A large stone structure with inscriptions in multiple languages, including English, at Rangiri Dambulla National Park.
    Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
    20 min drive - 15.3 km
  • A prominent rock formation with a river in the valley below.
    Ancient City of Sigiriya
    40 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Sigiriya
    18 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Popham's Arboretum
    20 min drive - 15.7 km

Restaurants

  • Kanchana Restaurant
    26 min drive
  • Kandy Liqour Restaurant
    16 min drive
  • Flava By Dimo
    17 min drive
  • Araliya Bistro and Cafe
    16 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    15 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 body scrub, a body treatment and a facial 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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Mosquito nets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kalundewa Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kalundewa Retreat?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kalundewa Retreat on 18 Sept 2026 start from ₹18,771, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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