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Our top choices for Popham's Arboretum hotels

1. Hotel Freedom Village

2.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Jenny

₹2,187

₹2,865 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

2. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

2.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

"Beautiful setting. I was a bit confused about advertised lake who is actually not on the property and holds little for guests. Pool area was wonderful very quiet with trees and birds. Heinz was most helpful in sugges outings and arranging driver. A few niggles: Breakfasts like all in Sri Lanka could use some tweaking with toast presented first to go cold and items not offered but available such as tomatoes or bacon: readily provided when requested. Spider life is rampant so staff could pay more...

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₹15,897

₹20,930 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

Comfort Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View (With Cooking Classes) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

1.3 km from Popham's Arboretum

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₹758

₹996 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

4. Moi Dambulla by DBI

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Borchi

₹4,949

₹5,897 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

SUPERIOR DOUBLE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

5. Sundaras Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Sue

₹8,249

₹10,864 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Bathroom | Bidet

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Michelle

₹8,629

₹10,182 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

7. L's Lanka

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Toshio

₹2,937

₹3,550 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

2.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Olivia

₹3,644

₹4,730 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

iben Serritzlev

₹11,804

₹14,286 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

10. Sundaras Family Suites

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

"Séjour d une nuit très agréable, avec un très bon petit déjeuner pour le SL. La piscine au milieu des arbres est très sympa, surtout pr les enfants… chambre au top propre et bien aménagé. Bonne ambiance lounge le soir même si la musique un peu forte. À améliorer : le Check in où il n y avait personne à l arrivée, et comme notre chambre était pas prete, nous avons dû revenir et toujours personne donc un peu d attente. La lenteur et la qualité des plats du restaurant. "

Jerome

₹6,644

₹7,840 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Ramya

₹6,756

₹7,973 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

12. A A A Guest House

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

"I booked and paid for a night 3 days in advance. The morning of my reservation, I drove over 4 hours just to have them tell me they were closed on Thursdays. Then, over the phone with someone claiming to be the owner, he tried to act like it was my fault that he wasn't there. Then, after repeatedly providing proof that I had paid, he complained about how he didn't know where the payment went. When I told him that the location of the money was between him and the booking site because I did...

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₹1,547

₹1,843 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

13. Sujatha Tourist Rest

3 km from Popham's Arboretum

₹3,993

₹4,783 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

14. Lavendish Country Resort

1.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

₹2,635

₹3,452 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

15. Tiny Holiday Resort

2.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

₹998

₹1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

Superior Room | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

16. Eden Grand

3.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

Suthan

₹2,475

₹3,462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

17. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Bhanu

₹4,099

₹4,530 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

18. Heritance Kandalama

3.7 km from Popham's Arboretum

Neil C

₹17,858

₹23,580 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Family Suite, Lake View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

19. Athena Lake by Seedevi

6.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

Dario

₹5,128

₹6,836 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

20. Seasons Villa

6.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Tanjila

₹997

₹1,294 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Popham's Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Freedom Village	9.0 Wonderful 104 reviews	View
Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla	8.8 Excellent 6 reviews	View
Moi Dambulla by DBI	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Sundaras Resort & Spa	7.6 Good 134 reviews	View

Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Freedom Village

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay and hotel staff were readily available to assist with any questions we had."

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location and service"

Amaya Lake Dambulla

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is perfect thanks"

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!"

Eden Grand

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast and customer service was amazing"

Coffee House Resort Dambulla,Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"A small immaculately clean property where everything is so easy to use due to superb organization. Extremely helpful staff. A little gem..."

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

10/10 Excellent

"We booked the Deluxe Villa and the room was beautiful. The staff were very helpful, kind and pleasant. We enjoyed breakfast everyday."

Jetwing Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel and staff were absolutely amazing. So relaxing and beautiful. Would recommend, the scenery is beautiful, staff go out of your way to help you. Food was wonderful"

Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

8/10 Good

"Reception staff really friendly. Room and bathroom was clean. Property could do with a bit of maintenance in places though. Also no safe available in room. Not many sunbeds around the pool. Samman provided us with 2 great tours. He was excellent and went above and beyond. "

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Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

8.6/10 (12 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Popham's Arboretum?

Popham's Arboretum is located in an area of Dambulla known for its array of dining options. You'll find 92 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Popham's Arboretum?

Heritance Kandalama is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Popham's Arboretum. Other good choices within a few miles include Eden Grand and Hotel Freedom Village.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Popham's Arboretum?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Popham's Arboretum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Popham's Arboretum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Popham's Arboretum.

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Our top choices for Popham's Arboretum hotels

1. Hotel Freedom Village

2. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

4. Moi Dambulla by DBI

5. Sundaras Resort & Spa

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

7. L's Lanka

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

10. Sundaras Family Suites

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

12. A A A Guest House

13. Sujatha Tourist Rest

14. Lavendish Country Resort

15. Tiny Holiday Resort

16. Eden Grand

17. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

18. Heritance Kandalama

19. Athena Lake by Seedevi

20. Seasons Villa

Compare popular hotels close to Popham's Arboretum

Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Freedom Village

Heritance Kandalama

Amaya Lake Dambulla

AARA Wild Sigiriya

Eden Grand

Coffee House Resort Dambulla,Sigiriya

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

Jetwing Lake

Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

Other attractions near Popham's Arboretum

Dambulla Cave Temple

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Sigiriya

Sigiriya

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