You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Shashin Lake Resort. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Shashin Lake Resort in Dambulla offers family-friendly guest house accommodations with private bathrooms, garden or lake views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the garden, and use free bicycles. The property features a lounge, outdoor seating area, and a shared kitchen. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, room service, and free on-site parking. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including vegetarian and Asian options. Fresh pastries, pancakes, and local specialities enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located 17 km from Sigiriya Airport and 2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple, the resort is near attractions such as Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala Rock. Guests appreciate the lakeside setting and the convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site


Sign in, save money

To see if you can save 10% or more at this property, sign in
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was exceptional Garden tranquil, family gentle and not pushy. Restful. I’ll put garden seats in at home now, as found this a wonderfully calming garden .
  • Roger
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The lake is super close you can see by night also glowworm. the breakfast is amazing.
  • Julien
    Belgium Belgium
    Very nice and clean place in front of a beautiful lake. Many things to do in the area
  • Lily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the owners were so friendly and the view was amazing, supermarket close by, tasty breakfasts, and the owners brother is a tuk tuk driver who took us out to places, waited for us, and took us home for a very good price. would definitely recommend.
  • Judith
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The stay couln't have been better! The host are extremly friendly and helpful. They welcome you from their hearts. Delicious breakfast, wonderful location at a lake, quiet. Big and very clean rooms, balcony. We had dinner there, used the laundry...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is one of the nicest places we have stayed. A little out of the busy town in a beautiful location. Quiet comfortable and the family are very friendly. A true home from home. The home cooking is fabulous. Highly highly recommended.
  • Andrea
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely place right next to a lake with a large and beautiful garden. The family that runs the resort is super welcoming and really takes care of their guests. Highly recommended! Thank you so much for the lovely time and the great food!
  • Samuel
    Germany Germany
    Welcoming, clean, silent, lake view, breakfast, family owned
  • Miguel
    Germany Germany
    The host was incredibly nice and helpful! She arranged Tuk Tuks for us even for sigiriya for a fair price and the food we ate there was amazing!
  • Jenny
    Australia Australia
    View, we had a sitting room and outdoor balcony room. All overlooking the lake. The food was exceptional.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

Shashin Lake Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the air-conditioning facility is available at an additional cost of USD 8 per night per room.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shashin Lake Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Shashin Lake Resort