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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Smashing Inn in Dambulla offers a homestay experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Family rooms provide a relaxing environment for all guests. Convenient Facilities: The property features private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, soundproofing, and a dining area. Delicious Breakfast: Guests can enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast, vegetarian options, and Asian selections. Fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits are served daily. Local Attractions: Dambulla Cave Temple is a 13-minute walk away, while Sigiriya Rock lies 20 km from the property. Other nearby points of interest include Pidurangala Rock and Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Giulio
Italy
“The hosts, the family that manage the place is really kind. The room was good and clean, and also the dinner was amazing” - Tayla
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely 4 nights staying with this family. The room was great value for money and the dinner was excellent. We had a fun two days being taken around in the owners Tuktuk - he took us to the rose quartz mountain, sigriya rock, Ayurvedic...” - Thomas
United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts, delicious food, so much better than the local restaurants and great breakfast in lovely peaceful surroundings. Also can be taken places as an extra service which is great!” - Tereza
Czech Republic
“The homestay is located in a beautiful place next to the jungle. You can hear the sounds of nature and just relax in silence. The owners were amazing and very nice. Willingness is their main advantage. We had dinner and it was the best Sri Lankan...” - Parimal
India
“Very good and beautiful. Good hospitality and amazing behaviour of stuffs.” - Chane
United Kingdom
“Nestled in lush greenery, walking distance or short tuk-tuk to the cave temple and big Buddha. Lovely and friendly hosts who are very helpful. Also make incredible food - the dinner was one of the best we have had in Sri Lanka” - Stefan
Germany
“Super peaceful location in walking distance from the Rock Temple. The hostess is a passionate cook: the Sri Lankan food was extremely tasty and plentiful. For dinner I was served an amazing 7 vegetable curries : ). The room was large and spotless....” - S
Germany
“Location near the Golden Temple, you can walk easily there. Not far away from Pidurangala, I booked a tour with the host. Best food ever on my whole holidays in Sri Lanka! 20 stars for breakfast and dinner!!!” - Birgit
Sri Lanka
“The nice hosts and their charming boy made me feel like home. Very quiet place and close to the temple. The food, Rohini cooked only for, me was amazing.” - Amanda
Netherlands
“Basic, clean room with a nice patio to relax. The family is very welcoming and went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay. They were very hospitable! Room has some basic furniture. Bed is ok, mosquito net provided. Good Wifi...”
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Child policies
Children older than 8 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.