Reviews of Robert Inn Dambulla
NO 5 Sampath Watta, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAll good
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt was fine for a night. Certainly value for money.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewKindness
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff Value for money with clean and all linens provided We checked in midnight with instantant booking.
Nothing special parking was manged
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat person Robert
Hospitality of Robert
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe owner is very kind offering jackfruit and advice.
The location is rather out of the track. Cleanliness of the fridge is not desirable.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFriendly ambient
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI had a great stay at Robert Inn. The location is perfect—quiet but still convenient for exploring Dambulla and nearby sights like Sigiriya. What really stood out was the owner—super helpful, friendly, and genuinely cared about making sure I had everything I needed. Whether it was tips for getting around or just a warm welcome, his hospitality made a big difference. Rooms were simple but comfortable, and everything felt clean and well-kept. For the price, it’s great value. Would definitely recommend to other travelers passing through Dambulla!
Nothing
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewRobert's son is a good chap who really wants his dad to understand what current tourists like and how he can make more business by making tourists comfortable.
Very cunning person he showed us the bad rooms first and told us that those are the rooms which we booked but infact the room which we booked had attached bathroom and all the facilities whereas he asked us the double the amount for the room which we booked and at last we were forced to pay that money he asked us.
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewHospitality of Mr Robert and family
Distance from the main road
Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation is too far frm busstop.
Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewMr. Robert is a good man, speaks decent English, is really helpful and responsive and present. This property is near the bus stop and it is surrounded by nice greenery.
The road from the bus stand to the house although it is walkable but is not in good condition & without streetlights so if you have big trolley bags like I had so better take an auto to reach there
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewRobert is a great host make u feel home
Wify really slow but dont depends on him :)
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewRobert gave us all info what we needed. He was very nice and supportive. Room was nice. Amazing value for money. 10 minutes to the city (or bus station).
Nada
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOwner is good person .Helped out to travel in dambulla .
WiFi network range in my room was less
Reviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWow, we booked initially for 2 nights but we stayed 5 (and we could have easily stayed longer). The rooms are modern, well maintained, very clean and comfortable. They look much better than on the photos. There is always hot water in the bathroom, there is filtered water for the guests, space to eat and chill outside, there is a nice view from the rooftop (you can see the Dambulla caves hill not far), and you can use the kitchen and our room was quite cool even without using a fan. It's incredible that you can have all this at such a low price (a small tip: it will be cheaper to just arrive there without a reservation through a website. In april 2025 non AC room was 1500 LKR!). We also appreciated Robert personality and his family. As for the location we actually enjoyed being out of town. At the main street (10 minutes walking) you can find restaurants cheaper than in the center (rice and curry around 350-450 Rs.) and the neighbourhood folks are very nice.
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewYou will feel like your own home here. Robert and his family were just amazing. Had homemade delicious srilankan food as well. Highly recommend to everyone