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Reviews of Robert Inn Dambulla

NO 5 Sampath Watta, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

#49 of 64 B&Bs and Inns in Dambulla

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Review score

Based on 180 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was fine for a night. Certainly value for money.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Mr Robert a well friendly man. Keep up the spirits
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing special parking was manged

    Friendly staff Value for money with clean and all linens provided We checked in midnight with instantant booking.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    A good home stay at Dampulla
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Distance from the main road

    Hospitality of Mr Robert and family

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

    Mr. 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.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi network range in my room was less

    Owner is good person .Helped out to travel in dambulla .

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Robert and his family are great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was my first stay as a solo female traveller in Sri Lanka and Robert and his family welcomed me as if I was part of their family. I really enjoyed my stay and I could visit Dambulla and Sigiriya very easily. Thank you Robert, when I come back to Sri Lanka I will for sure come even just to say hello :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    7.0
    very helpful host.
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very nice family . it was a nice experience with them.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is really very quiet

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best value price accommodation in Dambulla.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    parking need to improve

    location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 4 nights

    no lookers

    good internet - friendly owner -kitchen

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    8.0
    Good quick stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit out of the way a dark walk from main road

    Clean comfy and cheap

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Now it is develop and it was little bit more dusty around and also the restroom wasn’t in the great condition.

    It is valueble and the owner is nice.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I feel bad not giving a 10/10 review, especially after seeing so many great reviews and satisfied guests, but the truth is that some things didn’t go as expected. The hostel is a bit far from town, but the place itself is nice, and the owner, Robert, and his family are really friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and easygoing, making it easy to unwind. Robert made me feel at home, preparing both dinner and breakfast. The room was clean and equipped with a private bathroom, fan, and mosquito net. He also arranges bike rentals. According to Booking, the room price was 910 LKR, which I thought was a great deal. Robert also offered to prepare rice and curry for dinner for 350 LKR, which seemed reasonable. The next morning, he made breakfast with jam, toast, eggs, and tea. However, when I checked out, he asked me to pay 3,000 LKR, which caught me off guard—I was expecting something closer to 2,000 LKR or less. Since he had been so kind, I just paid without questioning it. Another issue was the ongoing construction work for a new guest room. They played loud music until late at night (around 1 AM), and in the morning, the noise from the construction started early. Apart from these two things, I enjoyed my stay and would still recommend it. The price mix-up might have been a misunderstanding, and the noise was likely a temporary issue.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    9.0
    convenient location, excellent price... helpful owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing comes to mind.

    As descibed, excellent price... helpful family staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    9.0
    Very nice place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room feels a bit damp

    The hosts are really nice and warm. Robert helps with everything. We even could use the kitchen.and the fridge. We could walk to town. We had a room with 2 beds on the ground floor The matres is okay.Before the room we could sit outside. Danbulla,s Rock tempels are amazing.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our first stay in Sri Lanka. Everything was great and fun! Met fellow travelers, Robert was a great host. The price is fair.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    9.0
    A great and unforgettable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 100 dead motor bikes outside look like a scrap heap

    Very entertaining, welcoming and helpful. Like being part of the family. Had a cooking class and dinner thrown in. Robert’s v friendly and knowledgeable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit humid and because the room is in fact open (Windows all have partially open area by design), the humid air came in the evening and when it's raining. The bed was humid and we were not used to it. Guess this problem happens only during the rainy season. Won't complain because the price is really cheap and the host has beed really kind to us.

    Robert and his families were very kind to us and hosted us like friends. They gave us juice and coffee for free and let us enjoy the balcony of the guesthouse for the whole day while it was raining outside. They also gave us Mosquito-repellent coils in the evening. Although due to the weather we didn't do much in the area, we enjoyed the company and the peace in the guest house. Shower has good hot water which is great.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staying at Robert’s was really good. Robert was very kind and helpfull. He drove us where we needed and even managed a safari tour for us. There was a little misunderstanding about the price, so be aware of assurance of the real price of activities ahead. But I still do recommend this place. Room was small but okay for two, there was a hot water in shower and we also got breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was told that my room was recently done. Fridge was quite dirty in the inside and the room and bathroom full of dust from the works. It needs more attention to that.

    The room with A/C was quite spacious. Bed was comfortable. It has a fridge that was handy to keep some water in it. Very well located. Just 10’ walking from the main street. Staff is very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location. facilities

    owner was very nice

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room and bathroom, location in a quiet neighborhood within short walk to the town center, very kind and helpful owner.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was under construction except for the room, so we felt like staying at a construction site.

    The room was big and clean, staff is friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

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