Kalundewa Retreat

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk

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Kalundewa Retreat offers a tranquil escape with lush gardens. Enjoy the library, hiking, biking, or rejuvenating spa treatments. Dine at the Treehouse restaurant with international cuisine, and relax by the outdoor pool after exploring.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Ehela - Deluxe Room (10% off on food)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Upper Bakmee - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 84 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Lower Bakmee - Premier Suite with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 102 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Kumbuk - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Nil Manel - Floating Boat Villa with Hot Tub (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Nika - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Karanda - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 177 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Attikka - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 158 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ehela Family Bungalow (10% off on food)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bakmee Family Bungalow with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Dambulla is home to Kalundewa Retreat. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Ritigala Ruins are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dambulla Cave Temple. Popham's Arboretum and International Spice Walk are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kalundewa Road, Dambulu Oya, Dambulla

What's nearby

  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 17 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Popham's Arboretum - 18 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 39 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Pidurangala Rock - 50 min drive - 34.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Araliya Bistro and Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Athula Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Royal Tasty Cafê - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe De Skylark - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Kalundewa Retreat

Luxury lodge near Dambulla Cave Temple
At Kalundewa Retreat, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this lodge. Indulge in aromatherapy, a facial and a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Treehouse, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All guest rooms at Kalundewa Retreat feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Fridges, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Treehouse

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 8 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 8 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 12.50 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kalundewa Retreat Lodge Dambulla
Kalundewa Retreat Lodge
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Kalundewa Retreat
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Kalundewa Retreat Dambulla
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kalundewa Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kalundewa Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kalundewa Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kalundewa Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kalundewa Retreat?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Kalundewa Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kalundewa Retreat located?

Situated in Dambulla, this luxury lodge is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Dambulla Cave Temple, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Ancient City of Sigiriya and Ritigala Ruins.

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