Kalundewa Retreat

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

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Attikka - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)
Kumbuk - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)
Karanda - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)
Attikka - Water Chalet with Plunge Pool (10% off on food)
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
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 900 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Damunu - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 450 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
  • 1100 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Nika - Premier Suite (10% off on food)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
3 bedrooms
  • 550 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
  • 1900 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 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
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
  • 500 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
  • 1700 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ehela Family Bungalow (10% off on food)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bidet
3 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
  • 480 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ehela - Deluxe Room (10% off on food)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 270 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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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 hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Map
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

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Royal Tasty Cafê - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe De Skylark - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Supun Bake House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Flava By Dimo - ‬17 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 travelers may like the hiking/biking at this lodge. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Treehouse, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
Room features
All guestrooms at Kalundewa Retreat have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and shower/tub combinations
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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 available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 8 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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: approximately USD 25 for adults and 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Kalundewa Retreat Dambulla
Kalundewa Retreat
Kalundewa Retreat Lodge
Kalundewa Retreat Dambulla
Kalundewa Retreat Lodge Dambulla

Frequently asked questions

Does Kalundewa Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kalundewa Retreat?

As of Sept 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kalundewa Retreat on Oct 14, 2025 start from CA $255.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out 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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