3 stars

Arika Villa

Puwakattawala Road 40th Mile Post Dambulla, Dambulla 21100, Sri Lanka
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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£52
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rate per night

7.4
Good
based on 383 reviews
383 reviews
Room type
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Nightly total
Deluxe room
£52

Overview

Welcoming guests with an outdoor swimming pool and sauna facilities, Arika overlooks peaceful greenery views. Guests enjoy comfortable guestrooms with air conditioning and a private terrace. Located within a 10-minute drive from Dambulla town, the property is also 25 km from Sigiriya Rock Fortress and a 3.5-hour drive to Bandaranaike International Airport. Rooms at Arika are clean and comfortable. They are painted in warm orange tones and furnished with a flat-screen cable TV, seating area and wardrobe. Bathroom facilities are en suite include hot-water showers. Guests can enjoy a good karaoke session or organize a barbeque. Arika’s 24-hour front desk can assist with travel arrangements and airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge. Local Sri Lankan dishes can be enjoyed at the in-house restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available and breakfast can be served in the room upon request.
7.4
Good rating
Based on 383 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Arika Villa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Valet parking
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Lake view
  • Lockers
  • Storage available
  • River view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Minibar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Outdoor

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Drying rack for clothing

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Feather pillow
  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view
  • Sauna

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Valet parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Roll-in shower

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cycling
  • Cooking classes
  • Hiking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Arika Villa

7.4
Good
383 verified ratings
Wonderful
205
Very good
68
Good
62
Okay
20
Fair
21
Mediocre
3
Poor
4

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the amazing service and spacious rooms, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel. The location was also a concern for some, being far from Dambulla and lacking nearby attractions. Overall, while the service and some amenities were praised, the hotel needs significant improvements in upkeep and facilities.
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Service9 out of 10
Location3 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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Location

Puwakattawala Road 40th Mile Post Dambulla, Dambulla 21100

What's nearby

  • Dambulla Cave Temple4.7 mi
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium5 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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  • How long should you stay at Arika Villa? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Arika Villa

  • Where is Arika Villa located?

    Arika Villa is located at Puwakattawala Road 40th Mile Post Dambulla, 4.7 miles from the centre of Dambulla. Dambulla Cave Temple is the closest landmark to Arika Villa.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Arika Villa?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Arika Villa.

  • Does Arika Villa offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Arika Villa offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Arika Villa offer free parking?

    Yes, Arika Villa offers free parking.

  • How far is Arika Villa from the airport?

    Arika Villa is 12.2 miles from Sigiriya. Arika Villa is 62.5 miles from Trincomalee China Bay.

  • Does Arika Villa have a pool?

    Yes, Arika Villa has a pool on-site.

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Distance to city centre

7.4
4.7 mi

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