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Our top choices for Popham's Arboretum hotels

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

1. Sanemro Villa

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Peter

NT$398

NT$470 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

2. Hotel Freedom Village

2.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Atsushi

NT$736

NT$964 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

3. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

2.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

"Beautiful setting. I was a bit confused about advertised lake who is actually not on the property and holds little for guests. Pool area was wonderful very quiet with trees and birds. Heinz was most helpful in sugges outings and arranging driver. A few niggles: Breakfasts like all in Sri Lanka could use some tweaking with toast presented first to go cold and items not offered but available such as tomatoes or bacon: readily provided when requested. Spider life is rampant so staff could pay more...

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NT$5,463

NT$7,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Comfort Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View (With Cooking Classes) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

4. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

1.3 km from Popham's Arboretum

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NT$268

NT$348 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

5. Moi Dambulla by DBI

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

"We stayed Moi Dambulla for 3 days. It was such a beautiful and peaceful stay. Its also really close to the Golden temple and can get to Sigirya easily. The staff members were excellent and went above and beyond. The place is very clean, I wasn’t keeping well on the day of checkout and the staff very kindly let us checkout late because of me. They also cooked us meals. Erande, the manager I believe and the staff were really great, we definitely recommend the stay. "

salome

NT$1,353

NT$1,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

SUPERIOR DOUBLE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

6. Sundaras Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Sue

NT$2,952

NT$3,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Superior Double Room, Balcony | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Michelle

NT$2,902

NT$3,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

8. L's Lanka

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Toshio

NT$1,074

NT$1,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Standard Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

9. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

2.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Olivia

NT$1,226

NT$1,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

10. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

iben Serritzlev

NT$3,926

NT$4,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

11. Sundaras Family Suites

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

"Séjour d une nuit très agréable, avec un très bon petit déjeuner pour le SL. La piscine au milieu des arbres est très sympa, surtout pr les enfants… chambre au top propre et bien aménagé. Bonne ambiance lounge le soir même si la musique un peu forte. À améliorer : le Check in où il n y avait personne à l arrivée, et comme notre chambre était pas prete, nous avons dû revenir et toujours personne donc un peu d attente. La lenteur et la qualité des plats du restaurant. "

Jerome

NT$2,235

NT$2,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | View from room

Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

12. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Ramya

NT$2,276

NT$2,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

13. A A A Guest House

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

"I booked and paid for a night 3 days in advance. The morning of my reservation, I drove over 4 hours just to have them tell me they were closed on Thursdays. Then, over the phone with someone claiming to be the owner, he tried to act like it was my fault that he wasn't there. Then, after repeatedly providing proof that I had paid, he complained about how he didn't know where the payment went. When I told him that the location of the money was between him and the booking site because I did...

DAVID

NT$553

NT$653 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

14. Sujatha Tourist Rest

3 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$1,476

NT$1,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

15. Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection

2.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$2,658

NT$2,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

16. Lavendish Country Resort

1.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$886

NT$1,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

17. Tiny Holiday Resort

2.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$377

NT$445 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

18. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Bhanu

NT$1,451

NT$1,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Superior Room | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Elite Triple Room, Balcony, Garden View | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

19. Eden Grand

3.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

DANIEL

NT$1,024

NT$1,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

20. Amron Resort Sigiriya

11.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

Marcus

NT$491

NT$585 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Popham's Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sanemro Villa	9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Hotel Freedom Village	9.0 Wonderful 102 reviews	View
Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla	8.8 Excellent 6 reviews	View
Moi Dambulla by DBI	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View

Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Eden Grand

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely friendly and accommodating staff, clean and spacious room, huge generous breakfast. Overall a great stay!"

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Truly a once in a lifetime experience staying in this hotel. It is built around the rock face overlooking a lake and you really do feel entirely immersed in the nature. We had monkeys on our balcony as well as in the open corridors on the way to breakfast, we even saw a wild elephant on the island opposite from the lobby, it was incredible! There are also three pools to choose from, my favourite was the infinity one overlooking the lake which was the best view I have ever swam with. The location is great too as a base for the cultural triangle. We did lions rock and an elephant safari one day, on which we saw over 200 wild elephants. The next day we also did the Dambulla cave temple so you can do so much around this location. Wish we could have stayed for longer than the two nights we did to enjoy the hotel itself more as well as all the sites to see in the area. The room was comfortable and clean and the staff were always so helpful and welcoming. The food was amazing with so many choices for breakfast and in the buffet restaurant in the evening."

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

10/10 Excellent

"We booked the Deluxe Villa and the room was beautiful. The staff were very helpful, kind and pleasant. We enjoyed breakfast everyday."

Amaya Lake Dambulla

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for many activities such as Sigiriya rock, elephant viewing and safaris. The property was immaculate and staff were very helpful."

Jetwing Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel and staff were absolutely amazing. So relaxing and beautiful. Would recommend, the scenery is beautiful, staff go out of your way to help you. Food was wonderful"

Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

8/10 Good

"Reception staff really friendly. Room and bathroom was clean. Property could do with a bit of maintenance in places though. Also no safe available in room. Not many sunbeds around the pool. Samman provided us with 2 great tours. He was excellent and went above and beyond. "

Other attractions near Popham's Arboretum

A temple interior with large Buddha statues, intricate ceiling artwork, and a central stupa.

Dambulla Cave Temple

9.2/10 (139 reviews)

Spectacular Buddha statues and colorful murals beautify this ancient complex of rock-cut temples set high above the plains of Dambulla.

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A large stone structure with inscriptions in multiple languages, including English, at Rangiri Dambulla National Park.

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

8.6/10 (12 reviews)

Catch an event at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium during your trip to Dambulla. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A prominent rock formation with a river in the valley below.

Ancient City of Sigiriya

9.6/10 (160 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sigiriya with a stop at Ancient City of Sigiriya. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its campsites.

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Sigiriya Museum

8.4/10 (53 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sigiriya Museum during your travels in Sigiriya. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sigiriya Lion Rock

After visiting Sigiriya Lion Rock, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sigiriya. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its campsites.

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Pidurangala Rock

9.6/10 (70 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Sigiriya with a stop at Pidurangala Rock. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Habarana Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Habarana Cultural Center during your stay in Avudangawa.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Popham's Arboretum?

Popham's Arboretum is located in an area of Dambulla known for its array of dining options. You'll find 90 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Popham's Arboretum?

Heritance Kandalama is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Popham's Arboretum. Other good choices within a few miles include Amaya Lake Dambulla and Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa.

How many hotels will I find near Popham's Arboretum?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Popham's Arboretum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Popham's Arboretum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Popham's Arboretum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Popham's Arboretum?

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Our top choices for Popham's Arboretum hotels

1. Sanemro Villa

2. Hotel Freedom Village

3. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

4. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

5. Moi Dambulla by DBI

6. Sundaras Resort & Spa

7. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

8. L's Lanka

9. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

10. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

11. Sundaras Family Suites

12. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

13. A A A Guest House

14. Sujatha Tourist Rest

15. Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection

16. Lavendish Country Resort

17. Tiny Holiday Resort

18. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

19. Eden Grand

20. Amron Resort Sigiriya

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Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Eden Grand

Heritance Kandalama

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

Amaya Lake Dambulla

Jetwing Lake

Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

Other attractions near Popham's Arboretum

Dambulla Cave Temple

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Ancient City of Sigiriya

Sigiriya Museum

Sigiriya Lion Rock

Pidurangala Rock

Habarana Cultural Center

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