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A swimming pool with a modern building in the background.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and napkins.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a fruit bowl, and a sofa.

A building with multiple illuminated sections, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

1. Hotel Freedom Village

2.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Jenny

NT$742

NT$971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a tiled roof, and a clear sky.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden table, and a mirror above a wooden cabinet.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a pool, and a building in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

2. 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...

Anonymous traveler

NT$3,614

NT$4,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern interior with a wooden slatted wall, a wicker hanging light fixture, a cushioned chair, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A meditative statue on a platform with a small altar in front.

A modern building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a statue.

3. Moi Dambulla by DBI

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Borchi

NT$1,658

NT$1,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A corridor with green walls and wooden doors with glass panels.

A child sitting on a stool in a room with a water dispenser, a bowl, and a shelf with various items.

Two beds with mosquito nets, a window with bars, and a yellow wall.

A tree with green leaves and unripe fruits.

4. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

1.3 km from Popham's Arboretum

Anonymous traveler

NT$270

NT$351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A circular pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone pathway and lush greenery.

5. Sundaras Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Sue

NT$2,975

NT$3,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A buffet table with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.

A room with a bed, a green table with red crosses, a chair, and a person reading a book by a window with a view of trees.

A person swimming in a pool with a blurred background of greenery and flowers.

A nighttime view of a resort with a large pool area, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Michelle

NT$2,633

NT$3,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a central staircase, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A multi-story building with a central spiral staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.

A multi-level building with a glass-enclosed swimming pool, wooden doors, and a metal railing.

A well-lit house with a paved driveway, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

7. L's Lanka

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Toshio

NT$936

NT$1,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A dining table with breakfast items and a view of a mountain and pool.

A modern building with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A building with a covered walkway, large planters, and a grassy area.

A table set with breakfast items and a view of lush greenery and mountains.

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

2.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Olivia

NT$1,726

NT$2,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern house with a covered outdoor area, a swimming pool, and a lush garden.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden flooring, and a view of greenery outside.

A two-story wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.

An outdoor area with a gravel path, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

iben Serritzlev

NT$4,460

NT$5,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof structure.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with towels, a nightstand, and a phone.

A hotel room with two beds, each with blue and white bedding, a large window with curtains, and a modern design with a dark headboard and yellow accent lighting.

A pathway leading to a pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

10. 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$2,253

NT$2,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A balcony with a glass table, a vase with flowers, and a view of a blue swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a large window with a mountain view.

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Ramya

NT$2,559

NT$3,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern interior with a staircase, a small pool area, and a seating area.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fan.

A neatly made bed with white and teal bedding, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand beside it.

A well-maintained garden with a stone pathway leading to a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with a porch.

12. 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$558

NT$658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with a clear view of a pathway leading to a mountain.

A room with a glass table reflecting the interior, a staircase with a mural, and a green cushioned chair.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside phone, and a view of the kitchen and staircase.

A multi-level interior with a staircase, yellow walls, and numerous movie posters.

13. Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection

2.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$3,173

NT$3,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor wooden deck with a metal railing, surrounded by trees.

A two-story building with a staircase, a vehicle parked in front, and a signboard.

14. Mind Body & Soul

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$1,198

NT$1,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

15. Sujatha Tourist Rest

3 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$1,488

NT$1,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a fountain, and lush greenery.

A covered dining area with tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A pathway leading through a lush garden with palm trees and a brick wall.

A row of wooden lounge chairs with towels, a pool, and a brick wall with greenery.

16. Lavendish Country Resort

1.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$893

NT$1,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Two people sitting on plastic chairs outside a building with a window and a door in the background.

A bed with a wooden headboard, two red pillows, and a heart-shaped towel arrangement.

A living room with leopard print sofas, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

A white car parked in front of a building with a red door and a small window.

17. Tiny Holiday Resort

2.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$380

NT$449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with lights.

A paved pathway in a park with trees and a bench.

A dining table set outdoors with a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wicker furniture, and a decorative table.

18. Amaya Lake Dambulla

4.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Natasha

NT$2,387

NT$3,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a pathway, and a building with multiple levels and balconies.

A traditional house with a garden, including a pond and seating area.

A beach with clear water, rocky shore, and a hill with vegetation.

A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and trees, with a building in the background.

19. Kassapa Lion Rock

10.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

Aayush

NT$1,767

NT$2,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern two-story building with large windows and a covered outdoor area with potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of greenery through the window.

A room with large windows, a ceiling fan, and two wooden chairs.

A couple standing in a covered outdoor area with a green fence and potted plants in the background.

20. Eden Grand

3.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

Suthan

NT$1,020

NT$1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Popham's Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Freedom Village	9.0 Wonderful 107 reviews	View
Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Moi Dambulla by DBI	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla	8.8 Excellent 6 reviews	View
Sundaras Resort & Spa	7.6 Good 134 reviews	View

Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

8/10 Good

"Lovely staff, nice place, solid restaurant. Very cool pool. Let down by lack of accessible power points in the suites."

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location and service"

Eden Grand

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast and customer service was amazing"

Coffee House Resort Dambulla,Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"A small immaculately clean property where everything is so easy to use due to superb organization. Extremely helpful staff. A little gem..."

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. "

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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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Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre during your visit to Dambulla.

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Sigiriya

After visiting Sigiriya, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dambulla.

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Sigiriya

Sigiriya is just one of the places to see in Dambulla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Kandalama Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandalama Reservoir during your travels in Kandalama.

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Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

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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 93 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 Eden Grand and Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa.

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

Expedia has 93 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?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Popham's Arboretum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Popham's Arboretum hotels

1. Hotel Freedom Village

2. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

3. Moi Dambulla by DBI

4. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

5. Sundaras Resort & Spa

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

7. L's Lanka

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

10. Sundaras Family Suites

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

12. A A A Guest House

13. Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection

14. Mind Body & Soul

15. Sujatha Tourist Rest

16. Lavendish Country Resort

17. Tiny Holiday Resort

18. Amaya Lake Dambulla

19. Kassapa Lion Rock

20. Eden Grand

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Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

Heritance Kandalama

Eden Grand

Coffee House Resort Dambulla,Sigiriya

Jetwing Lake

Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

Other attractions near Popham's Arboretum

Dambulla Cave Temple

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre

Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Kandalama Reservoir

Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

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