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A swimming pool with a modern building in the background.

A table and chairs under a large tree in a park setting.

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.

1. Hotel Freedom Village

2.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Jenny

NT$709

NT$928 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

A table set for dining with a white tablecloth, clear glassware, and a vase with dried plants.

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$5,392

NT$7,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A covered outdoor dining area with a table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden furniture and greenery.

A tree with green leaves and unripe fruits.

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

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

1.3 km from Popham's Arboretum

Anonymous traveler

NT$264

NT$343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A room with a brick wall, a green door, a wicker hanging light fixture, a wooden bench, a wooden table, and a framed artwork of flowers.

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

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

4. Moi Dambulla by DBI

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Borchi

NT$998

NT$1,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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 bathroom with a white sink, two faucets, and a mirror reflecting a bed and a painting.

5. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Michelle

NT$2,865

NT$3,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

6. Sundaras Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Sue

NT$2,538

NT$3,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden table, and a balcony with a spiral staircase.

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

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$1,057

NT$1,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a welcome mat, and a small rug.

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

2.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Olivia

NT$1,210

NT$1,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A multi-level stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a lower level.

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.

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

iben Serritzlev

NT$4,345

NT$5,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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$2,206

NT$2,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A lush garden with a thatched-roof structure, a white statue, and various tropical plants.

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

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

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Ramya

NT$2,243

NT$2,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a tree in the foreground.

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

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$545

NT$643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

13. Sujatha Tourist Rest

3 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$1,457

NT$1,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a table, and an umbrella.

14. Lavendish Country Resort

1.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$875

NT$1,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

15. Tiny Holiday Resort

2.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$372

NT$439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, flanked by two lion statues.

A modern multi-story building with a well-maintained lawn and outdoor seating area.

A reception area with a stone wall, a painting, and a receptionist.

A poolside area with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a pool.

16. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Bhanu

NT$1,432

NT$1,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A treehouse structure with a wooden staircase and a thatched roof, attached to a white building with a balcony.

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

17. Eden Grand

3.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

Suthan

NT$1,003

NT$1,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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.

18. Amaya Lake Dambulla

4.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Natasha

NT$1,985

NT$2,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with a covered seating area, surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit building in the background.

A room with two wicker sofas with blue cushions, a glass coffee table, and a canopy bed.

A person walking on a wooden boardwalk in a grassy area with a tree and a hut in the background.

A dining table set with plates of fruit, glasses of juice, and a teapot.

19. Athena Lake by Seedevi

6.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

Dario

NT$1,830

NT$2,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A two-story house with a red roof, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to a second level.

A table set with a plate of grilled sandwiches, two glasses of orange juice, a bowl of salad, and a salt and pepper shaker.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and green pillows, a small bedside table with a vase, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

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

20. Seasons Villa

6.9 km from Popham's Arboretum

Tanjila

NT$290

NT$377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Popham's Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Freedom Village	9.0 Wonderful 105 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 3 reviews	View
Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort	7.6 Good 11 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."

Amaya Lake Dambulla

8/10 Good

"This property is amazing and has the potential to outshine much more expensive resorts. However, the service and hospitality are a big letdown."

Hotel Freedom Village

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay and hotel staff were readily available to assist with any questions we had."

Heritance Kandalama

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location and service"

AARA Wild Sigiriya

10/10 Excellent

"Aara Wild near Sigiriya was the highlight of our whole Sri Lanka trip. From arrival, the warmth of the welcome set the tone – every member of staff, from housekeeping to guides to the kitchen team, was genuinely, unfailingly lovely. It’s rare to feel so looked after and so at ease at once. The activities were fantastic and varied: a sunset walk with incredible views, a relaxed afternoon tea, a chef’s dinner served poolside under the stars, and a hands-on cooking class. Each felt personal rather than a standard “resort activity.” We travelled with our two young children, and the way the team engaged with them was special – patient, warm and encouraging, and our kids left having formed real bonds with staff. Our 5 year old was in tears when we had to leave, and honestly I was close!! The wildlife was extraordinary right on the doorstep – elephants, lizards, eagles, even a water snake, all without going far. The biodiversity made every walk feel like a small safari. The natural pool was a wonderful centrepiece, and having a private pool at our room too meant we always had the choice of a sociable swim or quiet family time. And the food was genuinely fabulous throughout. Chef was brilliant and we feel ready to have a go at home with all his top tips! If I had to sum it up: Aara Wild isn’t just a beautiful place, it’s full of beautiful people. We’d go back in a heartbeat. Please book Aara!"

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)

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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 92 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 92 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. Hotel Freedom Village

2. Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama

3. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

4. Moi Dambulla by DBI

5. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

6. Sundaras Resort & Spa

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. Sujatha Tourist Rest

14. Lavendish Country Resort

15. Tiny Holiday Resort

16. Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select

17. Eden Grand

18. Amaya Lake Dambulla

19. Athena Lake by Seedevi

20. Seasons Villa

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Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

Amaya Lake Dambulla

Hotel Freedom Village

Heritance Kandalama

AARA Wild Sigiriya

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

Sigiriya

Sigiriya

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