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A swimming pool with a modern building in the background.

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

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

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$727

NT$952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

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

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$4,048

NT$5,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

3. Moi Dambulla by DBI

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Borchi

NT$999

NT$1,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

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

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

4. Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

1.3 km from Popham's Arboretum

Anonymous traveler

NT$265

NT$344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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$2,916

NT$3,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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 sitting on a bench in a garden with a tiled floor and greenery in the background.

6. Sundaras Sigiria Jungles Cave Resort

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Michelle

NT$2,867

NT$3,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

7. L's Lanka

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Toshio

NT$917

NT$1,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

8. Sigiriya Kingdom Resort

2.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

Olivia

NT$1,692

NT$2,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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.

9. The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

iben Serritzlev

NT$4,348

NT$5,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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 reception desk with three staff members, surrounded by lush green foliage and a map display.

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$2,208

NT$2,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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.

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.

11. Sundaras Infinity Jungle Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Popham's Arboretum

Ramya

NT$2,508

NT$2,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

12. Mind Body & Soul

3.1 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$1,176

NT$1,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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$547

NT$645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 four-poster bed with a green and white color scheme, a small bedside table, and artwork on the wall.

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

14. Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection

2.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$3,109

NT$3,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a swan-shaped pillow.

15. Sujatha Tourist Rest

3 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$1,458

NT$1,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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

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$876

NT$1,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A man leaning on a dirt path next to a motorcycle with a sidecar.

17. Tiny Holiday Resort

2.4 km from Popham's Arboretum

NT$373

NT$440 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

18. Kassapa Lion Rock

10.2 km from Popham's Arboretum

Nikhil

NT$2,050

NT$2,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A pathway leading to a building with a covered walkway and trees on either side.

A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor area and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A spacious living area with a stone wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a canopy.

A bed with a canopy, a stone wall, and a wooden floor.

19. Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort

10 km from Popham's Arboretum

Gloria

NT$4,162

NT$5,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

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

20. Amaya Lake Dambulla

4.6 km from Popham's Arboretum

Natasha

NT$1,987

NT$2,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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
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."

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"

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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Dambulla Cave Temple

9.2/10 (139 reviews)

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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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Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre

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Sigiriya

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Sigiriya

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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. Mind Body & Soul

13. A A A Guest House

14. Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection

15. Sujatha Tourist Rest

16. Lavendish Country Resort

17. Tiny Holiday Resort

18. Kassapa Lion Rock

19. Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort

20. Amaya Lake Dambulla

Compare popular hotels close to Popham's Arboretum

Top Popham's Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

Amaya Lake Dambulla

Hotel Freedom Village

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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