Title: Hotel Mahawasala Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Mahawasala Hotel in Dambulla with 24-hour front desk and restaurant ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16196100/16196023/8386d999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16196100/16196023/072682b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![International cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16196100/16196023/a3443a3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16196100/16196023/e7948a25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16196100/16196023/a734c6ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Mahawasala offers a warm atmosphere. Guests can dine at the international cuisine restaurant or on the sunny terrace. The business center provides workspace options, and WiFi extends to all guest rooms. Travelers consistently note the helpful staff. 4.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 6 - Oct 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=16196023&PinnedHotelID=16196023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=16196023&PinnedHotelID=16196023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 7 - Oct 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=16196023&PinnedHotelID=16196023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=16196023&PinnedHotelID=16196023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=16196023&PinnedHotelID=16196023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=16196023&PinnedHotelID=16196023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=16196023&PinnedHotelID=16196023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=16196023&PinnedHotelID=16196023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16196100/16196023/271ab96b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Ceiling fan Private bathroom Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Desk - 200 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, City View ### Highlights Air conditioning Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Private bathroom Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Desk - 1593 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDambulla-Hotels-Hotel-Mahawasala.h16196023.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDambulla-Hotels-Hotel-Mahawasala.h16196023.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Dambulla is home to Hotel Mahawasala. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Sigiriya Lion Rock are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Popham's Arboretum and International Spice Walk. [Visit our Dambulla travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dambulla.dx690999114330816512) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.86513%2C80.64445&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yfMlseNGv_LQCFKE_MCL7fOE-1A=) Court Junction, Colombo Road, Kandy Road, Matale District, Dambulla, 21100 ### What's nearby - Dambulla Cave Temple - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Popham's Arboretum - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - Ancient City of Sigiriya - 24 min drive - 12.6 miles - Pidurangala Rock - 35 min drive - 14.7 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Araliya Bistro and Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Gimanhala Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Amaya Lake - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ariya Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬14 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Mahawasala Property highlights You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre at Hotel Mahawasala. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information - Newspapers in the reception, a front desk safe and meeting rooms Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Mahawasala have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Ceiling fan - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at noon Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 5 per person - Airport shuttle fee: USD 200.00 per person (return) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Hotel Mahawasala Dambulla Mahawasala Dambulla Mahawasala Hotel Mahawasala Hotel Hotel Mahawasala Dambulla Hotel Mahawasala Hotel Dambulla ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Mahawasala pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Hotel Mahawasala? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Mahawasala? > Check-in begins at noon. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Mahawasala? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Does Hotel Mahawasala provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 200.00 per person applies. ### Where is Hotel Mahawasala located? > Situated in Dambulla, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and Dambulla Cave Temple. Popham's Arboretum is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Mahawasala Reviews 4.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 3.8 Cleanliness ### 5.4 Location ### 5.0 Staff & service ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 4 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rajesh 9 Jan 2017 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Expected basic courtesy! It was one of those experience that needs to be forgotten. Yes, the owner did everything to make the stay comfortable but the fact that they had closed the gate before we came back and had to go through ordeal before they open the shutters! ##### Rajesh ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 30 Dec 2019 Disliked: Staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 23 Nov 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Poor Extremely poor room and the owners checked out at 1pm and asked me to pay half day more in the room welcomed by a cockroach ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 2 Jan 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Jul 2018 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### まぁまぁ 部屋まで少し階段と距離があるので疲れる。食事はあまり美味しいとは思わなかった。少し歩くが値段相応なので悪くない ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### mizuno, Tokyo 23 Jan 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 清潔ではない。 夜部屋に戻ったらゴキブリが3匹いた。 ホットシャワーはない。 バスルームの窓は閉まらない仕組み。 ユニバーサルのコンセントではない。 WiFiはフロント近くしかつながらない。 ##### mizuno Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### sho, japan 28 Jan 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 閉鎖してます 2017/01/25現在閉鎖してます。改修工事中のため今現在取り壊しの最中です。新しくオープンするのはいつかわかりません。とりあえずか数ヶ月は予約しない方がいいです。 ##### sho ### 4/10 Poor #### LILING 15 Jan 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 旅馆离市区有点距离，在公路旁，因此噪声挺大的。没有热水是比较不能接受的，房间也整理不干净，不推荐。 ##### LILING ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cinnamon Citadel Kandy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels-Cinnamon-Citadel-Kandy.h4031542.Hotel-Information) > > [Habarana Village by Cinnamon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Habarana-Village-By-Cinnamon.h4031747.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun Siyam Pasikudah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Sun-Siyam-Pasikudah.h9272270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - 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