Luxury hotel holiday Amaya Lake Dambulla

The four-star Amaya Lake Resort is set back from the northern shores of Kandalama Lake, where it occupies a peaceful lakeside home just 15 minutes' drive from the centre of Dambulla. This is a tranquil setting from which to explore the local environment and get active, while your beautiful accommodation provides for active pursuits.
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Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Amaya Lake, Dambulla

The Amaya Lake Resort is a tranquil hotel in a beautiful natural location. After exploring the nearby sights of Dambulla, guests enjoy extensive spa facilities, spectacular destination dining options and luxury hotel amenities.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 3

Location Dambulla, 15 minutes' drive from the centre

Annual opening All year

Closest airport Colombo Airport

Distance from airport Colombo Airport, 85 miles

Hotel facilities and services

Two restaurants, Bar, 24-hour in-room dining, Outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour front desk, Excursions, Bird watching sessions, Palm reading, Free WiFi, Tennis court, Table tennis, Carom, Snooker, Laundry, Babysitting service, Children's centre, Children's pool.

Land sports

Tennis, Volleyball, Cricket, Cycling 

Out and about nearby

Village visits, Cave temples of Dambulla, The Golden Temple of Dambulla, Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Heritance Kandalama, Sigiriya.

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What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Luxury villa room for 7 nights

From about

£1,420

Holiday Code EXH1611J

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Amaya Lake, Dambulla

Room descriptions

Amaya Lake Resort has 120 rooms and suites with private outdoor terrace, air conditioning, plasma TV with satellite channels, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, mineral water, hairdryer, digital safe, daily housekeeping service.

Luxury Villa Room
Deluxe Villa Room
Club Lodge Room
Superior Villa Room
Amaya Superior Suite

Special offers for this holiday>

What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Luxury villa room for 7 nights

From about

£1,420

Holiday Code EXH1611J

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Amaya Lake, Dambulla

Additional information

Children: Cribs and/or rollaway beds available at no extra charge.

Special offers

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What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Luxury villa room for 7 nights

From about

£1,420

Holiday Code EXH1611J

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Amaya Lake, Dambulla

Highlights of the Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya Rock Fortress; Dambulla Cave Temples; Polonnaruwa – ruins of the ancient capital; Anuradhapura – sacred city; Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park (or Kaudulla National Park); Elephant rides/treks; Birdwatching on the ‘tanks’; Hot air balloon ride; Cycle ride – local village life; Ayurveda health treatments, massages, herbal steam beds and aromatic baths; Ritigala monastery ruins (walking required); Aukana Buddha; Mihintale; the story of Buddhism; the story of Ayurveda. Day trip or continue on to Kandy, visiting spice gardens, batik workshops, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy market, city centre, view from hills, workshops for woodcarving, brass and musical instruments.

Cultural highlights of the Cultural Triangle

Four of Sri Lanka's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in what is popularly known as the Cultural Triangle. Between them they tell a fascinating story of Sri Lanka’s civilisation. The 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of Sri Lanka’s most awe-inspiring archaeological sites and its prime tourist attraction, well worth climbing to see the majestic views from the summit. Nearby are the Dambulla Cave Temples, each cave filled with murals and gilded statues depicting the life of the Buddha. The well-preserved ruins of Polonnaruwa, the 12th century capital, tell a story of Buddhism, royalty, kinship, war and power. Highlights are the Royal Palace, Council Chamber and four graceful Buddha statues of Gal Vihara. The ancient city of Anuradhapura is a vast archaeological site of palaces, monasteries, temples and dagobas, mostly in ruins, although some have been resorted. This was one of the grandest monastic cities that the world has ever seen. Other sights worth seeing are Mihintale Sanctuary, known as the ‘cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka’; Ritigala, ruins of a 9th century monastery hidden amongst dense forest; and Minneriya National Park, a park filled with wildlife including elephants, buffalo, wild boar and crocodiles.

Festivals in the Cultural Triangle

The Buddhist festivals: monthly on Poya (full moon) days, especially Vesak (May) and Poson (June). Poson marks the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahat Maha Mahinda, son of Asoka of India at Mihintale in 3rd century BC. July to October – the Elephant Gathering: during this season in the evenings, hundreds of wild elephants gather along the banks of the Minneriya Tank.

Climate in the Cultural Triangle

As the climate is very hot with an average temperature of 30° C, it is best to do sightseeing and activities in the early mornings and late afternoons, with time to relax at the hotel, eat or travel in air-conditioning at the height of the day. Average humidity is 60%, with very little rainfall most of the year - most of the rain falls between November and February when the North-east monsoon prevails.

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