Golden Rainbow Guest House

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Golden Rainbow Guest House in Dambulla offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a terrace, and a garden. The property features a restaurant serving local cuisine in a traditional ambience, a coffee shop, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, indoor play area, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Dambulla Cave Temple and 17 km from Sigiriya Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala Rock. Guests appreciate the convenient location and the friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Monique
Australia Australia
“Great location right next to the cave temples. Owners were lovely, helped me organise tuk tuk for a day trip around Sigiriya at a great price. The room was lovely, like staying in a tree house. Wonderful dinner of traditional kotthu.”
Jessica
Portugal Portugal
“Kumar, his staff, his family, everyone was super lovely and really contributed for the great time I had in Dambulla. They helped me sort out all my itinerary, arranging drivers to go from A to B at a great rate. Logistically super flexible. I...”
Niklas
Germany Germany
“We enjoyed the hospitality of the owner, his colleagues and family. The Guest House is located on beautiful grounds with a very relaxed atmosphere. The food was outstanding—varied, fresh, and delicious. The host was very helpful and provided us...”
Jakub
Poland Poland
“Very nice place, very clean, good connections, nice neighbourhood”
Dennis
Switzerland Switzerland
“The guest house is very close to the Dambulla cave temple, you can reach it with a 10 minutes walk. It’s a very quiet location immersed in nature. The highlight of our stay was the kindness of the staff and the meals: dinner and breakfast were...”
Michele
Italy Italy
“Very nice and clean, very good and big breakfast. Staff was very kind. Very good location near the temple.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Golden Rainbow is a treasure. Do not be put off by the low price - they could charge more and it would still be good value. Its location is within easy walking distance of the Cave temple and museum of cave paintings. Kumar and his family are...”
Guidi
Italy Italy
“We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this homestay! The garden is huge and beautifully kept, the room was spotless, comfortable, and perfectly quiet — ideal for a good night’s rest. The family is very welcoming and caring, they helped us with...”
Tomas
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The breakfast at the hotel was excellent. One evening we also ordered dinner, which was simple and tasted great. Our children enjoyed swimming in the evening in the clean pool with bats overhead. The hotel is located in nature.”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a charming hotel which is so so close to the temple caves. Delicious dinner served in the evening and breakfast that kept us going all day! Lovely staff and very helpful.”

Host Information

9.6
Host review score
One of the leading guest houses in Sigiri Dambulla close to the world famous golden rock temple. More than 5 years of service . Located within city limit yet in the rural calm area walking distance to the jaffna kandy A9 highway .not facing to the busy highway as others hence quite calm stay.
A well experienced tourism professional . Former tour guide and a taxi service owner. Member of the Dambulla registered hotel society.Well experienced caterer with a good cooking crew.
Backyard adjoining to a rock with a small jungle for hiking and also for animal and bird watching. Property is surrounded by few local houses with vegetation. Top of the rock you can see the world heritage Sigiriya rock fortress.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:30 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

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In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.