Hotel Freedom Village

Sri Lanka , Dambulla
DAMBULLA, 8Th Canal Economic Center Road
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6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Wulf Von

Clean and friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2025

Zach

Nice quiet hotel. Swimming pool and good shower. Very comfortable

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2024

Josh

Good price. Pictures make it look better than is

Okay stay for the cheap price. Pictures make it look better than it is

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Friendly, accomodating and very surprising

We came to stay just for the bed. The staff were amazing and generous. Very accommodating.
They organised tuktuk for Sigiriya Rock and Cave Temple and were willing to help in every possible way. Good food recommendations.

Sadly we didn't get time for the pool which looked so inviting

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2024

Yvonne

Nice family style hotel

The place is very nice, friendly and staff are very helpful. My room have AC/Balconey and there is a large swimming pool.
Sri Lankan breakfast very tasty. Only problem is a bit out of the way however they do have bicycle you can use.
Overall, I am happy and feel safe at Freedom Village Hotel I would stay there again if I were to come back to Dambulla .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2024

Angel

Was a great place with excellent staff service.
Food for breakfast was outstanding.
Price excellent

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2023

Stephen

Good breakfast. Tired facilities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, good price, staff couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2020

Paul

Loved our stay at this Hotel.

We loved this hotel! Set off the main road in Dambulla,it is a little oasis. Quiet, comfortable and the staff were amazing. The breakfast was excellent, freshly prepared daily. There are a bunch of resorts up the road that cater to tour groups and you are stuck in the middle of nowhere. Here you are a short 5 min walk to the main street and markets, restaurants etc.
This place is a hidden gem.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The room and shower are very basic but it was we needed for an overnight stay. The staff are extremely helpful and try and make your stay as comfortable as possible. The breakfast was amazing especially with the views.
The only thing is the room is right next to the restaurant and you can hear other guests and workers so it can be a bit loud.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2019

Shriram

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at!

Me and my family did a tour of Sri Lanka staying at 7 hotels over the 18 days. This was for me, the best hotel out of all of them. From the first moment we arrived, we were mesmerised by the layout of the complex. It looks amazing and very posh from the first impression!

The young men working for the hotel were all wearing traditional Sri Lankan uniforms. They were all very polite, professional and clearly knew about hospitality.

We were travelling with a private driver and they provided accommodation as well as breakfast to him free of charge!

We were welcomed with freshly made passion fruit juices (which were delicious!). The rooms were unbelievable- had AC, mosquito nets/repellent plugs, refridgerator, iron etc. The bathroom was also incredible. Very clean and professional. Felt like it was a 4-5 star standard easily!

The food was definitely one of the highlights for me. It was a traditional Singhalese Sri Lankan menu with lentils, sambar, appam and the most amazing Sri Lankan pancakes I've ever tasted in my life. I literally asked the waiter to tell them how amazing it was. The aunty came out and was beaming with joy- showing us the recipe and what goes into making it.

The overall hospitality of everyone at Hotel Freedom Village made it feel so homely. The owner even showed us around the grounds the next morning, letting us taste the fresh honey, mangoes from the trees etc.

We were sad to leave. This hotel is highly recommended for anyone staying in Dambulla!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Room was huge, super clean and the staff were warm and friendly. I only stayed one night, but the food was great for lunch and dinner. The place was a little more remote so it's nice and quiet!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

Barry

Dambulla's best

Excellent accommodation both spacious and comfortable and spotlessly clean. Service was friendly and super efficient. best place in town for food which was both varied and of good quality at a very reasonable price.
Hotel provides transport to and from Sigarya. We went with 5 other staying at the hotel and including an extension on to the caves cost 1000 rupees each.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2019

KEN

Top Marks.

The family that run freedom village were brilliant. Friendly and helpful they even delivered us to our transport options and local places free of charge. Good room , good pool , great food . This place gets top marks ;- our best stay in Sri Lanka so far.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

This property is a bit far out if you haven’t got a driver. In our case it was no problem as we had a driver but may be harder to get vehicle hire if not arranged before

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

A great place to stay in the Cultural Triangle!

Fantastic service!! They arranged drivers to take me to all the sights I wanted to see in the Cultural Triangle, and at the end of my stay drove me to the bus stop free of charge and made sure I got on the right bus to Kandy. The room was clean and spacious, with a couch to sit on and a balcony with a great view. Pool was very big and clean with a beautiful view and plenty of loungers to relax on and read a book. The dining area was also lovely - the buffet breakfast was great and changed daily (and they organised a packed breakfast for me when I wanted to get to Sirigiya early). There was also a la carte dinner available every evening. Its just a short walk to the main street if you need to get something, but far enough away from the traffic to feel very relaxed. A great place to stay in the Cultural Triangle!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2019

Liz

Amaazing serrvice and comfort

Excelleent service and very helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble and went above our expectations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2019

Stefano

All the staff is great very welcoming, food is good and overall we had a fantastic stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet and serene surrounding. There are no restaurants and shops in the neighbourhood. But food is good and reasonably priced. Staff are polite and helpful. It provides free lodging and food for our driver. Thank you.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2019

Traveller

Friendly staff, good welcome on arrival, good breskfast

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2019

Jonathan

Nice hotel overall.

The hotel is newer and in good condition overall. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel had a great pool area and wasn’t too long a walk to Dambulla. However, Dambulla seemed a bit run down. Not our favorite of places we have visited thus far in Sri Lanka. Hotel food was decent and would just recommend sticking around the hotel after touring Sigiriya, the Dambulla Caves, or anywhere else you travel during your stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2019

Russel

Nice hotel with a great pool.

Nice hotel with a lovely pool, breakfast was good and the hotel is only about 800 metres from the centre of town. We would definitely stop here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2019

Daniella

Nice hotel in a quite area

The staff was welcoming and friendly. The rooms are spacious and there is an outdoor pool where you can relax after a long day. The first dinner was a bit disappointing, we have ordered sri lankan meal for three people and what we got was much less than expected and in comparisson to other restaurants. The sauces were enough for one or at the most for two portion, but definatelly not enough for three. So basically we paid for plain boiled rice.That was the main reason to skip the next dinner there and to go at other restaurant. Anyway the breakfast was good. It happened that our last dinner also was at this restaurant, because we were tired after a long day exploring the Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. This time we ordered different meals and the portions were big enough and very delicious. So overall we were happy with our stay there.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing and reasonable stay for people who wants to visit Dambulla and Sigiriya

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2018

Steven

We went to stay here to watch the cricket.
Owner made our stay wonderful and took us everywhere we wanted to go
Hotel was new and perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2018

Mr Kevin L

Very good place to base yourself for cultural area of Sri Lanka. Food was good for breakfast and dinner. One night they weren't cooking dinner so they recommended a place in town which was good. It is a little bit down a side road but was easy enough to find.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

very good staff. location a bit too far from the town if one dioes not have transport

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel close to the centre of Ella. Rooms were a bit dated. Staff were lovely.

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

On arrival we were provided with a wonderful welcome drink and lovely cool flannels to wipe the humidity away. This is a relatively new hotel and was not that easy to find. Our driver had to phone to get directions. Our room was a very good sized double, a mosquito plug and tablets was provided. A/C was excellent. The room was at the end of the block and there was building going on across the way and also motor bikes parked next to our room - there was some noise from both. The hot water heater for the shower did not work, so no hot water, reported this and the entire unit was changed - excellent. Similarly not a good tv signal - tv was changed. Amazing. Food was a hot buffet for dinner, which we didn't want - we asked for and had omelette and chips. Nothing was too much trouble.

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2018

waldo

The hosts were absolutley fantastic and will do anything for you to make your stay more comfortable. facilities were great, pool was nice to swim in and room was clean and adequate

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2018

Travellingirl

Excellent customer service from everyone at the hotel which was way beyond our expectations.
Room, swimming pool, restaurant and food were without fault.
Can't recommend Freedom Village highly enough.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2018

Alison

A lovely hotel to use as a base for exploring

A lovely hotel that hax a family-run feel. Staff couldnt have been more helpful in helping us arrange visits and dsys out. It was lively go come back to for time to relax by the pool.

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2018

Lisa

Beautiful hotel with great amenities. Staff were very accommodating and lovely. However, management wasn’t very pleasing, not that friendly nor welcoming. Food was delicious, views were great!
Great place to stay!!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2018

Timothy

This is a truly great hotel. Wonderful and helpful staff. They drove me to the cave temple free of charge. Set slightly off the main road so its quiet at night. Beautiful pool. Modern amenities. Great breakfast and dinner.

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great location to explore SL’s cultural triangle

The hotel was hard to find but the stay was great and very good value for money. It makes a great base to visit SL’s cultural triangle. Not the best amenities I have seen but the hotel has a very friendly and helpful staff, a good location and very affordable breakfast and meals.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2018

Tim

Quality hotel in Dambulla

Excellent and friendly staff and management
Arranges day trips and transfers seamlessly
Quality dinners
Close to town
Can see it is still developing but certainly a good hotel already with a good range of facilities & fantastic attitude of staff.
A very good option for anyone wishing to explore the cultural triangle

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2018

Mark

New Hotel, a few little things that need finishing, but great spot and great owners.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2018

Rodney

Our best stay in Sri Lanka

From the time we arrived until we were taken to the bus station with the complimentary bus, everything was perfect. The whole hotel was very clean and modern. It was also very quiet as it is just out of town. We had the 4 course dinner which was delirious.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2018

Spencer

Hotel manager, owner and staff were very nice and helpful. All the juices given throughout the day were fresh and delicious. There was a minor issue with extra charges between a safari driver and some guests (not the hotels fault) and they worked quickly to figure it out and resolve the fee. The pool was great as well! Close 10 minute walk to Dambulla bus station. When we left the staff drove us and our backpacks over for free. Would recommend this property.

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2018

jyoti

A quaint place

A lovely quaint place about 400m from the Dambulla clock tower. The manager Mr Ramesh and the staff are very helpful. We had a few issues during the check in but Mr Ramesh sorted it out and we had a nice room with a balcony with a hill view. The rooms are spacious, well equipped and well maintained. There is no kettle for tea/ coffee. The toiletries were limited but were made available on request. You get some great views from the balcony. The pool was nice and refreshing. Breakfast is fresh juice, fresh fruit platter, eggs to order, toast butter and jam. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves both local and western food at a reasonable price. WiFi was off and on. Recommended as it is a good value for money and for excellent staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2018

Ellen

Would come back!

Lovely hotel, delicious lunch and beautiful design.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2018

Fadly

Brilliant service and staff

I stayed with Freedom Village Hotel for 2 nights and I really enjoyed my stay there. The service provided is way above and beyond for the price of this hotel. The staff were really genuine, friendly and were very eager to please.

The staff helped me plan my itinerary and arranged for the necessary transport at a competitive price. Also, they provided my partner and I with a refreshing glass of juice at the end of the day when we returned to the hotel which we totally appreciated.

I tried my luck and requested hoppers for breakfast for my third morning (which wasn't on the menu) and they actually prepared that for me! I was very grateful for that.

Their dinner menu is decently priced and they're delicious too. I absolutely loved the rice and chicken curry set. The accompanied vegetable dishes were fantastic!

The room while basic, is spacious and clean, and overall very comfortable.

There are a lot of insects in the area (not the hotel's fault, just the environment). However, they do provide a plug-in insect repellent, which you will NEED to use to ensure you sleep well. Don't be surprised to find dead insects on your floor in the morning when you wake up (killed from the repellent).

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2018

Vicente

very nice hotel in a quite area

Excellent experience, the staff kindness and friendship is without paragon; tasty food with lots of natural ingredients, fruits and juices adds to the delight. The 20 by 10 meters long swimming pool is most enjoyable, the gardens perfectly kept as well as the facilities which are also well illuminated at night. The staff is very helpful in organizing and providing good advice for trips to various important sites. The hotel has a delivery service from and to the airport which is very convenient. It can considered as the 'base camp' for visiting nearby places which was my case and also as a superb place by itself for relaxation and enjoyment. Don't miss it...

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2018

Mauricio

Great stay in Dambulla

Since the beginning we had an excellent stay at Freedom Village with welcome drinks and refreshing towels :)
The room was huge, clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was also really good.

They are still in construction, so the pool wasn’t available, but I’m sure will be a good addiction for the hot days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2018

Great stay

We had a great stay at the hotel. Initially there was a mix up in the reservation but the manager made sure that we don’t suffer any delays and put us in a sister hotel for the first night. When we returned the next night they offered to treat us to dinner as apology. As much as we liked a free dinner that’s not the only reason why we liked this hotel. The room is very comfy with AC and fan and god amenities. Food is also great. Highly recommend. Hotel Manager Ajith steps out of his way to help with everything that you might need!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Oona

Clean and comfortable room. Lovely staff!

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2025

Verified traveler

Chambre propre, l’aire climatisé fonctionnait mal. Bon accueil et bien situé.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Francesc

Hemos estado muy cómodos y se han preocupado que estuviéramos bien. Se han adaptado a un desayuno vegano.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Atsushi

Great hospitality staffs and good location for visiting public transportan.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Paikka kaipaa ehostusta

Allas oli leväinen. Puhdistusvälineet ui koko vierailun ajan altaassa. Ei tehnyt mieli uimaan. Huoneessa hyttysverkko oli asennettu niin, että tuuletinta ei voinut käyttää - verkko olisi mennyt solmuun lapojen ympärille. Kokonaisuus ihan ok. Vähemmän voisi henkilökunta \"painostaa\" asiakkaita. Hieman sellainen liika uteliaisuus ja tuputtaminen tuntui ikävältä.