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Thilanka Resort and Spa

51 Godawalayaya | Morogollawa, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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Thilanka Resort and Spa
Ranked #2 of 7 hotels in Dambulla
4.0 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
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Tokyo, Japan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We booked a one night reservation online and received email confirmation. However when we tried calling them the day we were supposed to check in, they couldn't find us in their system. We called three times and each time they said we didn't have a reservation with them. After we arrived to the hotel, they did have a room for... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Spent three nights here on arrival in Sri Lanka from1st to 4th April. Arriving directly from the airport at 9am did not phase the staff and we were soon shown to our rooms some 6 hour before standard check in with no fuss. The resort has a wonderful setting with rooms laid out in block of four spread out through... More

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Bruges - Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

This hotel was the first one we visited during our roudtrip through Sri lanka. We stayed there for four nights. After the stress we both suffered from in our Belgian job, we needed some breath and we found it in the environment of this property. First, we were a bit disappointed that the hotel is situated far from a city... More

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UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

We stayed for one night as part of an independent tour. Would have liked to have stayed longer. The hotel comprises 5 or 6 modern two storey blocks of 4 rooms, set in attractive landscaped grounds. Our room was on the first floor and overlooked the pool. The décor was modern, very stylish and comfortable with an excellent shower and... More

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Hagley, United Kingdom
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

We stayed here for 2 nights and would generally agree with most of the other reviews. I think we had one of the older rooms as we had (what I have now figured out !) to be a jacuzzi without a plug. Rooms are big with lovely big beds. Star attraction are the pool and grounds. The pool is very... More

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Paris, France
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

I recently spent 2 nights in a luxurious room with my faimily at Thilanka Resort while visiting the cultural traingle. Pluses: - Nice long pool - Spacious room/bathroom - The natural setting of the resort - sorrounded by an organic farm. - Close to Dambulla town and points of interest. - Friendly/helpful manager & staff. - I was slightly disappointed... More

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london
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Great well designed hotel to use as a base when visiting the ancient cities Nice pool and very attentive service More

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Palos Verdes Estates, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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This is a awesome hotel!!! Luxurious surroundings and service. signature dining with a private organic garden to order many special selections!! The spa has an award winning massage!! This resort is a natural choice for a savvy business and leisure traveler!!! THIS IS A AWESOME HOTEL!!!VERY LUXURIOUS SURROUNDINGS AND SERVICE. SIGNATURE DINING WITH A UNBELIEVABLE ORGANIC GARDEN.AN ABSOLUTE CHOICE FOR... More

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Northumberland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

We really enjoyed out three day stay at this hotel. A beautiful stylish reception and bar, set in very tranquil gardens and grounds, behind an orchard of mango trees. The manager took time and great pride in telling us about how they use their own veg, fruit and herbs from the plantations as well as rice from the paddy field.... More

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Surrey, England
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

Echoing many of the sentiments already given by others regarding the rooms especially the damp smell, I would suggest that whilst this hotel may have undergone a recent overhaul to its setup, there is still someway to go. However, we appreciate that the translation of '5 star' may differ from place to place and our two days there were a... More

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