Jetwing Lake is a contemporary hotel on the edge of Dambulla, set in its own dry-zone forest and facing the Siyambalawewa Tank, an ancient reservoir. It’s an easy base for the Cultural Triangle, with Sigiriya’s Lion Rock around 40 minutes away and Dambulla’s own UNESCO-listed cave temple to explore. Every room has a private balcony looking out over the water, whilst the 71-metre pool, the Suwa Arana Spa and The Canopy Bar up in the treetops make it very hard to leave. Dinner is at The Viewing Gallery, or Lu Lin for Chinese.




A slow lap of the pool as the ancient Siyambalawewa Tank stretches out beyond its edge.
Jetwing Lake Dambulla can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Sri Lanka trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Sri Lanka trips featuring Jetwing Lake Dambulla or get advice and suggestions from one of our Sri Lanka specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Jetwing Lake Dambulla start from around $70, or US$70, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

An ancient and dramatic rock palace that is quite literally the crown jewel of Sri Lanka.