Occidental Paradise Dambulla is a true nature lover's retreat. Nestled by a serene lake and surrounded by lush greenery, the calm atmosphere is perfect for relaxation. The spacious villas are a delight, offering peace and privacy. The staff is helpful, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience. Food is delicious and reasonable.

With minor improvements, this property could truly shine. The air conditioning can be quieter, cleanliness could be enhanced, and spa staff could show more courtesy. Small upgrades will unlock immense value, elevating the overall experience. Despite this, the hotel’s tranquil setting and natural beauty make it a wonderful getaway.

El entorno es muy bonito.

No es un hotel de 5 estrellas. El entorno es precioso pero las habitaciones necesitan un mantenimiento. Mampara rota, suelo hinchado, puertas que no cierran, descuidado. La ducha tenía cal acumulada desde 1980 quizás. Es precioso pero no es un 5 estrellas. Personal muy amable, pero necesita unas mejoras.

I found a great deal on Booking.com and booked two nights here for my birthday. Since this was marketed as a 5-star hotel, I decided to splurge a bit and treat myself! I did tons of research and read every review, as I didn’t want to leave things like wifi, AC, and hot showers up to chance—especially after seeing how some other hotels struggled with that. Pros: - They upgraded me—WOW! I've never been upgraded before! I originally booked a deluxe room, but they gave me an entire duplex villa all to myself. I can’t thank them enough. - On my birthday, they surprised me by decorating my bed with “Happy Birthday” written in flowers and palm leaves. After being out the whole day, it was such a lovely surprise to come back to! - I had dinner at their restaurant on my birthday night. I was celebrating solo, but the entire staff came up, brought a birthday cake, and sang Happy Birthday. Huge thanks to Mr. Jerald, Rasika, Ishan, Damith, Dananjaya, Nishani, Lakshara, and Campiha (sorry for butchering your names!). - Shoutout to the front desk team, especially Raj and a kind lady whose name starts with D. I’d see them morning and night, and it felt like they worked 24/7! 😂 - The staff overall were incredibly kind and attentive, always smiling. Their hospitality made my stay. - The pool had a nice partial view of the mountain, adding to the peaceful, nature-filled vibe of the resort. - The whole place just connects you to nature—it’s perfect for a honeymoon or a getaway with family and friends. There’s even an adventure area at the back for some extra fun with friends. - My room was huge, the wifi was stable, the AC worked great, and there was a hot shower. The bathroom was also really spacious! Since it’s in the middle of the forest, I did see 1-2 harmless insects, but that’s to be expected. Pro tip: Wake up early to enjoy the morning breeze, the peaceful quiet, and the luxury of being in this amazing place. I absolutely loved it here!

These are not exactly cons. These didn’t ruin my stay at all, just small things to note. - Sri Lanka has short power outages now and then, but they only last 2-3 minutes, so nothing major. - The resort is a bit off the road, maybe 10-15 minutes from the main road, but that’s part of its charm, being surrounded by nature. - The food was so-so, not the best I’ve had but not bad either. They offer buffets in the morning and evening, plus a bar. If you have the chance, it might be easier to eat outside before heading back, since it’s a bit taxing to go out again once you're settled in the resort.

I found a great deal on Booking.com and booked two nights here for my birthday. Since this was marketed as a 5-star hotel, I decided to splurge a bit and treat myself! I did tons of research and read every review, as I didn’t want to leave things like wifi, AC, and hot showers up to chance—especially after seeing how some other hotels struggled with that. Pros: - They upgraded me—WOW! I've never been upgraded before! I originally booked a deluxe room, but they gave me an entire duplex villa all to myself. I can’t thank them enough. - On my birthday, they surprised me by decorating my bed with “Happy Birthday” written in flowers and palm leaves. After being out the whole day, it was such a lovely surprise to come back to! - I had dinner at their restaurant on my birthday night. I was celebrating solo, but the entire staff came up, brought a birthday cake, and sang Happy Birthday. Huge thanks to Mr. Jerald, Rasika, Ishan, Damith, Dananjaya, Nishani, Lakshara, and Campiha (sorry for butchering your names!). - Shoutout to the front desk team, especially Raj and a kind lady whose name starts with D. I’d see them morning and night, and it felt like they worked 24/7! 😂 - The staff overall were incredibly kind and attentive, always smiling. Their hospitality made my stay. - The pool had a nice partial view of the mountain, adding to the peaceful, nature-filled vibe of the resort. - The whole place just connects you to nature—it’s perfect for a honeymoon or a getaway with family and friends. There’s even an adventure area at the back for some extra fun with friends. - My room was huge, the wifi was stable, the AC worked great, and there was a hot shower. The bathroom was also really spacious! Since it’s in the middle of the forest, I did see 1-2 harmless insects, but that’s to be expected. Pro tip: Wake up early to enjoy the morning breeze, the peaceful quiet, and the luxury of being in this amazing place. I absolutely loved it here!

These are not exactly cons. These didn’t ruin my stay at all, just small things to note. - Sri Lanka has short power outages now and then, but they only last 2-3 minutes, so nothing major. - The resort is a bit off the road, maybe 10-15 minutes from the main road, but that’s part of its charm, being surrounded by nature. - The food was so-so, not the best I’ve had but not bad either. They offer buffets in the morning and evening, plus a bar. If you have the chance, it might be easier to eat outside before heading back, since it’s a bit taxing to go out again once you're settled in the resort.

From check in till chekout treated us with utmost care . Mr Nadun at the front desk was so helpful when we needed assistance. Even provided us a complementary birthday cake . Accommodation was great as well. Will visit again.

Great location not too far from sigiriya very helpful staff food was great hotel was great we stayed in a deluxe room which was huge AC worked great shower/bathroom was big and clean had a good tv with good channels too for on the evening if we wanted to chill, pool was lovely loads of wildlife , peacocks monkeys lizards dogs and cats all roaming about was lovely decent selection of drinks at the bar also, i would definitely recomend this place to others .

staff room size food

the room was full of bugs , lizards and a frog !! i couldn't sleep in peace

The Beach

No proper food. The resort is not fully open with all the facilities.