Resort · Amaya Resorts (Hayleys Leisure) · Dambulla

Amaya Lake

On the shore of the Kandalama reservoir, reached by a forest road, about 15 km from Sigiriya

About Amaya Lake

Rooms
5 types
Dining
4 places
Wellness
Spa
Swimming
Pools

A resort of 119 chalet-style rooms and suites on the shore of the Kandalama reservoir, run by Amaya Resorts.

Villas and suites are spread through forest and garden; the largest suites have their own plunge pool, and the family suites come with a butler.

Its spa is built for Ayurveda, including Panchakarma treatments, and the lake is used for boat rides, bonfires and private dinners.

Rooms and suites

  • Deluxe Villa
    469 sq ftKing bedUp to 3BathtubRain showerForest view

    469 sq ft, king bed, bathtub and rain shower, forest views; for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

  • Signature Suite
    898 sq ftKing bedUp to 3BathtubBalconyForest view

    898 sq ft, king bed, bathtub and a private balcony over gardens and forest; for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

  • Signature Family Suite
    898 sq ftUp to 4Butler

    898 sq ft with 2 bathrooms and a personal butler; for 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

  • Deluxe Suite with Plunge Pool
    1,100 sq ftUp to 3Plunge poolForest view

    1,100 sq ft, 2 bathrooms and a private plunge pool with garden and forest views; for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

  • Family Villa (Club Lodge)
    King bedBathtub

    4 rooms in 1 private block among the gardens, for families or groups, each with a king bed and bathtub.

Dining

  • Samara RestaurantThe all-day buffet restaurant on the ground floor, serving Sri Lankan and international dishes with lake fish and local produce.
  • The Amaya Lake BarAn indoor bar seating 20, for cocktails, spirits and bar bites.
  • Poolside BarCocktails, mocktails, beer and light bites by the pool, open 10:00 to midnight.
  • Destination diningPrivate meals by the lake or the pool, including a lakeside bonfire, on request.

Wellness

  • Panchakarma Ayurvedic Spa6 treatment rooms with herbal baths and steam boxes; signature treatments include reflexology, Avagaha, Shirodhara and Pinda Sweda.
  • Herbal oil body and face treatments, herbal scrubs and a signature flower bath.
  • Yoga and meditation in the open-air pavilion and by the lake.

Amenities

Pools and spa

2 outdoor poolsOpen-air yoga pavilion

Activities

Boat ride on Kandalama LakeLoris watchingElephant safariPidurangala summitSigiriya and the Dambulla cave templeFree bicyclesHot-air balloon ridesVillage tour and paddy walks at AmunaLocal craft market visitBonfire nights by the lakeTennis courtBadminton and table tennisAngampora displayCultural show

For families

Treasure hunt and kids explorer trailBaby cribs and high chairs on requestFamily suites and villas

Services

24-hour in-room diningLaundryDoctor on callIn-house floristConcierge and chauffeur service

Rooms

Minibar and refrigeratorTea and coffee makerIn-room safeHigh-speed Wi-Fi42-inch TVBathtub and rain showerBathrobes

Good to know

  • Most rooms take 2 adults and 2 children; the Signature Family Suite takes 4 adults.

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