Anon Rest or Arika Villa — which should you book?

Both are in Dambulla. Anon Rest is 3-star and Arika Villa is 3-star. The right choice depends on what matters most to you — location, rooms, Wi-Fi, parking or value. This page compares them side by side, with a full pre-arrival briefing for each.

What's the difference between Anon Rest and Arika Villa?

We compare Anon Rest and Arika Villa on star rating, location, rooms to request, Wi-Fi, parking and overall value so you can decide quickly.

Hotel comparison · Dambulla

Anon Rest vs Arika Villa

A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.

★★★Anon Rest

★★★Arika Villa

Star rating

★★★

City

Dambulla

Address

Jaffna - Kandy Road, Dambulla

40th Mile Post, Puwakatawala Road, Dambulla

Check-in / out

15:00 / 11:00

Best rooms

Request rooms on the upper floors (3rd floor and above) for a quieter stay. Although the hotel is situated on a relatively busy road, the higher floors will help minimize traffic noise. Additionally, considering the hotel has a lift, rooms on the higher floors will also be closer to the lift, reducing the need to navigate stairs.

Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) as the lift only goes up to the 2nd floor. This will not only ensure you have access to the higher floors but also minimize the likelihood of lift-related noise. Additionally, rooms on the upper floors tend to be away from the main road (Puwakatawala Road), which might reduce street noise.

Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms near the lift (stairwell side) on the lower floors (1st or 2nd floor) as the lift can be noisy, especially if it's an older model. Also, rooms near the service entrance might experience some noise from staff and delivery traffic.

Avoid rooms near the lift, as it's only available up to the 2nd floor, and you may experience noise from guests using the stairs or the lift. Also, rooms near the service entrance might be noisier due to the constant comings and goings of staff.

Wi-Fi

free Wi-Fi with a speed of up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints

Free, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, 1 device per room, no login constraints

Parking

on-site parking available for Rs. 1,500 per night, nearest public car park at Dambulla Bus Station (Rs. 1,000 per night), no EV charging available

On-site parking available, Rs. 500 per night (approximately USD 2.50), nearest public car park is a 5-minute walk away at Rs. 200 per night (approximately USD 1), electric vehicle charging available on request

Best-value lunch nearby

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