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Liyya Water Villas

★★★★★ Embullambe, Dambulla, Sri Lanka., Dambulla, LK

8.5 guest rating· 301 reviews

The five stars

Liyya Water Villas holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace, Outdoor pool and Sun terrace.

Guests score it 8.5/10 across 301 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Waterfront Retreat

Exquisite Accommodations : Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom with a bidet. Enjoy pool views from every room and relax in comfort with premium bed linen and towels provided.

Culinary Delights : Delight your taste buds at our restaurant offering a diverse menu of American, Chinese, and Indian cuisine. Special dietary needs? We've got you covered with vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal options available upon request.

Family-Friendly Fun : Keep the little ones entertained at the children's playground while you unwind by the outdoor swimming pool. Explore the area with activities like cycling, ensuring a memorable stay for all.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort at Liyya Water Villas? Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 41 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

This twin/double room features a pool with a view and a fireplace. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin/double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a mini-bar, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior Chalet

Sleeps 2 · 41 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

Guests will have a special experience as this chalet offers a pool with a view and a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned chalet is consisted of of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. This chalet features a mini-bar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, lake views, as well as fruit for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Villa

Sleeps 13 · 43 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

This villa's standout features are the pool with a view and fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa includes 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. This villa has a mini-bar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, pool views, as well as fruit for guests. The unit has 6 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
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  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Location

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Embullambe, Dambulla, Sri Lanka., Dambulla, LK

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.5301 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Spacious pool+ Calm environment− Cleanliness issues− Misleading location− Poor food quality
Cleanliness7.2
Service10.0
Location8.2
Room Quality8.7
Amenities9.2
Value for Money7.7

I was expecting more…

7.0

The quite environnement with flowers and pond, the swimming pool, the room was confortable and spacious

− The equipement and chalet could be refreshed, bathroom was not clean, food at restaurant had nothing special…I expected a higher level for a 5* hotel

Marie · BE · 2026-07-16

Don’t recommend

3.0

Nothing

− The coffee at the morning is very bad, the space at the external area is not good, swimming pool not clean, the dogs is very skinny the hotel staff don’t give food

antonio manuel · MO · 2026-07-16

Très agréable

8.0

L’accueil et le service La propreté La literie

− Peu de choix pour le petit déjeuner (ce qui est proposé est très bon)

d’Amonville · FR · 2026-07-04

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Liyya Water Villas really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for US$7 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.