everything was good except the food. it was a major let down. it was either too salty, lacking tase or only can taste the chilli powder. Even the breakfast was a letdown having only Sri Lankan and Bread and pastries, which was not freshly baked. No tea of coffee available unless you order it separately.
overall 3 out of 5.
Hotel and location is good. Staff was very friendly too.
The villa-style hotel is located on the mountain. The room has its own swimming pool. The overall environment of the hotel is great! Especially the dinner in the restaurant is highly recommended, with 9 local Sri Lankan food, equipped with a dedicated chef and music performance, and the price is a little expensive.
When you stay at Lavendish Wild Safari Resort in Maraka, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Sri Anandaramaya and Wasgamuwa National Park. This hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from Rathna Ella Tank.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
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This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Sembuwatte Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Euphoria Spice and Herbal.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
At The Riverston Grand, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Set in the peaceful village of Digampathaha , Kassapa Lions Rock features two outdoor pool with views of the well-known Sigiriya Rock and an in-house spa center. Air-conditioned rooms feature open-air bathrooms and private balconies.
Kassapa Lions Rock Resort is 20 minutes’ drive from Dambulla, where the UNESCO heritage site of the cave temple is located. The resort provides parking and bike rental for free.
Fitted with a cable TV and mini-bar, well-appointed rooms also have a fan and seating area. Private bathrooms come with a bathtub and heated showers.
For leisure, guests can take a stroll through landscaped grounds or go on a trip organized by the tour desk. Barbecue facilities and laundry service are available.
Surrounded by greenery, the open-air restaurant offers a range of local and international dishes.
This guesthouse is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Euphoria Spice and Herbal and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Aluvihare Rock Temple.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Located in Maraka, Explorer by Eco Team - Wasgamuwa National Park is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Wasgamuwa National Park and Sri Anandaramaya. This all-inclusive tentalow is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and 27.7 mi (44.6 km) from Rathna Ella Tank.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
This tentalow is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the tentalow's 24-hour room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
When you stay at Elephas Resort & Spa in Avudangawa, you'll be 15 minutes by car from Pidurangala Rock. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Ancient City of Sigiriya and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Minneriya National Park.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
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GGuest UserGorgeous view of the lake from our room, huge bathroom with picture windows, excellent breakfast and room service. Also very close to the Dambulla cave temple and Sigiriya.
FFrancisco Gonzalez ManzanoJust a short walk from the bus stop, this gem of a guesthouse is hands down the best place to stay in Sri Lanka. The owner goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome, always offering help and thoughtful advice. He even arranged for a local tuk-tuk driver at a very reasonable price, ensuring I had the best experience exploring the area. Every afternoon, he would check in and offer a delightful cup of tea, making the stay feel extra special.
His wife’s cooking is an absolute highlight—breakfast was not just delicious but prepared with so much care, adding a homely touch to every meal. The room itself was super clean, big, and incredibly comfortable. From start to finish, they both made me feel completely at home. I can say this was the best accommodation I experienced during my time in Sri Lanka, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a truly memorable and comfortable stay.
AArabinOne of the best hotels I lived in Sri Lanka, running by a local family. They are very nice and hospitable and even provided very delicious local breakfast with wild honey and welcome coconut water. The room was a quite big with high ceiling, clean and all the stuffs were available. The hotel is in the closest location to climb the rock mountain called Pidurangala to view panorama view of Sigiri and sunrise and sunset and very close to Sigiri Lion Rock as well. The hotel can provide car and jeep services. Jeep safari to see a herd and other wild animals were quite an experience to feel the wilderness and nature. This hotel is 100% recommended when you are in Sigiriya.
If you need a car service for city to city travel, here is the service provider, called Danu and his contact number is (0774) 642 805. He is a nice and humble guy with certified local guide. We got his service from Sigiriya to Kandy to Yalla to Colombo, the trip went very smooth and we are happy that we covered all the attractions places with his assistance. Highly recommended!!
AAleksei ZobovThe hotel is nice, spacious beautiful room at check in we were treated to a refreshing juice. There is a big pool on the grounds and a big jacuzzi with hot water in the room.
Minuses of the hotel:
Far from the attractions. Taxi from the center only go there for the price of pick me x2. Hotel taxi are 3 times more expensive. There are no stores and restaurants near the hotel, so inside the hotel prices for food x3, Also after 6pm it is dangerous to be outside because elephants are walking around. Now let's talk about the premium status and the five races. In 7 years of traveling, this is the first hotel that did not have a bathrobe, slippers and toothbrush and toothpaste in the room. The plumbing in the shower leaks, and the doors creak so much that you could call the spirits at night. Regarding the attention to the customer. I mentioned my upcoming birthday in conversation with the manager, but this fact was not used in any way to show any form of attention from the hotel. This is a huge miscalculation on the part of the staff at a premium hotel. We also had a late departure and our request to delay in the hotel for a couple of hours was refused. This was not due to the arrival of new customers, as the manager offered to extend our stay for a fee. For future customers this fact may be decisive in their choice. In general, the hotel is not bad, but the service and flexibility of the staff, as well as individual approach to customers, does not correspond to the premium level and requires improvement.
MMeshulam YulzaryThe heritage Kandalama Hotel is in the heart of the Gungal near a lake. The hotel was designed with consideration and respect for the environment, the animals that live there and the nature that surrounds the hotel.
The room is cozy and well-equipped and includes a balcony overlooking the jungle. The infinity pool overlooks a lake where elephants and birds stay. We received a pleasant welcome from the hotel staff. The dining room is immersed in green and the breakfast is great. We received excellent service and personal attention from the entire staff at the hotel. We arrived at the hotel without luggage and they made sure to coordinate the arrival of the luggage for us.
We liked Nalinda the kind guide from the hotel who took us on a morning tour and since then we became friends. Nalinda took care of our well-being even after we left the hotel. Thank you very much for a pleasant stay. Definitely recommended for those who want to rest and relax in a dreamy place.
AAnonymous UserThe Sigiriya Hotel at the foot of Lion Rock is the biggest surprise of this trip. The price of less than 600 is very cost-effective. First of all, the service. The hotel staff have very good attitudes. They will give us freshly squeezed juice when we check it out, and they also take the initiative to help us connect to the hotel WiFi. The view of the hotel is great, and there is a small yard outside the balcony. There are singers playing and singing in the lobby in the evening, and the atmosphere is very good. If you are going to Lion Rock, it is highly recommended to stay here.
IItaJoubertThis little gem is at the foot of the rock, service is top class. Rooms are special and exclusive with beautiful outdoor shower(private) . The loris conservation is admiring. Would highly recommend it. om in
XXIANDONGGarden-style hotel, with beautiful scenery and large rooms. There is also a welcome ceremony when arriving at the hotel. There are not many people staying at the hotel. The most funny thing is that from the lobby to the room, the bottle car cannot pass the path smoothly. At that time, the design was not thoughtful. The overall feeling is that this hotel is a relatively high-end hotel in the local area, which is good in all aspects, but remember to give a little more tip, otherwise you can just shake your face and show it to you
GGuest UserRecommended, the location is very good, opposite the Lion Rock, and there are many food and drink options next to the hotel. The lobby decoration is very distinctive, and the room is not big but comfortable and clean. There are not many types of breakfast, but it is a pleasure to sit in the beautiful lobby to eat. And the price matches!
AAlicePSigiriya village was an exceptional stay! From the moment that we arrived we were taken care of with great service and friendliness!
The surroundings are so beautiful with lush green trees, monkeys and other animals.
The room was spacious, clean and well decorated.
The staff is friendly and always willing to assist.
The best part was the amazing buffet dinner! Amazing selection with superb quality food!
Sigiriya Village is well located and you can see the rock from the swimming pool area.
Definitely recommend staying here!
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