Must-see hotels in Sigiriya

  • Sigiri Lion Lodge

    Sigiriya

    An outstanding place to stay, thanks to the genuine welcome and attention paid to guests by Ajith and Ramya, the owners. Rooms are divided between the…

  • Hideout Sigiriya

    Sigiriya

    The aptly named Hideout is indeed a real escape, tucked away at the end of a dirt road surrounded by paddy fields and with viewing platforms for spotting…

  • Fresco Lion Villa

    Sigiriya

    This well-run place 9km outside Sigiriya (12km from Dambulla) has five stylish rooms in a leafy, rural compound south of the Kimbissa junction. Rooms vary…

  • Jetwing Vil Uyana

    Sigiriya

    For natural-world immersion – crocodiles in the pond, monitor lizards in the grass and occasional visiting elephants – the Jetwing is a great choice. The…

  • Elephant Corridor

    Sigiriya

    Set in over 80 hectares of unfenced grasslands, this high-end hotel is a terrific place to spot wildlife. Iguanas, monitor lizards and mongooses are all…

  • Lal Homestay

    Sigiriya

    For that living-with-a-family experience, Lal's is perfect. Your host family could not be more welcoming or friendly, offering home-cooked meals (try the…

  • Fresco Water Villa

    Sigiriya

    Groups like the villa-style rooms, fine balconies and stylish design at this well-tended place. The 25m pool is heaven after a hard day tackling the rock,…

  • Hotel Sigiriya

    Sigiriya

    There are truly remarkable views of the rock from the pool area at this hotel. The 40-year-old breeze block exteriors are dated, but the rooms have been…

  • River Retreat Homestay

    Sigiriya

    This bungalow set back off the road has three spacious, quiet rooms next to a creek, with air-con and solar-heated hot water. It was just starting up at…

  • Nilmini Lodge

    Sigiriya

    An old-school guesthouse owned by a family who have been hosting travellers for years and can provide lots of useful tips about the region. Rooms are…

  • Flower Inn

    Sigiriya

    This centrally located guesthouse is cheered up by plants and canary-yellow walls. The nine rooms at the rear are a little chintzy, but fair value, and…

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