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At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also have free WiFi. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Waiting for any way to fulfill our needs. The manager, Denusha, helped us organize our trip with a safari, taxi from the airport and to Dambulla, fun converstations and even dropped us off at our bus stop. The location was peaceful and we really enjoyed the swimming pool. It was close enough that we could walk to the lion rock and the Piderangela hike also.

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9
Superb
1,196 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. A balcony with mountain view, a satellite flat-screen TV and air conditioning are offered in some units. At the guest house, units are fitted with a private bathroom. We had a wonderful stay at this unique accommodation right in the middle of the jungle! With rooftop viewpoints, a tranquil pool, and outstanding service, this place truly offers a special experience. Even though it's located a bit off the beaten path, the atmosphere more than makes up for it—you might not want to leave at all. The included breakfast was so generous it practically lasted us all day. In the evening, there was a great selection of local and Western dishes made with high-quality ingredients (though portions were on the smaller side). The peaceful pool area was perfect for unwinding, and the staff really took Sri Lankan hospitality to the next level. Occasional evening power fluctuations were handled smoothly with a temporary diesel generator, but it switched off well before bedtime, leaving only the soothing jungle sounds. For mobile work, this place may not be ideal—the Wi-Fi relies on a mobile connection, which wasn't strong enough for demanding online tasks. But for a relaxing holiday segment in Sri Lanka, this place gets our full recommendation! We arrived by public bus from Kandy, changing at Dambulla, and then took a Tuk Tuk from the Sigiriya bus stop to the accommodation for 1000 rupees. During our stay, we rented a scooter in Sigiriya, while other guests used rental Tuk Tuks to get around.

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9.6
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a shower. All units come with a patio boasting an outdoor dining area. At the guest house, units come with bed linen and towels. The environment of the hotel is very beautiful. The owner has a large orchard. In a corner of the orchard, there is a beautiful botanical garden, which was designed by the owner himself. We stayed in this botanical garden. You can imagine how beautiful it is! In addition, the hotel owner has a very polite son and a naughty and lovely daughter. We felt very happy playing with them.

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9.6
Exceptional
176 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. The traditional restaurant at the guest house serves Asian cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. Excellent place, excellent staff, excellent location. We loved the food, very tasty and prepared with care. Breakfast was full of variety every day. Hosts were very kind and eager to help. We couldn't be happier, absolute value, would recommend to anybody without reservations.

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9.5
Exceptional
195 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Hidden Lake Cottages Sigiriya is located in Sigiriya and features a private pool and lake views. Featuring babysitting service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house provides pool views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. My wife and I have always prefer to stay in an urban and nature environment. Firstly, I would say that the owners Mr. Mahesh and his spouse Mdm. Chandi has delivered the true Sri Lankan hospitality, they provided personalised services and always suggest the best on what activity we can do around Sigiriya. They even prepared fantastic meals for us based on our taste buds. They have never been pushy and that's the best 👌. Besides that, we have experienced a bombastic self vegetation plantation around the hidden lake cottages, If you are lucky 😃 actually every day is a lucky day, you will hear peacocks, cows, elephants and migration of various bird with their chippig sound and many other living creatures. It's like only ONE Call away and they are there to assist, In fact, Mr Mahesh shuttled us to the main road in order for us to take the bus. Little did we know that travelling by bus was satisfying and this was suggested by the beautiful property owners. Everything was so 👉 on point whereby on our last day, we did feel like we were gonna miss this home. Myself and my wife will definitely introduce this soothing and calm cottage to all our family, friends and those who need suggestions 😊. To the owners Mr&Mrs Mahesh - We wish the best for you and your family. Hope to see more places like this 🙏 obaṭa stutiyi saha obagē karuṇāva api agaya karamu 🫂

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9.6
Exceptional
403 reviews
Price from
US$37.12
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Simoya Nature Park is set in Dambulla, 19 km from Sigiriya Rock and 22 km from Pidurangala Rock. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests. - delicious breakfast & dinner - beautiful garden (we saw many monkeys) - friendly hosts - comfortable room

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9.8
Exceptional
344 reviews
Price from
US$41.40
per night

1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Hungry Lion Sigiriya is a recently renovated property situated in Sigiriya and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. The hotel has large rooms with everything you need for a trip. The location is close to the main attractions, but it is quiet inside at night. The hotel territory is lovingly decorated. The owner was super polite and super kind. Both breakfast and lunch were delicious, I don't even know what else we could wish for.

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9.1
Superb
286 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A lovely, simple place with a super cozy little restaurant. Delicious food and very affordable.

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9.4
Superb
455 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Nature Night Homestay is situated in Sigiriya, 6.5 km from Pidurangala Rock and 1.2 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya. It is set 3.3 km from Sigiriya Rock and features a 24-hour front desk. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. A wonderful house in the midst of nature, very well kept garden and outdoor surroundings. Loved the nature sounds and the outdoor space. The family are very welcoming and friendly. The food served is genuine, delicious local food. Best food so far in Sri Lanka. Super peaceful and location is great to go around this beautiful area in Sri Lanka. Host always very helpful and responsive.

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9.6
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Located in Sigiriya and only 1.9 km from Sigiriya Rock, The Cattleya Guest House Sigiriya provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Ashoka was a wonderful host, so helpful, made excellent food, helped with our itinerary and dropped us off at the bus station and helped us get on the right bus. The room was super clean, spacious and comfortable.

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9.5
Exceptional
413 reviews
Price from
US$100.53
per night

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