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Royal Rock Sigiriya

Hotel in Sigiriya

Located in Sigiriya, 2.3 km from Sigiriya Rock, Royal Rock Sigiriya provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

S
Sandra
From
Denmark
Very nice pool area. Friendly and helpful staff. Good location and easy to take tuktuk to the big sights in the area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,050 reviews
Price from
US$56.51
1 night, 2 adults

il Frangipane

Hotel in Sigiriya

Located in Sigiriya, 1.9 km from Sigiriya Rock, il Frangipane provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

A
Alexandra
From
Georgia
Room and bathroom are spacious, stylish and comfortable. Feels separate from the outside world like in the middle of the jungle (but isn't really, in fact the main road is only a minute's walk away). Lovely garden with a clean swimming pool, and very tasty breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,511 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

Lankapura Heritage

Hotel in Sigiriya

Situated in Sigiriya, 2 km from Sigiriya Rock, Lankapura Heritage features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

M
Marwane
From
Belgium
just amazing, the swimming pool is just perfect and the staff also 🫶🏽
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,094 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Heritance Kandalama

Hotel in Sigiriya

A tranquil retreat perched on hills, Heritance Kandalama offers panoramic views of the Sigiriya Rocks.

M
Mayure
From
Denmark
The hotel is surrounded by nature and monkeys were running around the public area. It is a hotel you need to stay at.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews
Price from
US$298.92
1 night, 2 adults

Lion See Hotel - Sigiriya

Hotel in Sigiriya

Situated in Sigiriya, 2.5 km from Sigiriya Rock, Lion See Hotel - Sigiriya features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

N
Natália
From
United Arab Emirates
We spent in hotel only 1 night but if we would stay in Sigiriya longer we would definetly stay here. The second we came, personal were so nice and helpful. Location of hotel is amazing, walk distance to Lion rock and 20 min with tuk tuk to Dambulla caves. The room was spacious, clean, with amazing view. Breakfast in morning was amazing, homemade mix of western and traditional sri lankan dishes with fresh cut fruit. 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Lion King Jungle Cabanas

Hotel in Sigiriya

Located in Sigiriya, 2.6 km from Sigiriya Rock, Lion King Jungle Cabanas provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

A
Anna Maria
From
Netherlands
Everything was great. The host is friendly and very helpful! The place is clean and the location is excellent, middle of the jungle, 5 minutes walk from lions rock. We arrived in the middle of the night and the property owner was so helpful and nice and waited for us. They made us Sri Lanka breakfast and coffee in the morning :) The rooms are simple and clean, the AC works, the pool is clean. You can hear many birds in the morning and it’s a full jungle experience. We had a late flight and the check out was late which was also no problem!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection "The first women-led hotel in Sri Lanka"

Hotel in Sigiriya

Situated in Sigiriya, 17 km from Sigiriya Rock, Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection "The first women-led hotel in Sri Lanka" features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a...

R
Rositsa Lazarova
From
Bulgaria
The hotel was awesome! First we were welcomed with refreshing wipes and nice juices. They also made some kind of nice ritual with candles. Then we went to our room,which was so big,clean and comfy. Also we had a bathtub on the balcony. There was super big mango garden,where you can take walks and you can visit the nearby lake. There were several activities like big beautiful chess and ping pong. The food was a great combination of traditional and international food. It had great presentation and was delicious. The best thing in this hotel was THE STAFF. Everyone was so nice, always there to help you and assist. They were always smiling. We loved the manager,the cleaning ladies,all the girls from reception and restaurant. So nice! We reallyliked a girl named Sachini, which was mainly on the ba, she was super nice. My personal favorite one though was the NATURALIST!!! Her name was Sithumi. We definitely recomend going on the safari tour with her. She was so so so nice,always helping out and she knew so much about all animals! She saw birds for maybe 2 seconds and already knew the kind! So impressive! She was caring for all of us so much! Definitely recomend this hotel and we would love to come back❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$147.01
1 night, 2 adults

Lion Gate Hotel Sigiriya

Hotel in Sigiriya

Located in Sigiriya, 2.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Lion Gate Hotel Sigiriya provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

H
Hannah
From
Ireland
We had a brilliant stay in Lion Gate Hotel! Everyone working there was so kind, friendly and helpful. We had the traditional breakfast in the morning which we really enjoyed. The hotel is a very short tuktuk ride from everything you could want to see and do. We also enjoyed spending time at the pool which was very well maintained.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Pride Rock Villa & Tree House

Hotel in Sigiriya

Set in Sigiriya, 1.5 km from Sigiriya Rock, Pride Rock Villa & Tree House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

L
Lukas
From
Germany
Amazing due to several reasons: - super close to sigiriya city - at the same time very quiet in a large property without any neighbors - most importantly: it felt like sleeping directly in the nature with beautiful views into the park. You can hear birds sing in the morning, we spotted peacocks and several other local animals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiriya Cottage

Hotel in Sigiriya

Located in Sigiriya, 3 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Cottage provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

M
Marco
From
Switzerland
The property is nicely located just outside of Sigiriya. Very nice rooms, garden, pool & restaurant areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

Located in Sigiriya, 8.1 km from Pidurangala Rock, Organic Garden Resort Sigiriya provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$121 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews

Set in Dambulla, 15 km from Sigiriya Rock, Evergreen Hotel Dambulla offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

Set in Sigiriya, 3.6 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Ranasinghe Nature Villa & Cabana offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and spa centre, Jetwing Lake is set in Dambulla in the Matale District Region, 6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

From US$312.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

Set in Sigiriya, 6 km from Sigiriya Rock, Kuwera Eco Lodge boasts a year-round outdoor pool and views of the pool. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

From US$186.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 771 reviews

Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection is set amidst lush tropical foliage. Situated just opposite Sigiriya Rock, the resort boasts an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and 4 dining options.

From US$285.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Sigiriya, 8 km from Sigiriya Rock, Cloudz Sigiriya features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$133.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Situated in Dambulla, 22 km from Sigiriya Rock, JC's Village features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a spa and wellness centre.

From US$64.38 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

Situated in Sigiriya, 10 km from Pidurangala Rock, Sat Nam Village Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$77.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Sigiriya, 1.2 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Bawana features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$49.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Set in Sigiriya, 2.8 km from Sigiriya Rock, The Heritage Resort offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$55.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Located in Sigiriya, 1.5 km from Sigiriya Rock, The Wild Elephant Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$83.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Located in Dambulla, 21 km from Sigiriya Rock, Moi Dambulla by DBI provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$74.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Situated in Dambulla, within 20 km of Sigiriya Rock and 23 km of Pidurangala Rock, Golden stars hotel Dambulla features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

From US$21.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Situated in Sigiriya, 6.8 km from Pidurangala Rock, Sigiri Vananthara features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$118.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Web of Life Resort Wasgamuwa features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Talakolawela.

From US$110 per night

Hotels in Matale District that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Sigiriya, within 3.9 km of Sigiriya Rock and 4.1 km of Pidurangala Rock, The Mirror Wall Sigiriya features accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who...

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Located in Dambulla, 19 km from Sigiriya Rock, Golden Eco Ayur Villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a spa and wellness centre.

From US$19.98 per night

Villa ONE66

Hotel in Dambulla
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located in Dambulla, 20 km from Sigiriya Rock, Villa ONE66 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Nobel nugegoda hotel is situated in Nikawatawana, 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium and 10 km from Khan Clock Tower.

From US$24.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Situated in Sigiriya, 1.4 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Rew Haven features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$27.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Set in Sigiriya, 1.3 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Luminary Homestay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$19.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Set in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock, The Nature Resort offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$28.97 per night

SummerSet

Hotel in Dambulla
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Situated in Dambulla, 19 km from Sigiriya Rock, SummerSet features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

From US$35.52 per night

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From US$724.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
We spent the first two nights of our holiday to Sri Lanka and it was a incredible start. We received a warm welcome, with a welcome drink, flowers, snacks and a cold towel. The incredible service continued for the rest of the stay, Upali who looked after us was a credit to the hotel. The food in the restaurant, as well as the cocktails in the bar were fantastic. The rice and curry was one of the best we have had in our whole holiday. The location is perfect for visiting the Sigiriya attractions, and tuk tuks can be arranged to take you wherever needed. The paddy dwelling was incredibly peaceful and equipped with everything needed for your stay. We also enjoyed walking around the hotel grounds and visiting their farm, as well as watching the local wildlife including wondeful bird life and monkeys.
Guest review by
Stuart
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
We stayed in a two-bedroom villa which was absolutely stunning — spacious, private and beautifully designed, with views that made it hard to leave. The setting itself is incredible, with the water and landscape creating a calm, almost dreamlike atmosphere. Breakfasts and dinners were excellent throughout our stay, and a special mention must go to Madushan, who looked after us at every meal. His attention to detail and genuine warmth really stood out. Our butler, Dilmith, was equally fantastic — he quietly organised everything for us, including our spa sessions which were superb. Nothing was ever too much trouble. All in all, it was one of those rare places that manages to combine luxury with real heart. We left feeling properly rested and already talking about when we might come back.
Guest review by
Chris
United Arab Emirates
From US$511.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
We had a wonderful time while staying at this beautiful gem retreat hidden in the forest. First off, a sincere thank you to the staff and manager Nimal at Wild Grass for accommodating our late arrival in the evening and dinner arrangement. The hospitality of the staff is beyond our expectation. The Villa we stayed was contemporary, modern and spacious with surrounding glass interiors that let us feel so close to nature. Since the time we arrived there, the staff attended to all our requirements instantly. The service was just outstanding and the food was very tasty. We were so sad that we didn’t have time to extend our stay at this resort by a few more nights, but we will undoubtedly return for a longer stay the next time. Such a beautiful, serene, and peaceful setting for a vacation.
Guest review by
Alisha Constantine
Poland
From US$301.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews
A simply wonderful hotel in a fabulous location in the heart of Sigiriya. The staff are superb, and nothing is too much trouble for them. It doesn’t look anything special from the outside, but when you cross the threshold, you’ll see what a fabulous place this is to stay, with the free fresh fruit drink or coffees on arrival. There’s even a free walking tour to a vegetable garden. The restaurant serves great food, and the breakfasts are amazing.
Guest review by
Katalin
Hungary
From US$667.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
The karanda chalet was amazing. Great design with full glazed facades; you stay completely surrounded by nature. Great staff always super kind and efficient. The plundge pool was incredibile. The surrounding are spectacular, filled with lakes, rice fields and animals.
Guest review by
Paolo
Italy
From US$233.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,024 reviews
The place is really nice. Pleasure to spent some time in a pool after rock climbing. The room is comfortable with high sealing and monochrome color scheme. Special thanks to the chief. Recommended!
Guest review by
Kirill
Russia
From US$85.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
It was very pretty and the rooms were spacious and nicely designed. The dining hall was cozy and the pool was great as well. Location was perfect as it was close to everything we wanted to do.
Guest review by
Pieter
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Excellent staff.... They were very helpful and kind, they even helped us with our baby while we were in the restaurant. Great location, relaxing environment and nice food.
Guest review by
suramya
United Kingdom
From US$285.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 771 reviews
Its a lovely, safe place to stay. Beautiful views and calming vibe. All the staff were super welcoming and I would return for sure
Guest review by
Polly
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews
We fell in love with this place! The service was the best we had in Sri Lanka. The food was great and the treehouse was soo cute.
Guest review by
Aranza
Mexico
From US$562.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews
The hotel is surrounded by nature and monkeys were running around the public area. It is a hotel you need to stay at.
Guest review by
Mayure
Denmark
From US$129.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
we came here again because we loved this place that much. the best place. we enjoyed everything here
Guest review by
Evgeniia
Russia
From US$228.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews
Big comfortable rooms, lovely dining area, nice spa treatments.
Guest review by
Lindy
Australia
From US$167.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
It’s a beautiful hotel, everything was just like in the pics.
Guest review by
Iwona
Poland
From US$293.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 765 reviews
Location, personnel, food, accommodation
Guest review by
Teresa
Poland
From US$312.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Everything was up to perfection
Guest review by
Cressidia Jo
Malta

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I didn’t come to Sigiriya to explore the town itself, but...

I didn’t come to Sigiriya to explore the town itself, but purely for the iconic Sigiriya Rock—and it was absolutely worth it. The experience was incredible, with stunning views from the top. My friends and I climbed up for sunrise, which I highly recommend as the best time to go. Just be prepared: there are a lot of stairs—some carved directly into the rock, others metal and uneven. We visited in November just after the monsoon, so it was warm and the climb had us sweating buckets. If you plan on taking those perfect social-media photos, bring a spare T-shirt… or do what I did and let AI handle the magic! Although the ascent was tough and left us literally out of breath, the moment we reached the top made it all worth it. The views were truly breathtaking—quite fitting, since the climb already took my breath away.
Guest review by
Nikolas
Malta
10

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Stay at Hotel Golden Ray!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Stay at Hotel Golden Ray! My experience at Hotel Golden Ray was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, providing a perfect space to relax after exploring Dambulla. The hotel’s atmosphere is peaceful and charming, with a great balance between modern comfort and natural surroundings. The food was delicious and freshly prepared, and I truly appreciated the attention to detail in every aspect of the service. I highly recommend Hotel Golden Ray to anyone visiting Dambulla — it’s a perfect place for both leisure and business stays. I’ll definitely return on my next visit! 🌿✨
Guest review by
Sajith
Sri Lanka
10

A beautiful place on earth that there are lots of 360 degree...

A beautiful place on earth that there are lots of 360 degree view points. But if it rains it will ruin your plans. So make sure you depend on weatherly and visit Matale when it shows many continuous sunny days. Even on cloudy forecasts do not visit as all mointain tops then will be covered and you will not see the sights. when it is humid leaches also will be active and will become a painful experience.
Guest review by
Udana
Sri Lanka
8.0

Lions rock is great, we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Lions rock is great, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We stayed for two nights in the end as we got to sigiriya late. This meant we ate dinner one night at the little hut which wass great, climbed the rock, then moved on to the habarana which was also interesting to wander and eat.
Guest review by
Tommy
United Kingdom
10

We chose not to climb Sigiriya (having just recovered from...

We chose not to climb Sigiriya (having just recovered from Adam's Peak!) but instead chose the much shorter Pidurangala which afforded a fabulous view of Sigiriya. Highly recommended. A visit to the Bawa hotel, Heritance Kandalama, is well worth it as an insight into the brilliant architectural mind of Geoffrey Bawa.
Guest review by
Iman
Australia
8.0

Mainly there are 10-12 attractions in Matale.

Mainly there are 10-12 attractions in Matale. As I just stayed one day which was not sufficient to visit all the places. Among them where I went were also hampered due to the rain at time to time. Generally Matele was quit good tourist destination if it is planned well with couple of days.
Guest review by
roshan jayawickrama
Sri Lanka
10

The weather is very calm.

The weather is very calm. Recommended time to start climb is 5.45 AM. So worthy to watch the surroundings from top of the Sigiriya. You can learn a lot about Sigiriya. You can get a guide if you want from the entrance.
Guest review by
Ransara
Sri Lanka
10

Dambulla is an excellent base for exploring Kandy,...

Dambulla is an excellent base for exploring Kandy, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. We stayed there for 4 Nights and could cover the heritage sites easily. Dambulla Caves are a must-see and so is Sigiriya (just 16 Kms. away). Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa are around an hours drive but Dambulla is much well-connected and less touristy.
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Malay
India