Hotel With The Best Views Of Sri Lanka’s Famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Yes, this is the hotel that features in almost every photo that you might have seen of a large pool with the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress at its backdrop.

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We had quite some luxe names up our sleeve for Sigiriya, but our curiosity for an affordable yet luxurious stay that could easily turn into a long stay took us to Hotel Sigiriya—and we were right. Soft notes from a piano greeted us as we entered the reception area, alluring enough to make us follow it and spend the next couple of hours at its poolside bar where a pianist was at magic. 

A hearty dinner followed soon after and we do not remember much else from the night other than the comfortable, clean beds in the rooms that made us sleep in a jiffy. People might say it was the rather long flight; we believe it was the vibe. Hotel Sigiriya does that to you without making a display of its adept hospitality.

They’ve set up a spotting scope by the pool and you can pretty much enjoy a very close look of the hilltop fortress and see what’s going on there!

Pretty close. 

KAHAANI EDITOR

The hotel is warmly and well-staffed, their bar area lively and servers pretty good, the food here is fresh and hearty with some Sri Lankan dishes doled out as well. The buffet spreads here are lavish with daily changes, and the a-la-carte menu is quite interesting as well. We recommend that you book dinner with the in-house restaurant as the vicinity often sees free-roaming elephants at night.

We booked a Superior Twin Room here that opened out to a verandah in the orchard, had a comfortable bed, and a well-stocked washroom. The verandah overlooks the lush green orchard and lawn, greener with the monsoon showers that we were happy to be a part of. The spa here was a joy after we completed the Sigiriya Rock hike, and we highly recommend the same.

The surrounding area is resplendent with countryside hamlets and villages, brimming with the more real side of Sri Lanka. It’s a joy to bicycle around the area and experience the village life as well; there are a couple of home kitchens open to visitors, wherein you can also learn to cook local delicacies!

While it is an affordable hotel and suits almost every international traveller, bits of renovation such as fresh tiling in the washrooms can easily make it big in the 5-star category. 

Location

Hotel Sigiriya’s location is probably the best in the region with a clear, outstanding view of Sigiriya Rock from the premises itself. It is set in the middle of a forested area and is great for those who love relaxed, natural settings. 

WhY Choose Hotel Sigiriya?

Very close to the Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala Rock, great for hikers.

Relaxed vibe, warm staff.

Luxury without burning a hole in your pocket.

Great spa experience.

A lot of activities to choose from—village walks, hot air ballooning, cooking classes, birding and more.