We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas and monasteries. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Highly elegant. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Sitting on 58 acres of tropical vegetation, Ulagalla Resort offers villas with plunge pools and free Wi-Fi. It has a spa, freshwater pool and activites like horseback riding and archery. Surrounded by acres of paddy fields and orchards, Resort Ulagalla offers villas with great views. They feature a film library, a private patio which sun loungers and rain shower facilities in the bathroom. The Ulagalla Resort features a well-equipped fitness centre and a recreational room with pool table. Other recreational facilities include free bicycle rental. The tour desk assists guests with organising visits to local attractions. Local specialities like spicy meats and fresh vegetable dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant. An international a la carte menu is also available. Meals can be enjoyed in the privacy of villas.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most elegant resort in Anuradhapura. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Great value. Located amidst green forests, the Cinnamon Lodge Habarana offers air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony. The hotel boasts a large outdoor pool, a butterfly garden and 3 dining options. Rooms at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana feature a comfortable seating area with a sofa. They are furnished with cable TV, a minibar and a personal safe. A tea/coffee maker is provided. Guests at the Cinnamon Lodge Habarana can unwind at Azmaara Spa, work a sweat on the tennis court, or enjoy a game of billiards. The hotel offers baby sitting and butler service for deluxe suites. Restaurant Ehala offers buffets with international and themed dishes, while The Lotus caters Western culinary delights and local contemporary cuisine. Beverages can be enjoyed at cafe Veranda or bar Tuskers. Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is a 25-minute drive away from Minneriya National Park.Show full description
Luxurious. Great location. Popular among couples. Located in Sigiriya, 1.9 km from Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya King's Resort provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The resort has a terrace and mountain views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All units at the resort are equipped with a seating area. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Sigiriya King's Resort also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property. You can play darts at Sigiriya King's Resort, and the area is popular for cycling. The resort can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Sigiriya Rock is 3.9 km from Sigiriya King's Resort, while Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 12 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is the most luxurious resort in Anuradhapura. It also has outstanding views.
Historic. Tennis court. Offering bungalow-style rooms surrounded by greenery, Chaaya Village Habarana is a 15-minute drive from Minneriya National Park. The hotel features an outdoor pool and facilities for tennis, volleyball and badminton. Chaaya Village Habarana is an hour’s drive from Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Driving from Bandaranaike International Airport takes 6 hours. Featuring wooden furniture, the air-conditioned rooms at Chaaya Village Habarana come with private terraces. Each room has a TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box, and tea/coffee making facilities. Azmaara Spa provides a range of treatments, from massages to manicures and pedicures. The hotel offers tours such as hiking in the Ritigala jungle or riding an ox cart in Hiriwadunna. El Hena Restaurant features buffet spreads with Asian and Western dishes, while Panthaliya Coffee Shop serves snacks and hot beverages. Refreshments are available at the pool bar.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Amaya Lake Dambulla is located along the shores of Kandamala Lake near Sigiriya and is one of the most popular hotels near Dambulla. This 50-acre sanctuary offers eco-friendly accommodation, an outdoor pool and 3 dining options. This luxury hotel in Dambulla is a 3-hour drive from the Bandaranaike International Airport. Free parking is available on-site. The Ayurvedic Spa features body treatments, relaxing massages and a yoga centre. One of the best resorts in Dambulla, Amaya Lake also boasts beautiful wedding halls. Free Wi-Fi is available in its public areas. Guests are able to choose from three dining options, ranked some of the best restaurants in Dambulla. The open-air Samara Restaurant serves Sri Lankan and international buffet. Cocktails, fruit juices and canapes can be enjoyed at the Lake Bar, a popular bar in Sigiriya.Show full description
I think this place could be the most RELAXING resort in Anuradhapura.
Beach front location. Delightful property. Cosy rooms. The Deer Park Hotel is located on the banks of Giritale Reservoir, 10 km from Polonnaruwa Wihara. The stylish 5-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, 4 dining options and free parking. Spacious guestrooms are fitted with a work desk, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. The living area comes with a day bed. Guests can enjoy massages at the hotel’s spa. The tour desk can help to arrange hot air balloon and safari trips. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. The Ebony serves both local and international dishes. Fine dining option can be experienced at the Tree Tops restaurant. The Sandpiper Bar is a good venue to enjoy drinks and light refreshments. The Deer Park Hotel is 19 km from Sigiriya and 36 km from the Dambulla Cave Temple. It is a 5-hour drive from Colombo and Bandaranaike International Airport.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL resorts in Anuradhapura. It also has very cosy rooms.
Charming. Comfortable beds. Wind Blend Kite Resort is offering accommodation in Kalpitiya. Among the various facilities are a terrace and a shared lounge. Asian cuisine is served at the restaurant. At the resort, each room is fitted with a terrace with a garden view. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer. At Wind Blend Kite Resort every room is fitted with a seating area. Guests can enjoy activities such as kite surfing. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, buffet and Asian options.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming, well designed and peaceful resort in Anuradhapura. It also has super comfortable beds. WOW!
Beach front location. Charming. Stunning pool facilities. Offering an outdoor pool, surf bar and water sports facilities, De Silva Palmresort is situated in Kalpitiya in the Puttalam District Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. De Silva Palmresort features free WiFi . You will find a tour desk at the property. Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for windsurfing.Show full description
Outstanding SPA facilities. Situated 5 km from Sigiriya Rock in Sigiriya, SIGIRIYA JUNGLES features 3 restaurants, 2 bars and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. All rooms have a seating area for your convenience. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. A TV with cable channels and a well-stocked minibar are featured. The private bathroom comes with a rainshower and hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Free private parking is available on site. The property has a uniquely designed 100 feet wooden bridge that offers views of the Sigiriya Rock and the Pidurangala Monastery. Lakshmi, an all-day dining restaurant serves a fusion of Western and Eastern cuisine. Garden Breeze Restaurant overlooks the lush green garden and the paddy field and serves multi-cuisine.Show full description
Great restaurant. Sigiriya Village offers well-furnished cottages with the World Heritage Site of Sigirya Rock Fortress as a stunning backdrop. It boasts an outdoor pool, relaxing Ayurvedic massages and tennis courts. Sigiriya Village is a 10-minute drive from Sigirya Rock Fortress and a 40-minute drive from Dambulla Cave Temple. Free parking is provided. Tastefully furnished cottages feature local fabrics and classic wood furnishings. Bright and airy, they have air conditioning and an attached bathroom with heated showers. Guests can enjoy stunning views of Sigiriya Rock while lounging by the outdoor pool. Other amenities include an Ayurvedic centre and barbecue facilities. Hearty buffet breakfasts and international dishes are served in the open-air restaurant. Meals can also be served in cottages.Show full description
Historic property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated in the heart of Polonnaruwa and overlooking the panoramic Parakrama Samudraya, The Lake House provides a peaceful getaway featuring elegantly furnished rooms and free internet access. Guests can also soak in the on-site hot tub after a day out. Air-conditioned rooms are comfortable and tastefully furnished. It features a private terrace, a TV and a minibar. En suite bathrooms will provide you with a bathtub or shower facilities. The friendly staff can arrange for barbecue sessions and packed lunches. Currency exchange services, luggage storage and free parking facilities are all available on-site. For meals, guests can dine at the in-house restaurant accompanied by beautiful lake views. In-room dining options are possible as well. The Lake House is placed 74 km away from SLAF Anuradhapura Airport.Show full description
Unique. Great views. A tranquil retreat perched on hills, Heritance Kandalama offers panoramic views of the Sigiriya Rocks. Boasting a spectacular architecture, this unique design hotel provides 3 impressive pools and exotic activities like bird watching. Kandalama Heritance is a 20-minute drive from UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the 2,000-year-old cave temple at Dambulla and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The 5-star hotel is a 3.5-hour drive from the airport. The spacious rooms are fitted with rattan furniture and timber panels. Each comes with a private bathroom featuring oversized glass walls that allow much natural light in. The hotel features tennis courts, a well-equipped gym and the well-known Coco Spa. To enjoy Sri Lanka’s breathtaking natural landscapes, the hotel offers various excursions like mountain cycling excursions and lake safaris. Start the day with breakfast on the lake or enjoy a memorable dining experience in the nearby cave. The Kanchana Restaurant offers daily themed nights with international cuisine. Views of the Sigiriya citadel and the Kandalama Lake accompany meals.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Located in Sigiriya, 9.1 km from Pidurangala Rock, Covanro Sigiriya - Brand New Luxury Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the resort every room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with pool view. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. All units include a safety deposit box. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Covanro Sigiriya - Brand New Luxury Hotel offers a terrace. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Sigiriya Rock is 10 km from the accommodation, while Kadahatha Wawa Lake is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 5 km from Covanro Sigiriya - Brand New Luxury Hotel.Show full description
Set in the peaceful village of Digampathaha , Kassapa Lions Rock boasts two outdoor pool with views of the well-known Sigiriya Rock and an in-house spa centre. 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 minibar, 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 organised 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.Show full description
Ayurvie Sigiriya - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection in Sigiriya provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a restaurant. Boasting a sun terrace, this property is situated a short distance from Sigiriya Rock, Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya and Sigiriya Museum. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, the rooms have a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Ayurvie Sigiriya - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection rooms come with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre. Pidurangala Rock is 3.1 km from Ayurvie Sigiriya - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection, while The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 10 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Very cosy. Friendly staff. Kitelantis provides lagoon front accommodation in Kalpitiya. Among the various facilities of this property are a water sports facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. The property provides lagoon views and a barbecue. At the resort, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom, some units at Kitelantis also boast pool view. All guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a seating area. Guests at Kitelantis can enjoy included meals. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kalpitiya, like canoeing.Show full description
With its sprawling grounds and natural environment, a quiet escape awaits guests at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka. It offers an outdoor pool. Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka rooms feature colourful murals and private balconies with views of the surrounding greenery. Each room has a DVD player, safety deposit box and free coffee/tea. The bathroom is fitted with a spa bathtub. Guests can enjoy relaxing massages at Ayurveda Spa, which also offers yoga and steam baths. Leisure options include trekking and fishing, as well as tennis and volleyball. Bicycle rental is also available. Property can arrange a safari to Minneriya and the Pidurangala Rock on an additional charge. Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka is a 25-minute walk from Dambulla Cave Temple and a 30-minute drive from Sigiriya Rock. Bandaranaike International Airport is 180 km away. From there, guests can take a 45-minute seaplane to Dambulla.Show full description
Beach front location. Great breakfast. The serenity of a remote village, with perfect comforts of a star class hotel, Cassandra Culture Resort is a perfect getaway that rejuvenates your body, soul and spirit in the environment of a luxury resort set in the natural raw beauty of Sigiriya. Facing the 8th Wonder, one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, enclosed by shady gardens with a beautiful lake, Cassandra Culture Resort is an ideal Garden-of-Eden for the ultimate tropical escape with spectacular views from nearly every room. Our resort is situated within an easy reach to four more UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa and the Kingdom of Kandy, where the Sacred Temple of Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) is situated. If you are a Wildlife lover, you can go on a safari to two of most popular National Parks in Sri Lanka, Kaudulla and Minneriya, where the largest known 'Gathering' of Asian Elephants in the world occurs. In addition, Pidurangala Ancient Temple, Ritigala Forest Monastery, Avukana Buddha Statue, Mihintale Ancient Temple, City of Trincomalee and Knuckles Forest Reserve are few places you can explore while enjoying your holiday at Cassandra Culture Resort - Sigiriya.Show full description
Close to beach front. Luxurious. Great pool. Blue Whale Resort & Kite Surfing features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Kalpitiya. A few steps from Kandakuliya Beach and 1.8 km from Kudawa Beach, the resort offers a private beach area. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Blue Whale Resort & Kite Surfing each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. You can play table tennis and tennis at Blue Whale Resort & Kite Surfing, and the area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 138 km from the resort.Show full description
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