We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. 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 Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated December 2023.
Resort.Lovely property. Cosy rooms. 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
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED resorts in Sigiriya. It also has very cosy rooms, a great location and outstanding views. And it is the most popular five-star hotel in Sigiriya, among couples.
Boutique hotel.Great value. Popular among women. 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. Free Wi-Fi access is available in this property. The accommodation is located a 35-minute drive from Dambulla. It is a 1-hour drive away from Minneriya National Park and a 3.5-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. Colombo City is 4 hours away by car. Aliya Resort’s 96 rooms all come fitted with stylish interiors, a wardrobe and a sofa seating area. The spacious en suite bathrooms feature a stand-alone bathtub and free bath amenities. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided as well. At Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection, guests can enjoy a few games of badminton or relax with traditional massages. A 24-hour reception can arrange for barbeques and airport shuttle services at a surcharge. Other facilities include meeting rooms and dry-cleaning services. Guests can choose from 4 restaurants including Makara Restuarant, a contemporary Chinese restaurant and Alaka Restaurant, which serves Sri Lankan meals throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy refreshing cocktails with soothing jazz music at Migara Bar.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Unique. Great views. Popular among women. 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. The 5-star hotel is a 3.5-hour drive from the airport. 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 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
Lodge.Trendy. Superb breakfast. Featuring garden views, Isanka Lion Lodge in Sigiriya features accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There is a private bathroom with bidet in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Isanka Lion Lodge offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while hiking and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Sigiriya Rock is 3.5 km from Isanka Lion Lodge, while Pidurangala Rock is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 3 km from the lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This lodge has a highly rated breakfast and great affordability.
Resort.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. 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. 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. 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
Luxury Hotel.Historic. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Sigiriya is located within the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Featuring the best view of the Lion’s Rock, it offers an outdoor pool, restaurant and free parking. Air-conditioned guestrooms offer views of the garden. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Hotel Sigiriya offers massage services at their Ayurveda Spa. The tour desk can assist guests with arranging bird watching tours. Documentaries about wildlife are shown at the Interpretation Centre. The hotel’s restaurant serves buffet breakfast and international dishes. Refreshments can be enjoyed at the three bars on site. Sigiriya Hotel is a 3-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport.Show full description
Resort.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Jetwing Vil Uyana features modern accommodation set amidst a spectacular man-made wetland. Free WiFi is available and rooms feature cable TV with an entertainment system. Residences at Vil Uyana feature teak flooring and a balcony, with both fan and air-conditioning provided. Video games, a DVD player and radio are available. Guests can get a relaxing massage at the spa, or workout at the fitness centre. Jetwing Uyana also offers an indoor swimming pool. All day dining is available at The Apsara. Light snacks are offered at The Sulang, while The Graffiti Bar serves drinks. Sigiriya’s Jetwing Uyana is 153 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is 5 km away.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful, charming and romantic five-star hotel in Sigiriya. Soooo nice!
Resort.Luxurious. Good breakfast. 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
Luxury Hotel. Located in Sigiriya in the Matale District Region, 5 km from Sigiriya Rock, Amaara Forest Hotel Sigiriya features an outdoor pool and views of the garden. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and bidet. Amaara Forest Hotel Sigiriya features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play mini-golf at the hotel. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, followed by a drink at the bar. The property also offers room service and special diet menus.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Surrounded by lush vegetation and offering sweeping views of the area, The Green Paradise Resort offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool and 4 dining options. This eco-friendly resort features air-conditioned rooms with teak furnishings. They are equipped with a TV, tea/coffee maker and en suite bathroom with shower. Attractions such as Sigiriya Rock and Golden Temple of Dambulla are within a 25-minute drive from The Green Paradise Resort. Colombo International Airport is a 4 hour drive away, while Kurunegala Railway Station is an hours drive. A relaxing massage can be enjoyed at the spa. Green Paradise Resort also features a shopping arcade, gym and an outdoor area for cricket and soccer. Bicycle rental and laundry services are available. This resort's poolside restaurant, Pizzeria Al Forno serves pizza. The Salt & Pepper Restaurant serves light meals in the afternoon and offers fine dining for dinner. Cocktails can be enjoyed at Blue Elephant Bar.Show full description
Resort. Housing an outdoor pool, Wild Grass Nature Resort is set amidst the forests of Sigiriya. Its spacious villas offer floor-to-ceiling glass windows, living room and private terrace with panoramic forest views. Spacious air-conditioned villas have a private bathroom with open-air showers. In addition to a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar are included. Located in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, this eco-friendly resort is a 5-minute drive from Kaludiya Pokuna, known for its ancient temple ruins. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple are a 15-minute drive away. Fitted with teak floors and timbre roofing, the tree top restaurant overlooks the tropical landscape and serves Sri Lankan and international dishes in a fine dining experience. In-room dining is possible. For an adventure, guests can go cycling or hiking whilst enjoying nature's company.Show full description
Resort.Hip. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Set in Sigiriya, 4.1 km from Pidurangala Rock, Seerock The King's Domain features an outdoor swimming pool and views of the garden. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Sigiriya Rock is 5 km from Seerock The King's Domain, while Sigiriya Museum is 5 km away.Show full description
One of the coolest and most STYLISH resorts in Sigiriya. It also has super comfortable beds!
Luxury Hotel. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Fresco Water Villa offers accommodation in Sigiriya, 1 km from Sigiriya Rock. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking and WiFi is available. Every room is equipped with a satellite TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. You will find a gift shop and a garden at the property. Services like laundry and dry cleaning are provided.Show full description
Resort.Cool. Great location. 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
Luxury Hotel.Historic property. Popular among women.Opened February 2022. Situated in Sigiriya, 5.3 km from Sigiriya Rock, NIVADOO RESORT SIGIRIYA features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At NIVADOO RESORT SIGIRIYA rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. You can play billiards at the accommodation. Pidurangala Rock is 8.5 km from NIVADOO RESORT SIGIRIYA, while Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 2 km from the hotel.Show full description
I rate this as the most RELAXING five-star hotel in Sigiriya.
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