Convenient to be able to take lunch or dinner, but we've eaten much better in Sri Lanka.

Spacious, comfortable, well maintained rooms and bathrooms, large bed, good airco. Lovely swimming pool in nice garden. Pleasant space for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They arrange good safari at reasonable price.

Stayed in August 2025

Good quality price for being a hostel. Nice for a traveler experience.

Stayed in August 2025

A wonderful guest house in a private setting, surrounded by palm trees and the jungle. The family who run the guest house were very welcoming and informative and the food was the best (voted by the entire family) we had during our three week holiday in Sri Lanka.

Stayed in July 2025

The bed, particularly the pillows could improve but still were fine

Quiet and relaxed environment, friendly and welcoming staff, great breakfast, lovely pool with great views , I would recommend it

Stayed in June 2025

Amazing and kind people! Place is great and the location is very close to the lion rock and pidurangala rock!

Stayed in April 2025

Room had a big cockroach, not a big problem, but the bathroom was terrible, the handle rusted out completely, shower super cold, wires dangling on mirror, bathroom window to a semi shared balcony with stuff for cleaning. Massages and safari was pricy.

Breakfast was good, staff awesome. Location for nature lovers.

Stayed in March 2025

Really sweet people , the coolest beer in Sri Lanka and really close to tourist destinations

Stayed in February 2025

Shower was more of a trickle

Amazing place which felt like a peaceful retreat, with pool with view of Sigiriya, birds and butterflies galore and a stunning view of Sigiriya and Pidurangala from a small rock at the back, about 5 min walk from the pool to the top. 10 min walk to Sigiriya Rock park entrance. Atmoshpere was low key and helpful. Tuk tuks/drivers helpfully arranged, including Dambulla for afternoon and driver to Kandy. Location meant I could go up Lion's Rock when I felt like it..no need to book anything. Quiet temple opposite hotel, with huge white buddha you can see from top of Sigiriya. This provided a wonderfully restorative and enticing start to my Sri Lanka trip after long flight. Really glad I came straight here (initially considered Ngombo). Food was good.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything ok for explaining the area but not great enough to enjoy staying at the property.

Everything was okay, the standard room was ok but the facilities are not top notch, the water heater is really loud and the electricity was gone three times in our two nights stay (only around an hour each). Don't expect any luxury. The breakfast is basic but sufficient and the restaurant looks not very nice with all the messages from guests all over the walls. Reminded us of a public bathroom but that might just be our impression / subjective.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing particular …

Nice and pleasant place ! Nice persons ! Very Good meals! Everything went very well here! We were very well received! The staff was very kind and the restaurant chef was very welcoming and attentive! The pool is superb and clean!

Stayed in February 2025

Bathroom smelt a bit musty but was fine otherwise. No fan in room, only aircon, which I personally don't like on throughout the night

Beautiful distant view of Sigariya from our room with balcony. Easy walk to the entrance. Hosts were lovely and gave good advice on best time to climb (afternoon around 3.30pm), which was ideal because most of the time we were shaded by the rock. Pool was also great

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Great breakfast fruit eggs coffee tea as much as you like

Stayed in February 2025

The hotel is a bit tired, the pool area had a very limited number of sunbeds and chairs.

The Sinhagiri vila is placed near the lion mountain and the pidurangala rock in a quiet area with beautiful garden surround the area. The hotel owners are very sweet and serviceminded, and served delicious lunch/dinner in the restaurant at a very affordable price.

Stayed in February 2025

If you walk home at night in the dark, it can be a bit scary (because of nature, not people). However, there are plenty of tuk-tuks available.

The room was okay, it had a nice balcony. They also have a very pleasant pool. The breakfast experience was very enjoyable. The location is great; you can walk to both rocks and the village center.

Stayed in January 2025

Going away!

Very nice location. From the pool and the garden you have a amazing view of the lion rock. The pool is really nice and very clean. The owners are super helpfull and the food is outstanding. The rooms are nice and have their own balcony. We wod definetly recommend this place and come back again!

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Remote locations

Stayed in January 2025

The family that run the villa and their staff are amazing! I felt so welcome, like part of the family. The food at the restaurant is delicious and they grow the produce themselves on the property!! I did the cooking class and safari while staying, both were fantastic. They helped organise a tuk tuk for sunrise hikes and transfer to the airport. A true hidden gem!

Stayed in January 2025

The room was not so nice though, quite dark and damp and not so cosy but maybe the end of the rainy season added to it.

The location, the food and the people were excellent, wonderful and helpful. The place is full of exotic fruit trees, there is a swimming pool and a rock nearby which you can climb and from where you can see lions rock. All the rooms have a balcony and some also a veranda.

Stayed in January 2025

Pool wasn't available but that's just because it had been raining 3 days straight. Wasn't really hot enough when I was there anyway, but if you're fussed about a pool ask ahead.

Amazing to be able to walk to lion rock. Staff were incredibly helpful (including trying to help me track down the bag lost on my flight). They organise a great safari and whatever else you need. Nice food.

Stayed in January 2025

Staff was incredible! Always so kind, so attentive! We booked our safari with them and got the absolute best driver in the whole park, we’re super happy with it! Room was clean, pretty and comfortable! The pool had views to the rock, and the hotel was walking distance to it! If you’re lucky enough, you can actually see elephants roaming around at dusk or dawn, the owner’s son saw one while we were having dinner and got us all on a jeep to go see it quickly! I would really recommend!

Stayed in December 2024

Shower pressure was low

The accommodation was very close to Lion Rock and the other rock you can climb. This makes it convenient if you want to do sunrise and / or sunset. The host are super friendly and helpful. You cannot walk into town and would require a driver or transport.

Stayed in December 2024

The bathroom had a funny smell and the double bed came with 2 single bed sheets.

Lovely guest house, very quiet and relaxing experience! Great location close to Lion’s and Pidurangala rocks. Lovely owners who helped us organise all our activities and cooked delicious food. The pool is very nice, nice view on the garden and Lion’s Rock.

Stayed in December 2024

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Sinhagiri Villa is a charming and authentic place, perfect for backpackers looking for a convenient and affordable stay near Sigiriya Rock. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you get – simple and functional rooms that provide all the basics you need for a short stay. While the comfort level is modest, it’s more than adequate if you’re traveling light and focusing on exploring the area. The location is exceptional, just a short walk from the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock, making it convenient for early morning climbs to catch the sunrise. Additionally, the property features a beautiful garden with a rock from which you can enjoy sunrise and sunset views, offering a serene environment surrounded by nature.  The highlight of Sinhagiri Villa is undoubtedly the warm and welcoming owner, who went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Their kindness and helpfulness left a lasting impression and made us feel right at home. If you’re seeking a laid-back, budget-friendly base with a personal touch, this is a great choice! Overall, Sinhagiri Villa offers excellent value for money, combining a prime location, comfortable accommodations, and outstanding hospitality, making it an ideal choice for travelers visiting Sigiriya.

Stayed in December 2024

Fantastic stay. The owners are such nice people and really want to help you have the best trip possible. Great knowledge of the area and trips to go on.

Stayed in November 2024