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Sigiri Leisure Holiday Home, Sigiriya

The Sigiri Leisure Holiday Home of Sigiriya is located just off Sigiriya Road, which is the main road that runs through the centre of Sigiriya with its restaurants and shops.

There is only one room type available – a double bedroom with one double bed. The bed is comfy and clean, with white bed linen. It is possible to book this room as an AC room or a non-AC room. If booked as non-AC, the remote for the AC will not be made available to you.

The room comes with a stand up fan to help you keep the room cool. A mosquito net is also provided. The private attached bathroom contains a toilet, douche, wash basin and a hot shower.

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There is free wifi enabling you to keep in contact with family and friends. There is ample parking at the front of the guest house.

Your friendly hosts are the husband and wife team of Ranjith and Lakshi. They will try to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Breakfast is included in the price.

Being a jungle area, you will hear the sounds of birds and monkeys.

 

The homestay is 5 mins walk from the centre of Sigiriya. To get around wave down a tuktuk at the end of the road. Please ensure that you agree a price before taking one. Buses go on a regular basis to Dambulla.

Kalum Homestay, Sigiriya

Kalum Homestay faces the famous Sigiriya Rock. As such it has an amazing view of Sigiriya Rock in front of the lake, Sigiriya Tank, from its outdoor covered lounge area. Therefore a privileged and unique location.

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Your friendly hosts are the husband and wife team of Kalum and Kumari.

After seeing the impressive palace fortress of Sigiriya Rock, Kalum will help you get the most out of visiting Sigiriya as he has homemade maps to help you discover the surrounding area. Great to visit by bicycle.

Kumari is the cooking specialist. You are welcome to come and join her in the kitchen as she prepares local delicacies.

Room types include AC double and triple rooms. Strictly speaking the double rooms are twin rooms in that they comprise of two single beds. They can be separated if you wish. Similary the triple room comprises of three single beds, of which two are together and can also be separated. All beds are comfy and clean, with white bed linen.

The room comes with AC and a fan to help you keep the room cool. Mosquito nets are also provided.

The private attached bathroom contains a toilet, douche, wash basin and a hot shower.

There is free wifi enabling you to keep in contact with family and friends.

The room is being offered on a HALF BOARD basis (breakfast and dinner included) so that you can get the full homestay experience. After tasting Kumari’s cooking, you will fully appreciate this option.

Being a jungle area, you will hear the sounds of birds and monkeys.

The homestay is 10 mins walk from Sigiriya Town.

Village Guest Sigiriya, Sigiriya

The Village Guest homestay of Sigiriya has a jungle setting, with vegetation all around the house. There is also an indoor garden with an open ceiling that allows natural light and rainfall to penetrate.

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Room types include double and triple (one double and one single bed), non AC. Beds are comfy and clean, with white bed linen. Though there is no AC, there is a stand up fan to help you keep the room cool. There is free wifi enabling you to keep in contact with family and friends.

All rooms have private attached bathrooms with a toilet, douche, wash basin and a hot shower. The Village Guest is 15 mins walk from Sigiriya Town with its restaurants and shops.

Your host is the delightful Niluka. She manages the homestay with her husband and daughter. They look forward to hosting you.

There is a large impressive common lounge where you can sit and read or talk with the hosts and other guests.This is a tranquil place apart from the sounds of the jungle. It is suitable for those seeking a jungle experience.

Breakfast is included in the price and is one of the best value for money places in Sigiriya if you don’t mind the stand up fan and being a little out of town.

Sigiri Lion Lodge, Sigiriya

The Sigiri Lion Lodge is down a small lane off Sigiriya Road, near the bridge. as such it is only 800 metres to Sigiriya Rock. Being by Sigiriya Road there are many restaurants, convenience shops and tourist shops.

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There are AC and non AC double rooms, with one double bed, and triple rooms, with one double and one single bed.

Generally speaking the rooms are basic as they are in many guest houses in the Sigiriya area. All rooms have ceiling fans, mosquito nets and private bathrooms.

The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower. There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends.

Your host is Ajith, who is dedicated to hospitality. He will help you all he can. He even has washing powder for you, should you wish to wash your clothes.

The room is offered on a bed & breakfast basis, so breakfast is included in the price and served in the restaurant area.

The Sigiriya Rock itself (known literally as Lion’s Rock) can be seen on all sides and with its 180 m height, this rock fortress is impressive. It will take you approx. 1 hour to ascend the rock, and 30 minutes to descend the 1,200 steps. The frescoes are world famous, and the intricate palace is a place of wonder. It became a World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO in 1982. Sigiriya is in the cultural triangle of Dambulla (19 kms) and Polonnaruwa (54 kms), and as such is an ideal stay over point.

Tourist activities include buffalo cart riding and the purchase of wooden artifacts and motifs.

The Sigiri Lion Lodge is in a jungle settle and therefore elephants, wild fowl and monkeys may come into the Lodge grounds. If you don’t see the monkeys, you will certainly hear them.

The Sigiri Lion Lodge is clearly sign posted from the road and when you enter the premises. The reception is on the left hand side in a pink building.

 

Green Grass Homestay, Sigiriya

The Green Grass Homestay is down a small lane next to the Croissant Hut in the centre of Sigiriya. It is lush with greenery and you can detect that gardening is one of their passions.

There is only one room available. It is a family bedroom comprising of two double beds for a maximum of four people.

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As it is located just off Sigiriya Road, it is literally only 1 mins walk to restaurants and tourist shops. There is no AC but there are two stand-up fans to help you keep the room cool. There is a mosquito net too.

The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower. There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends.

The hosts offer free bicycle rental hire for their guests but other services such as meals and car rental are chargeable at very reasonable prices.

Your host is Shayama. She is the mother of the family. Her son Bandara also lives there and his English is very good. Bandara will be able to help you if you have any communication problems. They are both very nice, and your Green Grass Homestay experience should be most rewarding.

Breakfast is available at the price of 350 rupees per person.

This is a small homestay, and you will be made to feel most welcome. Excellent location in the jungle but just off Sigiriya Road, it is literally only 1 mins walk to restaurants and tourist shops.