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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.

Melrose Villas, Sigiriya

Melrose Villas comprises of a main apartment building and various cabanas. They all look out on to a central garden that has fantastic views of Sigiriya Rock, as does the restaurant.

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Deluxe Triple Room

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Cabana Triple Room

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Room types are split into deluxe and cabanas. The rooms in the deluxe category are typically $5 more expensive than the cabanas, and have a few extras such as a hair dryer. Room prices also vary according to the number of people staying.

All bedrooms have AC and either a ceiling fan or a wall fan to help keep you cool.

There is free wifi throughout the property enabling you to keep in touch with family and friends.

All rooms have private attached bathrooms that come with toilet, douche, wash basin, mirror and hot water shower.

Breakfast is included in the price. You can purchase other snacks and meals from the restaurant.

 The garden is very large with several hammocks and there is an outside seating area. The most impressive thing about this resort is the view of Sigiriya Rock from the central path and the restaurant.

Melrose Villas can be found if you take the road at 4th Mile Post Junction from Sigiriya Road, the main road that runs through Sigiriya. It is well sign posted and is about 100 metres on the right from this junction.

 

New Sigiri Resort & Restaurant, Sigiriya

The New Sigiri Resort is a newly constructed guest house off Sigiriya Road, the principal road that runs through Sigiriya. It is in a jungle setting.

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Room types include singles, doubles, twin, triples and quadruples (4 single beds). All rooms have AC and a ceiling fan to help you keep the room cool. There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends.

They also all have  private attached bathrooms with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower. Some rooms have mini-fridges. If you don’t have a mini-fridge and would like one, please ask the manager.

Your host is Malinda, the manager. Malinda will answer all your questions and try to ensure that you have a pleasant stay at the New Sigiri Resort.

Rooms are offered on a bed & breakfast basis. Breakfast is therefore included in the price and is served in the ground floor restaurant area.

For your safety, there are security cameras on the premises.

The New Sigiri Resort & restaurant are set in a jungle location. You may see wild fowl and monkeys. If you do not see monkeys, you will certainly hear them.

 

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.