The location is fantastic, especially if you want to enjoy views of the famous rock right from the pool — it’s truly a highlight of the stay. The buffet is generous, offering a good mix of local and international dishes, so there’s something for everyone.
We stayed in one of the bungalows, which were spacious, surrounded by nature, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. It was a treat to spot different animals around the property, which added a unique charm to the experience.
On the downside, the bike rental is significantly overpriced, and it seems that very few guests use them because of this. Additionally, many amenities — even something as basic as extra water — are quite expensive, which takes away slightly from the otherwise enjoyable experience.
Overall, it’s a beautiful place in an unbeatable location, with great food and lovely surroundings, but some of the pricing policies could be more guest-friendly.
Beautiful hotel in a convenient location (walking distance to cafes/restaurants and short drive from main sightseeing location). Super friendly and accommodating staff and a very cute dog too. The rooms were spacious and clean, and breakfast was delicious. Thank you for our stay!
Convenient location, 15 minutes to the main attractions of Sigiriya. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room, delicious breakfast with a view of the rock. The price is great, we recommend. Thank you!)
Ceylon Retreat Sigiriya was perfection from start to finish. The place is truly in the middle of nowhere — and that’s exactly the magic. Absolute quiet, no noise, no chaos, just nature and peace. The staff were genuinely kind, warm, and always ready to help, not the forced hotel-smile kind, but real hospitality. And one non-negotiable: get the massage. No exaggeration, it was the best massage of our lives — the kind that completely resets both body and mind. If you’re coming here, don’t skip it. Some places you visit, some places you feel — this one stays with you.
The lake next to the property is beautiful and the owner is really accommodating - he escorted me to the lookout as it is dangerous to go out by yourself in the evening and early morning because of the elephants that may wander through the area.
Both him and his wife were very accommodating and helpful. I would definitely stay here again if I come back to Sigiriya.
The room has a tea and coffee station, a mini fridge, and air conditioning.
You are in nature, so if you don’t mind a couple of little frog friends in the bathroom, and you are a bird enthusiast, then this is the place for you.
Stayed for one night:
- good WiFi
-helped with Tuk tuks to Sigiriya rock
- nice Pool
- good food (ordered koththu from the menu see picture)
- good towels
-ac working
-friendly staff
-breakfast was toast with omelette and fruits
ผผู้เข้าพักWe had an amazing experience staying at Hibiscus Villa. The location was perfect—peaceful yet conveniently close to everything we needed. The villa itself was spotless, well-maintained, and fully equipped with everything to make our stay comfortable and easy.
What truly made the experience exceptional was the owner. He was incredibly friendly, helpful, and always went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. From offering great local suggestions to organizing transport for us whenever required, his support made our trip even more enjoyable and stress-free.
Highly recommend Hibiscus Villa for anyone looking for a relaxing and well-hosted stay!
SShioriAs the name suggests, it is a retreat in the jungle. There are no windows, and the trees are the natural windows. You can meet squirrels and monkeys, and you are surrounded by the sounds of many birds and insects in the morning and at night. The hotel offers a variety of activities, which can be booked.
The beginning of April, when we stayed, was firefly season, and when it rained in the evening, more than a dozen fireflies surrounded our mosquito net.
ผผู้เข้าพักGreat place to stay if you want to explore the lions rock and the area around. Pidurangala rock is only 15min away by tuk tuk, the lions rock can be done by walk (~20min walk to entrance). But the best experience was the kindness of the hosts. The helped us in every way (explaining routes, advices on activities, organizing tuk tuk, etc.). The food was amazing and we had a lot of interesting conversations with the friendly stuff. Special thanks to Daushna, Larush & Nimal for making our stay remarkable.
ผผู้เข้าพักПростой отель, можно сказать почти в лесу. Дорог и шума минимум..
Владелец, парень Кумара и его дочери очень приветливые, но есть одно ”НО”.
Парень пригласил на ужин, который приготовила его супруга. И есть большое подозрение, что именно во время это ужина из номера пропали деньги. Во время ужина Кумар уходил из-за стола так же исчезала его старшая дочь.
Это не 100%, но лучше держите деньги при себе.
Пропажу обнаружили через пару дней.