4th mile post,Kimbissa, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
#33 of 182 B&Bs and Inns in Sigiriya
Guests' ChoiceBased on 364 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 January 2024
Avani
IndiaThe rooms were nice, the staff was amazing, the food was home cooked local and delicious.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Laure
FranceEverything. The owner and its family were super welcoming and helpful. A nice way to discover Sri Lanka’s culture with its own people. We had a great time and eat good food. Highly commended !
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Alexandra
CanadaThe little bungalows are awesome. The breakfast is delicious and the portions are generous. It’s well situated to visit everything in Sigiriya but a bit away from the main street so it’s really quiet. It’s nice to spend a bit of time on the property to enjoy the garden and all the birds’ sounds. Lakmal was a wonderful host, he arranged a few tuk tuks for us (even one at 5am!) and his family is very welcoming.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Gireessh
IndiaNo Soap or shampoo or shaving kit provided. I felt like owner targeted Europeans only.
Peaceful location with excellent breakfast. Owners were very helpful, typical homestay if you like village atmosphere with fresh air.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Richa
AustraliaWe had a great stay at Liyon rest! Lakmal and his family were beautiful hosts, made us feel right at home with the home cooked meal for dinner.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Laura
Germanythis is definitely a very special guesthouse especially due to the amazing hosts who were super helpful and kind. The breakfast and the dinner was really nice and the portions were huge. They helped us organise our trips and the host even did a trip with us to pollunawara and gave us a lot of information plus he drove us and two others to our next stop Kandy always giving us useful information on the way. It was truly amazing to find out so much about the area and the culture. The gardens are amazing and we saw monkeys, peacocks and squirrels. The rooms were spacious but you will definitely have to expect some wildlife hence it would have been great to have trash cans with a lid just in case you want to throw away some food. All in all we really enjoyed our stay there especially due to the great hospitality.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Ainhoa
SpainVery kind hosts they offered us a very early breakfast so that we could visit Sigirya in the early morning. Comfortable calm independent bungalows.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Luca
SenegalEverything was just perfect
I've spent only one night in this amazing and quite place. I still regret not to have been stayed more days. The resort is beautiful and the staff (family business) is so kind and happy. They do care what they are doing and they make you feel like home. Room was perfect, clean and well equipped and food was just unbelievably good, so tasty. 100% recommended to stay there if you pass by Sigiriya.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
John
United KingdomLakhmal was extremely friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay. The cooking was also excellent!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Marc
AustraliaFantastic natural setting, incredibly helpful hosts. Only 1.2kms from the main restaurant stretch - an easy walk or a short tuk tuk ride. We had a brilliant stay and would highly recommend. By far the most accommodating hosts we’ve had in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Renske
NetherlandsWifi stability could be improved, however in such a nice environment you don’t need that much internet ;).
Very nice cabin with a feeling to be midst in the jungle, breakfast is amazing (we loved the coconut pancakes and fresh fruit from the owner’s own garden), and do treat yourself to have at least one time diner at the property. The owner is very helpful when you want to arrange i.e. early morning tuk tuk for climbing Sigiriya or Pidurangala.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Vanessa
South AfricaExcellent villa stay in Sigiriya. We were greeted by Shalini on arrival and offered coffee before showing us to our room. Next mornings Sri Lankan breakfast was very generous and tasty. My son is an avid birder and found the garden birds life spectacular. Our only regret was that we didn't stay longer than the 1 night.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Yuxian
United KingdomLovely accommodation and very comfortable. The hosts are very friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Carina
GermanyIt's a very nice place surrounded by green! The host and his family are very nice and caring! We would always book another stay here! We also enjoyed breakfast!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Lolita
United StatesThe property is in a great location, very close to the Lion Rock. The cabanas are spacious, the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Saara
BelgiumWonderful staff and service.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Skye
AustraliaNothing.
A very lovely family, such welcoming hosts. Comfortable rooms in a great location for visiting Sigirya. Wonderful Sri Lankan food, a really great experience, and highly recommend. Great value.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Abanindra
IndiaAmazing stay. The host was wonderful
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Marcus
AustraliaNo issues
Family that owned the place were lovely and very friendly. Greeted on arrival with tea and they had offered to cook dinner for us. Room was spacious and private. Would recommend this place to a friend.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Rupam
IndiaIt was a great place to stay for vacation in sigiriya.Lion rock was very near to the place and we had a great visit early in the morning. The place was neat and clean with delious homecooked food😊Mr Lakmal and his family treated us well and tookcare of every ask. He also helped us arranging the ride for us to travel across our planned destinations and gave some good suggestions for the day trip in sigriya.This is a must visit place if you are planning to visit Sigiriya and have some great srilankan food😊
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Rawan
EgyptThe host was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Veronica
United KingdomNo issues at all
The host was so lovely and attentive to us, I had accidentally booked for one person instead of two but this was sorted quickly and we were accommodated! Greeted with tea on arrival, lovely breakfast and dinner also provided. Close to a lot of the things to see in Sigiriya as well!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Willem
BahrainLow water pressure in shower, but this is a general issue in Sri Lanka
Friendly staff. Very clean. In nature and it was so peaceful. Delicious breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Chiraniya
IndiaThe stay is amazing! Very peaceful and beautiful. Lakmal and his family will make sure your stay is extra special! They are extremely helpful and kind. The food by Lakmal's mom was amazing. Definitely recommend staying here :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Shutter
IndiaEverything was good
Humble nature and politeness of Lakmal, the owner, hospitality offered and ambience
Stayed in December 2023
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