Hotels in Sigiriya
Pinthaliya Resort and Spa
Pinthaliya Resort and Spa is a nature-focused resort in the Sigiriya area of the Cultural Triangle, in quiet, green surroundings. It is listed with our (...)
Camellia Resort and Spa
Camellia Resort and Spa is in the heart of the Cultural Triangle, about 15 minutes from Sigiriya rock and 5 km from Habarana, which is known for its wildlife (...)
Fresco Water Villa
Fresco Water Villa is in the Cultural Triangle, with easy access to Sigiriya rock fortress, the Dambulla cave temple, the Sigiriya museum and Minneriya (...)
Aliya Resort & Spa
Aliya Resort and Spa is set among green countryside about 14 km from the ancient rock of Sigiriya. The resort sits in natural surroundings while offering a (...)
Jetwing Vil Uyana
Jetwing Vil Uyana is a five star hotel near the sights of Sigiriya in the Cultural Triangle. The name means garden of lakes, and the hotel is set in a man-made (...)
Oak Ray Elephant Lake
Oak Ray Elephant Lake is a mid-range hotel in Sigiriya, in the Cultural Triangle, a convenient base for the area's rock fortresses, cave temples and national (...)
Kaveri Ayurveda Resort
Kaveri Ayurveda Resort is a family friendly resort near Sigiriya, built among greenery with views of hills and lakes. Its Ayurveda spa is its main feature, and (...)
Hotel Sigiriya
Hotel Sigiriya is very close to Sigiriya rock, so close that you can look up at the rock from the swimming pool. The hotel is surrounded by forest, so nature (...)
Sigiriya Jungles
Sigiriya Jungles is a luxury hotel in the Cultural Triangle close to Sigiriya rock, with interiors that blend with the surroundings. It is a good base for (...)
Sigiriya Village
Sigiriya Village is a hotel in Sigiriya with the rock fortress as its backdrop. It is designed around the idea of a Sri Lankan village, with cottages spread (...)
Close to the rock
Hotel Sigiriya is the closest on our list, near enough that you can see the rock from the pool. Sigiriya Village, with about 120 cottages, is a short drive away with the rock as its backdrop. Both make sense for an early climb of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Pidurangala at sunrise.
Luxury in a natural setting
Jetwing Vil Uyana is built around a man-made wetland, with villas over the water and among paddy fields; its name means "garden of lakes". Sigiriya Jungles and Aliya Resort and Spa are both set in forest and farmland with views back to the rock.
Mid-range and wellness
Camellia Resort and Spa, Oak Ray Elephant Lake and Fresco Water Villa are comfortable mid-range hotels within about 15 minutes of the rock. Kaveri Ayurveda Resort has 18 rooms and a well-regarded Ayurveda spa, and is family-friendly.
At a glance
| Hotel | Area | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Jetwing Vil Uyana | South of the rock | Luxury boutique |
| Sigiriya Jungles / Aliya | Around Sigiriya | Luxury |
| Hotel Sigiriya | Next to the rock | Mid-range |
| Sigiriya Village | Below the rock | Mid-range, cottages |
| Camellia / Oak Ray Elephant Lake / Fresco Water Villa | Around Sigiriya | Mid-range |
| Kaveri Ayurveda Resort | Sigiriya | Ayurveda and wellness |
Plan around the heat
The climb is about 1,200 steps, and most of it is exposed. Go at opening time or in the late afternoon, and bring water. Dambulla's cave temples are about 30 minutes away, and the Minneriya and Kaudulla elephant parks are also within easy reach.
Read our Sigiriya guide, or compare with hotels in Dambulla.
Quick picks
- A view of the rock: Hotel Sigiriya or Sigiriya Village
- Honeymoons: Jetwing Vil Uyana
- Wellness: Kaveri Ayurveda Resort
- Value: Camellia Resort or Oak Ray Elephant Lake