Best 5 Star Hotels in Sigiriya
Located on the 200-meter-high Lion Rock, Sigiriya is about 170 kilometers northeast of Colombo. Sigiriya is famous for its Sigiriya murals, which are the only secular murals, handed down in Sri Lankan history. More and more tourists are coming to visit Sigiriya, for it has a rich history and culture, beautiful natural scenery and simple folk customs. How to arrange accommodation in Sigiriya? This should be the first question for visitors to plan a trip to Galle. Top Asia Tour would like to recommend the following well-selected best 5 star hotels in Sigiriya for your reference.
Best 5 Star Hotels in Sigiriya - Aliya Resort & Spa
- Address: Audangawa Road, Kimbissa, Sigiriya 21100 Sri Lanka
- Surrounding: Sigiriya Museum, Lion Rock, Habarana Lake, Minneriya National Park.
- Direction: 17.6 km from Kekirawa Railway Station.
Aliya Resort & Spa is about 35-mins drive from Dambulla. "Aliya" means elephant, and the hotel theme is eco-friendly. Aliya Resort & Spa separates the villas into different places, but all of these rooms could offer the angle for tourists to see Sigiriya Rock. Located right across from Sigiriya Rock, the Aliya Resort & Spa lush tropical foliage, and has a very calming environment and it's nature. Tourists all come to visit the must-see scenic spots such as the Sigiriya Rock, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, etc. The Aliya Resort & Spa has a good location for tourists could come to these places in convenient ways.
Best 5 Star Hotels in Sigiriya - Jetwing Vil Uyana
- Address: Inamaluwa-Rangirigama Road, Sigiriya 21100 Sri Lanka.
- Surrounding: Sigiriya Museum, Lion Rock, Pidurangala Rock.
- Recommended tour: 7 Days Classic Sri Lanka Tour
The Jetwing Vil Uyana has a good location so the visitors could easily visit the Dambulla and Sigiriya. The highlight of the hotel is that it provides guests with more privacy and makes them feel relaxed. Each guest resides in its private cabin located discretely among operating rice paddies. Visitors could enjoy the peaceful setting of the room, which makes you feel close to nature. On the other hand, visitors could also see the lories, monitor lizards and all manner of birds on the hotel grounds, as well as hearing nearby elephants' voices in the evening. The rooms are spaced about 50 meters apart, allowing guests more privacy. The surroundings are great and full of wildlife, such as the resident crocodile in the lake, fish eagles perched on the villas. There are many wild animals around the room. For example, visitors can see crocodiles in the lake, osprey hunting by the lake, and other animals are moving around. The Jetwing Vil Uyana offers a place for visitors who really like wild animals and want to get more close to them.
Best 5 Star Hotels in Sigiriya - Seerock The King's Domain
- Location: Kimbissa, Sigiriya, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
- Surrounding: Sigiriya Museum, Lion Rock, Habarana Lake, Pidurangala Rock.
- Recommended tour: 9 Days Amazing Sri Lanka Budget Tour
Seerock The King's Domain is a newly built hotel and surrounded by beautiful grounds and gardens. The villas are comfortable and very clean, all with modern facilities. As soon as you enter the hotel, the environment will allow you to relax immediately and the fatigue of the journey will be cleared away. From the hotel restaurant, visitors could see the views of Sigiriya Rock. Each room is named after the old king of Sigiriya, which is very attractive. Seerock The King's Domain only has 12 rooms, so it's better to book the hotel in advance. Seerock The King's Domain is located in a more secluded part of Sigiriya, which is near the natural forest and surrounded by mostly trees. From the hotel to the famous Lion Rock, it is about 20 minutes driving.
Best 5 Star Hotels in Sigiriya - Heritance Kandalama
- Location: P.O Box 11, Heritance Kandalama, 21100, Sigiriya, Siri Lanka.
- Surrounding: The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Museum, Sigiriya Rock.
Heritance Kandalama is the first hotel in Asia, which certified as Green Globe Hotel. Designed by a famous local architect, the hotel building blends into its surroundings. The hotel has a rooftop swimming pool where visitors can enjoy the surrounding scenery. The local monkey family group, the lizards, geckos, deer and the multitude of birdlife are all in the area. One of the swimming pools in front of the main entrance has a very interesting architectural design with a view of the lake. Every room has a balcony overlooking the lake. There are many birds, lemurs in the trees; visitors could see them in a short distance. The whole place is an open-air concept beautifully designed. If you like the natural and forest environment, don't miss to choose this hotel.
Best 5 Star Hotels in Sigiriya - Roo Mansala Boutique Villas
- Location: Thalkote Sigiriya, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
- Surrounding: Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya Museum, Sigiriya Rock, Habarana Lake.
- Recommended tour: 11 Days Highlights of Sri Lanka Tour
Roo Mansala Boutique Villas is one of the best hotels in Sigiriya if you want to stay in a luxury hotel but not in a normal large hotel. Roo Mansala Boutique Villas is a new brand boutique hotel; it offers fantastic views of Sigiriya and Pidurangala. There are only 6 rooms, so it's better to book the hotel in advance. The rooms are new, nice and well equipped.
Roo Mansala Boutique Villas is just a few minutes by tuk-tuk to the famous Sigiriya Lion Rock. And it's only a few mins walking from the hotel to the Pidurangala Rock, but it's best to get tuk-tuk back if you finish the climbing. Most tourists will choose to watch the sunrise over Pidarungla Rock, so it's a nice place for you could reach the rock earlier. If you are a hiker or mountaineering-loving people, you could choose this hotel for its good view of Lion Rock and go climbing more conveniently.
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11 Days Highlights of Sri Lanka Tour
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India: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur; Sri Lanka: Colombo, Negombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya