The outstanding feature of Hotel Sigiriya is the stunning view of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress from the veranda. The rock, which dominates the flat plan, is only 2 kms from the hotel, so close that you can actually see the minute figures of those who have made it to the platform at the top of the rock. Sit on the veranda in front of the pool, watch sunset on the rock and time seems to pass you by.

We visited and stayed overnight at Hotel Sigiriya in Room 28 arriving on 4th February 2009 - Independence Day - as part of our Visit before Recommending policy.

Earth brown is the blend with nature theme of the Hotel Sigiriya which offers accommodation in 80 air conditioned, quite tastefully furnished guest rooms, which are Standard or Superior. The latter offer much appreciated tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs, where you can receive BBC News 24 and safes. A hearty buffet breakfast is served early and the best time to climb the rock is early in the morning, before the heat sets in or late in the evening. Oil therapy at Ayurveda Spa.

Barely 1 km from Hotel Sigiriya you can partake in an elephant safari ride and the odd bullock cart in front of the rock provides for a photogenic snap and reminds you that you are in an ancient land, surrounded by history. Sunsets on the Sigiriya Rock can be of stunning beauty.

Fascinating are the monkeys who are almost a part of the hotel. Their antics on the roofs can keep you occupied for hours. Nature blends into the Hotel Sigiriya which is also home to a wide variety of bird species.

This is a three star tourist hotel whose main advantage is the site in front of Sigiriya. Its location makes it an ideal base from which to explore the wonders of Sigiriya. Tourists of all nationalities will be found here; on the nights of our stay we had a large party of French tourists in residence.
 

During our visit in February 2009, In front of the hotel reception, in the car park we saw numerous UN and International Committee of the Red Cross vehicles, testimony to the selfless, dedicated humanitarian work being done by their personnel from all countries, under difficult conditions in the north of Sri Lanka. Fortunately that war is now over.

Lakshitha is the General Manager, who we have known for years or speak to Thanuja, Front Office Manager.