Reviews of Sigiriya Palace View

Surya Brother and his wife treeted us like their family. We will join next time too...

Everything was good

We were so warmly welcomed by Suriya and his sweet family. You feel completely at home! It is a perfect opportunity to be immersed in the Sri Lankan culture and kindness. The view from the rooms and the garden is stunning. You have some hammocks to chill looking at the Sigiriya Rock. It is near to many restaurants so you can walk to go to a for lunch or dinner or have a delicious meal prepared by Suriya’s wife. They even proposed a cooking lesson for us and our children one night: it was a beautiful experience. Suriya’s does everything he can to make your stay special : he took our children to a wood carving workshop, he took us to an Ayurvedic spa, and also demonstrated his incredible skills carving a watermelon and vegetables : quite a show! He also organized our taxis and took us with his Tuktuk to our activities and also to Dambulla. The rooms are very clean, the beds are confortable , you have AC, mosquito net, and the place is very calm. If you want a more authentic experience I recommend you to go there if you visit Sigiriya.

If we really have to find something, I would say that the beds are comfy, they put on them more local and colorful bedding, but the part that is underneath can go away if you move to much and then you are directly on the bare mattress. Bigger fabric would be ideal.

Absolutely exceptional stay! The host made us feel like family—warm, helpful, and incredibly attentive. He prepared a delicious dinner, probably the best curry I have ever had, arranged our day trips and transport, and shared great local tips. In the evening, we enjoyed a demonstration of how the make beautiful fruit and vegetable carvings—what a lovely touch!

Siruya and his wife were amazing ! He gave great advices and recommandations during our entire journey, and was available for us at any time The place offers an amazing view straight on the rock lion, into the jungle. We are several time at the place and the food was also delicisous, Siruya’s wife is an excellent cook !

Fantastic stay, I would highly recommend. Thank you to Siriya and his family!

The place to be in Sigiriya! Small family business with attention to every detail. The rooms are clean, spacious, there is everything you need. The delicious breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking lion rock and a little garden. They are really friendly and are available for transportation or any kind of advice to explore the area. Location is central. Highly recommended!

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I stayed here for one night as a solo traveler and had a super comfortable experience. The view from the hotel was really nice and peaceful. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, and the staff were very kind and helpful. Since I was traveling alone, they really took care of me and helped me with everything I needed. I felt safe and welcomed. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a short and relaxing stay! 10/10 🤩🤩👍👍

Amazing stay in a quiet area, yet very close to shops, restaurants and main sights. The room was big, cosy, well-furnished and clean. There is a sitting area outside the room with peaceful garden with a view of the Lion’s rock. No neighbours, just pure nature! The host Suriya with his wife were very warm and welcoming, made sure we had everything we needed during our stay and gave us good suggestions regarding our programme. They also offer home-cooked dinner with sri lankan’s dishes, everything tasty. The overall experience was delightful. 😊

The location of the homestay was fantastic, with stunning views of the Lion Rock and close to many cultural attractions in the Cultural Triangle. The host was always available and took great care of us. The food was excellent and varied. We also appreciated the host's helpful information about the sights and transfers, and the fact that he even offers tour with his own tuk-tuk.

Great location. Relatively close to a street with cafes, close to the mountain, but secluded and quiet. Nice terrace with a pleasant view. There is a water heater in the room, so you always have hot water (if it works). When the water heater broke, the owner refused to fix it in our absence, so that we would not feel uncomfortable because someone was walking among our belongings - this is good (I mean it).

The breakfasts were rather plain, without any fruits. The main disadvantage of this place is for sure the host. At first, he seemed a friendly and kind person. Then It turned out that he was only concerned with one thing: how to sell us something. He kept saying that he didn't insist on anything, but that wasn't true. When we (me, my wife and three of our friends, two of whom lived in the next room in the same house) decided to go on a safari to the national park, we decided to compare several offers. On the street, among the cafes, there is a man who offers taxi services, excursions, including organizing a safari. He offered us a price a third lower than the owner (25k rupees vs. 36k rupees for five people). Well, i decided not to bring it up, we were mere guests after all. But when our host found out that we had booked a safari somewhere else for so much cheaper, he just turned sour. He started looking at us as if we had somehow insulted him, there was no trace of friendliness left, only a forced cold politeness. Do you think that was the end of it? No. Later, when we booked a transfer to Kandy from the same person who had organized the safari for us (the safari was great by the way), he told us that our host had called him and swore at him because he was lowering prices. Our host was genuinely offended that we did not buy his service at an exorbitant price, can you imagine? When we were leaving, he started to insistently ask us to leave before 11 AM, although the booking conditions clearly stated that we could stay until 12. And the cherry on top of that: he waited until we left, and immediately marked all four of us as no-shows! Now that was really indecent, and thanks to Booking support, they sorted out the situation. Obviously he did not want me to be able to leave a review. After this, I can only rate it as 4.

Cool but the owner a bit too much with all the services that he was trying to sell

This was a magical homestay. The hosts are warm and welcoming and go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and have a good experience in Sigiriya. Suriya has a tuktuk, which makes it easy to get around, and it is well worth the reasonable extra cost to enjoy Sunathra’s exceptional cooking. I visited over the Avurudu holiday and Suriya and Sunathra invited me to join their friends and family walking to Lion’s Rock, and later Suriya set off firecrackers for the guests’ children. I recommend it to anyone looking to experience an unforgettable slice of life in a beautiful village. And as a solo female traveler, I felt very safe. The room and bathroom were very clean with all the basic amenities you’d need, the tables outside overlooked a lovely garden with a tall field beyond, and a perfect view of Lion’s Rock beyond. Safe and easy walking distance to several village restaurants and an easy 20min walk to Lion’s Rock entrance. Suriya is eager to facilitate experiences in the area, whether taking you to the Ayurvedic medicinal garden or the Village Safari, or to hike Pidurangula Rock. However, he is very respectful if you have firm plans already.

A lovely homestay visit. Siriya and his wife are very keen to help and offer suggestions for the local area. We did not need to take up the offer, however, as we had our own driver. It is a peaceful location with an excellent view of Lion's Rock and lovely hammocks to relax into. The accommodation is at the back of Siriiriya's home. Our room was equipped with fans, air-conditioning, and mosquito net. Breakfast included fresh fruit and cooked Sri Lankan style dishes. We also had a lovely home cooked evening meal. After a fall on the way down from Lion's Rock, S iriya and his wife were so helpful in providing a full medical kit.

The location is peaceful, but a short distance away from local restaurants and cafes, although there is always the possibility of a ride with the owner's tuk tuk.

We spent two nights in this lovely homestay to visit Sigiriya. The Sri-lankan/western breakfast was delicious! Amazing view from the garden terrace and a very friendly family to stay with.

I had a wonderful stay at this family-owned home stay in Sigiriya. The host's hospitality was outstanding, he was genuinely attentive and proactively offered assistance and suggestions for exploring the area. A significant highlight was the location, which provided a stunning, unobstructed view of Lion's Rock, adding a magical element to the experience. The meals prepared were excellent, showcasing authentic Sri Lankan flavors. Dinner and breakfast were both a testament to the quality of their home cooking. I highly recommend this home stay for a personal and memorable experience, especially for those wanting to wake up to a breathtaking view

I had a wonderful stay at this homestay! The place was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. The hosts were incredibly friendly and always willing to help with anything I needed. I felt truly welcomed and well taken care of throughout my stay. One of the best parts was that the host had a tuk-tuk, so he could take me to my destinations for a small fee. It made exploring the area so much easier! The breakfast was delicious and freshly prepared, a perfect start to the day. And the view from the garden was simply breathtaking – a stunning panorama of Lion Rock that made my stay even more special. I would recommend this homestay to anyone visiting the area. Thank you for such a nice experience!

the breakfast was delicious and they are super friendly, helpful and kind. They are a very nice family taking great care of the guest and trying to make it very comfortable for you to stay there and also to explore the surroundings. Wonderful.

The mosquito nets were uncomfortable to get in and out especially when you are two in a bed, there is only one side that opens, a real hustle for the person on the the non open side to get out. A little shelf in the bathroom would help too, that way one can put ones bathroom utensils there, especially when you are three sharing the room.

The location was fantastic and the food was really good 😊 The host was very helpful and keen to help out with trips very reasonable prices

No air con ,very strong chemical smells like wood preserver

A beautiful location lovely terrace with a great view. The owner and his wife were super helpful. I would highly recommend the elephant trip which the owner organised. We also ate there and the food was great. Thanks

Suriya and his wife are the most welcoming hosts ever! They made our stay very special and accommodated everything for us - Suriya helped us by organising pick up from Colombo airport, as well as organise day trips from Sigiriya. He drove us around in his tuk-tuk and his wife cooked dinner for us one day. The host was always available on Whatsapp 24/7 and when my luggage got lost at the beginning of our holiday he went out of his way to support me in getting it back. He always ensured the safety of his guests and was super kind and hard-working. The rooms were super clean and the view was great. Don’t hesitate to stay there for an authentic experience with this warm family! Thank you for everything!

Nice property . Good host

The location was excellent with a view of Lions Rock from the terrace. Room was large, spacious and clean.

The owner was very keen to sell local tours with either himself or others and when he realised we weren’t interested he then became a little distant.