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Reviews of Rock Shade Chalet- Sigiriya

Indigaswewa, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

#23 of 125 hotels in Sigiriya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 56 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet paper , towel and shampoo was missing but when we requested all delivered.

    Very friendly staff Atmosphere is very greeny

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice and quite place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be cleaner, especially the bathroom

    Very friendly staff and great food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    We have enjoyed a lot our stay at the Rock Shades Chalet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful nature, peaceful place to stay and relax. Comfortable rooms and fresh meals. Frendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Tranquil treehouse escape
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving

    The treehouse was amazing! So beautifully crafted, loved the outdoor shower and was magical going to sleep with only the sound of nature around. The staff were so helpful and friendly, and the food was outstanding.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation is proper remote. The road to the accom is gravel, bumpy and difficult to drive over. Tiring too as it's not a short road. Make sure you have a driver or transportation previously arranged.

    Staff are exceptional and really try to make the trip enjoyable. English is limited but hospitality is abundant. Pool is a nice touch after a long and hot day. Small 15x5m pool but enough. Staff cooked meals are tasty and reasonably priced. Given the remoteness of the chalet, you pretty much have no choice but to eat there as nothing else available within walking distance (in fact nothing exists within walking distance) The rooms are stacked on 3 levels in bungalow type structures. Very clean, spacious and comfortable. Some small bugs will inevitably get in however due to the tropical surroundings of the accommodation. You can hear plenty of wildlife around in the evenings which is nice, sort of like living on safari e.g., monkeys, birds, insects. Showers are outdoor ensures enclosed by a roof. They're comfortable and clean though hot water lasts around 5mins or so.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional stay, honest and genuine staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place seems to be right in the middle of the jungle, very clean and looks exactly like what we see in the pictures. The staff is amazing, we had multiple teething issues (we struggled to locate it when we reached as the number given on Booking.com was not of the right person, had to call booking.com support after circling around the property for more than an hour to seek help, the fact the google maps also was not able to locate compounded to our problems) but the staff more than compensated for that by their excellent attitude and additional facilities free of charge.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful stay in picturesque surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Optimal to have a vehicle/transport/tuk tuk to get to restaurants

    A beautiful stay in a picturesque small family run hotel. Lovely rooms, accomodating staff, beautiful surroundings and nice pool with a view of Sigiriya and Pidurangala rocks.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was not so well maintained, the water was a bit dirty. There is nothing around the pool, so it gets very hot.

    The room was very big and clean. It has a very nice view at both Pidurangala Rock and Lion Rock. The staff was friendly and helpful, we had dinner at there and the food was tasty. It is relatively close to both rocks, aprox. 15-20 minutes by tuktuk.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is very simply.

    Very nice staff. We arrived very late and still they prepared dinner for us which was very tasty. Staff is very helpfull and always ready to help you.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    Sigiriya Gem: Exceptional Service and Culinary Delight
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Wi-Fi in our room was non-functional.

    Our time in Sigiriya was marked by outstanding service and warmth. We expressed a desire for Jack Fruit Curry for dinner, a dish we'd never tried before. Even though Jackfruit was out of season, the owner prompted to go above and beyond, searching throughout the city after work to create a remarkable and one of the best curries we've had in Sri Lanka. The breakfast was also delightful. The breakfast was also delightful. It's worth noting that the shower and toilet are outdoor facilities, so it's advisable to bring toiletries back to the room after use. The room's beautiful decor and a remarkably comfortable bed made our stay enjoyable. We highly recommend this accommodation for a memorable stay in Sigiriya.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff, View, atmosphere

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a small gap at the bottom of the door to our room which was not ideal for a jungle however the staff were very apologetic and I'm sure they'll fix it

    Beautiful setting in the jungle with a view of the rocks and a lovely pool. Staff were very friendly and made us a delicious kottu which they brought to the room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Highly rated given bargain price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very clean, modern and spacious. Cool outdoor bathroom! Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was basic and outdoor space was a little unkept but given price it was amazing value for money and I would stay again. As good as other places we stayed in Sri Lanka which were more than double the price.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower can be fixed

    Good food, good hosts, good view ! 🇫🇷

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great stay here! The accommodation was beautiful with a wonderful view on the Lion Rock. The room was fantastic and original and the staff was so friendly. We also had dinner here and the food and service was great. We are only positive and we can recommend this hotel to everyone. It is a perfect place!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, it was great

    The staff was very friendly and took care about all our wishes. They cooked a very good dinner for us. We got the best breakfast and felt like home. The place ist really outstanding and a perfect stay if you do a morning hike to Pidurangala Rock or Lion Rock

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Very cool, remote new accommodation with lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was far out of town (which is exactly what some people want). You couldn’t walk out to have a wander as it’s quite remote so you need to organise a lift each time. Also will note: the accommodation is located right in the untouched jungle with lots of nature so you may encounter bugs.

    The treehouse is so cool! Big room, the outdoor bathroom is really nice and everything was clean. There was peacock walking across the grounds in the morning with the staff saying sometimes elephants show up! The staff were so friendly and kind and booked an early tuktuk for us to make it to Sigiriya rock for sunrise. The dinner and breakfast was delicious and it wasn’t expensive at all.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Loved it, the staff put on an awesome Sri Lankin feast on the ladt night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few more trees but it will happen

    Rustic, charming, staff could not do enough for us, lovely

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Great views and amazing food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    staff were very friendly and helpful, food was excellent, views great and pool fantastic.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a lot of trees around the pool to provide some shade on very hot days

    Cool Treehouse in the middle of nowhere. Nice little pool, decent food and nice people. Away from the crowds this is a very tranquille place

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don’t have mosquito net around the bed and there are many insects

    Very friendly, unique location!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Amazing tree house near Sigiriya Rock
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive if you compared it with other options in Sri Lanka. Few menu options. You are sleeping in the nature in a wood house so during the night you can listen different animals and strange sounds. For us was not a problem, but if you are not used to it can be uncomfortable.

    Amazing tree house near Sigiriya Rock and Piludangara hike. Nice views in the middle of the nature.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    10
    All in all, it we had a great time thanks to the great accommodation and the truly welcoming hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing room with great staff!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Relax and enjoy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guys were very friendly and always ready to help. Location was excellent with view on both rocks. Puck up and drop off for Safari.

    Stayed in July 2023

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