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Reviews of Sigiriya Cottage 3 stars

Ehelagala 3, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

#6 of 130 hotels in Sigiriya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful oasis (with AC!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great. We look forward to visiting again (especially when the pool is ready!)

    This place is a gem in Sigiriya. Sanjee is the most kind and welcoming host. The room was large and very comfortable, with a king size comfortable bed, fantastic AC and a powerful shower. The gardens are peaceful and gorgeous. The breakfast tasty. We couldn’t recommend this place more. Thank you for your kind hospitality Sanjee!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    excelent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    everythink was perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Really recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    This man was by far the best host I’ve had in a full month in Sri Lanka. Very honest, kind and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Excellent stay. Highly recommended. Would go again and stay longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t dislike anything about the property, but if I was to add anything, it would be somewhere to hang up clothes. Not an issue if you are only staying a night or two.

    Very clean room, fab shower, lovely garden environment creating a very relaxed and chilled out place to stay. Really good AC, but also a quiet fan if you don’t like sleeping with AC on or find it too harsh. The breakfast was plenty and tasty.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing maintained property. The host was amazing and had really made our stay memorable. If you're in sigriya, you should definitely stay here.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely rooms, accomodating hosts, beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Woke up to a few lizards/geckos that had got in and some large bugs near the door. Considering how clean the room was for the majority of the stay, we were aware of a little gap under the door. The owner was incredibly accommodating, cleaned the room for us that morning and took on the feedback regarding the little gap.

    Staff were truly lovely, welcome drink on arrival, took our luggage to the room. The room was a great size, exceptionally clean and it was evident that steps were taken to ensure a clean environment considering you are in a jungle setting. The bed was clean and comfortable. Hot water in the bathroom, air con, a fridge, water and tea making facilities in the room. Multiple sockets around the room for different plugs. Lovely dinner served in their restaurant and we were given a packed lunch in place of breakfast for our early departure. Prior to sleeping - a few mosquitoes but nothing crazy. Overall, we enjoyed our stay albeit a little anxious upon waking up, but owner was reassuring and made us feel comfortable. The surroundings and the design of the room was modern and we were pleasantly surprised at how clean it was and the steps taken to ensure this.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    I would definitely go back there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really, the AC was quiet, we had a ceiling fan, shower is big..

    The place is really nice and the owner is very welcoming. He was available and gave great insight on what activities we should do. He spotted our traveler profile and advised us accordingly. At the hotel, you can grab some bikes and there is a cool trail around the nearby lake... The room was clean, bigger than expected, and comfortable. The food was good and they bake their berad onsite etc... You can't go wrong there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Overall service and restaurant at very good value for money, service level extraordinary for a country like Sri Lanka. H
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a really great place to stay in Sigiriya. It's close to everywhere, great care (like from mom), and very nice and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful grounds, delicious food, stunning rooms and spotless clean. The owner was really helpful and welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Great knowledgeable and friendly owner running a great establishment in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Under new owner since 1 year ago. Great staff/ food and the use of their free bicycles to explore the baked mud roads outside Sigiriya is a must (then when hopelessly lost use google maps to navigate your way back!)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Recommend with two hands!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not fault a thing.

    Loved absolutely everything! Location near the centre and near the local village, wonderful bliss, beautiful garden, in the middle of unspoiled nature. Owner and staff could not be more kind, attentive and went over and beyond expectations to make us feel welcome - gave good advice on our overall plans in Sri Lanka, showed around, organized transportation, visit to local village etc. The rooms are spacious, well equipped and just beautiful with everything you need - from European adapter to mosquito repellent. Food and drinks just lovely with both local and western options. Really 10 is not enough to rate this experience!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place to stay. Very peaceful and super comfy bed. Owner (whose name I have stupidly forgot) is very kind and gives good information on the area. Would definitely stay again. Very good Wi-Fi also

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Homely stay, awesome host, don't miss the chance to book this!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything.... nothing to dislike

    I recently had the pleasure of staying at Sigiriya Cottage in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, and it was truly a delightful experience. One of the standout features was the exceptional quality of the food served. Every meal was not only delicious but also authentically Sri Lankan, offering a genuine taste of the local cuisine. The homely environment of the cottage made my stay feel warm and welcoming. It was a perfect blend of comfort and traditional charm, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. The accommodation was immaculate, with clean and well-maintained rooms that provided a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring. The host was incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was enjoyable. They were attentive to my needs and always ready to assist with any requests or questions I had, making me feel valued as a guest. One important tip for future visitors: I highly recommend dining at the hotel's restaurant during your stay. While there are restaurants outside the hotel, they might not cater to everyone's taste buds. The host at Sigiriya Cottage is more than willing to adjust the taste of the dishes to suit your preferences, ensuring a dining experience that is tailored to your liking. Overall, Sigiriya Cottage offers a wonderful combination of good food, a homely environment, accommodating hosts, and clean, comfortable rooms. It's the perfect place to stay for anyone looking to experience the beauty and hospitality of Sri Lanka's cultural heartland.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    This will be your best stay in Sri Lanka!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing not to like

    This place is not a hotel, it’s home. Sanjaya and Ruan will make you feel like home! This is a beautiful, very well maintained paradise in the middle of nature, with all the comfort, amazing people and great great food. It was by far the best stay in our whole trip in Sri Lanka and one of best ever after visiting 30 countries. People make the place. Make sure you come here because you will not regret it for sure!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

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

    It was a wonderful cottage in the nice, well-maintained tropical forest setting. The stuff all work so hard to hard to keep the garden clean and comfortable. The owner was very helpful to give us advise, and we had very good time there. After we paid more more than $500 for the famous Heritance Kandalama, we were so pleased to have totally different, but wonderful experience for $50 in this cottage. Rey close to both rocks. Highly recommend❗️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was amazing each morning, the best we have had in Sri Lanka!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host was very friendly and was available to fulfill all our requests. Ambience of the stay was pleasant. Rooms were very comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    An oasis of calm
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely tranquil property. Very helpful - arranged our trips, transport and use of bicycles. Excellent breakfast and dinner also

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is awesome! Our room was clean, the bed was big and comfy. We felt very welcome from the first to the last moment of our stay. The location is great to explore the surrounding area like Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa (Taxi/Tuktuk). They offer bicycles for no costs, to get around. There are some small markets and a great coffee shop nearby (5 to 10 min walking). The restaurants-area is a little farer away. (20 to 30 min walking or take a Tuktuk 5 min). They also offer dinner at the sigiriya cottage, which was delicious. They even adapted to my diet restrictions (celiac/gluten free). The host helped us with all our questions regarding traveling through Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is beautiful with a nice big garden. Its absolutly quiet and you can listen to all the birds. This place offers free bikes, don't miss the lake tour at sunset which is really a great nature experience and your own small Safari. The staff offers you great help and organizes everything you need for your stay or your further travels! Thank you.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Better to use your phone with a local sim card for internet access, wi-fi didn't work that great.

    The owner and all his staff were very welcoming and did their best to accommodate us. We had a few things in mind that we wanted to do around the area, and they helped setup transportation which saved us a lot of time. The food was good and the room was clean with ample hot water for showers. Great value for the money and the owner really gives it his all to help out his guests.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a very nice location with cool hosts

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N.a

    Comfortable, great host and staff, and the food was amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    We loved the gardens and thought it was excellent value for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing that I could fault.

    The breakfasts were excellent and the owner and staff were exceptionally helpful. We were extremely happy with the tours they organised for us for a wildlife safari and also for a sunset climb to Pidurrangala Rock. They also gave us good tips for our ongoing trip. Best place we have stayed so far. 😆

    Stayed in February 2024

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