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Reviews of The Thick Forest 2 stars

Pidurangala, Sigiriya Rock Front, , 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

#48 of 129 hotels in Sigiriya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 101 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ما در اتاق ۸ نفره اقامت داشتیم و تازه ساخته شده بود و خیلی تمیز بود. پیشنهاد میکنم اگر به دنبال مکان دنج و خاص و ارزان هستید. We stayed in the room for 8 people and it was newly built and very clean. I recommend it if you are looking for a cozy, special and cheap place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The locations is beautiful but a bit far off from the center.

    From our room we could see the lions rock. Beautiful. Stuff is very helpful ;-)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

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

    best hotel in sri lanka! the staff is very welcoming, helpful and kind, the breakfast is delicious. The rooms are very clean, and the setting is magnificent, there is a view of the lion rock. Thanks again to the staff, it was great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maintain the cleanliness well. You need need to clean the bathrooms regularly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too close to Sigiriya & Pidurangala rock, calm nature. The staff were really friendly. Foods are delicious 😋. Clean & confer table room. Highly recommended!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The place has amazing views of Sigiriya. We can see both Sigiriya Lion Rock and Pidurangala Rock from our room and from breakfast place. I guarantee this place has the best view in town. Also, on the way to town, if you're lucky, then you may see a giant elephant 🐘 and so many butterflies and birds. The place is so peaceful and located in the forest as its name but not far at all from town and restaurants. It takes 5 minutes by tuk-tuk (the host will call tuk-tuk for you with a good price), or you can cycle as the host provides bicycles for guests. I'm so thankful to the host, sister and little boy who helped us during our stay. They're so friendly, honest and helpful. I highly recommended this place. You'll be not disappointed at all.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    A unique experience. Improvements expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Spartan facilities can have some upgrades. Beware of the whimsicalwater heater, boiling hot at first and then very cold. It takes a while to be stable. Make sure you don't hurt yourself.

    It's a unique experience staying here. The room is like a tree house situated in the forest. If you go out for dinner it's required to take a taxi. It's unsafe to walk in the dark because of passing elephants. Free bicycle is a plus.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice Owner, good stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • People with friends
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host is fantastic, and also the place. It's in the middle of the forest very close to the lion rock. The host will also tell you what you can do in the area and help you to organize all you need ! I really recommend it !

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our tree house (I cannot speak for the other ones) had mold which is very dangerous to breath The pillows should be changed because now they smell like mold Staying in a tree house in the middle of the forest we were expecting a few insects but the place needs some work done to prevent them from taking over the place It has a lot of potential and great people, hopefully with a few changes it will be better

    The owner was very helpful and nice and deserves 11/10 We loved the area, even if it’s a little away from the main attractions/restaurants we could use the bikes for free to go around town easily Shower had hot water Breakfast was good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and simple eco place in the forest

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Great wooden huts near the rocks!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great views and bungalow. Perfect location to visit Pidurangala and Lion rock. Very friendly and helpful host. Good breakfast. Monkeys 🤩.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

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

    Very friendly host!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

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

    Great experience, very nice and helpful host. Its close to town centre but keep in mind that you can't walk in the dark and you have to take a tuk tuk.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.Have more time to stay here.

    Ratnah was amazin, the people in the hotel always very kind, the treehouse very beautiful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Amazing stay in Sigiriya
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable and the location is amazing. The host was super helpful and nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    10
    Unique experience for those keen to get amongst nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very accommodating host who is available for every need. The location to both Sigiriya and Pidurangala is second to none. Bungalow was comfortable with everything you need.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Amazing, immersive location with the kindest host ever
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no room for toiletries in bathroom which was an issue as it was a wet room (easily fixable by having a cupboard!) & no sanitary bin in the bathroom. Photos didn’t most accurately reflect our room (we didn’t stay in one of the treehouses)

    Most hospitable host - made 2 young girls arriving at night feel very safe. Breakfast was amazing! He was also very helpful facilitating our sunrise hike, giving us loads of advice! Went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable eg we had just got off the plane, jet lagged and tired so he ordered in local (amazing) food for us & offered to let us shower after our hike even though we had already checked out

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    special accommodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location is extremely beautiful! The owner and staff were very kind and I had a wonderful time! Even tourists can enjoy the owner's homemade curry!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    Lovely jungle cabins with a wonderful and welcoming staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is in the jungle, so be aware that their may be bugs. However there were much less than we expected and I didn’t even need to use any bug spray while outside. Just something to consider if you are aren’t used it.

    It’s a lovely property in the jungle, very cute cabins and a great value! The hotel staff is very friendly and welcoming, 100% recommend staying here! Location is also great for Sigiriya and Pidurangala, highly recommend hiking Pidurangala at sunrise, even though it was a bit cloudy when we went, it was still a gorgeous view. We also got to see monkeys!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room wasn't in the pictures and was dated - could do with an update, but worked out for us. We however visited the newly built cabin for bigger groups which was really top noch so would recommend if you are more than 3!

    Host was amazing and super helpful. We had a really good welcome, were given some amazing yoga classes in the morning and the overall welcome was just amazing. Really close to Pidurangala rock so can easily walk there. They can also lend you bikes to go in town and the lion rock. Breakfast was really good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Amazing adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    We had a great time at The Thick Forest. The host is really helpfull and friendly. You can also get bikes for free. We really recommend to stay some nights in a treehouse at The Thick Forest.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Unique accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can only confirm the previous reviews. The host is incredibly helpful, also organizes TukTuk rides and delivered dinner and even protects his guests from monkeys at the breakfast table 😉 Breakfast was also very nutritious. The rooms were extremely idyllic with views of the Lions Rock. The location is the perfect base for the surrounding hikes.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and good English speaking owner! The house stands on stilts. It's very silent there at night. If you want to go up to Pidurangala, you can walk. It's about 1,5 km away.

    Stayed in August 2023

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