Sigiriya River Side Resort

Hotels
9.3 (569 reviews)
No 216 Kalapuraya Road Sigiriya , Sigiriya , lk

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good amenities
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in some areas
Some confusion about service processes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Mention of cleanliness issues with the rented scooter and unfinished areas of the property.
Service
9.99
Consistently positive remarks about the staff being friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.76
Excellent location close to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
9.21
Rooms were described as clean and in good condition.
Amenities
9.24
Highlights of the pool and other amenities.
Value for Money
9.2
Good overall value considering the services and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Positive experiences with breakfast and dinner provided.
Overall Experience
9.52
Overall great experiences conveyed in reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:04

Property Description

Sustainable Homestay with Serene Surroundings

Garden and BBQ Facilities: Riverside Lal Homestay offers a tranquil escape with its lush garden and barbecue facilities. Enjoy a delightful outdoor dining experience amidst nature.

Comfortable Accommodation: Each unit at the homestay features a private entrance and soundproofing for a peaceful stay. The rooms are well-equipped with modern amenities, including private bathrooms and some with balconies offering scenic mountain views.

Exciting Activities and Services: Guests can indulge in cycling and fishing in the area, with car hire services available for further exploration. Additionally, the homestay provides packed lunches for your day trips, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable stay.

Experience the beauty of Sigiriya at Riverside Lal Homestay. Book now for a memorable getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$5 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 569 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.76
Room Quality: 9.21
Amenities: 9.24
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.52
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jerome family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

La piscine est un plus dans cette région. La chambre est plutôt sommaire mais fait le taf...la douche est chaude. Le petit resto dépanne bien parce que l'hôtel est situé à 1km de marche du centre.

Cons:

Le responsable de cet établissement nous a proposé de nous amener au rocher de sirigiya . Il était convenu qu'il nous y amene à 5h du matin pour le decouvrir au lever du soleil . La soirée festive de la veille passée avec quelques clients ne lui a pas permis de tenir son engagement.
Nous avons eu la chance de trouver dans la nuit un tuc tuc sur notre chemin pour nous rendre finalement au rocher mais...après que le soleil soit levé.
Cet etablissement nous semble pas correspondre pour des voyageurs en famille.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Fannyvanuden solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

We hebben een fantastisch verblijf gehad. De host Lal is superlief en wil alleen het beste voor zijn gasten. Schone nette kamers, het zwembad is top, en je kunt drinken en heerlijke maaltijden bestellen bij de bar. Ook het ontbijt is erg lekker! Tijdens ons verblijf was het Sinhalees nieuw jaar, we werden direct uitgenodigd om dit samen met Lal en zijn vrienden te vieren. Een verblijf om niet te vergeten!

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
10
Great little place with everything you need for a stay in Sigiriya
Pros:

Had a great stay - all staff are very accommodating and the bossman can speak excellent english and arrange anything you need - pool area is good, cool and relaxing after climbing the rocks 🪨

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Gavaskar family_with_children lk
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Vilma extended_group lt
10
A wonderful hotel
Pros:

A wonderful hotel. The owner is incredibly helpful and polite. We were charmed by both the staff and the hotel itself. And the restaurant—that’s a story in itself. The food is only prepared after you place your order. So, you get a meal prepared just for you. One day, the restaurant was being cleaned, so the staff set up a table for us in the shade near the beds and served everything in a wonderfully organized manner. The pool was perfect after all the excursions and hikes up Pidurangala Hill, Lion Rock, and other excursions.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

Tout était parfait, nous avions une chambre au calme avec la climatisation. La piscine était très agréable et nous en avons bien profité !
Notre hôtel était très serviable et par ailleurs très bon cuisinier de toute sorte de plat. Notre petit fille s'est régalée là bas ! Idéal pour une visite en famille !

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Elsa couple gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant stay the least amount of bugs of anywhere we have stayed. Absolutely lovely family the son in law owns his own tour company and they go above and beyond to ensure you have a great time. We had dinner one night and it was brilliant for a very good price, lovely Curries. Cannot recommend this place enough, though not advertised a few reviews mention they have a pool but you currently cannot use it. They took us to a pool down the road in the tuktuk which was lovely

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Raphael family_with_children ch
10
Tolles Homestay in Sigiriya!
Pros:

Toller Aufenthalt mit unseren zwei Kindern (10 und 7). Man fühlt sich willkommen und es herrscht eine angenehme und entspannte Atmosphäre. Gutes Frühstück und toller Pool. Wir sind sowohl zum Pidurangala (Sonnenuntergang) und Sigiriya (Sonnenaufgang). Tuk-Tuk und/oder Taxi werden organisiert oder von der Familie gleich selber geboten. Sehr zu empfehlen. Indiga (Vater der Familie) haben wir im Anschluss gleich 4 Tage als Fahrer gebucht und hatten eine tolle Zeit. Vielen Dank!

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Thierry family_with_children be
9
Heel aangemaam verblijf
Pros:

Mooie locatie, leuk vergrissend zwembad, hulpvaardige host

Cons:

Niks

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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jean-paul solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Piscine, les chambres,

Cons:

Petit déjeuner moins copieux et pas de jus de fruit à l'accueil et au petit déjeuner.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Pascal couple be
9
Excellente surprise… laissez-vous surprendre également !
Pros:

Emplacement au milieu de la nature, piscine agréable, table délicieuse et cuisine sri-lankaise, petit-déjeuner nickel, chambre confortable. En plus le patron est super sympa, se coupe en 4 pour votre bien-être et sait à peu près tout faire. Ambiance générale propice à la détente. Vu le rapport qualité-prix, allez-y les yeux fermés !

Cons:

Le carrelage de la douche est glissant…

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Cornelia solo_traveller at
10
A place to feel like home
Pros:

It was one of the best homestays in Sri Lanka. Really nice family, the owner is helping you with everything: arrangend a Safari whenever we wanted, we had a nice Kajaktour on the lake as well. I arrived a bit late and he drove me to a really good Restaurant as he didn‘t wanted me to walk alone in the dark. Very clean and the breakfast was also very delicious! Will come back for sure.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Arthur solo_traveller nl
10
Het personeel en de manager was fantastisch. Heb een geweldige tijd gehad.
Pros:

Ontbijt was elke dag heerlijk en vers. Fijne is dat je het zo laat als je wilt kan nemen, dus als je een uitslaper bent, kan je nog steeds ervan genieten . De manager en z’n personeel staan altijd voor je klaar en helpen je ook graag verder in je reis. Eigenaar kent het eiland enorm goed, met veel goede aanbevelingen. Hij spreekt ook perfect Engels.

Cons:

Niks

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Aurélie family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Super accueil
La piscine est agréable

Cons:

Ça sentait l'humidité dans la chambre

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller ch
10
Gute Ausstattung und ruhige Lage
Pros:

Gute Betten und ein grosses Zimmer. Ruhige Lage, nicht direkt an der Strasse.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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damien family_with_children fr
9
Top, Magnifique piscine au milieu des cocotiers et bananiers
Pros:

Super personnel
Repas pas cher et tres bon
Magnifique piscine au milieu des cocotiers bananiers.... c etait génial.
Présence d écureuils et d oiseaux pour les enfants, top

Cons:

Des finitions à revoir dans la chambre mais pour le prix, on ne peut rien dire

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Theo couple gb
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Jean-Marc family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Moritz solo_traveller de
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Jorge couple es
10
Pros:

Los dueños son muy simpáticos y te ayudan en la medida de lo posible en lo que sea. Tiene piscina para refrescarte y estás rodeado de jungla para desconectar, pero cerca de la calle principal para dar una vuelta y comer algo.

Cons:

Nada, todo bien.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee