Lion Gate Hotel Sigiriya

Hotels
9.3 (619 reviews)
Sigiriya Road, Sigiriya. , Sigiriya , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Clean and well-maintained
Great location near attractions
Good value for money
Delicious food
Cons:
Minor traffic noise
Some maintenance could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.84
Guests described the rooms as clean, but there were mentions that maintenance could be improved.
Service
9.81
Many reviews highlighted the exceptional service provided by the staff, especially the manager Bernard.
Location
9.35
The location is noted to be close to attractions, although a couple of reviews mentioned minor traffic noise.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms were reported as spacious and comfortable, with some noting the quality of furnishings and amenities.
Amenities
9.33
Guests enjoyed the pool and other facilities, with particular praise for the restaurant.
Value for Money
9.29
Numerous reviews expressed that the hotel offers great luxury at a reasonable price.
Food and Beverage
9.34
The food quality received positive remarks, with breakfast being particularly highlighted.
Overall Experience
9.31
Overall, the experience was described as very satisfying, with guests expressing the likelihood of recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort in our guest rooms equipped with modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi.

Relaxing Facilities
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool, enjoy a drink at our bar, or explore the lush garden and sun terrace for a tranquil retreat.

Convenient Location
With Sigiriya Rock just 2.7 km away and easy access to airport transfers, bike/car hire, and a 24-hour front desk, Lion Gate Hotel Sigiriya is the perfect choice for your stay.

Book your stay now and indulge in a memorable experience at Lion Gate Hotel Sigiriya.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 619 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.84
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.33
Value for Money: 9.29
Food and Beverage: 9.34
Overall Experience: 9.31
Àlex • solo_traveller • es
10
Genial
Pros:

El personal magnífico. Especialmente un chico joven que ayudaba tambien en cocina. Muy limpio pese a estar rodeado de naturaleza, muy bien ubicado (cerca en tuk tuk de Pidurangala y Lions Rock) y a 20 minutos andando del pueblo.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sina • couple • de
10
Die Zimmer waren sehr geräumig und sauber. Das Essen war jederzeit lecker von Frühstück über Mittagessen und Abendessen.
Pros:

Die Zimmer waren sehr geräumig und sauber. Das Essen war jederzeit lecker von Frühstück über Mittagessen und Abendessen. Der Pool war groß und wurde jeden Tag gereinigt. Am besten jedoch war das Personal. Sie waren äußerst freundlich und zuvorkommend. Egal mit welchen Anliegen man auf sie zu kam, uns wurde immer freundlich und professionell weitergeholfen.
Janith und Sandal haben unseren Aufenthalt echt zu einem Vergnügen gemacht.
Insgesamt eine klare Weiterempfehlung!

Cons:

Nichts, es war alles super!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • fr
10
Très bon séjour. Le personnel est aux petits soins, l’emplacement est parfait pour des visites culturelles et notre chau
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • couple • gb
10
Lovely spacious room, great pool area and friendly staff
Pros:

Janish, Sandali and the team looked after us so well, arranging activities, tuk tuks and even laundry for us. The room and pool were perfect too, and nice fresh food at the restaurant :) Overall a very fun and relaxing 4 nights!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Suzan • solo_traveller • nl
10
Amazing stay!
Pros:

I had an amazing stay. The location was great, the rooms were very nice and the pool was lovely. The staff made me feel right at home and took care of everything I needed. They were very kind. I especially want to thank Janith and Sandali for the great service! I also want to thank chef for the good meals, I'm sorry for not knowing your name. I will recommend this hotel to my friends and family!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sidonie • couple • au
10
Pros:

Highly recommend Lions Gate Hotel. It was such an enjoyable stay. The staff Sandali and Janith were so hospitable. The food was amazing (we ordered Sri Lankan dishes, all delicious). The pool is a big win, so relaxing and great way to stay cool. Rooms were very modern, clean, and as captured in the photos. Highly recommend booking!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Venni • solo_traveller • fi
9
Friendly and helpful staff, a clean and modern hotel. I warmly recommend!
Pros:

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We were served by Janith and Sadali: this praise applies to both of them. Always so cheerful, brought juice to the pool, helped carry our bags, etc. A special mention to Janith, who was always smiling while helping and wanted to make sure everything was okay.
Another plus was that we had quick contact with staff all day through WhatsApp. That service was also very helpful.
The room was really clean and modern. Luckily we didn't have bugs (aside from a few small ants). The whole hotel area was generally very clean and pleasant. There was construction going on in the yard, but it wasn't a bother at all.
Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel were provided in the rooms, and pool towels were available on request.
Thank you so much Lion Gate, I can warmly recommend it!

Cons:

The location is decent, but there aren't many restaurants or cafés nearby. It's not safe to walk around alone in the dark (the hotel warned about things like wild elephants), so we ate at the hotel restaurant a lot.
3% surcharge for card payments.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • de
10
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The hotel was absolutely beautiful and very clean. The food was delicious and we
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Don_Gerard • solo_traveller • nl
10
Heerlijk verblijf en ontzettend vriendelijk personeel
Pros:

We hebben een heel fijn verblijf gehad in dit hotel. Het personeel was super aardig en behulpzaam. Vooral Janith en Sandali waren ontzettend vriendelijk en hielpen ons heel goed met onze jonge dochter.

De kamer was ook heel groot, schoon en comfortabel. Al met al hebben we een erg fijne tijd gehad en voelden we ons hier echt welkom. Zeker een aanrader!

Cons:

Het zou fijn zijn als er een kinderstoel aanwezig was. Dat is het enige wat er ontbrak voor ons.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Meik • couple • de
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • nl
10
Super!
Pros:

Een heel mooi kleinschalig verblijf, bij binnenkomst in de kamer rook het direct heerlijk & de airco stond al aan!

Het ligt op ongeveer 4 minuten van de Lion Rock wat echt ideaal was! ⛰️

Ook hebben we via het hotel een safari geboekt met privé chauffeur, super goed geregeld!

Personeel is heel erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam 🤗

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • de
7
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Lexi • couple • be
9
Ons verblijf in Lion Gate was top! Vriendelijk onthaald, propere & moderne kamer, lekker ontbijt.
Pros:

Volledig vernieuwd, heel proper & mooi zwembad!

Cons:

We kunnen niet meteen iets bedenken!

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Laurine • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Superbe accueil, Janith et Sandali ont été adorables tout le long de notre séjour. Vraiment merci à eux 🙏
Chambre parfaite, ultra propre, super belle.
Piscine hyper agréable, restaurant sur place parfait et petit déjeuner excellent.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Margaux • couple • fr
10
Nous recommandons !
Pros:

Nous avons passé un super séjour ! Grace a l’aide de Janith et Sadali ! Ils ont été parfait !
La nourriture est bonne, le personnel est très gentil !
Nous vous recommandons ce séjour qui se trouve à proximité des activités.
C’est très propre et la piscine est agréable

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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corinne • couple • gb
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Romain • family_with_children • fr
9
Pas mal mais un peu déçu au vu du prix et de la qualité des prestations.
Pros:

La chambre était vraiment spacieuse et confortable.
Le petit déjeuner excellent
La piscine
Et le personnel vraiment au top ! Notamment Sandli et Janith ainsi que le chef cuisinier et le responsable de l’hôtel.

Cons:

Le wifi vraiment 0 sur l’établissement.
Le fait que la chambre ne soit pas nettoyé tous les jours.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • couple • es
10
Molt bona opció a Sigiriya.
Pros:

La amabilitat del personal i les instalacions, especialment la piscina.

Cons:

El wifi fallava sovint.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Yannick • couple • de
6
Ok, mit viel Luft nach oben
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, schöne Terrasse und Pool

Cons:

Sehr schlechtes Wifi, Mitarbeiter eher zurückhaltend, teilweise nicht sauber und in die Jahre gekommen. Preis Leistung nicht gegeben im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels in Sri Lanka:

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Benoit • couple • be
10
Pros:

Zeer tevreden met ons verblijf bij Lion Gate.
Zeer ruime kamers met airco, lekker ontbijt en en vriendelijk personeel.
De manager Mr. Bernard was zeer behulpzaam en begaan met ons. Eigenlijk was het totaalpakket helemaal in orde!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee