Pothana Village

Hotels
8.6 (66 reviews)
Pothana, Walikadayaya Road, Sigiriya , Sigiriya , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful surroundings
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Uninviting pool area

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
The place is not well maintained with issues like an awful smell in one room and lack of greenery around the pool.
Service
9.65
The staff were consistently described as very friendly, attentive, and accommodating.
Location
9.15
Very near to the lake with the opportunity to watch peacocks; a peaceful escape.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, but one had a bad smell.
Amenities
8.65
The pool was described as extraordinary and enjoyable.
Value for Money
8.15
Some value concerns due to lack of maintenance despite good service.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Food was overall good and beautifully prepared according to guest reviews.
Overall Experience
8.75
The stay was wonderful, with enjoyable moments and great attention from the owner.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:03

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool & Terrace: Guests can relax and unwind at the hotel's outdoor swimming pool or enjoy the serene surroundings from the terrace.

Restaurant & Room Service: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or opt for convenient room service for a cozy night in.

Scenic Lake View Rooms: Wake up to breathtaking views of the lake from the patio in each room, complete with modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

To experience luxury and relaxation in the heart of Sigiriya, book your stay at Pothana Village now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 66 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 8.75
S
Szilvia solo_traveller hu
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
W
Will_E family_with_children gb
9
A quiet and beautiful getaway
Pros:

The staff here are extremely friendly and helpful. The room itself is a fair size and was clean and well presented. The main building gave safari lodge vibes and serves good food, it is all outdoors though so don't forget your mosquito spray for the early morning and evenings if making use of it. The pool was a good size and had plenty of sun beds and large umbrellas.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
O
OINDRILLA family_with_children gb
10
Amazing and beautiful stay
Pros:

This property is exceptionally good. We have travelled so many countries and lived at various places but this place is different. The entire team is so so good and so damn hospitable. It felt like we were living with out extended family. Please do visit them and share the love with them. This will definitely change your mindset about staying in a hotel.
The entire team went out of the way to help my daughter with her cough and cold and was always there to do anything and everything we asked for.
If I ever visit Sri Lanka this place is going to be constant.
🙂

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
L
Lenka family_with_children cz
8
Líbilo se nám moc, pan majitel byl velmi pohostinný, hezky se chovali k nasim detem :) ochotny personal a nic nebyl prob
Pros:

velmi milý personál, hezká atmosféra, snadná domluva všech výletů i transportu

Cons:

starší vybavení

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
F
Florian family_with_children at
7
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
M
Manon extended_group fr
8
Une équipe extrement attentionné qui a aigaye notre séjour
Pros:

Le personnel extrement chaleureux et au petit soin, la piscine chauffée, le lieu bien entretenu et beau,

Cons:

La propreté des chambres à notre arrivé (après avoir demandé de refaire cela était très bien). C’est un peu difficile d’accès

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
M
Maxime family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

Nice friendly and available personnel who always want to do the best for your stay, nice pool, nice park with nice wild life (birds, squirrel,peacock,...), great service from the owner to bring you to any place you would like to visit. Nice food and wine, great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing particular, but always consider that you need a tuk-tuk or car to go out if required, like often in Sri Lanka

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
B
Brittanni couple au
9
If you want to stay in a beautiful, peaceful property that makes you feel like nature is right on your doorstep you shou
Pros:

The staff at Pothana Village and the beautiful property were a highlight of this stay.
The pool was beautiful, and the gardens and nature surrounding the property made our stay extremely peaceful. The staff were so kind and friendly, and the owner was so helpful and knowledgeable - he assisted us with booking tours, driving us to town and picking us up, and no request was too hard to fulfil. We got to see monkeys right outside our room, and so many beautiful birds as well - even peacocks that visit the property! The rooms were spacious and cool, and there was hot water every time we showered. The food we had at Pothana Village was also delicious; we enjoyed an English breakfast (the food kept coming, we had a variety of cut fruit, pancakes, Sri Lankan Omelettes, toast with jam and butter, with fresh juice and tea and coffee as well), and the Sri Lankan curry was one of the best we tried in Sri Lanka.
The owner provided us with warmth and hospitality during our stay, and I would recommend staying here if you are wanting to visit Sigiriya or Dambulla, or just want to enjoy a quiet retreat where you can feel at one with nature.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
K
Kowalczyk couple pl
5
Pros:

The pool area was the biggest highlight of the property, the pool was very large and clean. The staff were helpful and even let as do a later check out which was a great touch and i really appreciated it.

Cons:

The rooms really need a renovation, the fridge was really dirty/molded(not sure if molded is the right word) inside that you did not want to use it. When i got to the room in the shower there was a bunch of hair which was really disgusting. The location was also very annoying as you had to take a 30/40 minute walk to get to Sigiriya or take a tuktuk everytime. The food was also just okay for a hefty price, expected at a resort but it was just okay.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
A
Alexandre couple fr
9
Pros:

Hotel au calme, piscine, le personnel est au petit soin, le petit dej et les repas servi le soir. Attention, y a pas de buffet comme on voit sur les photos.

Cons:

Hotel un peu éloigné du centre.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
A
Alexandre family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Piscine agréable
Emplacement en pleine nature

Cons:

Pas ou peu d'eau chaude (le temps était frais à ce moment là)
Matelas très durs
Chambre sale (nombreuses crottes sur le lit)

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
N
Nathalie extended_group nl
10
Great stay with wonderful people!
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! We were picked up from the airport in a very luxurious car arranged by the hotel. The owner’s son personally came to collect us, which was such a nice touch. Everything was perfectly organized — he was waiting for us with a sign, and drove us safely and calmly to the hotel.

Upon arrival, a welcome drink was ready for us. The room was spacious and comfortable, with very good beds. The hotel itself is a beautiful jungle resort with a large swimming pool — a perfect place to relax.

The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. They assisted us with organizing great activities, including an elephant safari and an early morning trip to climb Lion’s Rock. Everything was arranged smoothly.

The breakfast was amazing — very extensive and delicious.

Although the hotel is located a bit outside the town of Sigiriya, this was absolutely not a problem. The staff were always happy to arrange transport and help us get anywhere we needed to go.

We highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here again!

Cons:

Dangerous road where elefants walk at night! So you cannot walk alone in the night.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
M
Małgorzata family_with_children pl
1
Zamiast trzech planowanych nocy jedna koszmarna i nieprzespana, rano czym prędzej się stąd wynieśliśmy, omijajcie szerok
Pros:

Nic, jeden wielki koszmar

Cons:

Wszystko: ciemności, kurz i brud z wielu tygodni, pleśń w lodówce, mocz gekona na ścianie, rozpadające się zamki i uchwyty, smród, komary w pokoju.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
B
Berggren family_with_children se
10
Pros:

Fantastisk fint ställe med underbar personal
Så hjälpsamma med att ordna allt för oss.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
S
STASINI extended_group gr
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
K
Klaudia extended_group pl
8
Cudowne otoczenie i ludzie
Pros:

Cudowny personel. Ci ludzie są największą zaletą tego miejsca zaraz po niesamowitym klimacie tworzonym przez zwierzęta, otoczenie natury i blogi spokój.

Cons:

Pokoje i łazienki mogłyby być czystsze, ale za tą cenę nie jest to problemem.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
J
Jasmin couple de
10
Pros:

Bester Service und super Frühstück! Wir durften auch spät am Abend (bei Dunkelheit) noch in den Pool.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
Μαρια Στεφανη family_with_children gr
8
Pros:

Excellent stay, amazing staff always ready to help with everything! The food was good. We relaxed by the pool, they arranged the excursion to Lion Rock, helped us with our transfers to Tissa, and found us a guide for our tour in Yala. Thank you for the stay, you made part of our trip truly unique.

Cons:

If there is one thing I could mention, it would be that the rooms could use a bit of refreshing.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
R
Renáta extended_group hu
6
Túlárazott.
Pros:

A szállás személyzete kedves és segítőkész volt. A környezet szép.

Cons:

Erősen túl árazott. Nincsen szinten tartva a szállás. A képek sokkal jobbak mint a valóság. A falak nedvesek és kopott a festek. A fürdőszoba is felújításra szorul.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
L
Laura family_with_children es
7
2026-01-12 via Nuitee