Chanaka Holiday Inn

Hotels
8.9 (261 reviews)
Kayanwala Sigiriya , Sigiriya , LK

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly hosts
Great value for money
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room hot during the day

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Some cleanliness issues and reports of bedsheets not being clean; a few rooms were smelly.
Service
9.41
The staff was described as incredibly kind and welcoming, creating a home-like atmosphere.
Location
8.95
Nice and quiet location; short walk to the center, though slightly removed from main areas.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms were generally clean, with mentions of comfort, but some rooms lacked amenities like air conditioning.
Amenities
8.43
Basic amenities available, with a good shower and the option for some cooking classes.
Value for Money
9.39
Excellent value given the price point and quality of service.
Food and Beverage
9.44
Food was frequently praised for its quality and taste, including good breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.21
Positive experiences highlighted, with several guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:30

Property Description

Mountain Views and Sun Terrace
Enjoy stunning mountain views from the comfort of your balcony at Chanaka Holiday Inn. Relax on the sun terrace and soak in the natural beauty surrounding the property.

Family-Friendly Dining and African Cuisine
Indulge in a variety of dining options at the family-friendly restaurant offering African cuisine specialties. Whether it's dinner, lunch, or high tea, the culinary experience at Chanaka Holiday Inn is sure to delight your taste buds.

Convenient Amenities and Activities
Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and sightseeing tours available at your convenience. After a day of exploring Sigiriya's attractions or cycling, unwind near the outdoor fireplace for a cozy evening.

Experience comfort, convenience, and culinary delights at Chanaka Holiday Inn. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 261 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 9.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 9.39
Food and Beverage: 9.44
Overall Experience: 9.21
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Nemo • solo_traveller • az
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Aljaž • solo_traveller • si
10
Pros:

kind staff, clean place, good location. Free parking is included. We will come back if we once return to Sri Lanka.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sumudu Rangamal • solo_traveller • lk
5
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The fan is not working properly and the speed controller is already broken.shower valve is broken and a bit dirty.owner was not there but he asked me to pay the total amount while I reach the location .you will hear every 15 minutes there is a wifi CCTV camera was always loud in the middle of the night you'll wake up and so annoying.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Very helpful and kind family
Quite basic facilities, with some repairs needed

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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dhanushka • solo_traveller • lk
1
Pros:

Nothing 😒

Cons:

There was not electricity and water at the time we arrived until midnight, but the host haven't informed7 that us early before the booking confirmed ( booking was done on that day and as he said the power and water supply wasn't there from the early in the morning).

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Abdullah • solo_traveller • lk
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • de
8
A great accommodation for a reasonable price, with a very lovely family. You can definitely feel comfortable and at home
Pros:

A peaceful place surrounded by nature, with a very lovely family who made me feel very welcome, had some really nice conversations and was warmly welcomed into their home. The cooking class was great, with delicious food. A fan and mosquito net were also provided.

Cons:

The shower was quite basic, and I wasn’t entirely sure how it was supposed to work. There was a motion sensor in front of the room that made noises most of the time, which was a little disturbing. The accommodation is a bit away from the main road, so I’m not sure how suitable it is for solo travellers.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Nieves • couple • es
1
Cons:

Hi, I thought yesterday we had the other room ready for my friend, we didn’t have it. We asked you for a mattress which sheet you only give us the matters. We had to sleep three on the same bed, very uncomfortable the first day with that order only for one person. In the toilet, there is not to throw the papers and everything we have to put in a drawer

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • fr
8
Pas de tout repos mais accueil chaleureux !
Pros:

Privilégiez une chambre avec climatisation.
Ventilateur pas suffisant au vu de l'humidité/température de la chambre.
Accueil très chaleureux. Cuisine excellente pour le prix !!
Bonne communication avec l'hôte.

Cons:

Chambre avec ventilateur qui était bloqué en position "swing".
Réveil nocturne a 2h du matin par des musiciens devant la chambre dans l'enceinte de l'hébergement.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • couple • es
10
El mejor sitio en Sigiriya
Pros:

El personal es increíble, muy atentos y muy amables, nos ayudaron con las excursiones, los transportes, nos dejaron guardar las mochilas antes y después de la reserva…sinceramente lo recomiendo

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The area felt safe + cheap price

Cons:

When I arrived, the door to my room was already open and there were someone else's bags inside. When I asked for an explanation, I received a vague response that I cannot even remember because it made so little sense. The host simply removed the bags and left them outside on the porch as if this was completely normal.

They were also unprepared for my arrival. They were surprised when I arrived, even though I had messaged in advance with my expected arrival time and sent another message on the day to let them know I had left the airport and was on my way and they had always acknowledged my messages (and for context they have 4 rooms in total, it shouldn't be that difficult to know who's arriving). It was very awkward.

Another issue was that to me, it looked like I was not given the room I had booked.
When I questioned it, they insisted it was my room. Now I understand: the pictures listed on booking.com are embellished and mixed , honestly they create expectations that the room doesn't meet.

The room itself was also poorly kept. The lighting is so poor that in the evenings I had to use the torch on my phone just to find things in my suitcase. The bedsheets had stains, the mosquito net was yellowed and stained, the bathroom was far from clean.

I had booked a rate that included breakfast, yet breakfast was never offered during my stay. On the first day I told them I was going out and didn't need it, in the following 2 days they didn't bother to offer. I had made other arrangements for breakfast as I was meeting some friends in the area. But, long short story I never had breakfast here nor it was offered.

Looking again at the Booking.com listing, I also noticed that they say they have high-speed internet, but nobody mentioned it to me. Several of the amenities listed on the property profile were either unavailable or never provided during my stay.

I wouldn't recommend staying here based on my experience.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • couple • es
3
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

No estaba limpio, la cama no era nada cómoda y el agua nos dejó de funcionar.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Ivo • couple • it
1
Terribile
Cons:

Siamo arrivati e la struttura non rispecchia nessuna delle foto di Booking, e non riesco a comprendere come possa avere questo punteggio!
Avevamo comunicato il nostro orario di arrivo, ci siamo presentati con 40 minuti di anticipo circa e la camera ancora non era pronta, abbiamo chiesto un phon e dentro aveva le ragnatele, siamo entrati nella stanza e oltre a essere estremamente buia, le lenzuola erano bucate e sporche, non c’era nessun prodotto da bagno neanche una saponetta per le mani, un asciugamano era bagnato e puzzolente mentre l’altro era tutto macchie. Se non chiusa a chiave la porta non si chiudeva e anche da chiusa ai lati era piena di spifferi…come se non bastasse le scimmie saltavano e correvano sul tetto rendendo impossibile la permanenza.
Inutile dire che dopo un’ora abbiamo lasciato la struttura

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Carine • couple • fr
10
Exceptionnel
Pros:

Nous avons fait 3 nuits et n'avons que 2 regrets. Le premier est de ne pas avoir pu rester plus longtemps et le second est de ne pas avoir eu le temps de prendre un cours de cuisine. La chambre est simple mais très bien pour le prix. Celui qui s'en plaint devrait se remettre en question. L'acceuil est exceptionnel et alors le rice and curry. Ne pensez même pas à aller manger en ville, ce serait une erreur. Ce fut l'un des meilleurs du voyage et certainement le plus beau. Nous avons également fait le safari organisé avec l'hébergement et c'était tout simplement parfait. La Jeep comme le chauffeur. Foncez, nous on a adoré.

Cons:

Rien évidemment.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Rose • couple • au
10
Beautiful family, beautiful home, easily top 5 places we have stayed and will stay in our travels.
Pros:

Loved it here, staying another night. It’s a homestay so it’s very homey of course. It’s tucked away, very quiet, beautiful walk around the neighbourhood. Everyone is very happy to chat, wave and smile. Highly recommend the cooking class. Highly recommend staying here.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Juliette • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Very confortable room with A/C. We had an amazing stay in Sigiriya thank to our host and her family. Elephant safari organized by the hotel was great. Lunch and dinner were very good.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Sachindu • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

Great hospitality and Good service with kind Peoples

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Sivadnarasa • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Margrethe • couple • no
8
Veldig koselig familie som driver stedet. Vi følte oss veldig velkommene og ivaretatt. Flotte og rolige omgivelser. Fasi
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • fr
9
Je recommande vraiment ! Ambiance familiale et bon conseils
Pros:

Les moments passés avec Elisa et sa maman étaient top !
Endroit calme

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee