Sigiriya River Side Resort

Hotels
9.3 (696 reviews)
No 216 Kalapuraya Road Sigiriya , Sigiriya , lk

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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:
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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 696 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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Gurram • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Robina • solo_traveller • au
9
Perfect place.
Pros:

The perfect place to stay in Sigiriya. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful with purchases safari tours. The breakfast was excellent. It consisted of juice, eggs, toast, pancakes, and fruit. We also had an evening meal which again was very tasty. The Resort is a short walk to many other cafes and restaurants. Perfect location to visit Lion Rock and Safaris. There is a lovely swimming pool. Also, a small creek runs through property, which is full of ' Dr Fish ' to nibble at your feet. Very relaxing. Can definitely recommend. You will be given a great welcome. Thank you Sigiriya River Side Resort.

Cons:

Nothing. It was perfect.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Miguel Angel • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Personal muy amable, organizan safari estupendamente

Cons:

El wifi no tenía suficiente cobertura en la habitación

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Medha • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Katarzyna • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

The food was delicious, the location was beautiful, and the service was outstanding. Everything was fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Laura Carolina • extended_group • es
9
Muy bonito lugar, cerca de las principales atracciones
Pros:

Muy bonito el alojamiento, personal muy amable, todo correcto y limpio

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Böhm • solo_traveller • cz
9
Pros:

Nádherná zahrada a velmi příjemný personál

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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guich29 • solo_traveller • fr
9
Parfait
Pros:

Accueil chaleureux, et disponibilité de l'ensemble du personnel.
Énormément de proposition a partir du logement (safari,tuktuk,taxi,...)
Très bon restaurant sur place.
Belle piscine propre et bien aménagée.

On recommande sans problème.
Environ 15 min à pied du "centre"

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Majid19751975 • solo_traveller • ir
10
Perfect choice
Pros:

We had a wonderful four-night stay at this homestay in Sigiriya. The owners, Oulu, Ashen, and Hansi, were exceptionally kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. They made us feel at home from the moment we arrived.
The room was spotlessly clean, incredibly quiet, and very peaceful, allowing us to relax completely after each day of exploring. The location was also excellent—beautiful, tranquil, and conveniently close to the main attractions.
We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this homestay to anyone visiting Sigiriya. We will certainly come back on our next trip!

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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van geffen • solo_traveller • nl
4
Mandu manager is great, the rooms were not
Pros:

The host Mandu he is very nice and helpfull. The food was also good.

Cons:

The rooms were not what we expected. We had one electricity socket. Mandu gave us an extra extension socket luckely. The price is to much for a cold shower, a bedlamp without lampbowl and socket. Hilarisch actually.. plastic doors and a bedstand was an old plastic refrigiator not working of course. The smell was Moldavië

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Lilli • couple • de
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with a nice pool, garden and restaurant. Very friendly and helpful staff!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • couple • de
9
Pros:

Diese Unterkunft ist echt ein Paradies. Mandu ist so ein cooler Host, der immer da war und alles für uns regelte. Wir haben alles über ihn gebucht und alles hat prima geklappt. Wir haben uns super wohl gefühlt.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Raúl • extended_group • lk
10
Si venís preguntad por Mando! El mejor, te llevaremos siempre con nosotros!
Pros:

Mando es el mejor, el encargado de la villa. Buenas vibras y ayudando en todo siempre.

Cons:

Todo perfecto

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Bharath • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

It was Ok

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Nadav • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Supun • family_with_children • lk
9
Good place, good service and good foods.
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • extended_group • gb
9
Amazing stay!
Pros:

Lovely staff, really helpful planning day trips & safaris. Beautiful grounds too.

Cons:

Beds slightly on the harder side.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee