Lion Gate Hotel Sigiriya

Hotels
9.3 (481 reviews)
Sigiriya Road, Sigiriya. , Sigiriya , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 481 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
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Zehra • solo_traveller • tr
10
Perfect short stay
Pros:

Location is perfect to visit near Sigiriya and the stuff are super welcoming. I forgot some of my stuff at the hotel they were kind enough to ship it to me. They helped us to get a safari trip from the hotel. It was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this place.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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tiagojvlourenco • couple • pt
9
Pros:

Simpatia de todos os funcionarios, sempre prestáveis e prontos a ajudar;
Quarto muito grande e confortável;
Pequeno-almoço e tudo o que experimentamos na cozinha era bom.
Local sossegado e acolhedor.

Cons:

Nada a apontar

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Malina • couple • de
10
Würde jederzeit wiederkommen
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist sehr zentral gelegen aber trotzdem total ruhig. Die Anlage ist sehr neu und modern. Wir hatten ein sehr großes Zimmer, das mit allem ausgestattet war, was man braucht. Besonders hervorzuheben ist das Personal, das rund um die Uhr dafür gesorgt hat, dass es uns gutgeht und uns nichts fehlt.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Loshni • extended_group • gb
9
Tiny teething issues but would 100% recommend
Pros:

Great location if climbing the rock - 10 min drive away.
New rooms and staff really went above and beyond.

Cons:

There was some teething issues with the new rooms. It wasnt very prepared for rain and small things like the bathroom doors didnt shut properly. Also there were quite a few flies at breakfast. We understand that it’s all being fixed at the moment so will definitely recommend you booking it!

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Bjv • solo_traveller • my
10
Pros:

Bernard gave a great hospitality
Took care of our needs well
Hotel room is big

Cons:

More breakfast spread and breakfast should be on time

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • couple • bd
10
Great location
Pros:

Great location, pool was clean

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Lilla • extended_group • hu
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Annet • couple • nl
10
Super verblijf!
Pros:

Het lieve personeel, de uitgebreide ontbijtjes, het heerlijke zwembad en de ruime kamer.

De locatie is ook fijn! In de straat zitten al verschillende eetgelegenheden en je kunt met de tuktuk gemakkelijk naar een wat drukker deel.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • de
10
Home away from home!
Pros:

The place was impeccable! The host Mr Bernard and his staff were most welcoming and made our stay truely lovely.

Cons:

-

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Sergi • couple • ch
9
Lugar agradable en Sigiriya
Pros:

El hotel es muy bonito, limpio y está muy bien cuidado. Las habitaciones son amplias y cómodas, y la zona de la piscina es realmente agradable.

Lo que hace especial este lugar es el personal: todos son increíblemente amables, educados, atentos y siempre dispuestos a ayudar, sobretodo el manager Bernat. De verdad se nota que se preocupan por sus huéspedes.

También queremos recomendar especialmente al conductor organizado por el hotel, Mana, que nos recogió en el aeropuerto y nos ayudó durante toda nuestra estancia. Muy amable, fiable y profesional.

¡100% recomendable!

Cons:

Tal vez el desayuno podria tener algo mas de variedad para gente turista

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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MOTOHIDE • solo_traveller • jp
9
リゾート感があって良いです。
Pros:

昼食と夕食を１回食べましたが、どちらも美味しかったです。設備も清潔で全く問題ありませんでした。ランドリーの依頼にも早急に対応してくれてスタッフの対応が皆よかったです。

Cons:

シギリヤロックへ歩いていくには少し遠いのでトゥクトゥク等が必要です。梅雨時期もありスコールで何回か停電していましたが地域的なことで仕方ないかと思います。

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Romina • couple • it
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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annemieke • couple • nl
10
Dikke welverdiende 10 voor het team en dit hotel!
Pros:

Heerlijk hotel met een mooie setup. Het is er rustig, schoon en gemoedelijk. Je kunt er heerlijk eten en ook het ontbijt wat je ‘s ochtends krijgt is goed! De medewerkers onderkoeling van Bernard staan de hele dag voor je klaar als je vragen hebt en helpen graag. Heerlijk ontspannen genieten in Sigiriya!

We hebben 1 tip, ventilator in het restaurant om vliegen in de ochtend weg te houden. Het verblijf is perfect schoon maar helaas vliegen horen bij Sri Lanka!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • nz
1
Did not eventuate due to the facility overbooking. Suggest you double check they actually have a room for you before you
Pros:

Nothing. I couldn’t stay there as they had overbooked. They were not at all honest about this in the first instance. Blamed a power cut. Sent me elsewhere. However the power came back on and when my driver took me back to this property the owner came clean and told us the real reason. The owner was a reasonable man but the manager did not treat me at all well. Most disappointing. I was however invited for a complimentary breakfast the following morning.

Cons:

As per commentary above.
It was nice to be invited for complimentary breakfast but disappointing not to be able to stay due to an error on their part. They did refund me but sent me elsewhere. Most stressful at the end of a long day of driving to be turned away!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • fr
7
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Tóth • couple • hu
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • es
9
Nuevo,limpio y bien ubicado
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Raelene • couple • au
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • ae
9
Friendly staff, amazing breakfast, nice facilities
Pros:

Good location, only 5 minute drive to Lion Rock, close to Minneriya National Park, has a pool to cool off.

Cons:

Bed was a bit firm for me but my husband found it ok.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • de
10
Super Unterkunft in Sigiriya
Pros:

Sehr große und saubere Zimmer!
Das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam und versucht jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee