Pothana Village

Hotels
8.6 (97 reviews)
Pothana, Walikadayaya 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
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Beautiful location and amenities
Cons:
Maintenance issues in some areas
Lack of greenery around the pool

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
The property is not well maintained, with some rooms showing unpleasant odors.
Service
9.65
Highly praised for staff friendliness and willingness to assist guests with their needs.
Location
8.65
The hotel is conveniently located near a lake and wildlife, adding to its charm.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, although maintenance issues were noted.
Amenities
8.65
The pool and recreational facilities received positive feedback from guests.
Value for Money
8.15
While some guests felt it could be better, most found the experience worthwhile.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Food was consistently mentioned as delicious and well-prepared, enhancing the overall stay.
Overall Experience
8.75
Guests reported a memorable experience, thanks to the passionate management and beautiful surroundings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:51

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 97 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.65
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Camilla • couple • au
8
Good choice
Pros:

The place is amazing, great pool and surrounded by nature. Rooms are ok, breakfast is great and dinner too. Staff is excellent, Dennis has been the kindest

Cons:

The room could have been cleaner

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Matias • family_with_children • cl
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Rukshan • solo_traveller • ca
5
Pros:

Calm location close to Sigiriya. Friendly staff.

Cons:

The bathroom was very dirty, with stains, hair in the drain, and a leaking bidet shower. There was a dead spider, ants, and a few geckos in the room. Overall, the room was not very clean and definitely not worth the price.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Erik • family_with_children • nl
9
Goed en mooi onderkomen, prima uitvalsbasis voor deze omgeving. In alle rust kunnen genieten
Pros:

De rust en ruimte, heerlijk zwembad en gastvrije ontvangst

Cons:

Het eten viel tegen tov wat we eerder in SriLanka gehad hadden. Smaakloos en weinig aandacht detail

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Beautiful, super pool. If you’re lucky you can see an elephant or more. There is lot of peacocks around and you can even catch an iguana or two. The staff is really nice and caring and always at your service.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Verboom • extended_group • nl
9
Zeer gastvrij en heel rustig
Pros:

De rust en gastvrijheid is opvallen t.o.v. andere locaties.

Cons:

Niets

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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beat • extended_group • ch
7
Bien pour une nuit.
Pros:

La belle piscine, le calme.

Cons:

La vétusté des chambres.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Peppie • solo_traveller • nl
9
Uiterst vriendelijk personeel!
Pros:

Het ontzettend vriendelijke en behulpzame personeel, en de manager Dennis die alles in het werk stelde om ons te helpen met wat probleempjes die we hadden met onze Jeep....
Zwembad was heerlijk, kamers waren ruim.

Cons:

Eigenlijk niks, omdat we wel wat gewend zijn van beestjes en insecten.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Bassem • solo_traveller • qa
10
Amaizing and relaxing
Pros:

Location , staff specially Denise , he is the man , too kind,, too helpful, if you visit Sigiriya go to Pothana and ask for DENIS .

Cons:

Everything was just perfect

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Dewdini • couple • lk
10
Peaceful & relaxing
Pros:

We had a great time at Pothana Village the hotel was surrounded by nature which was relaxing and the staff was very helpful. Highly recommended

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Sandeep • couple • au
10
Perfect
Pros:

A lovely hotel surrounded by nature perfect for a relaxing holiday

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Al Makttum • solo_traveller • ae
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff . Food

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • ar
1
Pros:

Only location

Cons:

Staff and food

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Perera • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Simon • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Wow what can I say…

From getting out of the car and being greeted by Thilak and his team I had one regret….We only booked the one night and regret it wasn’t longer(we are booking next year now)

The peace and quiet was perfect

The food magnificent

The staff so attentive (even at 4am when we had to leave they where there with their beaming smiles)

Now onto the facilities got to say bang on looking over the lake made it more like an adventure than just a normal stay with all the wildlife and sounds of the jungle around you

It was if anything magical being so close to nature

Arriving in the afternoon we had a few relaxing hours around the pool before dinner cooked to perfection (Sri Lankan curry amazing)

Thank you for making our very short stay so wonderful and we will be back next year but for longer

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Madhavika • extended_group • lk
7
It gave us homely feeling , overall its superb
Pros:

Value for the money /staff service / homely

Cons:

Essential materials must be provided before requesting ( ex: toothbrushes)

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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valentien • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

We stayed 3 days at Pothana Village in Sigiriya and we absolutely love it. Such a beautiful place, surrounded by nature with stunning views over the lake—truly peaceful and spacious.

The owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and the service is warm and genuine. A special mention for the care they provide: they made our daughter’s birthday extra special with a thoughtful celebration, and they also took great care of those in our group who weren’t feeling well (typical travelers issues)—something we truly appreciated.
The restaurant offers a great mix of local and international dishes, all very tasty.

What makes it extra special: in the evening, elephants sometimes pass by nearby—an unforgettable experience!

Mid-range in price, but so worth it for the setting and atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Cons:

One point of attention: the bathroom is modern but could be cleaner.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Ignacio • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Todo un 10/10. Llevamos mucho tiempo viajando por Asia y es probablemente el hotel donde más cómodos hemos estado. Eramos 9 personas y nos han tratado a todos de maravilla.

El personal es inmejorable, muy educados y te Dan cualquier cosa que necesites. Son muy atentos. Las habitaciones eran muy buenas, y limpias, las camas cómodas, duchas de agua caliente... La piscina también la limpiaban constantemente. La comida estaba muy buena, los desayunos eran buenísimos.

Toda la familia recomendados mucho totalmente este hotel. Muchas gracias por el servicio. Si algún día volvemos a Sri Lanka, volveremos aquí

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Aurelie • family_with_children • fr
8
Idéal pour la visite du Lion Rock. A 5mn en voiture et la piscine pour se rafraîchir après
Pros:

L'endroit très reposant et dépaysant au bord d'une rivière
La piscine
3 paons dans le jardin aux quels on peut donner du pain
Les écureuils, les chiens de la maison
Les repas : adaptés à toute la famille
Le personnel charmant

Cons:

Les salles de bain mériteraient un raffraîchissement pour que ce soit parfait

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Szilvia • solo_traveller • hu
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee