Reviews of Sigiri Lion Villa
Kayanwala, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery good stay at Sigiri lion villa, The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, the room is clean with a good bed and mosquito net) location is close to center and overall calming relaxing vibe:)
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe place is under construction so only the bottom two rooms are available. The facility is basic but works for a single night if you are venturing out full day. The place is managed by two people who are extremely nice and helpful. Breakfast was decent as we wanted vegetarian meals. Overall no issues.
Food options require a walk down and we were informed not to step out post 630pm alone due to wild life. Rest no issues.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe host was super kind & they fulfilled my inquiries for breakfast. Bed was super comfortable!
Thank you so much 🙏💗💗
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe family in charge of the villa is adorable! Very helpful and kind. I recommend it!
Thanks 💗💗💗
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were exceptional, we had the best time! Not only did they make us feel like family but they also organized trips for us and told us many insights about activities to do on the island! Highly recommend staying here.
Thank you 🙏
Reviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood price, very helpful, carring and kind owner and his family. I felt very welcomed and taken care of. AC was a life saver during the night, comfortable bed.
Bathroom could be little bit cleaner, but it was totally okay :)
Thanks 💗
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe proprietor was very friendly, if a bit overbearing. Wonderful food, close to Sigiriya. The surrounding town was idyllic and has very friendly people.
Not applicable.
Thank you 🙏💗💗👍
Reviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLow price, good breakfast
There is no hot water in the shower, and terrible sound insulation. I've been arranging a transfer from the airport with the hotel owner for several months. On the day of arrival in the morning, he writes that the cost has increased 1.7 times because the driver does not want to drive at the initially agreed price. As a result, I got there with the help of PickMe, the price turned out as originally agreed with the owner.
We did not lose anything
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI was well looked after by the hosts. The nature that you can see from this property is absolutely stunning.
Insects - but that can't be helped.
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat guesthouse with a lovely host family. The room was comfortable. I had breakfast and dinner which were both very good. The guesthouse is in a peaceful and quiet part of the town and there is a beautiful lake round the corner. The hosts helped me organise tuktuks and bike hire.
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Thank you 💗
Reviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThis guesthouse offered a truly delightful stay! The hosts were exceptionally friendly and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, readily assisting with any request. The location was perfect – a tranquil escape just off the main road, yet conveniently close to Lion Rock. This quiet setting was a welcome respite after a day of exploring. A further bonus was the delicious breakfast and dinner provided by the hosts – a welcome convenience and a tasty treat. Overall, a highly recommended experience.
Thank you very mouch 💗💗💗💗
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGood location for long stay, as we stayed for one night the transport was expensive. The property is far from the main road. Good environment to stay for long.
Owner not staying in the property, we have to make a phone call every time. Basic amenities were provided. Wish they provide a Kettle and glasses and bowels too.
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe host was very nice and the breakfast was good! It was not the cleanest, but for this price, it was very good. Would stay here again!
Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThanks 💗💗💗
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe room was in a perfect location in the forest, loved hearing all the wildlife around us. The room was clean and comfortable. The best part about the stay was the family, they cooked us sri lankan breakfast every morning and the best tea. The boss always was there to talk to, make us laugh and give us the best recommendations for our stay in sigiriya. 100% recommend this place to anyone! Thank you so much! - Megan and Aidan UK.
Nothing :)
Thanks lot of❤️🫶
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts Breakfast The silence Air conditioning
Moskitos Mybe the hot water a bit too
Thanks
Reviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGood location, close to the lake and 10min walk to the main road.
The owner was constantly trying to sell us something. I get that when they want to present the options, but asking for the plans all the time and trying to force something every minute that we spent near the room just didn't feel nice. The breakfast was OK, although we had richer breakfasts elsewhere. The room was ok, classic with basic furniture but it had AC. The bathroom could be cleaner and it would be nice if there was some net on the bathroom window. He did arrange the driver for the morning hike to Pidurangala but again, would be cheaper if we'd arange it ourselfs. In the end, he tried to charge us 2000 lkr more then the booking said, when I corrected him, he just said "yes". So...all about the money, nothing else. Felt a lot more welcome in other homestays :)
We will help you. We did not influence you at all, we did not charge more money, if you had made a mistake, you could have told us at that time. So far no one who has come to our rooms has told us anything wrong. We helped all those who came from our hearts. They were like friends.
We will help you. We did not influence you at all, we did not charge more money, if you had made a mistake, you could have told us at that time. So far no one who has come to our rooms has told us anything wrong. We helped all those who cam… Show more
Reviewed: 27 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
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