Royal Retreat, Sigiriya - 5 Mins To Sigiriya Rock Hotel

110, T B Tennakoon Mawatha, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka -

7.2/10 · 292 reviews

The exquisite Royal Retreat, Sigiriya - 5 Mins To Sigiriya Rock Hotel provides ticket service, and a prime location, nearly 25 minutes' walk from Water Gardens. The 4-star eco-friendly hotel lies 2.6 km from Cobra Hood Cave, and offers a Thai restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.

Location

The hotel is about 5 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport and approximately a 5-minute drive from such cultural venues as Sigiriya Heritage Museum. Guests can visit places of worship such as the ancient Pidurangala Vihara Buddhist Temple, situated 3.4 km from the Royal Retreat Sigiriya. Pidurangala Rock is also situated around 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

There are 17 rooms comprising a patio and a sitting area. They come with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as air conditioning. Here you can enjoy an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and glassware. Some bathrooms have a spa bathtub, along with hairdryers and shower caps. Guests can take advantage of views of the garden.

Food & Drinks

The restaurant serves local cuisine on-site. Hotel Delight with Asian cuisine is located just near Royal Retreat, Sigiriya - 5 Mins To Sigiriya Rock Hotel.

Leisure & Activities

The property offers a veranda, a terrace, and playground.

Why choose Royal Retreat, Sigiriya - 5 Mins To Sigiriya Rock Hotel

Outdoor swimming pool available
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Children's playground on-site
Barbecue facilities for guests

Main amenities

Wi-Fi
Express check-in/ -out
Swimming Pool
Sports activities
Shuttle
On-site Dining
No Smoking
Child-friendly
Breakfast
Air conditioning
No pets allowed

Expert tips

Budget about $50 per night for rooms and prepare for unexplained extra person charges on checkout.

Priyanthi Abeysekara Hospitality Manager
Use the hotel's lobby Wi-Fi as in-room Wi-Fi is often poor or unavailable.

Chaminda Perera Local Tourism Consultant
Arrange tuk-tuks ahead as the hotel is a 5-7 minute ride from Sigiriya Rock and difficult to reach at night.

Nimal Fernando Freelance Travel Advisor
Plan for a wait of up to 45 minutes upon arrival before getting room access.

Anusha Silva Part-Time Guest Services Consultant

Important information

Check-in:

from 14:00 until 23:59

Check-out:

until 12:00

Children and extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Quick local hint

Sigiriya

“Walk to the main road nearby to reach local restaurants. Head a 5-7 minute tuk-tuk ride to visit Sigiriya Rock and Lion Rock. Close to Pidurangala, this area offers guests a variety of natural sights and cultural landmarks to explore.”

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From USD 52 per night

Check-in 31 Oct 2026

Check-out 1 Nov 2026

Guests 2 guests

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Royal Retreat, Sigiriya - 5 Mins To Sigiriya Rock Hotel

Hotel with ideal location near Sigiriya Rock offering great amenities and activities for families and couples

7.2 /10

Good 292 reviews

Reviews summary

Royal Retreat, Sigiriya 5 Mins To Sigiriya Rock earns repeat mentions for separate bungalow rooms and guests receive a welcome drink upon arrival. Many highlight the breakfast includes Sri Lankan and Western options with large portions, though some note the breakfast area can be noisy and fried eggs undercooked. Several mention the hotel lacks daily or pre-check-in room cleaning. The snack provided at 5:00 AM for early excursions is appreciated.

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