Sigiriya Rock Gate Resort

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Maheshan

Our stay at Sigiriya Rock Gate Resort was nothing short of exceptional. The Traditional Tree House Room, gracefully nestled high among the trees, offered breathtaking panoramic views of the iconic Sigiriya Rock, creating a truly magical and unforgettable experience.

Waking up to the stunning scenery, surrounded by the tranquility of nature, was an absolute luxury. The room beautifully blended traditional Sri Lankan charm with modern comfort, providing a unique and peaceful retreat.

The hospitality was outstanding, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure every moment of our stay was perfect. From the warm welcome to the attentive service, every detail reflected genuine care and professionalism.

If you’re looking for an extraordinary escape that combines luxury, serenity, and spectacular views, Sigiriya Rock Gate Resort is an exceptional choice. We look forward to returning and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sigiriya.

2/10

Poor

20 May 2025

Jacqueline

They didn't appear to have a record of our booking even though we had paid.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2024

Danielle

Located in a more rural part of the area - it’s beautiful with surrounding nature and farm land. The hosts are extremely sweet and lovely with two lovely dogs and I felt safe being there travelling alone. This is not located near the restaurants, shops or main places to visit, so you cannot walk anywhere or easily pick up transport. Probably more an issue with me needing to be better asking in honesty, but I moved to Sirigiya village the last night of my stay because I wanted to be able to get breakfast and dinner, plus be around more people. Sirigiya village was great for restaurants/cafes and other amenities, whilst still being quiet and surrounded by nature.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Lovely homestay overlooking Sigiriya rock

We stayed 2 nights and had a great time - the owner & his family are so welcoming and helpful. The accommodation is not in the center of Sigiriya so you need a tuktuk to get to and from there. The accommodation is walking distance to Sigiriya rock, with a great view of it too!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2024

Jeff

very friendly and a perfect welcome to Sri Lanka

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

Michael

Very cool place and very nice people

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2024

Hiroki

Wi-Fiは動作せず、ネットワークも圏外。同居人にはアリとトカゲとカエル。でもシーギリヤロックを見ながらの朝食は最高でした。
またお部屋と洗面所自体は清潔で、エアコンもたまに反応しないことがあったものの快適でした。何よりオーナーが親切でいろいろと教えてくれたのが助かりました。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Sara

Gorgeous views and warm staff

I had a wonderful stay in the tree house room! Such a gorgeous spot with great views of Sigiriya Rock. The owner was so sweet and helpful and made my stay extra wonderful. Highly recommend this place.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Cindy

Great tree house, so fun and unique. Bed was comfy, and bathroom had everything we needed. We had a nice breakfast each morning with food griwn from the gardens on the property. Owner was a gracious host.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2022

Perry

Amazing stay in the middle of the jungle!

UG and his family were such amazing hosts. They put me in the treehouse room, which at first I was a bit sceptical about but I ended up loving it as one of the most memorable parts of my trip. Right in the middle of the forest, around a 20 minute walk from Sigirya and Pidurangala rocks, very common to see elephants and deer walking around freely.
Sri Lankan breakfast included as well was delicious and everything homemade!
Would highly recommend for visits to see the two main rocks and a place to stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2020

Leonard

Great place

It was a good stay. Ama,ing place and location. The meals they cooked were amazing with a beautiful view.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

I am now very pleased to review this guesthouse. From any place you travel from to reach Sigirîya, you'll have to spend some time on dusty roads for the town, which exists only thanks to the continuous pilmgrimage of worldwide tourists, is kind of remote. At the scale of Sri Lanka at least. You'll find yourself on bumpy ways, navigate through deep tropical 'jungles', avoid elephants ready to jump on your face while hiding on the sides of the road when it's dark (yes particularly in this area !). So when you'll eventually arrive, all you want is to find a safe, welcoming and quiet place to reinvigorate yourself. That's exactly what this guesthouse is going to offer you! After your hard day, you'll just reach an oasis of calm plenty of beautiful paradisiacal flowers, elegant bungalow-like rooms, one of them in the garden being the main attraction of the house (see the picture). The owner is a dedicated person who will do literally everything to bring you comfort. Since he also grows rice and some vegetables in his garden, it is not totally impossible that elephants will come to... eat the rice (or try at least). Which is rather rare to be honest. However, they will be kept away with crackers and locals' fury. Nights, in Sigirîya in general, are picturesque for sure: Dogs suddenly scream, crackers boom all around, villagers switch their torches on at a distance to the point, you'll certainly ask yourself in the safety of your room: \"Was there an elephant nearby tonight?\"

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2019

Nadine

Recomendable hote

Nice place.
Little far from the mountains.
The service was great.
Recomendable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic breakfast and wonderful host, so kind and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Great location in a homely style accommodation, quiet, private and serviced by excellent people/family (including very friendly respectful children) fabulous home cooked meals, fresh tasty and personal service. As normal in Sri Lanka, had to aThey wilsk for a hand towel, bath mat and hairdryer. l have a new tree house villa ready soon.
Can see Sigiriya Rock from the garden and only 10 minutes drive away.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2018

Ali

Good one for cheaper

It was good. Very basic with natural touch but very clean also. Luv it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2018

David

By far the best experience in Sri Lanka

Wonderful people
Beautiful Family run guest house
super clean great communication
Would recommend to everyone
To enjoy the real Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2018

kaven

Nice small home stay it not hotel

Room is ok big and new no icebox no blanket just a tin cotton sheet no hot pot for tee or coffee hard to find the place but near the Rock. For me this is not resort or hotel .
Total room is just 3 room the owner did’t speck english . But friendly no ABF as we book with abf no shop near by so feed your self before come in.even no drinking water in room. It just like a home stay with a bit clean
Then normal houese standard of Srilanka.
Ps a lot of bug in night time also moskito

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Easily the best accommodation I have stayed in during my three weeks in Sri Lanka. If you plan to see Sigirirya Lion Rock, stay here.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2018

Yvonne

quaint little room

hosts were hospitable and helpful
room was spacious and clean
short tuk tuk away from both rocks
water chargable

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2018

Manori

Wondefull !!!

It was a wonderfull stay and the rooms were so clean and lovely maintenance.
The rock was 200 m away from the stay and we loved the place.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2017

Vanessa

Amazing hosts, impeccable rooms

The hotel is walking distance to the lion rock. The rock can also be seen from the garden. U.G and his family were so kind and so welcoming. The rooms are impeccable and comfy. The food that was served was authentic. Wifi was excellent! We would recommend it to anyone!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2017

Rebecca

2 days

It was amazing! So Sweet family, felt at home.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2017

Heather

Overnight in Sigiriya

Sigiriya Rock Gate Resort is owned and run by the nicest family. The husband and wife are so welcoming and accommodating. As soon my friend and I had been dropped off at the small, but recently updated, resort we were made to feel welcome and part of the family. The family served us a delicious fresh orange juice from the oranges in their trees. The room was beautifully done and immaculately clean. The air conditioning was a welcome relief after a long tuk tuk ride. We ate dinner there and the husband made the best chicken fried rice and kottu. Yummy!

The location cannot be beat. It was about a ten minute walk to the rock, which is a perfect thing to do when you wake up in the morning. From the back yard, there is a gorgeous view of the two rocks.

Lovely new place to stay near Sigiriya. The owner spoke enough English to be very helpful and arrange various programs in the area.

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2024

Alexander

Not far away from the lion rock. Nice owner but expensive price for some noodles. View to the lion rock at breakfast. Rooms were clean but old and smells wet like the AC too.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Astrid

Super Aussicht auf den Lions Rock.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2024

Daniel

Excelente opción para subir roca león y alrededore

Fantástica ubicación. Excelente trato personal. Muy buena atención y amabilidad.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2024

TONY

Si vous aimez marcher, Lion Rock et Pidurangala Rock sont facilement accessibles à pied à partir du logement dans un cadre dépaysant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2024

Ole

Beste overnattingsstedet hittil på vår reise! Nydelig sted og vertsskap. Vi lå i trehytten en natt; en fantastisk opplevelse. Fra frokosten har du den beste utsikten til Lion Rock. Kommer definitivt tilbake!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2023

Gina

Das Baumhaus ist einzigartig. Man darf keinen Luxus erwarten, aber für einen Kurzaufenthalt völlig ausreichend. Die Gastgeber Familie ist sehr gastfreundlich und herzlich! Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2023

yumiko

バスマットが汚れていたり、バスタオルも清潔な感じではなかったのが、残念でしたが、夜遅く到着したのに食事のリクエストに応えてもらえてありがたかったです。
なんといっても、朝の食事の場所！　世界遺産のシーギリヤロックを見ながらの朝食は、感動的でした。
ツリーハウスもありました。

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2023

Julien

Nous avons passé un super séjour dans la tree house qui est magnifique.
UG et sa famille sont très accueillants !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2023

valerie

Amazing stay

Best place to enjoy nature. Very confortable bed, family owner very helpfull and dedicated to their guest. Delicious food, close to the rocks and the lake by walking distance. I’ll definitly choose it again

Self

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2022

Michael

Bij aankomst bleek de boomhut dubbel geboekt. Kan gebeuren. Wij kregen een andere kamer aangeboden. Online is deze kamer een stuk goedkoper dan de geboekte boomhut. Het verschil hebben we maar gelaten.
Kamer was oud en niet schoon. Ook op de handdoeken zaten vlekken. En helaas ook vol insecten.
De eigenaar heeft ons s’avonds naar een leuk restaurant gebracht, ‘Rastarant’. Echt een mega aanrader!
Ligging van de accommodatie is wel top!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2020

Patricia

No me canso de venir aquí

El mejor lugar de Sri Lanka para alojarse. Me he alojado varias veces aquí y lo volveré a hacer. Los dueños te hacen sentir como en tu propia casa.
Puedes ver elefantes en libertad desde la habitación de la casa en el árbol, algo increible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2020

Patricia

Manifico lugar

Todo muy limpio y desinfectado. Vistas espectaculares desde la cabaña del árbol. Cama muy cómoda, anfitriones excelentes, comida exquisita.
Es mi segunda estancia aquí y sin duda volveré una tercera vez. Buen lugar de confianza

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Expérience tree recommandée

Nos hôtes étaient charmants serviables. Expérience unique au sein du tree house très spacieux y compris sdb.
Vue sur le rock. Calme. Réveil avec les bruits de nature et non de circulation.
Le matin nos hôtes prenaient le temps de nous préparer un petit déjeuner local excellent et copieux.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2020

Madeleine

Magisk frukost och bra läge!

Mannen i huset är en klippa. Han gjorde frukost till oss ute på gården, med utsikt mot Sigiriya rock. En magiskt frukost som Sri Laneserna själva äter, WOW. Gångavstånd till Sigiriya Rock. Stannade en natt. Rekommenderar boendet, främst för läget och frukosten! Kostar dock extra att bo i bungalown.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2019

Anders

We had an amazing stay with the family. Even though they struggle a bit with english the hosts does everything they can to make your time in sigiriya wonderful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2019

Oksana

That was goooood))))

Thanks a lot! Place is very nice!! I can recommend to everyone!)) owner and his family are very nice!))

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2019

Dominique

Next the lion roc

Very sweet family, helpful, good room clean, I do recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2018

Max Benjamin

Hadde et fantastisk opphold på Rock Gate Sigiriya. Mannen som drev det var verdens herligste! Han var så behjelpelig med alt, lagde mat til oss, lånte bort sykler, forklarte veien til Lion Rock og Pidurangala Rock, smilte masse og hadde mye interessant å fortelle om Sri Lanka og nærområdet. I hagen hans var det et trehus med utsikt til begge høydene som vi fikk være i. Vi fikk servert fersk frukt fra hagen hans og hjemmelaget fersk appelsinjuice. Stedet lå i perfekt og nær avstand til høydene, i et kjempefint tropisk område. Vi kunne rett og slett ikke hatt det bedre, og anbefaler stedet til alle!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Hôtel très très accueillant

Super accueil pour cet hôtel de petite capacité les chambres sont spacieuses très propres eau chaude à volonté et extrêmement bien situé. Le plus de cet hôtel est le charmant couple qui vous reçoit avec une extrême gentillesse j y reviendrais

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2018

Carina

Super value for the money

Super value for the money. Very nice and friendly family and they made different breakfasts for us every morning and it was delicious 😊 clean and enough space in the room. We stayed four nights.
Carina and Anders

Partner