Name: Back Of Beyond Pidurangala
Address: Kurulu Uyana Pidurangala Sigiriya, Dambulla, LK

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Tanwistha

A very beautiful property tucked inside a jungle. We had a wonderful stay in a tree house and loved waking up with the birds chirping in the trees. Staff was very helpful throughout our entire stay. The lion rock is only 15 mins away.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Jolene

Overall was a pleasant experience. Be aware there are no walls in the treehouse, and could have provided at least one more fan. The property should have disclosed that they were doing loud construction wil power equipment all day from morning until approximately 5 pm to give us the option of staying elsewhere. Staff were very professional

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Sarah

This is such a cool hotel, nestled in the jungle. And the novelty of staying in a tree house is quite fun! The hotel can help arrange nature walks which is a nice touch.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2025

Allie

The accommodations and food were expensive for what you got. Beds were old. It’s understandable that open air treehouses in the jungle cannot be spotless, but hotel management could still do a better job.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

brooke

I loved the onsite Loris walk at night. The staff were also very friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Bethan

2 Nights Treehouse Stay

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay in the treehouse. The staff were really helpful and very friendly. The room was as clean as it could be for a treehouse in the jungle and we enjoyed listening to the various sounds of the wildlife. We would recommend going Loris Trekking. We did manage to spot a couple of Loris’ and were amazed at how the trekker could spot them.
If you would struggle with bugs and geckos everywhere, then this accommodation is not for you as there were lots of them and we did get thoroughly chomped on by the mozzies so take a good spray!
Meals were not included in our stay but we had one evening meal and it was good.
The facilities are basic (it’s the jungle) but the shower was hot.
Overall, this was an accommodation like no other we have ever stayed in and we would recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy a jungle experience.
We heard you may get visited by local monkeys too, but they didn’t find us this time :-)

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Didn't match up to any of the reviews we read. It was nice enough, lights were kept on all night by others and in the path areas so it was impossible to sleep in the tree house with light bulbs glaring at eye level.

Everyone was kind and polite but no activities were available despite trying to book them in advance and when we got there.

It felt like perhaps someone usually in charge maybe wasn't there. But enough for me to not recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Kelly

Amazing staff.

Amazing staff, very welcoming and friendly. Organised transport for us, which was very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

ANN-MARIE

We loved our stay in the tree house.It was lovely to wake up surrounded by nature. The staff were so nice and friendly and the location excellent for Sigireya.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2024

bas

Very adventurous to sleep in a tree house. Basic conditions but absolutely worth the experience. I did it with my 11 year old son and he was overly excited. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2024

Glenn

We really enjoyed our stay, the staff were friendly and efficient. Word of warning though - we wished we had checked Uber before arranging a taxi to our next destination. Not thinking about Uber we asked the hotel manager to arrange a car/taxi and it cost us 16,000 LKR 17000 with tip. Mr Uber 7444 LKR

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Jessica

Beautiful, secluded, and rustic. Open air treehouses are a great way to commune with nature!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Tara

Amazing experience. Would do it again for sure. Staffwas great. Food was good. Jungle walk was a lot of fun. Whole family enjoyed the treehouse experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2023

Manisha

People are very friendly and accommodating. The place is unique, it’s the first time staying in a place like that. Food was great. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2020

Anthony

exactly what we wanted

Totally perfect. Just what we were looking for - bush, close to both rocks, near to town, fabulous staff,great food,comfy tree house .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2019

Vincent

Super!

Stayed for two nights, and they where excellent! It’s very beautiful and truly an experience being so close to nature! It is very close to both Piduranagala rock and Sigiriya rock, so we climbed both with plenty extra time. The staff was super helpful with travel information and even made us our lunch to go when we where too late for elefant safari :) The food was great too! All in all I would absolutely recommend this place! We loved it!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2019

RR

Frankly I feel bad writing this. I had just an okay experience here and others had an amazing one. They even talked about it and I overheard. Basically it boils down to this: the treehouses are amazing. But the regular cottages - which is what I got - are just okay. And that plus the very hard beds made me not want to return. Even though the service was fantastic and the food was very good. But get a treehouse and you'll be happy I'm sure.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2019

Jessica

Great jungle hideout! Highly recommend!

Lovely spot in the jungle! Highly recommend! Location is perfect we were able to walk to pidurangala for a sunset hike (literally around the corner) and then the next morning to sigiriya was about a half-mile walk down the road. Staff was super attentive! Stayed in one of the treehouses which I highly recommend-great glamping experience, not too buggy, great fans and mosquito nets, love the outdoor shower :) we didn’t see any-but apparently elephants and monkeys wander through the property regularly! Would definitely stay here again.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

A good experience

We were very excited to stay in the jungle treehouse. The treehouse was exactly as advertised - it was spacious, it looked out onto the jungle, and there were no walls or sides. We felt like we were right in the middle of nature. There was a mosquito net around the bed and a nicely equipped bathroom downstairs. Overall, we are really glad that we had the experience of waking up in the jungle. We were told that the monkeys had learned how to open the fridge (!), But we didn’t have any trouble from the monkeys while we were there. We were also told that if we heard anything large moving around in the jungle at night to just stay upstairs :) The staff at the hotel were friendly and were able to offer useful advice about the local area. The hotel is a ten minute walk to Pidurangala rock and a ten minute tuk tuk (300lkr) to Sigiriya. The hotel is eco-friendly and provides clean drinking water on site where you can refill plastic bottles, which was good. However, there were a few small issues with organisation. For example, we realised after I stay that our booking included breakfast. However, we weren’t told about this while we were there and so we didn’t have breakfast; this was a little disappointing. We felt that the communication from the staff could have been a little better, especially for the high price. Overall though worthwhile if you want to be close to nature.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2019

ann

Peaceful location

We stayed in one of the three tree houses, which was a nice experience. We had thought we might see a few monkeys up close but we saw no animals, just a few insects/ frogs in the bathroom. The guys managing the place were helpful and friendly. They got up early to drop us at Pidurangala rock at 5 am for the sunrise climb without any issue. Breakfast of fruit and other choice omelette etc, was more than adequate. Eve meals were really tasty. A little out of the way if you want restaurants and bars and it’s not licenced to sell alcohol , however they are happy for you to bring your own. Overall a good stay for one / two nights. Poss only down side was because you are sleeping outdoors in the tree house the sheets can feel a little damp in the morning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2019

Kirstin

A night in a jungle treehouse-highly recommended

Sleeping in a treehouse is a unique experience and we slept exceptionally well, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle. The houses are beautifully appointed and the food was delicious. We were shown the local area on a bike ride and it’s certainly worth checking out the luscious surroundings.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2018

Eu Hong

Sri Lanka adventures

Unique tree top hotel with interesting concept .
Quiet environment

Family

2/10

Poor

01 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Poor standards

Extremely poor room condition. Full of bugs, no precautions have been taken to prevent the unacceptable level of bugs. Even the mosquito nets were having large holes in them. Poor unacceptable breakfast. Way below the average and unacceptable standards. Provided the same feedback to the onsite manager.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2018

Sarah

Luxury treehouse

Amazing.... so peaceful, great staff, beautiful location and lovely experience all round

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2018

Louise

Treehouse stay was incredible!

We stayed in the treehouse and it was an incredible experience! Definitely recommend this place to anyone and the breakfasts were delicious- try and opt for the local style breakfasts as everywhere else we have stayed they have only offered western so was nice to have the option! The dinner and lunch prices were slightly more than the town but delicious also! The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Tree house in the rainforest - awesome

Fantastic stay. Loved the location (very convenient for Sigiriya etc) food delicious and staff great. Couldn't ask for more.

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2018

Aaron

Great experience

Really unique accomodation, walking distance from Pidurangala rock. Staff were excellent and very eager to please, food was really good with great local food and room was also very nice, a bit more water pressure in the shower would be good, but it did the job.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2018

N D Beck

Forest Living

Stayed for three nights with my partner in one of the treehouses, lovely setting in the forest. The site is quite quiet with no amenities in the immediate vicinity. The food was ok but not great in comparison with other places we stayed.

Ideally situated for Pidurangula Rock a short walk away for breathtaking views of Sigiriya. Sigiriya itself is only a short Tuk Tuk ride. We also went on trips to elephant safari (1 hour drive away), Polounnara (1.5 hours) which are both worth a visit. Dambulla rock caves is also within striking distance.

Overall the service was good and staff very helpful with any queries we had. Wifi connectivity not great.

If you're looking for something different then this is the place, we didn't stay anywhere else like this in 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. Word of warning though the Forest can be quite noisy during the night but you soon get used to it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2018

Vin

Off the beaten path .. experience of a lifetime!

I am sure I am going to run out of words to describe what we experienced at this beautiful place. The friendliness of the staff and attention to details in creating a wonderful experience is simply amazing. Sleeping in a tree house takes you so much closer to nature. We really did not want to leave after our 2 nights at this place. Amazing once in a lifetime experience for us.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Perfect for the Adventurer beginner

Spent two nights at the Back of Beyond Treehouse and it was incredible!! Sleeping partially outside (but protected by a mosquito net) took some getting use to, but definitely worth it!! The food was AMAZING and the staff were very attentive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2016

Suzanne

Tree House - definitely worth the stay!

We loved this hotel! We spent 2 nights in the tree house and could not have been happier with our choice. The staff were amazing- incredibly accommodating and caring. They made sure we had a fantastic stay. Food was amazingly good. The tree house was killer- literally monkey's running in the trees at your eye level and very private! Bathroom was straight out of a magainze - the outdoor shower has a tree growing in it!

A note on the tree house- the second night there were dogs from the local temple running around fighting and barking because a female was in heat. There are no walls so it was pretty loud. It's just a freak chance this would happen while you're there but maybe ask if you can get a regular room if that happens. I imagine they'd accommodate. Despite this happening, we still loved the tree house and think it's one of the best places we've ever stayed!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Dirk

Very friendly, personal. has a lot of knowledge of the nature of the area. Very relaxing atmosphere. There are several hangmats and relaxing rooms. Hardly any ‘people sounds’ only nature sounds.
A great place to remember !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

suzuki

壁のないツリーハウスに宿泊しました。貴重な体験になりました。
虫やカエル、ヤモリがとても身近です。

有料のスローロリスウォーキングは、説明が20～30分、夜道のウォーキングが二時間半でした。
夜のジャングルは暗く、段差が激しく、足元がよく見えません。
歩くスピードは速いので、子どもや体力がない人にはお勧めできません。

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2022

Julia

Unique experience at great location

Amazing experience to be sleeping “outside” and waking up to the sounds of all kinds of animals. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Some of the best food we have had in Sri Lanka. Perfect location near both Sigiriya rock as well as pidurangala. We had hired bycicles to explore the surroundings, which I would highly recommend as well!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2021

Anthony

Superbes chambre sur pilotis dans la jungle

Chambre suoerbes en hauteur dans la jungle...vue exceptionnelle...une cabane de Robinson crusoé..top

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

ジャングルの近くのため先ずわかりにくい場所にあります。
壁がないため朝日と鳥のさえずりが起こしてくれます。私の場合時差があったので特に辛くなかったのですが、朝日と共に起きるのが辛いならば壁がある普通のホテルにした方が良いです。
虫が苦手な方は避けた方が良いと思いますが、蚊帳に蛍がくっついているのを見た時、感動しました。シャワーは温水出ません。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2019

Maribel

Tolles Erlebnis

Für eine Nacht ein wundervolles Erlebnis mitten im Wald. In der Nacht hört man die Affen auf dem Dach herumtollen. Das Baumhaus ist sehr schön eingerichtet und das Bad ist halb unter freiem Himmel.
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und das Essen war gut.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

celia

Experiência inesquecível

Dentro do estilo de hotel na selva foi uma experiência inesquecível. Recomendo vivamente. Anfitrião e pessoal muito afável e prestável. Ninguém deve hesitar em ficar lá. Pena não haver limpeza nos quartos.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2018

Giovanni

Relaxing stay in the Nature

Very friendly hospitality. Useful information of the area provided by the hotel staff. Very nice bungalow. Dinner a bit too spicy, but... it is Sri Lanka, babe!
We would recommend to include in your tour

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2017

Ralf

Great tree-house. Good food. In the middle of the nature. Many animals observes.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Bo \"i et med junglen\".

Helt vild oplevelse at sove i træ top hytten midt i junglen udelukkende med et fluenet imellem junglen og en selv. Super skøn Hytte og rent og pænt med lækkert udendørs bad hvor du står lg ser op i junglen imens du bader. Service og mad helt super og megett gæstfri. Et sted du MÅ opleve på Sti Lanka. Prøv det. Jeg lukkede ikke et øje men resten af familen sov som sten. Det blev den skønneste morgen kaffe i lounge stolene hvor vi følte os i et med junglen.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2016

linfeng

与世隔绝的森林深处的奇妙住所

酒店的位置刚好位于狮子岩和皮杜兰加拉山之间的森林中
因为修路的缘故，傍晚过去费了一番周折。
不过因为是在森林中与世隔绝，
所以住处周围到处都是野生动物的影子
各种壁虎蜥蜴、还有飞舞的萤火虫
我们是在不绝于耳的虫鸣中入睡的。
第二天一早去了酒店后面的皮杜兰加拉山
山顶的风光奇美，360度的云蒸霞蔚。
简直达到叫人击节赞叹的地步。

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Best in class

Toller Aufenthalt, sehr freundliches Personal, super Nachtausflug auf die Suche nach Losris. Es war einfach super

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2016

Tord

Utmärkt

Ett litet ställe mitt i buchen, mycket svårt att hitta till, se till att ni har telnr så att dom kan guida drivern rätt. Mycket att se i området och i närheten.

Partner