Comfortable Accommodations: The Nilmini Lodge in Sigiriya offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi.
Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The lodge provides free WiFi, a lounge, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include a picnic area and badminton equipment hire.
Dining Options: Breakfast options include full English or Irish with fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. The on-site restaurant serves Asian cuisine.
Convenient Location: Sigiriya Rock is a 16-minute walk away, while the Wildlife Range Office is less than 1 km from the property. Sigiriya Museum is also a 16-minute walk. The Sigiriya airport is 9 km distant.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Very nice owners
Good help with booking ethical tours”
Nanayo
Japan
“This hotel is very close to Sigiriya Rock. While it's recommended to take a tuk-tuk during dark hours to avoid encounters with wild elephants, you can walk to Sigiriya Rock during daylight.”
Bartın
Turkey
“The owners of this hotel was so helpful and grate people. We really like this place. So close to lion rock, you can go there with walking (10 min ). And also mama cooking perfect traditional meals🩷”
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Anaïs
Spain
“Very good location, walking distance from Lion’s rock, and close to many restaurants. The host was very nice and helpful, arranging a tuktuk for us for to go to Pidurangala for sunrise.”
Saraf
Netherlands
“Location was very nice- very nice restaurants around. It is situation on the main road. Breakfast was not included but could be paid for. Room was good, but the bed could be better. Luggage could be stored.”
Vellasamy
United Arab Emirates
“The Nilmini Lodge offered a peaceful stay with its ideal location near the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The facilities were basic but clean and comfortable, providing great value for money. We booked two rooms; one had round wall sockets, so...”
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Ewelina
Poland
“Everything was amazing, the staff was very nice, breakfast great and the location was the best.”
Liz
United Kingdom
“An incredibly lovely family who made my stay in Sigirya feel so warm, personalised and peaceful, in what is otherwise quite a touristic town.
Not the top end in term of facilities - but super good value - and after arriving late one night they...”
Leah
Vietnam
“I had a lovely stay at Nilmini Lodge, the whole family were very kind, helping me with anything I needed, from organising early morning tuktuks for hikes to teaching me some local sayings and pronunication The breakfast was wonderful, and my room...”
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Valentina
Italy
“Caring people
First guesthouse in town
First guesthouse in Sigyria to be visited by the Lonely Planet guy( I just discovered this yesterday)
Tasty Hoppers”
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 10:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Nilmini Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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