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Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

5.0 star property
5-star luxury resort near Dambulla Cave Temple

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Interior
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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#51, Gadawalayaya, Moragollawa, Dambulla
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Popham's Arboretum
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Villa

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dambulla

In historical district.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Dambulla Cave Temple and 6 miles (10 km) of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium with a stay here. Popham's Arboretum is within 6 miles (10 km) and Sigiriya Museum is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Popham's Arboretum - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Sigiriya Museum - 31 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Pidurangala Rock - 42 min drive - 18.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Delight Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Amaya Lake Dambulla - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪curry leaf restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

5-star luxury resort near Dambulla Cave Temple
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka. The resort can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Dambulla resort.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dambulla resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, body wraps, body scrubs, and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 45
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (from 5 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Thilanka Resort Dambulla
Thilanka Resort
Thilanka Dambulla
Thilanka
Thilanka Hotel Dambulla
Thilanka Resort Spa
Sigiriana Resort Thilanka Dambulla
Sigiriana Resort Thilanka
Sigiriana Thilanka Dambulla
Sigiriana Thilanka
Sigiriana By Thilanka Dambulla
Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka Resort
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Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka Resort Dambulla

Frequently asked questions

Does Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka have an airport shuttle?

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 80 per vehicle, one way.

How much does it cost to stay at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka?

As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka on Jun 11, 2025 start from $154.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka?

This resort offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka have a pool?

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka features an outdoor pool.

Does Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka have a restaurant?

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka is home to Rice, which features Regional cuisine.

Does Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body scrubs, massages, and detox wraps.

How close is Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka to downtown Dambulla?

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka is 3.7 mi away from Dambulla.

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 74 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Syed

Traveled with partner
The hotel is average. Rooms are clean and spacious. Amenities are good. What I didn’t like is the breakfast dining hall which is open from all sides and flies are roaming around. The butter was left open which should have been covered to ensure hygiene. Lots need to be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalpa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sunitha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive stay for not much facilities. Staff barely able to understand requests. No timely answers for queries before we arrived at the property. Staff do not go out of the way to make your experience pleasant at all. Breakfast was below average. For the expensive pricing, you would expect a better spread, but no. Cleanliness of property is also below average when you compare with similar properties in the price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasangika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Miroslav

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramanathan Iyer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kandiah

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Azim, buckhurst hill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with very friendly and attentive staff. Issues with cleanliness - dirty towels in room and no hand / face towels, with COVID measures - barely any mask wearers in buffet dining with no hand sanitisation in sight despite shared use of serving spoons, with no enforcement or basic measures in place. Also had photos of jacuzzi bathtub in photos but no jacuzzi in the room - there was a switch in the bathroom that was labelled Jacuzzi but did nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kanika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Rooms were spacious and had an amazing view. The staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern hotel with great pool and gardens.

Lovely, modern design hotel with great pool and gardens. Good selection of food in the restaurant although we have had better on our trip. Villa room was comfortable although the sofa certainly needed replacing. About 10 mins tuk tuk ride from main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex, San Francisco, CA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort itself is gorgeous, the pool is lovely, the food was pretty decent, and the staff were friendly and super helpful! They helped us organize a safari nearby, a tuktuk to Lion's Rock (Sigiriya), and a taxi back to Colombo. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff couldn't be more helpful and fabulous buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lied to constantly. This hotel doesnt like Foreigners. We had 2 rats in our room going into our luggage locking for food. The front desk guy Christopher keep lying about the hotel being full and we couldnt move. The hotel was largely empty. I am going to ask you for a complete refund of the money i paid you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Serge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful place but!...

Beautiful hotel in wonderful area Crazy swimming pool in the rice field Big confortable room BUT: it must have been a beautiful hotel in the past but when you look better there is big lack of reparation! Everything should need some work in the room : walls, roof, furnitures, fridge out of order.... And the service is really under the level of the hotel: only one little bottle provide the first day, second day no tower in the bathroom; I asked 4 times an adaptator for plug electricity (because they have ONLY locals ones in the room) and finally I had to go in town and buy one! But honestly for the price I paid it was still a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent facilities

Amazing facilities and views. The pool was excellent and the gardens were beautiful. Staff were very welcoming. The location was perfect to visit the caves and Sigirya.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great start to a vacation

The views were gorgeous. The location was serene. It's far enough away to have peace and quiet but near enough to popular sites to enjoy whatever type of trip you're looking for. The dinner and breakfast buffets were delicious and had a nice variety to choose from. The service was friendly and welcoming. The on-site Ayurvedic massage was heavenly, and the pool at sunset with a cocktail was an experience to remember. The room was comfortable, the wifi worked well enough, and the shower had good temperature and pressure. Overall, a terrific stay. We stayed here for one night at the start of a two-week trip around Sri Lanka, and it was the perfect way to start.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful setting, let down by patchy service

This is a beautiful hotel set in stunning and extensive grounds. Check-in was great and our room was spacious and clean. However this hotel is let down by the restaurant. For dinner, we were told we had to use the buffet which is Rs.2200 (rather a lot for Sri Lanka). This would’ve been fine however the vegetarian options at the buffet were extremely poor. They were a cheap looking pizza under a heat lamp, pasta with pesto (student food), and some dhal. Definitely not worth it if you are vegetarian. So my boyfriend and I both ordered the same main and a couple of small sides from the a la carte. When the food came, however, the waiter only bought one main. We explained that we ordered two, and he then argued with us telling us that we only ordered one (why would we only order one main meal for two people?). Instead of bringing another meal, he went to the buffet and brought over a plate of stale bread rolls, put them down on the table and said these are free. We ended up sharing one meal. I then ordered a dessert. The dessert order was ignored even when I asked for it twice. Eventually, he came over with the dessert with melted ice cream, and told us we had to pay right then and we couldn’t put it on the room. He wouldn’t give me the total I had to work it out with pen and paper. Then he TOOK MY CARD away and came back and told me to put my PIN in but wouldn’t tell me the amount. Very dodgy. I had to complain to the manager. Also air con and fan barely worked in room. Poor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, contemporary, clean, nice long pool and extensive gardens with mature trees. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely extensive grounds, large rooms with comfortable beds but the bathrooms need upgrading and the buffet style meals were the only choice of food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at this hotel was wonderful . So peaceful. Beautiful room , great food . The pool was magnificent after a mornings sightseeing . Very friendly staff , special mention to Manjula who took good care of us poolside . Nothing to fault here . Excellence all round
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019