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Water Garden Sigiriya

Our rating

9/10

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Highlights

- Well appointed luxury villas
- Superb views of Sigiriya
- Gym, pool and spa
- Helicopter rides, archery, billiards, cycling

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Overview

Fashioned after ancient water gardens that once dominated the local landscape, Water Garden Sigiriya is a luxury resort designed to bring guests closer to nature. The property lies just 6km away from Sigiriya, a spectacular ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also conveniently located within Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, a central part of the country that’s home to a wealth of culturally important sites and monuments. Water Garden Sigiriya is spread across 35 acres of beautifully manicured grounds and has captivating views of both Sigiriya and the gorgeous surrounding countryside.

There’s a total of 30 villas at Water Garden Sigiriya, each of which is tastefully decorated and well furnished with plenty of amenities to make for a comfortable stay. Accommodation is grouped into three categories, with 13 standard villas, 13 deluxe villas with plunge pools, and four duplex twin villas also with plunge pools to choose from. All of these come with air conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, designer furniture, and en-suite bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower cubicle. All villas are chic and spacious, with lovely views of tranquil pools and streams.

Activities include a traditional buggy tour of the resort’s grounds to admire its abundant water features, or perhaps even a helicopter tour for a bird’s eye view of the area. Be sure to make use of the outdoor swimming pool and the well-equipped fitness centre, not to mention the dedicated butler service. Some of the many other activities available include archery, cycling and billiards. When it’s time to unwind after an active day, head to the spa, where fully qualified professionals offer a range of treatments using high quality, organic ingredients.

The main restaurant is open for three meals a day and offers both indoor and alfresco dining. On the menu is a tempting selection of international dishes, including many Sri Lankan specialties. All food is freshly prepared using locally sourced organic ingredients. One feature of the restaurant that’s sure to catch guests’ attention is its wonderfully ornate handcrafted chandelier, which adds a distinctive touch of class. For light snacks and drinks, there’s a two-level bar right by the pool.

Children of all ages are welcome, though parents are reminded to keep an eye on them at all times on account of the resort’s many waterways. The four spacious duplex villas with plunge pools sleep up to five and are therefore ideal for families. The duplex ground floor bedrooms have twin single beds and space for an extra bed and a baby cot, while the upstairs bedroom houses a king-size bed. These villas also come with comfortable living rooms with satellite TVs, and spacious pool decks with sunbeds and seating. While there are no specific child-oriented facilities or services on offer, children will doubtless be content using the pool and exploring the surrounding area with their families. The property is well located for exploring the famed Sigiriya rock fortress, as well as the Dambulla rock temple, the Minneriya National Park known for its abundant elephant population, and the many other rich attractions of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 536 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • I would like to say a massive thank you for organising our Vietnam trip. The itinerary and execution were superb, as was the attention to detail. I would also like to thank the agent who was on the end of my whats app chat (I have no idea who they were!) – always available, always quick to respond, and kept me updated regarding times etc. Also, the guides Dan (north) and Tien (mid) were just excellent, and we really enjoyed their company. The lady (whose name I have forgotten) who was our additional guide for the DMZ day was exceedingly good and made that day very special.

    Missingfiona g reviewing Complete Vietnam For Families on 15 April 2024

  • Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!

    Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.

    Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!

    All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.

    Thanks you once again!

    MissingHardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

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