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Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

3.0 star property
Family-friendly villa with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Quadruple Room | Exterior detail
Quadruple Room
Quadruple Room
Quadruple Room
Tree House, Garden View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Kurulu Uyana, Pidurangala, Sigiriya, Sigiriya, 21120
  • Pidurangala Rock
    8 min walk
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya
    4 min drive
  • Sigiriya Museum
    8 min drive
  • Sigiriya (GIU)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tree House, Garden View

Tree House, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Cottage | Interior entrance

Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Exterior detail

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Tree House

Family Tree House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Sigiriya

A family-friendly stay in Sigiriya awaits you at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Pidurangala Rock and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Ancient City of Sigiriya. .You can enjoy free WiFi, balconies or patios, and dining areas, featured in all 7 soundproofed villas. Additionally, sitting areas, room service and free bottled water are available. .Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Pidurangala Rock - 8 min walk
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 4 min drive
  • Minneriya National Park - 8 min drive
  • Sigiriya Museum - 8 min drive
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RastaRant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cinnamon Lodge Tuskers Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pradeep Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Magic Food Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sigiriya Village Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

Family-friendly villa with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Back of Beyond - Pidurangala. Free self parking is available.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Dining venue
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. This Sigiriya villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Dining

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 15 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Step to reach entrance

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Supervised activities for children
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 7 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that this is an unfenced property located in a wildlife area.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 82 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala.

Property is also known as

Back Beyond Pidurangala Villa Sigiriya
Back Beyond Pidurangala Villa Dambulla
Back Beyond Pidurangala Sigiriya
Back Beyond Pidurangala Dambulla
Back Of Beyond, Pidurangala Hotel Sigiriya
Back Of Beyond Pidurangala Hotel Sigiriya
Back Of Beyond Pidurangala
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala Villa
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala Sigiriya
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala Villa Sigiriya

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?

As of 27 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala on 29 Dec 2024 start from NZ$126.53, including 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.

Is parking available at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?

Yep, Back of Beyond - Pidurangala has a free self car park.

Is Back of Beyond - Pidurangala family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Back of Beyond - Pidurangala is a hit with families.

Does Back of Beyond - Pidurangala serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, secluded, and rustic. Open air treehouses are a great way to commune with nature!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tomasz

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

RR, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

ann, Macclesfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Eu Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sri Lanka adventures
Unique tree top hotel with interesting concept . Quiet environment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury treehouse
Amazing.... so peaceful, great staff, beautiful location and lovely experience all round
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Aaron, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

N D Beck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vin, Boston, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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