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Liyon Rest sigiriya

Name: Liyon Rest sigiriya
Address: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, LK
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.5

Sigiriya

9.5/10983 reviews

|Updated: Jul 31, 2026

About Liyon Rest sigiriya

Below the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, Liyon Rest occupies a quiet plot within the village that places the UNESCO-listed citadel roughly a ten-minute walk from the front gate.

The property earns a 9.5 rating across 983 reviews — an unusually high score for an unstarred guesthouse, suggesting consistent personal service over branded amenity packages. Rooms are simple and locally furnished, suited to travellers arriving at dawn for the rock climb before heat sets in.

Sigiriya village sits in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, with Dambulla Cave Temple 20 kilometres south and Polonnaruwa within a ninety-minute drive. Tuk-tuks for day trips are arranged at the property.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking roomsFamily roomsRoom serviceGardenDaily housekeepingLaundryOutdoor swimming poolShuttle serviceWake-up serviceSoundproofClothes rackToilet paperTowelsBathtub or showerPrivate bathroomToiletHairdryerBathtubShowerCoffee house on siteFruitKids' mealsBreakfast in the roomInternetOutdoor furnitureGarden viewViewInvoice providedPrivate check-in/outIroning serviceCCTV outside propertyCCTV in common areasFace masks for guests availableThermometers for guests provided by propertyFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusDelivered food covered securelyBreakfast to-go containersAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedFood can be delivered to guest accommodationPhysical distancing in dining areasBicycle rentalCooking classCyclingSun deckLinens24-hour securityContactless check-in/outGuest accommodation sealed after cleaningThemed dinnersWalking toursElectric kettleTowels/Sheets (extra fee)Spa facilitiesCar rentalATM on siteBike toursFanMosquito netPrivate entranceHikingKids' poolEntire unit located on ground floorAir conditioning