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Sigiri Shen Residence

Name: Sigiri Shen Residence
Address: No:253, Kalapuraya,Sigiriya, Sigiriya, LK
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.5

No:253, Kalapuraya,Sigiriya

9.5/10519 reviews

|Updated: Aug 3, 2026

About Sigiri Shen Residence

Past the ticket gates of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, this small residence at No. 253 Kalapuraya sits within a short reach of one of Sri Lanka's most visited archaeological sites — the 5th-century lion rock rising 180 metres from the plain.

The property draws a 9.5 rating across 519 reviews, an unusually strong score for an unclassified guesthouse, suggesting consistent personal service over branded amenity. Village-style accommodation in Kalapuraya typically means open gardens, family-run kitchens, and proximity to the Dambulla cave temples twenty kilometres south.

Sigiriya village itself offers a quieter base than the resort corridor along the main road, with morning light on the rock face best viewed from the eastern paddy fields nearby.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskFamily roomsRoom serviceTerraceGardenHeatingDaily housekeepingBaggage storageLaundryDesignated smoking areaShuttle serviceSoundproofSoundproof roomsSocket near the bedClothes rackToilet paperTowelsBidetBathtub or showerPrivate bathroomToiletFree toiletriesHairdryerBathtubShowerCoffee house on siteFruitKids' mealsSpecial diet meals (on request)Breakfast in the roomInternetOutdoor furnitureGarden viewViewDeskInvoice providedLockersPrivate check-in/outIroning serviceSafeFace masks for guests 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 followedGuests 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 coronavirusPhysical distancing in dining areasBicycle rentalCooking classCyclingSun deck24-hour securityContactless check-in/outSingle-room AC for guest accommodationGuest accommodation sealed after cleaningGuest bathroomHappy hourTour deskTile/Marble floorThemed dinnersWalking toursAir purifiersCity viewSpa facilitiesKey accessLive sports events (broadcast)Locker roomsCar rentalCleaning productsHand sanitizerCurrency exchangeGrocery deliveriesTour or class about local cultureSitting areaBike toursFanConvenience store on siteMosquito netPrivate entranceHikingDining tableOutdoor dining areaDivingBaby safety gatesDining areaEntire unit located on ground floorDrying rack for clothingAir conditioning