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Reviews of Sigiri Choona Lodge 'unique sunrise viewpoint' 2 stars

New Town.Thalkote Road. Sigiriya., 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

#80 of 124 hotels in Sigiriya

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Review score

Based on 119 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    A good place to stay if u want a nice clean bed and some basic food . Actually that’s all u need after all the climbing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities are basic. No lunch. Dinner and breakfast are simple menu

    Helpful staff , courteous Quiet place next to green areas, hot water available , air conditioning available Good for birding Lovely sunrise view spot

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Basic - No Frills accommodation for stay over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The food options are very basic specially the breakfast. They just have fruits and bread butter to offer if you are a vegetarian.

    This place provides basic accommodation, the room was very neat and clean. The owner is a gentleman who offered us a drop to Lion's rock early morning at 5 am. The staff also was very polite and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff who helped us arrange a safari. Generally you get what you pay for. Simple but clean rooms, just a little outdated.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got bitten up by mosquitoes during the night. A mosquito net would have been welcome. There was a anti mozzie plug but it wouldn't stay on inside the plug, so useless. Also be aware to see the sunset/ sunrise you have to go up some rocks. I had strained my ankle and it was only possible with steady shoes

    The location is great, so are the food and breakfast. The staff is awesome!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Sitting on the rock listening to the birds and watching the sunrise will stay with me forever! Thank you Jaya!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minimal hot water pressure.

    The viewpoint rock was incredible to watch sunrise over Pidurangala and Lions rock! The manager Jaya was amazing and went out of his way to make our stay memorable! And 10 minutes beautiful forest walk and you’re at Lion Rock. The home cooked meals in the restaurant were delicious!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Cool
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms with the vibe. The whole place was beautiful. Stuff helped us with arranging the tuktuk for early in the morning to go for sunrise at pidurangala rock. It is also possible to eat a nice food there

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Unique experience in a wooden stilt villa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very limited menu and breakfast.

    Very quirky and excellent for a geologist like me! The huts were built onto and into a rock which formed the bathroom floor - take slippers. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Staff exceedingly helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    7.0
    Overall good stay, but double check the pictures of the room you book
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The overall pictures show mainly the best and new rooms while we got for a "big discount" a rather basic room. The room was fine, the bathroom very old and shabby. Price is okay but it should not show up as a big discount and you have to specifically look at the room pictures when selecting the options because rooms differ heavily

    Great rock in the backyard with nice view Very nice hosts and very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to lions rock & the other one.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold water in shower

    Very good location, beautiful nature, friendly host.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Property was really pretty and in a good location for the sigirya rock. Staff were really friendly and helpful in arranging transport. Good showers!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was very average (double room), walls are not sound proof!

    Owners helped us to organise Tuk Tuks and Taxi which was nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice people. We had a good time. Room is really clean. Dinner good price as there is lots of food and it’s really tasty! Close distance from Lion’s rock.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    8.0
    Great starting point for all things sigiriya!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed sheet wasn’t large enough to cover the both of us

    The property was very close to the entrance of lions rock, the owners were very helpful with transport and local recommendations. Room was very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional experience, only 15 minutes walk to Sigirya :) the owners were very welcoming and the breakfast was fabulous.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    The Choona Lodge far exceeded our expectations and is fantastic value for money if you need a simple room close to Sigir
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower didn’t have any heated water working. We didn’t need it during our stay, but it would have been nice to have the option.

    The property is super close to Sigiriya/Lion rock and is definitely walkable (10mins to entrance) no need to get a Tuk Tuk if you want to save some money. There is also a fantastic viewpoint from the back yard where we were able to view the sunset on Sigiriya/Lion rock. This alone is worth every penny of the stay!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Transport between the hostel and Sigiriya main road during night is a problem. Tuktuk are very expensive and it’s dangerous to walk because of the wild elephants.

    Nice place, not far away from the Lion Rock and really friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was clean and staff is friendly,highly recommended ❤️

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really friendly family athmosphere. We upgraded our room to a lodge and slept in the middle of the jungle. An amazing experience you'll never forget. Also the food was amazing! We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Good place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    The place is near the Sigiriya Rock, the rooms are nice, clean and comfortable. Good place to stay if you are visiting the Sigiriya Rock.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    7.0
    Humble experience within the local neighbourhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Am scared of pests, so it rained one night, and a huge scorpion came towards the restaurant area, we were having dinner. The owner came through and swept the scorpion back to the bush. The location of the place is forestry and full of nature all around, so expect certain pest issues to arise. If fumigation can help, hope the lodge should do that. There is mosquitoes please keep your door locked once the sun starts setting.

    The place is slightly isolated with local neighborhood surroundings. Close to the Sigiriya rock shouldn't cost you more than 300 rupees to the entrance. Also, there is a lake 1 KM from the lodge. The owner and one assistant did speak English, so it was easy to communicate. The check in process was quick and easy. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner at an extra cist which is still reasonable. So, they will ask you in-advance for the day, so your food can be served on time. We asked the owner to call us a tuk tuk driver, and he called one for us, whom we used the entire time we stayed here, he had reasonable prices. They don't have laundry service, however there is a close laundry mart close by, be sure to negotiate the price.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    9.0
    Relaxed atmosphere with great grub!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The wall with the next room was very thin, and the place was a bit out of the way with no stores, and the 'view' was a bit misleading, but because of the great restaurant you don't really need to leave the sight, and it's cheap and near to Sigirya Rock, and I'd stay here again! Thank you!

    We had dinner on arrival which despite being reasonably-priced was absolutely delicious and the portions very generous! There was hot water and the bed was really comfy, and there was a nice terrace with chairs and table.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Good place to visit the rocks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi didn’t work properly (connection in the entire area wasn’t so good)

    Nice location very close to Sigiriya Rock (5 min walking) and within 30/45 mins by car to other popular places (Dumbulla, Minneriya, Polonnawura). You need a car/tuk tuk to go to the closest restaurants The staff was very helpful. Rooms are essential but clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Insufficient facilities in the bathroom

    Friendly and helpfull staff, clean accommodation

    Stayed in July 2023

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