Pothana Village

Excellent location, great staff, loads of wildlife. Swimming pool was lovely.

The room and bathrooms were a little tired looking.

Location fpor us (7 people) was great. The food very, very good. Staff just lovely. Believe has had some not good reviews, The Family are working to improve, the swimming pool a great addition. Would return, Pothana Village will only improve, a wonderful, friendly atmosphere, and so relaxing. Thank you very much.

The Family are really trying to improve the total experience.. feel certain they will achieve a 1st rate experience for travellers.

The resort is close to a lake and it's like a natural laid back vibe. The staff and the owner specifically is super helpful. They took us to nearby spot and gelped us in traveling around. The rooms were also okay. You can definitely check it out if you want to relax.

The food could improve and the location is a little off from the road so sometime it's difficult for cab drivers to understand.

Ha sido durante cuatro días nuestro Oasis. Tuvimos el complejo para nosotros solos y los niños lo disfrutaron un montón la piscina está genial para darte un baño después de las excursiones por la zona y el personal es maravilloso siempre con una sonrisa y dispuestos a ayudarte en lo que necesites, totalmente recomendable

The place is amazing, great pool and surrounded by nature. Rooms are ok, breakfast is great and dinner too. Staff is excellent, Dennis has been the kindest

The room could have been cleaner

Calm location close to Sigiriya. Friendly staff.

The bathroom was very dirty, with stains, hair in the drain, and a leaking bidet shower. There was a dead spider, ants, and a few geckos in the room. Overall, the room was not very clean and definitely not worth the price.

De rust en ruimte, heerlijk zwembad en gastvrije ontvangst

Het eten viel tegen tov wat we eerder in SriLanka gehad hadden. Smaakloos en weinig aandacht detail

Beautiful, super pool. If you’re lucky you can see an elephant or more. There is lot of peacocks around and you can even catch an iguana or two. The staff is really nice and caring and always at your service.

De rust en gastvrijheid is opvallen t.o.v. andere locaties.

Niets

La belle piscine, le calme.

La vétusté des chambres.

Het ontzettend vriendelijke en behulpzame personeel, en de manager Dennis die alles in het werk stelde om ons te helpen met wat probleempjes die we hadden met onze Jeep.... Zwembad was heerlijk, kamers waren ruim.

Eigenlijk niks, omdat we wel wat gewend zijn van beestjes en insecten.

Location , staff specially Denise , he is the man , too kind,, too helpful, if you visit Sigiriya go to Pothana and ask for DENIS .

Everything was just perfect

We had a great time at Pothana Village the hotel was surrounded by nature which was relaxing and the staff was very helpful. Highly recommended

A lovely hotel surrounded by nature perfect for a relaxing holiday

Location

Staff . Food

Only location

Staff and food

Wow what can I say… From getting out of the car and being greeted by Thilak and his team I had one regret….We only booked the one night and regret it wasn’t longer(we are booking next year now) The peace and quiet was perfect The food magnificent The staff so attentive (even at 4am when we had to leave they where there with their beaming smiles) Now onto the facilities got to say bang on looking over the lake made it more like an adventure than just a normal stay with all the wildlife and sounds of the jungle around you It was if anything magical being so close to nature Arriving in the afternoon we had a few relaxing hours around the pool before dinner cooked to perfection (Sri Lankan curry amazing) Thank you for making our very short stay so wonderful and we will be back next year but for longer

Nothing we didn’t like

Value for the money /staff service / homely

Essential materials must be provided before requesting ( ex: toothbrushes)

We stayed 3 days at Pothana Village in Sigiriya and we absolutely love it. Such a beautiful place, surrounded by nature with stunning views over the lake—truly peaceful and spacious. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and the service is warm and genuine. A special mention for the care they provide: they made our daughter’s birthday extra special with a thoughtful celebration, and they also took great care of those in our group who weren’t feeling well (typical travelers issues)—something we truly appreciated. The restaurant offers a great mix of local and international dishes, all very tasty. What makes it extra special: in the evening, elephants sometimes pass by nearby—an unforgettable experience! Mid-range in price, but so worth it for the setting and atmosphere. Highly recommended!

One point of attention: the bathroom is modern but could be cleaner.

Todo un 10/10. Llevamos mucho tiempo viajando por Asia y es probablemente el hotel donde más cómodos hemos estado. Eramos 9 personas y nos han tratado a todos de maravilla. El personal es inmejorable, muy educados y te Dan cualquier cosa que necesites. Son muy atentos. Las habitaciones eran muy buenas, y limpias, las camas cómodas, duchas de agua caliente... La piscina también la limpiaban constantemente. La comida estaba muy buena, los desayunos eran buenísimos. Toda la familia recomendados mucho totalmente este hotel. Muchas gracias por el servicio. Si algún día volvemos a Sri Lanka, volveremos aquí

L'endroit très reposant et dépaysant au bord d'une rivière La piscine 3 paons dans le jardin aux quels on peut donner du pain Les écureuils, les chiens de la maison Les repas : adaptés à toute la famille Le personnel charmant

Les salles de bain mériteraient un raffraîchissement pour que ce soit parfait

The staff here are extremely friendly and helpful. The room itself is a fair size and was clean and well presented. The main building gave safari lodge vibes and serves good food, it is all outdoors though so don't forget your mosquito spray for the early morning and evenings if making use of it. The pool was a good size and had plenty of sun beds and large umbrellas.

This property is exceptionally good. We have travelled so many countries and lived at various places but this place is different. The entire team is so so good and so damn hospitable. It felt like we were living with out extended family. Please do visit them and share the love with them. This will definitely change your mindset about staying in a hotel. The entire team went out of the way to help my daughter with her cough and cold and was always there to do anything and everything we asked for. If I ever visit Sri Lanka this place is going to be constant. 🙂

Nothing at all

velmi milý personál, hezká atmosféra, snadná domluva všech výletů i transportu

starší vybavení

Le personnel extrement chaleureux et au petit soin, la piscine chauffée, le lieu bien entretenu et beau,

La propreté des chambres à notre arrivé (après avoir demandé de refaire cela était très bien). C’est un peu difficile d’accès

Nice friendly and available personnel who always want to do the best for your stay, nice pool, nice park with nice wild life (birds, squirrel,peacock,...), great service from the owner to bring you to any place you would like to visit. Nice food and wine, great breakfast.

Nothing particular, but always consider that you need a tuk-tuk or car to go out if required, like often in Sri Lanka

The staff at Pothana Village and the beautiful property were a highlight of this stay. The pool was beautiful, and the gardens and nature surrounding the property made our stay extremely peaceful. The staff were so kind and friendly, and the owner was so helpful and knowledgeable - he assisted us with booking tours, driving us to town and picking us up, and no request was too hard to fulfil. We got to see monkeys right outside our room, and so many beautiful birds as well - even peacocks that visit the property! The rooms were spacious and cool, and there was hot water every time we showered. The food we had at Pothana Village was also delicious; we enjoyed an English breakfast (the food kept coming, we had a variety of cut fruit, pancakes, Sri Lankan Omelettes, toast with jam and butter, with fresh juice and tea and coffee as well), and the Sri Lankan curry was one of the best we tried in Sri Lanka. The owner provided us with warmth and hospitality during our stay, and I would recommend staying here if you are wanting to visit Sigiriya or Dambulla, or just want to enjoy a quiet retreat where you can feel at one with nature.

The pool area was the biggest highlight of the property, the pool was very large and clean. The staff were helpful and even let as do a later check out which was a great touch and i really appreciated it.

The rooms really need a renovation, the fridge was really dirty/molded(not sure if molded is the right word) inside that you did not want to use it. When i got to the room in the shower there was a bunch of hair which was really disgusting. The location was also very annoying as you had to take a 30/40 minute walk to get to Sigiriya or take a tuktuk everytime. The food was also just okay for a hefty price, expected at a resort but it was just okay.

Hotel au calme, piscine, le personnel est au petit soin, le petit dej et les repas servi le soir. Attention, y a pas de buffet comme on voit sur les photos.

Hotel un peu éloigné du centre.

Piscine agréable Emplacement en pleine nature

Pas ou peu d'eau chaude (le temps était frais à ce moment là) Matelas très durs Chambre sale (nombreuses crottes sur le lit)

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! We were picked up from the airport in a very luxurious car arranged by the hotel. The owner’s son personally came to collect us, which was such a nice touch. Everything was perfectly organized — he was waiting for us with a sign, and drove us safely and calmly to the hotel. Upon arrival, a welcome drink was ready for us. The room was spacious and comfortable, with very good beds. The hotel itself is a beautiful jungle resort with a large swimming pool — a perfect place to relax. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. They assisted us with organizing great activities, including an elephant safari and an early morning trip to climb Lion’s Rock. Everything was arranged smoothly. The breakfast was amazing — very extensive and delicious. Although the hotel is located a bit outside the town of Sigiriya, this was absolutely not a problem. The staff were always happy to arrange transport and help us get anywhere we needed to go. We highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here again!

Dangerous road where elefants walk at night! So you cannot walk alone in the night.

Nic, jeden wielki koszmar

Wszystko: ciemności, kurz i brud z wielu tygodni, pleśń w lodówce, mocz gekona na ścianie, rozpadające się zamki i uchwyty, smród, komary w pokoju.

Fantastisk fint ställe med underbar personal Så hjälpsamma med att ordna allt för oss.

Cudowny personel. Ci ludzie są największą zaletą tego miejsca zaraz po niesamowitym klimacie tworzonym przez zwierzęta, otoczenie natury i blogi spokój.

Pokoje i łazienki mogłyby być czystsze, ale za tą cenę nie jest to problemem.

Bester Service und super Frühstück! Wir durften auch spät am Abend (bei Dunkelheit) noch in den Pool.

Excellent stay, amazing staff always ready to help with everything! The food was good. We relaxed by the pool, they arranged the excursion to Lion Rock, helped us with our transfers to Tissa, and found us a guide for our tour in Yala. Thank you for the stay, you made part of our trip truly unique.

If there is one thing I could mention, it would be that the rooms could use a bit of refreshing.

A szállás személyzete kedves és segítőkész volt. A környezet szép.

Erősen túl árazott. Nincsen szinten tartva a szállás. A képek sokkal jobbak mint a valóság. A falak nedvesek és kopott a festek. A fürdőszoba is felújításra szorul.

Host Dennis was the best!

Nothing Dennis couldn't solve for us

Good location, spacious rooms, comfortable beds. The team at the hotel was friendly and welcoming

The rooms felt a bit dark, and the shower could be improved. The towels were quite worn. Breakfast options were limited, and service was a bit slow, but the staff tried their best.

Staff was amazing, so kind and very helpful. They even gave us a ride, and helped us plan our trips. They did everything they could to make us feel safe and comfortable. Thank you for having us!

The bathrooms could have been nicer and the road to the village was a bit bumpy. We also had some animals in our rooms, but the staff came and helped us get them out.

Ha sido el mejor alhojamiento de toda nuestra ruta por Sri Lanka. El lugar es mágico y los propietarios son muy agradables. El sitio por el precio que pagas es espectacular. Sin duda, nos hubieramos quedado un par de dias mas.

The family running Pothana Village are absolutely lovely. They were very attentive and willing to help in anyway they could. The room was very big and private and the swimming pool had a relaxing feel to it. The wifi was also really strong and reliable.

Unfortunately we had issues with the hot water in our room. We would have also loved if the room was wiped over each day as there was unfortunately lots of droppings from insects and geckos.

Cleanliness

Swimming pool it is very cold

Best

Best

Owner is pretty passionate about maintaining the property and making the guests very comfortable. The stay was wonderful Very near to the lake and we even had the opportunity to watch peacocks all the day The pool was extraordinary, we swam for thrice in two days stay Amazing time we had there He even gave us complimentary prawns which tasted amazing

Nothing as such

Denis and his team welcomed us from the start. Denis is a genuinely gracious host and he and his staff went above and beyond from the start and attended to our every need always friendly and full of warmth. The property is stunning with beautiful rooms and gardens and a crystal clear pool. The food was amazing and beautifully prepared.

Wow, this place is absolutely amazing and beautiful, with so much wildlife right at your doorstep! You can see elephants, monkeys, peacocks, and tons more. The hotel staff were fantastic too. I’d definitely come back and stay here again. It’s such a beautiful hotel!

Agréable séjour au Pothana Village. Les chambres sont spacieuses, l'espace restauration très sympa et la piscine est top ! :)

Pobyt w tym hotelu był niezapomnianym doświadczeniem. Największym atutem jest niezwykle serdeczny i pomocny personel. Od pierwszej chwili czuliśmy się jak w domu. Atmosfera była rodzinna, a obsługa zawsze chętnie służyła radą i pomocą. Dodatkowo hotel oferuje możliwość organizacji wycieczek w bardzo korzystnych cenach, co pozwoliło nam zobaczyć wiele ciekawych miejsc bez przepłacania. Zdecydowanie polecam każdemu, kto szuka nie tylko noclegu, ale także prawdziwie gościnnego miejsca na wypoczynek))))

We had a great stay in this tasteful accommodation with a beautiful pool. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The breakfast buffet was very good and varied with lots of fruit and Sri Lankan and international specialties. The dinner menu also had something for everyone and was delicious. When our son had to go to hospital, the hotel owner drove us there personally and managed everything for us. Both Lions Rock and safaris are within easy reach. There is also an Ayuvedic spa just 10 minutes away, where you can get a massage, for example. The hotel is a unique experience not only for children, as peacocks and chipmunks can be seen in the hotel garden and monkeys sometimes peek over the wall. We had a wonderful four days there and really enjoyed it. Thanks to the super friendly and accommodating team. Hopefully, we'll see you again sometime.

Las instalaciones eran maravillosas, una cabaña bien equipada y la piscina y el hall muy bonitos.

El baño, era muy grande pero no tan bien aprovechado. De todas formas estaba bien.

Het was heerlijk rustig gelegen. Een plek waar je echt even kan bijkomen. Het personeel is super vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ik zou het iedereen aanraden!!

Super friendly staff, very accomodating, also arranged our safari in Minneriya. rooms are nice and cozy, swimming pool is great.

area could do with some more decoration, it's spacious but also a bit dull. Also, even though it's extremely common in Sri Lanka, using asbestos plates for construction is no longer acceptable

The staff people were very nice. Breakfast was good.

The place is not well maintained... The property is large and not green. There's a pool but it isn't inviting because there is no shade, and just dry land around it. We had 2 double rooms - one of them had an awful smell. Not good value.

We loved the people working there, they are all very nice and attentive. Special thanks to Rohan for making our stay amazing! We had a lot of fun:) We also loved pool and the rooms! Very spacious and super comfortable beds!

Er heerst hier een serene rust. Heerlijk verblijf en het zwembad is een pluspunt. Fijn om na een hete dag even af te koelen. Het personeel is vriendelijk. Ze zorgen voor een ontbijt die je mee kan nemen als je vroeg weg gaat.

Het is wat verder van het centrum (en een wat hobbelige weg), maar wij hadden een eigen tuktuk dus voor ons was het geen probleem. Het personeel kan een tuktuk voor je regelen.

Nice place in a relatively remote location. The owner is very business-minded and forthcoming offering additional services such as scooter rentals, transport or tours. The pool is nice and well maintained and the hotel offers various food options both à la carte and buffet style. The little huts are well kept, nicely equipped, clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly, talented in many languages and attentive to needs of the customers but also friendly at all times. A big bonus are the multiple dogs, peacocks and monkeys the roam the premises and add additional life to the nice location.

Prices and what you get for the à la carte dinner were relatively expensive - the same is not true for breakfast though.

We liked the location with a beautiful swimming pool, the personal was taking care of us, made lots of recommendations for the visits and they organized everything for us.

It is a very clean property; well-maintained garden enhanced the peacefulness of the environment.

Lovely, chilled and tranquil place about 10 mins drive from Sigiriya. It's off a dirt track from the main road, so you will need a tuk tuk to get to Sigiriya or any other restaurants. Easy to organise from reception. Or the lovely owner might give you a lift! Super attentive staff. It was like 5 star hotel service - always being offered cake, fruit etc. When we had an early elephant safari trip, they were up at 5 to make us tea and coffee and to make sure everything was organised and on time. Dinner was delicious - although it can take a while. So order early if you're hungry! All in all, a lovely relaxing sanctuary for our 3 days in Sigiriya. I wish we could have stayed longer!

The rooms are a little tired and you sometimes don't get hot water. But its absolutely worth the cost we paid.

A lot of open space

Rural location, spacious grounds, excellent food, helpful friendly and welcoming staff. Family very happy with quality and quantity of Sri Lankan dishes. Air con good. Kids loved pool.

Hot water doesn't start till well after the sun is up (solar only), so if leaving early for an excursion, or returning early from climbing the rock , you might get a very refreshing shower. The door to the back veranda was hard to open quietly (dragged on tiled floor).

Le personnel hyper sympa et disponible. Les options repas délicieuses ! Un peu excentré mais le manager fait tout pour nous aider et à tout organisé nos excursions ! Recommande +++

Very warm and helpful host and staff. Great food.

Rooms are a bit cramped. Open dining space attracts insects that fall in food in the night.

This place is incredibly tranquil and peaceful, a great place to unwind. The gardens are full of lovely trees with monkeys (macaques and grey langurs), squirrels and birds and a few visiting peacocks. The owner and staff are very friendly and will go out of their way to ensure your stay is positive. The rooms are a good size and very comfortable. There is a wardrobe and room to unpack if you are staying longer. Tea/coffee facilities in room. The back verandah was private and a nice space to sit and enjoy a drink. The pool was kept perfectly clean. The restaurant area is beautiful with its super high wooden ceiling (and fans) and nicely furnished- and friendly and attentive staff. Breakfast was BIG and delicious: fresh tropical fruits, pancakes with coconut and honey, Sri Lankan omelette, toast, yummy fresh squeezed juices, tea/coffee. Location is about 15 mins to Lion Rock by car. They can easily arrange drivers for you. Highly recommend a pre-sunrise climb on nearby Pidurangala Rock to watch the sun come up and views over to Lion Rock, too. We also enjoyed a day trip to Polonnaruwa ancient ruins (hot but interesting). There are restaurants in Sigiriya town you can organise a tuk tuk to, or walk to after visiting Lion Rock. We don’t do a safari as we’d done one in Yala NP but plenty of safaris nearby to Minneriya NP etc.

The days were very hot and not a lot of shade around the pool itself (one shade umbrella only), but the staff were accommodating in moving the sun loungers to under the trees by the pool instead for us. More umbrellas would be a good future addition. The restaurant has a good lunch/dinner menu, but best to pre-order meals for a particular time when you can so wait time is less. A little fridge in the rooms would be nice to keep water bottles etc cold- but I know the property is new so I think they are still adding little things like this in.

Un paradis caché, très peu fréquenté lors de notre passage. Personnel très attentionné. Ils sont bienveillants. Je recommande pour la tranquillité, la nourriture, la nature et le service.

The staff 10/10 Food 10/10 Space 10/10 Value for money 10/10

Drain flies - having insect around when u r staying close to the river and all the beautiful lush green landscape is given. But the drain flies were a buzz kill.

Very boutique style hotel, you will feel like you have a private hotel, very quiet, not many rooms, service is amazing very personalised and everyone is so nice and helpful, also location is good close but secluded, and many wild animals around the gardens which is great. food is delicious, and room are spacious. Very happy with all, super recommended.

The food and service were really good. The owner and manager made us feel welcome and took care of even the small needs. The pool is great and the property borders a lake so you'll be away from the crowds while still being close to Lion Rock. The rooms had AC, were spacious and comfortable but could use some more love.

Stayed 3 nights in a twin room. Exactly like picture with balcony area overlooking back of lake. Breakfast was plentiful. Only had dinner once but the food was very good. Staff are lovely and the pool area is very relaxing. Beautiful Peacocks on the property.

We stayed for 3 nights Denis and the staff were so lovely and helped us with organising safari and hiking, only a short drive to town, best place we’ve stayed in Sri Lanka can’t wait to come back

The pool and the hall/restaurant area, peacocks wandering in the grounds, very quiet.

It was too isolated with one hotel driver only that quoted double the price than PickMe for a taxi. Also no tuk tuks close by (and we were told no Uber or PickMe would come to the hotel) so the manager phoned a local one for us but I think we paid far too much for the journey to Dambulla caves and back. The room was ok but was a bit musty smelling and lots of ants in the bathroom which could also do with being painted and updated. There is a lovely ‘hall’ where the restaurant is but it took an age for food (1.5 hour wait) and the first meal we had was very salty - the manager was very apologetic and the staff were friendly but just did not work for us, we left 2 days early.

Wonderful location. Newly build spacious rooms Easy access to sights and restaurants Nice lake view. Elephants coming really close to hotel

Bathrooms really could be updated. But it’s not that bad.

Quiet location with serene beauty, away from the street noise short drive from Lions Rock. Very big swimming pool in a large garden. Rooms were spottless and have a comfortable terrace with lake view. From the moment we arrived the staff made us feel welcome with their friendly demeanour. The team went above and beyond to cater to our needs. Outstanding food, the meals prepared by the chef were exceptional, crafted with care and tasted amazing. The staff’s warmth made us feel like family, they ensured we had the best experience.

Amazing Stay – Great Food & Wonderful Service! We had an incredible time at Pothana Village Hotel! The location is beautiful, surrounded by nature, and the garden is full of freely roaming peacocks—such a unique experience. If you’re lucky, you might even spot elephants at night. The food was absolutely delicious. Every meal was freshly prepared, full of flavor, and definitely some of the best we had during our trip. You can really taste the love and effort that goes into every dish. What really made our stay special was the outstanding service. The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything you need. Whether it’s organizing activities or just making sure you’re comfortable, they go above and beyond. If you’re looking for a peaceful and authentic place to stay with great food and excellent hospitality, this is the perfect spot. Highly recommend!

Great pool, spacious rooms and the best part is that the elephants walk through the garden at night

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This beautiful hotel is set a little away from the main town, so you will have to have a walk to get anywhere. However, the food is lovely and the staff are incredibly attentive. They were very happy to help with anything we needed. We loved the resident peacock and the sounds of nature all around us, and the peace from the hustle and bustle of the town.

It was a little difficult to access, which made it hard to get out and about. There could have been more vegetarian and authentic food options, but when asked, the staff were only too happy to help.

Very quiet place, great place to unwind

Bathrooms needs upgrading

Pothana village is truly the best place to stay in the area and probably the country, we 200% recommend it! It is a beautiful oasis in the sigyria area and a true ode to this beautiful country. The hotel is built with amazing taste and perfect facilities. Small private bungalows that have all the luxuries you need but also make you feel surrounded by nature.Sorrounded by a beautiful natural park and a lake, we woke up with peacocks in the garden and a beautiful pool🏞️🌱 On our way there we even bumped into an elephant and it's often possible to spot elephants near the place. 🐘❤️ The staff was extremely professional and spoke great english. The hotel owner is the kindest man, perfect English, and very knowledgeable, showed us around the area, helped us with our morning hikes and gave all the best advice for the continuation of our trip. He made our trip to Sri Lanka very special! We only wish we could have stayed even more and will recommend it to all our friends back home! ✨🥰