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Elephant cruelty, Sigiriya Road, Sigiriya 21121, Sri Lanka- Attraction
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Luxurious Accommodation
Fresco Water Villa, located just 1 km from the iconic Sigiriya Rock, offers a luxurious stay with well-equipped rooms featuring satellite TV, private bathrooms, and charming balconies or patios to unwind.
Relaxing Amenities
Guests can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, and unwind with a drink at the bar. The serene garden and gift shop add to the relaxing ambiance.
Convenient Services
With free private parking and WiFi, along with services like laundry and dry cleaning, Fresco Water Villa ensures a hassle-free stay for guests seeking comfort and convenience.
Book now for an unforgettable experience at Fresco Water Villa in Sigiriya!
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
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Las instalaciones y el lugar son maravillosos
Great facilities and location
Swimming pool make the property different from others.
I booked deluxe room with king size bed but got attached twin bed which hampered comfort.
No wifi network I asked in the reception the same and they were like it’s not working around your room area. Have to go main entrance of the villa to get connected with network
Wi-Fi, room service
Le personnel est très sympa et arrangeant lorsque nous avons des demandes. Notamment Samalka qui est très à l’écoute et serviable. L’hôtel est très calme avec tout le confort nécessaire.
Place has a clam vibe and on the main road to Sigirya rock. A special memtion to Samalka, he helped with scooty rental and jeep safari like immediately. Will be visiting again!
Wifi is not great with no tework at some part
100% recommended, clam and very nice atmosphere with good room and a very helpful hotel staff. Special shoutout to Samalka, very helpful perso. With arranging things
The people are beautiful and so friendly. The restaurant was clean, had lots of variety and tasted great. The staff were amazing especially Parami, Akalanka and Mr Kumara were very helpful and friendly.
Posizione eccezionale vicinissima alla rocca di segheria, ottimo per partire la mattina presto per vedere l’alba, struttura accogliente pulita con tutti i servizi,
Nulla
Very well maintained property. Warm welcome and hospitality. Neat and clean rooms with friendly staff. Special thanks to Samalka for hospitality and great service.
Great location. Great services specially the breakfast the staff’s very nice people. Will visit again
The hotel itself is good; the variety at breakfast could be improved. Location good.
Location, foods, staff service , everything perfect.
Nice hotel close to Sigiriya. Big rooms.
I stayed at this hotel for two nights, and everyone was incredibly kind and helpful. They were also very supportive when I had some trouble during my trip, which made me feel safe and reassured. A special thank you to Nikini for all your help. The location is very convenient — only about a 5-minute tuk-tuk ride from Sigiriya Rock and around 20 minutes from Dambulla. As the hotel is surrounded by nature, I did come across some insects and reptiles, but thanks to the kindness and hospitality of the staff, I had a wonderful stay. M.Y
The Hotel is great, kind stuff, nice Hotel Area. In the rooms are no Moskitos and they are clean F/b is very special. The Hotel Manager Mr. Kumara is good. Parami is doing a great service. Thank you so much!
El personal era muy amable El bufett estaba bueno Habitaciones amplias
Thank you so much for arranging birthday celebrations. Specially lot of thanks Mr.Ravindu and miss Upeksha. They are very friendly service and all of thanks your staff.
5 stelle personale cibo stanza tutto fantastico
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was nice and cozy
Very good rooms and staff are very friendly nice food😊
F and B Service and Food were the ones to remember. All the staff are very warm and cordial. Their gesture in surprising my husband and daughter on their birthday was truly heart touching.Parami is a very sweet and humble person. God bless the entire team.
I had a wonderful experience with the food service at this hotel. The food was delicious, fresh, and well prepared. The staff f&b (parami) were very friendly, polite, and attentive, and the service was excellent. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and service and would happily recommend this hotel to others. Thank you for the great experience!
Excellent location,not far from Lion Rock. Our hosts Nikini and Upeksha took great care of us, Thank you!
The girls at reception Nikini and Upeksha were fantastic. The rooms were spacious clean great shower. Great pools. Location fantastic. You will enjoy it here. Very reasonable price. Gift given to us on leaving. Lovely surprise.
Everything was perfect. Friendly staff with a smile. Helpful people. Highly recommended!
The room size and the pool
The towels, throw pillows and cushions were stained
We are a Family of 4 from the US that planned a trip to Sri Lanka. This villa/hotel was our first stop as we visited Sigiriya. A very friendly and accommodating staff greeted us at almost 3am when we arrived! The rest of our stay was memorable and comfortable. Great location as it is a convenient stop to many places that we visited including Polunnaruwa and Sigiriya Rock. We loved our visit to a spa nearby that was about 5 min drive from the hotel. Rooms were clean and villa experience was unique for us. Our kids enjoyed a visit to the pool too. We were able to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel. The staff and chef accommodated our vegetarian food requirements. While we did not have as many options they made sure we had choices for each meal. During dinner we saw a few lizards get close to the buffet. The dining hall is outdoors so insects and lizards are no surprise. But getting close to food that was left open was a concern for me. Hence my review with 4 stars. Overall we enjoyed our stay and experience at the hotel. Staff is very friendly and accommodating!
Zeer mooi hotel, mooie ruime kamers, héél leuk zwembad, vriendelijk personeel, ruime keuze ontbijtbuffet dat dagelijks (licht) aangepast wordt. Voldoende andere eettentjes in de buurt. Top: huur een scooter om de hoek, top service en de omgeving leent zich er perfect toe.
Geen kritiek maar 5 sterren is toch ruim gequoteerd. Onder andere het zwembad had toch wat onderhoud nodig maar blijft fantastisch.
Our stay at Fresco Water Villa was very disappointing. The room had a lot of mosquitoes and insects, which made it very uncomfortable to stay in. The condition of the room was poor, and the furniture was old, damaged, and not properly usable. The food was another major disappointment. There were almost no vegetarian options available, and the quality was so poor that we chose not to eat there at all. Overall, the hotel did not meet our expectations, and I would not recommend it based on our experience.
It's a lovely ambiance, very green & picturesque. The pool is very clean. The sun loungers are actually comfortable!!! The breakfast is very good & even has real butter instead of margarine (a good reason for 5 stars in itself) the staff are superb. The reception is so calm & friendly & welcoming. The deluxe room is co.fortable, though bed is a bit hard. It's a great location a short tuk tuk to the rock & village. All in all a great stay & highly recommended.
The bed is a bit hard.
Fresco Water Villa was a great place to stay during our trip. The rooms were clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff were friendly and always ready to help, making us feel welcome throughout our stay. A relaxing hotel in a convenient location, perfect for exploring Sigiriya and the surrounding attractions.
Such a lovely hotel. Such a nice ambiance in the grounds and pool, wonderful staff & the pool itself was lovely. It actually had comfortable sun loungers! 😁 And real butter available at breakfast, not just margerin!. The deluxe room was very good with a beautful iview of the grounds & pool. Beds a little hard and bathroom tiny but workable. We really recommend this hotel. Especially the wonderful staff. Good job!
Location Excellent for Sigiriya Rock.
Pillows really old. Bedding needs washing and upgrade. Too many gaps in room doors/windows for insects to get in. Breakfast was below par.
Heel propere kamers met goede airco!
We loved our stay in Oak Ray Fresco Villa. The rooms were very clean with a good airconditioning. The breakfast was more than enough. It’s about 2-3km from the ‘centre’ of Sigiriya, but plenty of tuktuks who can bring you there.
Us the property need a large amount of maintenance Firstly the internet would not connect and after about 2 hours it seemed to work from there on in Secondly the air conditioner would not blow cold air and the remote seemed to be broken thank goodness there was a fan Thirdly the toilet would not fill and maintained advised the float was broken but if you pushed it it would work so most of the time the cistern top was off so we could make sure the toilet would flush The grounds were great and the pool good but the complex needs to have some maintenance done
Nice experience. Clean room, friendly staff and great pool. Great buffet
Loved everything about the place
There was no à la carte menu. Basically kitchen only had fries when we wanted a meal / either way this is a minor matter..
Our stay at the Oak Ray Fresco Water Villa was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the incredible hospitality and the high level of care provided by the team. What made our stay so special: Excellent Services & Hospitality: The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure you have a comfortable stay. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Beautiful Ambiance: The villa offers a beautiful, peaceful ambiance that makes you feel completely connected to nature. It is the perfect place to unwind and relax after a busy day of exploring Sigiriya. Stunning Setting: The layout of the property, surrounded by water and lush greenery, creates a tranquil and picturesque environment.
Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Samalka is helpful and friendly. He makes sure guests are taken care of.
I would like to sincerely thank Samalka and chef Harsha for their professionalism, helpfulness, and kindness. They helped make our stay truly pleasant, making us feel welcomed and cared for at all times. Congratulations on the excellent work and thank you again for your attention!Excellent experience. Clean and comfortable room, always helpful and friendly staff. Convenient location and services met expectations. Varied and quality breakfast. Recommended for those looking for a pleasant and hassle-free stay.
Nice location, good quality food and large choice. Room are clean. Nikini was answering to all of our demands. I would recommend
Great experience and their services are amazing. Great hospitality and would love to visit again
Can’t begin to thank the staff here. We were left stranded by our other hotel at 4 AM unable to check in and stumbled across this hotel. Samalka took care of us and checked us in and welcomed us to this hotel with very short notice very early in the morning. Their hospitality was unmatched throughout the entire stay. They turned a terrible start to our trip into a memorable one. Would highly suggest this place! Breakfast was great as well.
A very nice hotel in the middle of greenery. The service was really good.we will definitely come back again.
Had a great stay at the Fresco Water Villa. Nice room with airconditioning and a great bathroom. Staff is very friendly. Will definitely recommend to stay here!
Great experience. Staffs were really helpful.
Highly recommended ❤️❤️❤️ Good foods and good hospitality ✌️
Great location, easy to get to Sigiriya Rock Staff were friendly and helpful We tried to ignore the rough bits in the room and enjoy ourselves anyway
Room was Ok, not so clean and towels were very grey and ugly looking The furniture was broken and looking very shabby I would not class this hotel as 5 star, more like 3 star
Hotel was superb and staff also very friendly. Specially Mr.Samalka in Front lobby was very helpful and supportive person. Pool is very clean have more space. Food also good. Rooms are clean and well arranged
Rooms are good , neatly maintained, restrooms are fresh. Hospitality is good. Best stay during summer. Thanks to Nikini to helped us from receiving to end. Much appreciated
Excellent stay with Family ..Food is good and staff is so friendly and stayed in a room in front of the pool so kids are really happy with the stay.. Since the hotel is so close to sigiriya it is very convenient for us to rest .... I saw few sharp edges in side the swimming pool so need to give attention about safety ....
Rummen något slitna men ändå bra.
Flot sted, dejlig pool, velholdt, god service.
The ourside garden area and setting of the Villa. There was a platter of cut fruit in the room.
The pics were deceiving. The rooms are outdated and smelt musty. The service at breakfast was lacking. Breakfast was from 6.30 to 9.30 am, however, at around 8.45am, the cheese, fruit etc. platters were almost empty and not replenished. There was a constant noise of some sort of machine staring and stopping the entire night, disrupting sleep.
Swimming pool and peaceful compound.
Stairs to go up - for senior like me. Bar needs more attractive with more choices.
goede locatie. personeel is top en de manager is betrokken
alles is op de puntjes goed
Environment is nice.
The main door, toilet door and the fridge door all not working. They have to change the lock for the main door because I can use my key to open 2 others room. Toilet door can fix, need to bang. it really hard for it to close. Fridge door took sometime to resolved. Never encountered a place that all 3 doors not working ...
Хорошее месторасположение. Уютный просторный номер. Вкусный завтрак. Вежливый персонал.
Big hotel in central location of Sigiriya
The room quite run down,need renovations The smell of molds and dampness The bed is old and saggy, its spring is partly broken Providing only one large towel
Excellent location and lovely pool
The bedroom smelt musty, the bathroom had a lot of black mold in it.
Central location. Great swimming pool. Peaceful garden surroundings.
Stairs to access my room on the second floor.
Velice pěkný hotel, ale využili jsme ho pouze pro přespání. Do hotelu jsem dorazili až kolem 22 hod. Ráno jsme ještě za tmy vyšli na prohlídku Lví skály, nejdříve pěšky, ale byli jsme místními upozornění na možnost volného pohybu slonů, takže jsme mávli na první Tuktuk. Snídaně byla formou samoobslužného bufetu, dalo se vybrat. Dobré byly omelety.
Vybavení pokoje - skříně už jsou zastaralé, ale ani jsme do nich naše věci nevybalovali.
Its location and settings
The beds were quite hard, not so comfortable
Machine noice on the roof during the night
Pool was nice, check-in good, room overlooking hotel area, convenient location to the local attractions (e.g. Lion Rock)
Stairs only to upper level rooms (no lifts), had to report water pouring out of the pipes at our room door/back of the building (which meant water pouring on you trying to get up/down the stairs to room), and the pipe issue meant no hot water in shower. Breakfast buffet was limited and again upstairs. Hotel not suitable for any mobility issues even if had a ground level room. Stairs to access everything - reception, breakfast, coffee/drinks bar.
Lovely setting with a beautiful pool. Large room and en-suite. Staff attentive and helpful. Restaurant good with a wide variety of food. Great situation for visiting Lion Rock and several national parks
From the moment that I stepped into the hotel until I checked out the overall experience was superb. Staff was welcoming and we had a good time. On our next visit we will make sure to go back there again
Location is excellent.. We had a great experience at the hotel. They gave us a beautiful clean room and we were having an amazing time with the family. Buffet also really good. Very good customer service. Thank you Mr. Ashoka from the head office, GM at the hotel and the reception Ms. Sewwandi Upeksha for the great service and made our day. Exceptional quality people.. Room service boys are really good they provide an amazing service for the guests. Washrooms also very clean. Pls keep the good work continue. Value for money.. Thanks and will come back again. Akila Nilmini and daughter Tenali.🙂🙂🙂🥰
+ Dinner is great + Beautiful resort + Friendly staff - Bad beds - Large groups of tourists arrive by bus make noise, also at night - unstable wifi connection - dirty/outdated rooms - no follow up on requests by reservation It feels like they prioritize the large groups of tourists above individual bookings
Excellent service and good environment for stay.Good friendly staff. Highly recommend . Mr.Asoka Wijesekara - Sales and Marketing Manger given the excellent service
Receptie gedeelte en zwembaden waren mooi!
De kamer was niet zoals op de foto’s. We zaten ook niet in het hoofdgebouw maar aan de overkant van de weg. Alles was gewoon een beetje oud. En het bed, het matras was doorgezakt, je rolde naar t midden toe.
I like the environment and everything.
If they can provide us , Sri Lankan buffet for the breakfast also, it will be grate.
Бронировал за 5 месяцев, основывался на отзывах, фотографиях и наличии бассейна - и полнейшее разочарование, бассейн в другом месте - и солнце только с 10 до 14....хотя сам бассейн чистый. Больше ничего не понравилось.
По порядку: 1. Нас повели при заселении через дорогу, где отсутствует пешеходный переход, к другому комплексу, о чем при бронировании ни слова!!! к отдельному корпусу с отдельным бассейном. 2. Номер достался 501. И это КОШМАР!!!! Вместо заявленной большой одной кровати - 2 сдвинутые??????и это с мягкими продавленными матрасами.... 3. В удобствах бронирования - помещение полностью находится на первом этаже! больные колени, думал как хорошо - только это оказался номер на втором этаже. 4. написано Балкон, но и балкона нет - есть узкий проход к номерам!!!! 5. Телевизор - сначала пришлось попросить чтоб заработал, в итоге 5 каналов, из них 2 одинаковых, один англоязычный завис. Смех!!!! 6. Вид из окна - это просто издевательство!!!! Его нет!!!В этот номер никогда не приходит солнце!!! 7. Запах плесени и сырости!!! 8. Сейф - просто не работает, свистит только.... 9. Дверь в ванную комнату не закрывается совсем. 10. Входную дверь нельзя зарыть на задвижку - сломана. 11. Прикроватная тумбочка не закрывается. Столик - не открывается. Вся мебель кривая и двери плохо работают. 12. Отдохнуть у бассейна тихо не возможно - по пять-шесть работников по балконам-проходам носятся с уборкой и громко кричат...зачем? 13. Провели у бассейна 3 часа, никто не пришел убирать этот гадкий номер, потом пошел дождь-пошли в номер - и тут пришли с уборкой. фантастика. 14. Завтрак обычный, посредственный, и нужно ходить через дорогу, обслуга на завтраке - просто толпа бездельников. 15. При встрече вынесли латунного петуха, жгли свечи, фотографировали - и поселили в конуру. Пафоса много - толку мало. Жалобы не подействовали. 16. и зубную щетку положили одну на двоих!!!! Экономят??? 17. Сушильная машина - где это? что это? 18 Особо по оплате - 152 доллара за 2 дня за этот УЖАС???? и при оплате, заявленной в долларах не могут с долларовой карты списать доллары. ???
Stay was excellent , both dinner and bf had variety of options. Mr. Samalka hosting d us very well.
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Cleanliness
7.64/10Issues with maintenance noted, including a dirty cup and leaky shower.
Service
9.61/10Staff received praise for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.15/10Well positioned near attractions, but distances to points of interest were misrepresented.
Room Quality
8.1/10Good size and comfort, but maintenance issues were prevalent.
Amenities
8.13/10Decent amenities, though some improvements needed in maintenance and offerings.
Value for Money
8.09/10Higher costs due to tourist area, perceived as slightly above average.
Food and Beverage
8.64/10Good quality food, varied breakfast, but could improve on authenticity.
Overall Experience
8.61/10Generally positive, with room for improvements particularly in maintenance.