Back of Beyond - Wild Haven - Sigiriya
Travel like a storyteller gathering scenes: sunrise over Sigiriya rock, blue trains winding through tea country, waves curling onto golden bays, and lanterns glowing by temple lakes. Choose a cozy villa, a rainforest hideaway, or a sea-view suite and wake to birdsong and cinnamon air. Days fill with safaris, spice gardens, colonial streets, and cool hill walks, while evenings bring seafood, drums, and starlit shores. Your island escape begins with one easy reservation today. Friendly hosts and warm seas await.
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Back of Beyond - Wild Haven
No. of rooms
7
WiFi
Parking
Meals
We speak
9.0/10
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No. of rooms
7
WiFi
Parking
Meals
We speak
9.0/10
Set amidst a natural landscape, Back of Beyond – Pidurangala offers a peaceful getaway in Sigiriya. Just 1 km from Sigiriya Rock, this property features free Wi-Fi, free parking and a natural setting in the middle of a forest.
Rooms come with traditional interiors and wooden furnishings. A private bathroom comes with hot and cold shower facilities.
A fine selection of local and Western dishes are served at the restaurant.
Recreational choices include a cycling or hiking trip. Guests can go on a bird watching excursion or elephant watching safari to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park.
Back of Beyond is a 30-minute drive to Dambulla Town. Katunayake International Airport is approximately 3.5 hours away by car.
The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 10:00.
Please note that drivers accommodation is available for USD 10 per night.
Please note that a non-refundable deposit of 50% will be charged from the credit card (Visa or Mastercard) within 30 days of arrival. Please note that a 3% fee will be charged oncredit card payments. The balance has to be settled at the lodge in cash (USD, Euro or Sri Lankan Rupees), as the property does not accept card payment, or we shall collect the balance payment from your card on your arrival or 7 days before your arrival date from the head office.
Please note that the property can arrange for a pick-up from Sigiriya or an intermediate point at an additional cost of USD 7 for one way.
Please note that the property recommends that the guests arrive before dark (6:00 p.m.) and use an elevated vehicle as the last stretch of the road is bumpy.
Please note that by making a reservation, you would be entering a wildlife area and staying on an unfenced property. The stay or tours conducted might bring youcontact with or vicinity of wild animals (including snakes, spiders, wild boars, elephants, etc.). Back of Beyond staff members, associates, andor agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the behavior of wild animals. The stay and entrythe wildlife area and Back of Beyond are at your own risk and responsibility.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
CCTV outside property
Hikingadditional charge
Garden
Special diet menus (on request)
Parking on site
Cooking classoffsiteadditional charge
Contactless check-in/check-out
Fruitsadditional charge
Restaurant
Shuttle service
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Delivered food is securely covered
Physical distancing in dining areas
BBQ facilitiesadditional charge
Picnic area
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Private check-in/check-out
Free parking
Family rooms
Cycling
Airport pick upadditional charge
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Internet services
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Packed lunches
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Terrace
Physical distancing rules followed
Open-air bath
Private parking
24-hour front desk
Outdoor furniture
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Bike toursadditional charge
Free WiFi
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
WiFi
Accessible parking
Airport drop offadditional charge
Breakfast takeaway containers
Walking toursadditional charge
Parking
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Deluxe Tree House. The Tree House features a split level living and bedroom with private bathroom and show facilities. The sleeping areas are supported by large tree branches whereas the living areas and private bathrooms are situated below. ;
Boulder Cottage. Built incorporating granite boulders, these lodges are on raised platforms, with wooden floors. The private bathrooms have hot and cold water showers. ;
Family Cottage. This triple room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Family Tree House. The family tree house can accommodate up to 5 people and features split level living and sleeping areas with a tropical bathroom on the ground floor.
