Accommodation in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle

Aliya Resort and Spa is a modern, eco-friendly resort which offers a range of good accommodation including luxury tents and interconnecting rooms for families. It is perfectly situated for excursions in the Cultural Triangle and has a variety of facilities including a spa and an infinity pool with stunning views.

Amaya Lake is a simple hotel of four-star standard which enjoys a peaceful and beautiful setting by the banks of Kandalama Lake in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. An excellent eco-hotel with a personal feel that offers low-level cabanas in tranquil woodland.

Arachchi Heritage is a contemporary two-bedroom property on the banks of Tissa Wewa and has a serene and intimate feel that delights history buffs, nature lovers and style gurus alike

Back of Beyond Pidurangala is a rustic eco-retreat at the foot of the towering Pidurangala Rock, walking distance to the historic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Surrender yourself to nature and the enchanting feeling of living in the surrounds where history dates back to the 5th century AD.

Back of Beyond Wild Haven is an eco-retreat off the beaten track, 20 minutes from Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and is suitable for those who are adventurous and delight in simplicity. It is one of three respected Back of Beyond properties owned by an ardent nature lover. Accommodation consists of two wooden tree houses and four cottages on stilts.

Cinnamon Lodge is blessed with a tranquil and picturesque 27-acre woodland location next to a beautiful lake. The large gardens are filled with tropical trees and tranquil waterways which provide a home for a variety of birds, grey monkeys and rock squirrels. The luxurious two-storey chalets have verandahs and balconies and offer much privacy.

Deer Park Hotel stands in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle overlooking an ancient reservoir at Giritale. This cosy eco-resort has quite a compact setting but maintains high levels of style and comfort and a tranquil, natural feel.

Ekho Lake House, which overlooks Parakrama Lake near the ruined city of Polonnaruwa, has a history dating back to the colonial period and has regained much of its allure now that the owners, Ceylon Hotels Corporation, have upgraded the property to a small boutique hotel.

Elephas Resort is a small, eco-friendly hotel surrounded by wilderness and paddy fields which offers laid-back, chalet-style accommodation close to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.