Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection "The First Women-Led Hotel In Sri Lanka" - Sigiriya

$$$$||View on mapSigiriya, Sri LankaLot 16, Pihilla Mookalana, Katupotha, Kandalama, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 21106|
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Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection "The First Women-Led Hotel In Sri Lanka" - Sigiriya
Lot 16, Pihilla Mookalana, Katupotha, Kandalama, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 21106·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Facilities9.4
Location9.3
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples39%
Groups13%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Facilities9.4
Location9.3
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples39%
Groups13%
Solo4%

4-star women-led hotel in Sri Lanka's historic Sigiriya region

Amenities & Facilities

Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection, the first women-led hotel in Sri Lanka, offers an outdoor infinity pool open year-round with views of the mango plantation and Kandalama Lake. The property includes a fitness centre with modern equipment and a spa lounge where guests can book massage and wellness packages. Evening entertainment and billiards are available on-site, and free private parking is provided for all guests.

Rooms & Suites

Each of the 4-star accommodation units features air-conditioned, soundproof rooms with flat-screen TVs and in-room safety deposit boxes. Private bathrooms and garden views are standard in every room, with some suites offering balconies and interconnected doors for families. The hotel also provides connecting family rooms and wheelchair-accessible units on request.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves buffet, à la carte, and continental breakfast with local, Asian, and international cuisine. Special diet menus accommodate halal, vegetarian, and dairy-free preferences, while a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals are offered for younger guests. Breakfast in the room and packed lunches are available, and the bar serves wine/champagne and coffee house beverages.

Wellness & Activities

The spa at Amba Yaalu Kandalama provides a range of wellness packages including massage, foot bath, and full-body Ayurvedic treatments in a dedicated spa lounge. Daily yoga classes are held in the garden, and bike tours around the lake can be arranged at the 24-hour front desk. The hotel also offers guided bird-watching walks and a nature walking trail through the property's mango grove.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is located on the edge of Kandalama Lake, 14 km from Sigiriya airport and within 30 minutes of Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple. Popham's Arboretum, a dry-zone forest reserve, is a 15-minute drive away, and Minneriya National Park is accessible for elephant safaris. A naturalist on staff assists guests with planning excursions and provides guided tours of the region's archaeological sites.

  • Location: Next to Kandalama Lake, 14 km from Sigiriya airport
  • Rooms: Soundproof rooms with garden views and private bathrooms
  • Dining: Restaurant with buffet, à la carte, and continental breakfast including halal, vegetarian, and dairy-free options
  • Wellness: Spa with Ayurvedic treatments, massage, and yoga classes
  • Facilities: Outdoor infinity pool, fitness centre, and evening entertainment with billiards
  • Family: Family rooms, kid-friendly buffet, and children's activities
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-18:00
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:33
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Rooms and availability

Duplex Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Infinity pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Billiard tables
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection "The First Women-Led Hotel In Sri Lanka"

💵 Lowest room price 79 £
📏 Distance to centre 11.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 14.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Sigiriya Air Force Base, GIU

Location

Lot 16, Pihilla Mookalana, Katupotha, Kandalama, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 21106
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Lot 16, Pihilla Mookalana, Katupotha, Kandalama, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 21106
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Lot 16, Pihilla Mookalana, Katupotha, Kandalama, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 21106
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