Amba Yaalu - Thema Collection "The First Women-Led Hotel In Sri Lanka" - Sigiriya
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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
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Bathtub
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Bathtub
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Fitness centre
Infinity pool
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
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
- City landmarks
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