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  • 2/5 Sajith M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a booking for 5 Rooms- 2 nights. Hotel was almost full. Service delivered by the staff is far below the average. We have been waiting for 3hours to get our rooms. Baggage were delivered with another one hour delay. Don't trust 1) No adequate staff . Front reception and the Manager is a horrible experience to us. This Manager will definitely ruin the hotel soon. Front Desk is not professional at all. Keep you waiting with so many reasons. They lie you most of the times. 2) Never book this hotel for more than a single night. Food is horrible. Same menu for Lunch and Dinner . Dessert is same in lunch and Dinner. Cheap selection.I don't know what to say about the breakfast. Many food items were overcooked or half cooked. You might find a very good menu in a simple hotel for sure. 3) They don't have a functional bar though they mentioned it. 4) Plus points- Cleanliness is good. Beds are comfortable and bathrooms are good enough. Room facilities are satisfactory. Tips: Never book this hotel with Full board package. Do not stay more than a single night.
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  • 4/5 ࢻෙ࢒ිࢱා οΏ½. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a lovely place with nature. Gives a nice peaceful feeling inside a Forest. Friendly staff and very supportive. Delicious food. Both pools are loved by adults and kids. If you're a seeking for a nice nature gateway inside a forest.. this is a good place. We enjoyed the vacation!!😍
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  • 5/5 Meenuka N. 2 years ago on Google
    wonderful stay close to nature. Feel like living in a forest. Can wake up with birds call. Warm welcome Friendly and lovely supportive staff. Feel like we’re at home. Variety of delicious food. Love πŸ’• to stay there again and again.
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  • 4/5 Deepak M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location.. Superb staff.. Delicious food.. It's a great place to enjoy with family and friends. There is a good area so socialize with a pool table and some games. The rooms are spacious. The hotel is located near habarana so you can always go for a wild life safari. Location is highly recommended.

  • 5/5 ravindra s. 7 months ago on Google
    We stayed at Amaara Forest Hotel for 2 nights with family and friends. It was a lovely and memorable experience. The staff were friendly and nice, the food was amazing. The two-piece band that entertained guests during dinner, and waking up to the beautiful sound of the flutist by the pool side were lovely touches by the management. We were also greeted and welcomed by the owner Ahintha who was very friendly and obliging and who also has a fantastic rapport with his staff which was refreshing to see. The little giveaway of a plant was a lovely touch I must add! We will highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Sigiriya or Habarana.

  • 5/5 Nandeswari C. 1 year ago on Google
    The hotel overall was pretty with a big swimming pool facing the sea which was so nice. There was also a game room at the hotel which we really loved and thought it was a great idea! So many games to play including board games, pool, table football and darts! We had a few cocktails at the hotel too, they were great but extremely expensive. Overall a pretty hotel with lovely staff. The reason I am taking two stars away is how extremely expensive it was for not much more than other hotels that we stayed at in return.

  • 5/5 Akki C. 1 year ago on Google
    It has a unique ambiance! The rooms are very spacious. The food was warm and nicely presented (special thanks go to Mr.Afeel who was at the buffet [hope I got his name correctly] for his friendly yet professional attitude). You may not enjoy it much if you are not a fan of animals. Expect some disturbance from monkeys and maybe a small frog or two in the bathroom πŸ˜….

  • 5/5 Gaurav B. 1 year ago on Google
    My room was spacious, comfortable, and impeccably clean, with all the amenities I could need. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep every night. I also appreciated the little touches, such as the complimentary toiletries and the fresh towels provided daily

  • 5/5 saivenkat g. 1 year ago on Google
    Amaara Forest Hotel Sigiriya is a delightful hotel surrounded by lush greenery and located just a few minutes away from the famous Sigiriya rock fortress. The hotel boasts well-appointed rooms with modern amenities and comfortable beds. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the food served at the hotel's restaurant is delicious. The hotel also has a beautiful outdoor pool that is perfect for a refreshing dip after a long day of exploring. Overall, Amaara Forest Hotel Sigiriya is a great choice for travelers looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay in a beautiful setting.

  • 5/5 Upendra k. 1 year ago on Google
    Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and bidet. Amaara Forest Hotel Sigiriya features free WiFi throughout the property.

  • 4/5 SANJAYA K. 6 months ago on Google
    Great hotel to spend holidays specially for nature lovers. Rooms are surrounded by trees and can enjoy the calm environment. Hospitality was also great. There is a big pool including a kids pool. Food was very tasty. However we do not satisfy with the food variations available in buffets. There were very limited options to select like in ordinary hotels. Except that, we had a great time.

  • 4/5 lahiru sandaruwan f. 6 months ago on Google
    I went to this hotel few weeks back. It was not very crowded. Staff was very much helpful and attentive. Service is good. They have maintained the premises in a good manner. It's a good place to relax and enjoy calm natural environment. Rooms and baths are not very well maintained but good. There is an outside area to arrange a small function if you're going with a team. Since I was there in the dry season the nearby natural water stream was not very much alive. Food was delicious.

  • 4/5 Sukirajh R. 6 months ago on Google
    The hotel is a good choice for a family stay, but there were some maintenance issues. The baby cot and beds seemed old, and the blankets were not clean. However, the staff, especially at the restaurant, were friendly and accommodating. The buffet was a highlight, offering good value for the price.

  • 5/5 Deepal R. 7 months ago on Google
    I stayed in Amaara Forest Hotel with my family; I got to say that we had a fabulous time. The hotel had its rooms and facilities spread out almost giving the impression that we are in a jungle. Very modern facilities as well. Food was Absolutely amazing and staff was very friendly and helpful. Amaara was very nicely and centrally located to lot of tourist attractions hence there were tons of places to visit such as Sigiriya rock. Our favourite was the Elephant Safari. Overall, very good value for money.

  • 5/5 Mayoni P. 5 months ago on Google
    What an amazing place with breath taking views. Soo quiet and peaceful. A wonderful place for nature lovers. Staff is very attentive to your every need. Will definitely recommend this place and will not hesitate to come again.

  • 5/5 Justine H. 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice and clean hotel, friendly staff & tasty Sri Lankan food. They were also very accommodating when we asked them to have breakfast after the designated breakfast hours since we visited Sigiriya early in the morning before breakfast. They also have a beautiful pool area.

  • 5/5 Manul M. 7 months ago on Google
    Went there in dry season. So all the creeks were dried. But i think it has very beautiful surrounding. Hotel is super nice calm place. And staff is super friendly and gave excellent service that we didnt expected. All meals surved as buffet bit i think they need to have more varieties. Specially for the dinner. Because there were only very few choices. Overall nice experience.

  • 5/5 naveen h. 1 year ago on Google
    Rooms have more space and very clean. Very calm and quiet place for nature lovers. Foods also very delicious. So we are highly recommended this place for local and foreign guests to have a good stay. This is the best hotel in Sigiriya with surrounding of the beautiful nature.

  • 5/5 Dilip kumar S. 1 year ago on Google
    The room was large, and the bathroom facilities were good. I loved the rain shower, though the heat is only mild. The dinner and breakfast buffets were good. The spread and service were worthy of a 5 star hotel. The lunch was tasty, too. The entire resort property is set inside a jungle in a quaint setting. The room service was top class, serving drinks with chilled glasses. The only concern is that the road to get here is a single path dirt road with way too many potholes. Though I don't mind coming here on a rented vehicle, I wouldn't dream of bringing my own car here.

  • 5/5 NAITA b. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place designed natural architecture with out damage the forest and nature. Loving environment, fresh air, silent and most comfortable rooms and conference room with necessary training equipments with out any obstacles, and kindness with customers satisfactory services, separate building adorned added more valuable My fullest recommendation who are willing to select in Habarana zone. Thanks for amaara forest management and team players as well. Good luck Moulana, DM-Batticaloa

  • 5/5 Rienzie De S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent and friendly hospitality given to us. Fabulous and tasty food with Sri Lankan tasty. Rooms are comfortable and bigger than we thought.

  • 5/5 Dineth C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amaara forest resort located ia beautiful area its gives you totally jungle vibes. Staff was very friendly and food is delicious. We had a great stay.

  • 5/5 Buddika T. 1 year ago on Google
    The hospitality at the front and restaurant is wonderful, friendly gesture is pretty amazing. Especially Hafeel the restaurant managing staff member so committed to his duty and service's. 5*recommended for his service rended towards me and my wife. The environment of this hotel is really amazing. As it's really down to earth towards the theme of the hotel name. We are truly thankful to all the staff we met. Rooms have more space and very clean. Very calm and quiet place for nature lovers. Foods also very delicious. So we are highly recommended this place for local and foreign guests to have a good stay. This is the best hotel in Sigiriya with surrounding of the beautiful nature.

  • 5/5 Kalidasan Sivayoga D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Services by F&B staff. Although I m vegiterian, foods are extreemly good in taste and many choices. The curtesy of the F&B staff are extra ordinary. I occupied 220, which is vwry spacious and neet & tidy. Property is a secret hideout in Sigiriya.

  • 1/5 Rizwan A. 1 year ago on Google
    We were booked for 2 nights. We checked out a day early due to the terrible sleep we had at night. There was an animal on the roof which was scratching all night. The bathroom did not have a pleasant smell. The only redeeming factor was friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Ruseik R. 1 year ago on Google
    It has a unique ambiance! The rooms are very spacious. The food was warm and nicely presented (special thanks go to Mr.Afeel who was at the buffet [hope I got his name correctly] for his friendly yet professional attitude). You may not enjoy it much if you are not a fan of animals. Expect some disturbance from monkeys and maybe a small frog or two in the bathroom πŸ˜….

  • 4/5 Rasika W. 1 year ago on Google
    Hotel was so quite and peaceful..Staff is friendly and helpful..Food is tasty and balanced..Pool was not properly clean..If you need relax from you busy life this the place...Overall All good..πŸ™‚

  • 5/5 Arjuna G. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best forest hotels in Sri Lanka. Awesome food. Friendly staff. Comfy rooms. Excellent bar n pool. πŸ”₯πŸ‘πŸ»βœŒπŸ»

  • 5/5 Dinesh C. 1 year ago on Google
    Was an excellent stay despite we were the only guest in the hotel. Superb foodthe by chef. Had swam in the river as well as in the pool. Very silent place and highly recommended. Dinushika Dahanayaka the receptionist provided excellent service. Wish you all the best for your course. Nice people nice hotel. Worth visiting!!! Stayed on 1st of Jun 2022

  • 5/5 Sahan B. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is excellent for relaxing because of the calmness. There were only few guests when we visit there. However they opened the buffet. Food was delicious although the options were limited. It is understandable because there were few visitors. The staff was very helful. They prepared food for our baby on our request. The main problem we faced was the road to this place. When coming from Sigiriya, the road is very dusty and not comfortable at all.

  • 4/5 Hashith K. 2 years ago on Google
    Located on a forest area near to the Habarana Forest in middle an elephant crossing. Had a warm welcoming. There were not lot of guest on the date we checked in. But they managed to provide a limited item buffet for all guest. Food was really great and tasteful. Also they provide the safari trucks(apply additional charges) as well with complementary water bottles. Rooms are quite big with a balcony. But the mini bar was empty. Pool also quite clean and nice.


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