Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a library.
Located in Sigiriya, Back of Beyond - Pidurangala is in a rural area. Minneriya National Park and Pidurangala Rock reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Habarana Cultural Center and Popham's Arboretum. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Sigiriya travel guide
Kurulu Uyana, Pidurangala, Sigiriya, Sigiriya, 21120
What's nearby
Ancient City of Sigiriya
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Minneriya National Park
8 min drive - 5.1 km
Dambulla Cave Temple
31 min drive - 25.7 km
Pidurangala Rock
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sigiriya Museum
7 min drive - 3.0 km
Restaurants
Avii's Place
8 min drive
Little Hut Restaurant
5 min drive
Barista
5 min drive
Curry and Rice
15 min drive
Kenoli
6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala
A restaurant, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are available at this villa. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, a garden and barbecues are on-site. All 7 soundproofed villas feature free WiFi and room service. Guests will also find balconies or patios, dining areas and sitting areas.
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. This Sigiriya villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
Playground
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Dining
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
A restaurant
Limited room service
Bedrooms
Rollaway/extra bed: USD 15 per night
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
Games
Library
Outdoor areas
Balcony/patio
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Step to reach entrance
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Free bottled water
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Supervised activities for children
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safari nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
7 units
Bicycle rentals
Garden
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should be aware that this is an unfenced property located in a wildlife area.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 82 per vehicle (one-way)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Back Beyond Pidurangala Villa Sigiriya
Back Beyond Pidurangala Villa
Back Beyond Pidurangala Sigiriya
Back Beyond Pidurangala
Back Of Beyond, Pidurangala Hotel Sigiriya
Back Of Beyond Pidurangala Hotel Sigiriya
Back Of Beyond Pidurangala
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala Villa
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala Sigiriya
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala Villa Sigiriya
Frequently asked questions
Is Back of Beyond - Pidurangala pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Back of Beyond - Pidurangala provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 82 per vehicle applies.
Where is Back of Beyond - Pidurangala located?
This family-friendly Sigiriya villa is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pidurangala Rock and Ancient City of Sigiriya. Sigiriya Museum and Sigiriya Lion Rock are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 57 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
brooke
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the onsite Loris walk at night. The staff were also very friendly.
brooke
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
ANN-MARIE
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay in the tree house.It was lovely to wake up surrounded by nature. The staff were so nice and friendly and the location excellent for Sigireya.
ANN-MARIE
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing staff.
Amazing staff, very welcoming and friendly. Organised transport for us, which was very helpful.
Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Manisha
22 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
People are very friendly and accommodating. The place is unique, it’s the first time staying in a place like that. Food was great. We really enjoyed our stay.
Manisha
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, secluded, and rustic. Open air treehouses are a great way to commune with nature!
Jessica
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara
22 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing experience. Would do it again for sure. Staffwas great. Food was good. Jungle walk was a lot of fun. Whole family enjoyed the treehouse experience.
Tara
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
bas
2 Nov 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Very adventurous to sleep in a tree house. Basic conditions but absolutely worth the experience. I did it with my 11 year old son and he was overly excited. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.
bas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Glenn
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
We really enjoyed our stay, the staff were friendly and efficient. Word of warning though - we wished we had checked Uber before arranging a taxi to our next destination. Not thinking about Uber we asked the hotel manager to arrange a car/taxi and it cost us 16,000 LKR 17000 with tip. Mr Uber 7444 LKR
Glenn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Didn't match up to any of the reviews we read. It was nice enough, lights were kept on all night by others and in the path areas so it was impossible to sleep in the tree house with light bulbs glaring at eye level.
Everyone was kind and polite but no activities were available despite trying to book them in advance and when we got there.
It felt like perhaps someone usually in charge maybe wasn't there. But enough for me to not recommend.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bethan
18 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
2 Nights Treehouse Stay
We really enjoyed our 2 night stay in the treehouse. The staff were really helpful and very friendly. The room was as clean as it could be for a treehouse in the jungle and we enjoyed listening to the various sounds of the wildlife. We would recommend going Loris Trekking. We did manage to spot a couple of Loris’ and were amazed at how the trekker could spot them.
If you would struggle with bugs and geckos everywhere, then this accommodation is not for you as there were lots of them and we did get thoroughly chomped on by the mozzies so take a good spray!
Meals were not included in our stay but we had one evening meal and it was good.
The facilities are basic (it’s the jungle) but the shower was hot.
Overall, this was an accommodation like no other we have ever stayed in and we would recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy a jungle experience.
We heard you may get visited by local monkeys too, but they didn’t find us this time :-)
Bethan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Allie
10 Oct 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The accommodations and food were expensive for what you got. Beds were old. It’s understandable that open air treehouses in the jungle cannot be spotless, but hotel management could still do a better job.
Amazing experience to be sleeping “outside” and waking up to the sounds of all kinds of animals. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Some of the best food we have had in Sri Lanka. Perfect location near both Sigiriya rock as well as pidurangala. We had hired bycicles to explore the surroundings, which I would highly recommend as well!
Julia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
15 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Superbes chambre sur pilotis dans la jungle
Chambre suoerbes en hauteur dans la jungle...vue exceptionnelle...une cabane de Robinson crusoé..top
Stayed for two nights, and they where excellent! It’s very beautiful and truly an experience being so close to nature! It is very close to both Piduranagala rock and Sigiriya rock, so we climbed both with plenty extra time. The staff was super helpful with travel information and even made us our lunch to go when we where too late for elefant safari :) The food was great too! All in all I would absolutely recommend this place! We loved it!
Frankly I feel bad writing this. I had just an okay experience here and others had an amazing one. They even talked about it and I overheard. Basically it boils down to this: the treehouses are amazing. But the regular cottages - which is what I got - are just okay. And that plus the very hard beds made me not want to return. Even though the service was fantastic and the food was very good. But get a treehouse and you'll be happy I'm sure.
Für eine Nacht ein wundervolles Erlebnis mitten im Wald. In der Nacht hört man die Affen auf dem Dach herumtollen. Das Baumhaus ist sehr schön eingerichtet und das Bad ist halb unter freiem Himmel.
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und das Essen war gut.
Dentro do estilo de hotel na selva foi uma experiência inesquecível. Recomendo vivamente. Anfitrião e pessoal muito afável e prestável. Ninguém deve hesitar em ficar lá. Pena não haver limpeza nos quartos.
Lovely spot in the jungle! Highly recommend! Location is perfect we were able to walk to pidurangala for a sunset hike (literally around the corner) and then the next morning to sigiriya was about a half-mile walk down the road. Staff was super attentive! Stayed in one of the treehouses which I highly recommend-great glamping experience, not too buggy, great fans and mosquito nets, love the outdoor shower :) we didn’t see any-but apparently elephants and monkeys wander through the property regularly! Would definitely stay here again.
We were very excited to stay in the jungle treehouse. The treehouse was exactly as advertised - it was spacious, it looked out onto the jungle, and there were no walls or sides. We felt like we were right in the middle of nature. There was a mosquito net around the bed and a nicely equipped bathroom downstairs. Overall, we are really glad that we had the experience of waking up in the jungle. We were told that the monkeys had learned how to open the fridge (!), But we didn’t have any trouble from the monkeys while we were there. We were also told that if we heard anything large moving around in the jungle at night to just stay upstairs :) The staff at the hotel were friendly and were able to offer useful advice about the local area. The hotel is a ten minute walk to Pidurangala rock and a ten minute tuk tuk (300lkr) to Sigiriya. The hotel is eco-friendly and provides clean drinking water on site where you can refill plastic bottles, which was good. However, there were a few small issues with organisation. For example, we realised after I stay that our booking included breakfast. However, we weren’t told about this while we were there and so we didn’t have breakfast; this was a little disappointing. We felt that the communication from the staff could have been a little better, especially for the high price. Overall though worthwhile if you want to be close to nature.
We stayed in one of the three tree houses, which was a nice experience. We had thought we might see a few monkeys up close but we saw no animals, just a few insects/ frogs in the bathroom. The guys managing the place were helpful and friendly. They got up early to drop us at Pidurangala rock at 5 am for the sunrise climb without any issue. Breakfast of fruit and other choice omelette etc, was more than adequate. Eve meals were really tasty. A little out of the way if you want restaurants and bars and it’s not licenced to sell alcohol , however they are happy for you to bring your own. Overall a good stay for one / two nights. Poss only down side was because you are sleeping outdoors in the tree house the sheets can feel a little damp in the morning.
Sleeping in a treehouse is a unique experience and we slept exceptionally well, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle. The houses are beautifully appointed and the food was delicious. We were shown the local area on a bike ride and it’s certainly worth checking out the luscious surroundings.