The property is very remote, on a very bumpy dirt road. The separate villas are dotted around the water gardens and connected via dirt paths, there is a buggy to take you to the reception, pool and dining areas although sometimes we walked as it isn't very far. The villas are spacious with balconies and are spotless. There is one restaurant on site where you can have all meals, the food was delicious and large servings. The only negatives are the hotel is not anywhere near a village so you can't go for a stroll to explore Sigiriya village and therefore must eat and drink at the hotel. Also, the pool area is lovely but there is no shade (the umbrellas don't cover the whole of the sunlounges) so it gets very hot. There is a pool bar but the service was poor, if you could find someone to take your drink order, it took ages to then get the drinks. Overall, we loved our stay here though, it was very relaxing, the staff were lovely and the food was great.

We had an amazing stay at Water Garden Sigiriya. The whole place is so peaceful, and it felt like we were surrounded by nature – perfect for a relaxing getaway. Our room was incredible – super spacious and comfortable, and having our own private pool was definitely a highlight! The food was great; every meal was delicious, and you could tell a lot of care went into it. The service was also fantastic, especially from Sashi, Thamidu, and Dilshan, who made our stay even more enjoyable. They were friendly and always ready to help with anything we needed. Overall, it was such a memorable experience, and we left feeling completely recharged. Would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a mix of relaxation and great hospitality!

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This must surely be the best place to stay in Sigiriya. It has real class, it's immaculately maintained, and the food is excellent and varied. We stayed in a duplex villa with plunge pool which was if anything too big for our needs (family of four). It was huge, and located close to the main pool and restaurant. We arranged an afternoon safari via the hotel to see the elephants' August gathering and that was a real highlight of our stay in Sigiriya. Considering we stayed there in peak season (August), we were surprised how quiet it was. The main pool was very quiet - either no-one in there or just a handful of other people. And the restaurant also had an abundance of empty tables at lunch and dinner time. After we left the hotel, I received a Whatsapp from the hotel to say we'd left something in the room. We agreed to return several days later, and they'd kept it safe in reception. That was most appreciated.

What a special place this is. We all loved it. The water gardens are even better in real life than in the photos and the view of Lions Rock is stunning! The villa was perfectly appointed. The food was good (though medium rare was very rare!) and restaurant staff attentive. The bar manager and cocktails on the Twin Bar Terrace were excellent. Noel was super helpful pre and during our arrival arranging transfers and a guided trip to Lions Rock (well worth doing).

Whilst we liked the ability to do yoga, we are used to the teacher doing the class with us, giving live feedback on what we could each improve on. Rather than a demo, then a verbal description, then us having to copy. Class could be easily adjusted as its clear the yoga teacher knows his stuff! Gym was quite small though well equipped for its size.

Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff. A special thank you to our naturalist Noel, with whom we did three wonderful tours (an incredible elephant safari, an educational and interesting trip to Lion’s Rock, and a cool hike to Pidurangala Rock). Noel constantly went above the call of duty and is a massive asset to the hotel. A special word of thanks also to our attentive and punctual porter, Sasika, who took great care of us. Thank you to the whole Water Garden Sigiriya team for making our first trip to Sri Lanka so memorable - we will return!

Beautiful grounds, well kept. The staff were very helpful. The location was excellent for exploring Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. We enjoyed peaceful strolls in the grounds watching an array of birds. Our room had a good selection of books giving information relevant to the property and its surroundings. The staff in reception, Dan and Nipun and Dilshan and Madushan were especially kind and helpful.

The shower worked well but an anti slip mat or a grab rail would have been appreciated.

The villas are very large, like having a private home to yourself. They are well appointed, comortable, and a wonderful private haven. The staff was universally friendly, accommodating, professional and wonderful to interact with. The dining staff is exceptional -- what service. The location near Sigiriya and away from the crowds is excellent. The setting, with pools of water and peacocks running freely, is captivating.

The dinners were quite good, but not rising to the level of exceptional.

A spectacular property with a view of Sigiriya (Lion Rock), sprawling over a large property with waterlilies and peacocks. One of the biggest hotel pools I've seen, with excellent service and rooms that were beautifully appointed. I loved using one of the resort bicycles to cycle around, and enjoyed my stay very much. Make sure to book for enough time to enjoy the hotel as it's fantastic.

Beautiful views and space. The villa had a large living room, and was generally very large. The staff were excellent.

If i can describe WGS in one world i would say heaven on earth! Beautiful property, rooms were spacious and modern, the staff were amazing, very welcoming and always ready to help in anything you want! The food was delicious as well as the yoga classes! Everything is just perfect for a serene stay! Highly tecommended

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