Luxury hotel holiday Water Garden Sigirya

Water Garden Sigiriya is surrounded by lakes and water streams and is within sight of Sigiriya Rock just six kilometres away. Luxury meets nature at this resort with its 30 spacious villas, some with plunge pool. There are plenty of activities on site for when you’re not exploring the region.
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flight from London to Colombo return in economy
  • Transport by private car with driver-guide
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Optional room, board and flight upgrades. Details on request.

Luxury bespoke holidays to Water Garden, Sigiriya

Water Garden Sigiriya is a modern, luxurious, boutique hotel with resort-style activities in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle and 30 spacious villas

Facts in brief

Official star rating 5

Location About 6 kms from Sigiriya Rock

Annual opening All year

Closest airport Colombo

Distance from airport About 4 hours by car

Hotel facilities and services

Restaurant, Bar, Gardens, Outdoor swimming pool, Fitness centre, Butler service, Helipad, Billiards, Cycling, Archery, Spa, Yoga, Cookery, Visit a local village, Croque

Complimentary

Wi-Fi

Land sports

Cycling, archery, croquet

Out and about nearby

Sigiriya Lion Rock is the obvious site to visit from Water Garden. Bicycles can be provided if you want to cycle there. Other sites within reach are the megalithic tombs of Ibbankatuwa, the temple at Dambulla and Ritigala monastery. Tours can be arranged from the hotel to these places as well as to Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park, where a jeep safari can be arranged. If you have your driver-guide with you, these places can be visited during your stay here as part of our touring holiday. Guided walks can also be arranged for you around the nearby village.

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Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!
Mrs H, Jan 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe villa for 5 nights

From about

£2,190

Holiday Code EXH46761

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays to Water Garden, Sigiriya

Room descriptions

Water Garden has 30 villas. Each has satellite TV, mini bar, wi-fi, tea/coffee making, safe, bathrobes, slippers.

Deluxe villa 950 sq ft, one bedroom, king bed, bathtub, scenic view of lush forests, partially built over water
Superior deluxe villa with plunge pool 1,282 sq ft, king bed, private pool, pool deck, bathtub
Duplex twin villa with plunge pool 2,135 sq ft, two bedrooms with king bed and two twins, private pool, pool deck, bathtub

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Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!
Mrs H, Jan 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe villa for 5 nights

From about

£2,190

Holiday Code EXH46761

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays to Water Garden, Sigiriya

The journey and how you get there

Most of the stays at the Water Garden are part of a longer touring itinerary in Sri-Lanka, accompanied by driver-guide but a stay here could be combined with another hotel in this region or another to make a two-centre holiday.

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Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!
Mrs H, Jan 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe villa for 5 nights

From about

£2,190

Holiday Code EXH46761

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays to Water Garden, Sigiriya

Highlights of the Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya Rock Fortress; Dambulla Cave Temples; Polonnaruwa – ruins of the ancient capital; Anuradhapura – sacred city; Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park (or Kaudulla National Park); Elephant rides/treks; Birdwatching on the ‘tanks’; Hot air balloon ride; Cycle ride – local village life; Ayurveda health treatments, massages, herbal steam beds and aromatic baths; Ritigala monastery ruins (walking required); Aukana Buddha; Mihintale; the story of Buddhism; the story of Ayurveda. Day trip or continue on to Kandy, visiting spice gardens, batik workshops, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy market, city centre, view from hills, workshops for woodcarving, brass and musical instruments.

Cultural highlights of the Cultural Triangle

Four of Sri Lanka's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in what is popularly known as the Cultural Triangle. Between them they tell a fascinating story of Sri Lanka’s civilisation. The 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of Sri Lanka’s most awe-inspiring archaeological sites and its prime tourist attraction, well worth climbing to see the majestic views from the summit. Nearby are the Dambulla Cave Temples, each cave filled with murals and gilded statues depicting the life of the Buddha. The well-preserved ruins of Polonnaruwa, the 12th century capital, tell a story of Buddhism, royalty, kinship, war and power. Highlights are the Royal Palace, Council Chamber and four graceful Buddha statues of Gal Vihara. The ancient city of Anuradhapura is a vast archaeological site of palaces, monasteries, temples and dagobas, mostly in ruins, although some have been resorted. This was one of the grandest monastic cities that the world has ever seen. Other sights worth seeing are Mihintale Sanctuary, known as the ‘cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka’; Ritigala, ruins of a 9th century monastery hidden amongst dense forest; and Minneriya National Park, a park filled with wildlife including elephants, buffalo, wild boar and crocodiles.

Festivals in the Cultural Triangle

The Buddhist festivals: monthly on Poya (full moon) days, especially Vesak (May) and Poson (June). Poson marks the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahat Maha Mahinda, son of Asoka of India at Mihintale in 3rd century BC. July to October – the Elephant Gathering: during this season in the evenings, hundreds of wild elephants gather along the banks of the Minneriya Tank.

Climate in the Cultural Triangle

As the climate is very hot with an average temperature of 30° C, it is best to do sightseeing and activities in the early mornings and late afternoons, with time to relax at the hotel, eat or travel in air-conditioning at the height of the day. Average humidity is 60%, with very little rainfall most of the year - most of the rain falls between November and February when the North-east monsoon prevails.

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