Kassapa Lions Rock stands at Digampathaha, Kimbissa, in the Dambulla area, set among greenery and rural landscape close to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya is about 2.8 km away and Pidurangala 4.1 km, with Habarana 6.2 km and Habarana Station 9.8 km, and village life and nature trails lie all around.
The hotel is 129 km as the crow flies from Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake, and the drive by road takes around 3 hours, depending on traffic and the weather. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Kassapa Lions Rock.
Guests stay in traditional-style cottages and villas inspired by local architecture, each with garden or rock views. Every unit has air-conditioning or ceiling fans, an en-suite bathroom, comfortable bedding, tea and coffee facilities and a private veranda.
An open-air restaurant serves hearty Sri Lankan and international dishes made from local ingredients, and there is a garden lounge among tropical plants and flowering beds, an outdoor swimming pool and short on-site walking paths to viewpoints. Traditional massage and yoga sessions are available on request, Wi-Fi is free in the public areas, parking is on site, and the tour desk can arrange visits to Sigiriya, Pidurangala, safari parks, village excursions and train rides.
Climb Sigiriya, the ancient Lion Rock, for its frescoes, water gardens and views, or hike Pidurangala Rock for sunrise over Sigiriya and visit its hilltop cave temple. Further out are the elephants and birdlife of Minneriya and Kaudulla, and closer to home there are village and farm tours with traditional cooking, pottery and handicrafts, early-morning birdwatching and evening boat rides on a nearby reservoir.
Very good food and very friendly staff. Ms. Preethika in particular was very friendly. The pool was unfortunately a bit broken. Otherwise, however, the complex was very pretty. Rooms were okay..
Beautiful location and atmosphere, which binds us with nature. Great hospitality and a friendly staff team. The food was amazing & delicious. The rooms were excellent and spacious. The stay was worth the spend. The front office m…
We stayed here for two nights and were very impressed with the cleanliness of the hotel and quality of the food. We are all vegetarian and the staff and chef went out of their way to accommodate our request, especially Gamini the…
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