Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

–Excellent location - show map
+55 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Set amidst a natural landscape, Back of Beyond – Pidurangala offers a peaceful getaway in Sigiriya. Just 1 km from Sigiriya Rock, this property features free Wi-Fi, free parking and a natural setting in the middle of a forest. Rooms come with traditional interiors and wooden furnishings. A private bathroom comes with hot and cold shower facilities. Recreational choices include a cycling or hiking trip. Guests can go on a bird watching excursion or elephant watching safari to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park. A fine selection of local and Western dishes are served at the restaurant. Pidurangala – Back of Beyond is a 30-minute drive to Dambulla Town. Katunayake International Airport is approximately 3.5 hours away by car. Please note that a deposit of 30% will be charged from the credit card (Visa or Mastercard) upon booking. The balance has to be settled at the lodge in cash (USD or Sri Lankan rupees) or credit card, or we shall collect the balance amount from the head office on or before your arrival date by credit card. Please note that by making a reservation, you would be entering a wildlife area and staying in an unfenced property. The stay/tours conducted might take or bring you into contact or vicinity of wild animals (including snakes, spiders, wild boar, monkey elephants etc.). Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the of wild animals. The stay and entry into the wildlife area and Back of Beyond is at your own risk and responsibility.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

FREE private parking!

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jenni
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were amazing. The tree house was amazing. The location was perfect. The tours were brilliant. Special thanks to the resident naturalist who took us out on an amazing elephant safari and night walk to see the slender loris. All of the...”
Bibi
Netherlands Netherlands
“We had a wonderful and unique stay! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The night safari and elephant safari are highly recommended, seeing the loris was a special experience! We stayed in the treehouse, which is right in the middle of...”
Lisette
Netherlands Netherlands
“Unique place to stay, very close to Pidurangala rock. The treehouse offers privacy, while being in the middle of the nature. Highly recommend going on the evening activity to spot Loris!”
Satalino
Germany Germany
“Great location - in the middle of the jungle. Bird sounds in the morning and getting awake in nature.”
Jelmer
Netherlands Netherlands
“We stayed in the tree house and it was amazing to stay in the nature. Very lovely.”
Egan
Australia Australia
“So relaxing being in a tree house in the jungle, felt so off the grid. The food was nice. We hired bicycle to ride to Lion rock which was awesome seeing animals on the way. Staff so friendly”
Jurian
Netherlands Netherlands
“What can I say.. here you’re just one with nature. The treehouse was an amazing place to stay in the middle of the woods. At dusk and in the morning you can only hear the animal sounds. Overall an unique place to stay!”
Ilona
Poland Poland
“Absolutely amazing place with lovely and friendly staff. Wonderful adventure to stay in a place like this, the best accommodation that we had in Sri Lanka. I highly recommed it to everyone. Clean, nice food, you can go to town by tuktuk.”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed one night. Amazing Sri Lankan hospitality. There’s a naturalist on hand to answer questions. And we so enjoyed the night walk. 5 loris spotted!!! And a mouse deer. We stayed in the quadruple treehouse with our older girls. Such a great...”
Jess
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a very cool experience staying in the treehouse for 2 nights. The treehouse itself is clean and comfortable, the outdoor shower is lovely and listening to the jungle at night was delightful. One night we watched fireflies just above our...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian • European
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
US$10 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a deposit of 50% will be charged from the credit card (Visa or Mastercard) within 30 days of arrival. The balance has to be settled at the lodge in cash (USD or Sri Lankan rupees) or by credit card. Please note that a 3% fee will be charged on all credit card payments.

Please note that by making a reservation, you would be entering a wildlife area and staying in an unfenced property. The stay/tours conducted might take or bring you into contact or vicinity of wild animals (including snakes, spiders, wild boar, monkey elephants etc.). Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the of wild animals. Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the of wild animals. The stay and entry into the wildlife area and Back of Beyond is at your own risk and responsibility.

Please inform Back of Beyond - Pidurangala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.