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Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

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Kurulu Uyana, Pidurangala

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Staff was very helpful

Staff were fantastic and it’s a great base for Sigiriya

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

I like the idea of sleeping in the forest

Obviously you're sleeping among wildlife and still in outdoors, so you should ke…

Great location
6 mentions

I also did a night walk to see some Loris and a sunrise walk up to Pidurangala a…

Jungle location incredible, you really did feel like you’re in the back of beyon…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Great staff, great food and the room is very clean and spacious

The bathroom was underneath the treehut, which was also very spacious

Breakfast available
2 mentions

Dinner and breakfast was tasty

Everything is well prepared, breakfast is great, everybody is very helpful

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

There is no wifi in the treehuts, which for us wasn't a problem

Overview

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.

Traveller reviews

H

Hewitt

couple

May 12, 2026

9

Amazing experience

Staff was very helpful. Great jungle experience saw lots of monkeys.

P

Pauline

solo_traveller

May 4, 2026

10

Amazing stay !

Great staff, great food and the room is very clean and spacious. I also did a night walk to see some Loris and a sunrise walk up to Pidurangala and it was great!

M

Michael

couple

April 25, 2026

9

Staff were fantastic and it’s a great base for Sigiriya. Jungle location incredible, you really did feel like you’re in the back of beyond. Cafe on site was very nice The safaris were brilliant - we did the slow loris night walk and a daytime elephant, both were very well done

Y

Yi-Wen

solo_traveller

March 31, 2026

10

I like the idea of sleeping in the forest. It truly provides us the unforgettable experiences.

R

Roan

couple

March 8, 2026

9

I really enjoyed the stay in a treehouse, so close to the monkeys. Dinner and breakfast was tasty! The staff was very friendly.

L

Lex

couple

February 19, 2026

10

Jungle stay , a must do

What an amazing place !

K

Kate

couple

February 10, 2026

6

Cool experience but not relaxing

Great location for Lion and Pidurangala Rock. Very close to elephant safari too! Unique experience to camp outside with wildlife. The monkeys came into our hut and were friendly and funny. The sounds of nature at night are beautiful!

G

Grays29

couple

February 5, 2026

8

Don't worry, the monkeys sleep too when you are!

Amazing experience! Obviously you're sleeping among wildlife and still in outdoors, so you should keep all items closed. There is no wifi in the treehuts, which for us wasn't a problem. We slept really well, although it was a bit rainy (read moist, but not that bad) and you hear the animals. If you're sensitive to noises, just bring some earplugs, but the sounds make up the experince. The beds are comfy and the rooms spacious enough for luggages. There's a box for some stuff to keep. There are extra covers in case you'll get chilly. The nets over the beds fitted well. The bathroom was underneath the treehut, which was also very spacious. We also joined the Loris hunting!! Must do, if you like to see animals in the wild. It starts after dark and they have special lights not to blind the animals. We saw more than just loris', including civits, birds, fireflies, the stars, ... it includes a presentation and some explanation on the projects the accommodation does to preserve wildlife - which could be shared more with the guests either way!

C

Clare

couple

February 1, 2026

10

Great unique experience with fantastic staff

Literally living and sleeping with nature. Staff were fantastic. Lovely food, went on the Loris tour and seen 2 of them. Such a unique experience

M

Müge

couple

February 1, 2026

10

Located in the centre of nature, our perfect was stayed. Everything is well prepared, breakfast is great, everybody is very helpful.

M

Michaela

couple

January 30, 2026

10

Unique experience

Unique experience waking up to monkeys in our room after the Pidurangala hike! Good location for the hike trailheads but you can’t walk when it’s dark so bear that in mind. Lovely helpful staff

M

matthew

family_with_children

January 10, 2026

8

Basic but fun accomodation in the forest near Sigiriya. Comfy beds. Nice staff.

S

Samantha

couple

January 10, 2026

8

Magical jungle experience - excellent!!

Such a unique experience! A true jungle getaway. We loved our stay, and didn’t want to leave. The staff were fantastic - extremely attentive, friendly, and fantastic guides on all the tours/activities we did.

M

michelle

family_with_children

January 6, 2026

8

Great treehouse stay in the jungle.

Loved the treehouse set up… plenty of room for a family. i loved the hammock off the side. Clean and spacious bathroom downstairs. Food was authentic and yummy. Dogs visit the site, but are very friendly. Location was great if you want to immerse in the jungle and be close to hiking Pidurangula at sunrise, need to grab a tuk tuk into town.

V

Veena

couple

January 5, 2026

8

Nature stay

The fact that its inside a forest and very natural

S

Sharon

extended_group

January 4, 2026

10

It was a truly amazing place and we will always remember our time spent there.

The property is incredibly unique- it was a wonderful place to spend as a family staying together in the tree house.

K

krzysztof.dabrowski

couple

January 1, 2026

8

Into the wild

We had a great stay in the tree house. It’s a truly unique place, and hearing the sounds of the surrounding jungle right from your bed is an extraordinary experience. The location is very close to Pidurangala, and there’s a nice vegetarian restaurant nearby, also run by Back of Beyond, where we enjoyed dinner.

E

Emma

solo_traveller

December 30, 2025

10

Amazing to be in the treehouse and like others said especially waking with with the sounds of the wildlife around. Saw monkeys, loris, large butterflies and plenty of bugs!

M

Maria

couple

December 29, 2025

6

You're paying to stay in something different.

The tree house and being in the jungle. Friendly staff.

B

Brendon

family_with_children

December 22, 2025

10

Waking up in th morning to the sounds of the jungle

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Special diet menus (on request), Fruits, Breakfast options, Restaurant

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Bicycle parking, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Private parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, Access to health care professionals

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Airport shuttle, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Packed lunches, Car hire, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service, Luggage storage

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Tree House

The spacious family room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 5 guests 50 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Cozy Tree House

The spacious double room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Cottage

Featuring views of the garden, rooms are fitted with a king-sized bed, ceiling fan and a private bathroom with hot shower facilities.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Comfy Tree House

Featuring views of the garden, rooms are fitted with a king-sized bed, ceiling fan and a private bathroom with hot shower facilities. Rooms are larger and accommodate up to 3 guests.

Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease 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 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:09 PM

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