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Reviews of Back of Beyond - Pidurangala

Kurulu Uyana, Pidurangala, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

#54 of 152 hotels in Sigiriya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 183 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Great location
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rain! They couldn't do anything about that tho.

    The room was brilliant with outside shower and toilet.Bed was comfortable. Food was good and they did alcohol if you asked. The assistant manager and the boy who did the food and everything else were excellent.Our driver couldn't find the place so they rang him and someone went on a bike to find him. They were the best. Near sigiriya rock and some good cafes.coffee shop and cash machine.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful stay away from city life. It’s relaxing and kind of a experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Simple but clean property in the heart of jungle. You can listen to the nature

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Back to nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Tree House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a criticism as it was fine for us, but the open air aspect of the rooms can make it very noisy when it is raining hard and early hours of the morning with bird noise. We loved this but if you sleep light you may want to bring ear plugs.

    We loved the remote aspect of the place, you really are in the middle of nature, we were woken by monkey feet on the roof and one peering under the canopy at us. The kitchen were able to adapt the menu to be vegan and we had a delicious dinner and breakfasts. There are lots of activities that can be arranged, unfortunately the weather stopped us, but this can’t be helped after all you’re in the middle of the jungle. We were also able to get a short tuk tuk ride into the main town, we were advised not to walk after dark as there are wild elephants in the area. We would recommend doing the short hike up nearby Pidurangala rock for sunrise, this was incredible. Total relaxation and an experience we will never forget.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    A wonderful family break in nature - the perfect hideaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the waiters could do with more staff- one man running around serving all the tables and he couldn’t keep up

    A total hide away in the middle of the jungle

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are going to do the lorries tour, don’t book it from tripadvisor/viator, book it directly through the accommodation! It is much cheaper!

    Everything about this property is amazing! It is in the middle of nature! We loved it so much. The staff was really nice and kind!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    An exciting experience living amoungst the wildlife in a beautiful tree house!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I understand it’s part of the jungle experience but everything was damp- the bedding and all our clothes

    The experience was really fun living in an open tree house! The noises especially at night were amazing and listening to the thunder storms and wildlife around. The staff were friendly and accommodating with the children.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    10
    Amazing stay=experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is not only a „hotel”, you get a whole experience package from sleeping in a three house, being so close to nature to great location with Padalangala walking distance and Sigiriya. Hosts are very friendly helping with organizing bikes, loris watching, everything you need basically. I would highly recommend to anyone who hesitates, hope to come back one day :)

    So close to the nature! Amazing vibe during the day and night - we were lucky to have fireflies in our house during the evening while lying in bed unbelievable experience.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Great stay & friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all was good!

    Very nice / friendly staff. They really want to give you a great time / experience.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    We loved our stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Great experience sleeping among the trees
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous experience sleeping in a tree house. Very comfortable, clean and great staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Great location, friendly staff and 10 mins from Lion rock.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    the tree house is a unique experience, if you love nature is a must to try! We have been there with our 2 kids (5 and 8 years) and they loved it! Lizards, birds, monkeys, butterflies, you have everything around you, the connection with nature is great there. Staff is super friendly and available, food is also very good! You are walking distance form Pidurangala, and 10 minutes by car from Sigiriya

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was really nice to sleep and hear the sounds of the nature. In the morning the sunlight was lightening the treehouse which was really nice to wake up. The staff was really friendly and helped us with everything. Would definitly book it again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Tree House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing treehouse stay in beautiful environment- fantastic meals, great nature walks - the whole package!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfy Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    How close we were to nature

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Beautiful place, kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Tree House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only downside is that Booking takes a large chunk of the portion of the money. On top of that, you have to pay the place in cash (which I didn't think was the case as I needed to put in credit card information). Remember to take a lot of cash with you!

    The staff was very friendly, the food was delicious, and it was very close to Pidarangula and Sigiriya Rock. I also loved the concept of the tree house

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So kind staff, good location, clean room, sufficient facilities, nice food

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is very expensive

    place Loris Adventure position staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    9.0
    Great location, lovely people, fantastic experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, lovely people, fantastic experience

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Special though expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cozy Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Much more expensive than average stay here. Tree houses are a special experience but there are no walls or doors - something female travellers should bear in mind. One manager was a bit pushy about night safari and could be occasionally curt.

    Stunning place, 5 minutes walk from entrance to Pidurangala temple. Food was excellent and rooms are beautifully designed. Majority of staff extremely friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    Great treehouse hotel, right next to the key attractions
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff who helped organise our park safari

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Treehouse sleep over at its best
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The wifi is not the best for obvious reason, but that was a good part - but maybe is also a bad thing for some guests.

    Was an amazing experience, the service was really good. The included breakfast was really good and the dinner options have been really good as well.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms must be paid for in cash. This wasn't made very clear so we had some trouble finding an ATM. Would be helpful if they could take credit cards or at least be clearer about the need to bring cash.

    The most incredible location in the forest. Pls visit this lodge and explore. Wonderful to walk from the lodge to Sigiriya and Pidarangala rocks. We also did a night time walk in the jungle looking for Loris and other animals. We saw 3 Loris! Our children were totally enchanted. Treehouse rooms are so much fun, very well built, a unique experience to sleep outside (with good quality nets). The dinner was absolutely delicious - really authentic, home-cooked style Sri Lankan food. Just perfect.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    An amazing experience Right in the middle of a forest Very nice and careful staff, helping with everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Tree House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great experience staying in a tree house, comfortable lovely food and really enjoyed the safari. Very handy for going to sirigyia.

    Stayed in July 2023

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