Back of Beyond - Jungle Hideaway, Pidurangala

–Excellent location – show map
+64 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

Set amid a natural landscape, Back of Beyond – Pidurangala offers a peaceful getaway in Sigiriya. Just 0.6 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking

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Rózsa
Hungary Hungary
“Well equipped house in the jungle. Fantastic feeling sleeping above the trees with an open air. Mosqitos were rare and had a good mosqito net. Jungle noise was exciting and the breakfast was delecoius. Staff was very kind.”
Lara
Australia Australia
“What a magical place! Beautiful staff, beautiful food, incredible animal experiences and a great location out of the busyness of the main Sigiriya strip, but close enough to everything. We went on the loris expedition and saw two Loris', an...”
Maria
Malta Malta
“The accommodation was great, the breakfast was lovely and the staff were truly wonderful!”
Martin
United States United States
“OMG!!! This was a dream come true!!!!! To fall asleep listening to the owls, and then to walk up to all the birds and monkeys! I worried it would feel a touch un safe, no way! Nothing made us feel a safe in any way. Great bed, a little hot but...”
Imtiaz
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The staff was amazing, breakfast was amazing And the surroundings And they gave us early check in And they were very helpful with locations to visit and provided us discounted transportation”
Erik
United States United States
“Wonderful location within walking distance of Trailhead to Pidurangala Rock. The tree houses are amazing and really make you feel like you are embedded within nature. Kids enjoyed roaming the grounds and playing on the suspended nets. Dinner and...”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It is exactly what it says - offering a real experience of a night in the jungle. Friendly staff, offering simple but good quality Sri Lankan dinner at a very reasonable price. An added bonus is that it is only 5 minutes walk from the entrance to...”
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exactly as it looked, you are in the jungle, with monkeys running around outside. The food was very good, and the team that looked after us really cared that we enjoyed our time”
Juno
Belgium Belgium
“The staff was very warm and welcoming from the get-go. We loved to be and sleep in the open treehouse out in the jungle. Also the half-open shower was perfect as it made us feel like we were still out in the open. We had booked an Ayurvedic...”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Treehouses were lovely and fun. Great experiences organized- loris spotting night walk, and sunset boat ride - would really recommend both. We rented their bikes too and explored around which was super fun. The location is seriously good”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian • European
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Back of Beyond - Jungle Hideaway, Pidurangala

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
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Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-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.

The balance has to be settled at the lodge in cash (USD , EURO or Sri Lankan rupees).

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

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