A peaceful garden sanctuary in the historical district where travelers can enjoy the outdoor pool, on-site shopping, and connections to ancient history
Fresco Water Villa sits in the heart of the historical district, offering a tranquil garden retreat complete with a cozy fireplace. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, browse the on-site shopping options, and enjoy practical amenities like free WiFi and dry cleaning services.
Located in Sigiriya, Fresco Water Villa is in the historical district. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Sigiriya Lion Rock are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Habarana Cultural Center and Popham's Arboretum. Visit our Sigiriya travel guide
Sigiriya Road, Kimbissa, Sigiriya
What's nearby
Ancient City of Sigiriya
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Minneriya National Park
12 min drive - 8.7 km
Sigiriya Lion Rock
20 min walk - 1.7 km
Sigiriya Museum
20 min walk - 1.7 km
Pidurangala Rock
12 min drive - 5.5 km
Restaurants
Avii's Place
14 min walk
Little Hut Restaurant
11 min walk
Barista
3 min walk
Kenoli
4 min walk
RastaRant
2 min walk
About this property
Fresco Water Villa
Hotel in the historical district
You can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden at Fresco Water Villa. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free valet parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, barbecues and wedding services
Room features
All 92 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free valet parking on site
Limited on-site valet parking
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Shopping
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
2 floors
4 buildings
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25.00
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (one-way)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Fresco Water Villa Hotel Sigiriya
Fresco Water Villa Hotel Dambulla
Fresco Water Villa Sigiriya
Fresco Water Villa
Fresco Water Villa Dambulla
Fresco Water Villa Hotel
Fresco Water Villa Sigiriya
Fresco Water Villa Hotel Sigiriya
Frequently asked questions
Does Fresco Water Villa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Fresco Water Villa?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fresco Water Villa on 1 Apr 2026 start from ฿2,215, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Fresco Water Villa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Fresco Water Villa?
Valet parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Fresco Water Villa?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fresco Water Villa?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Fresco Water Villa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per vehicle applies.
Where is Fresco Water Villa located?
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sigiriya Museum and Sigiriya Lion Rock. Pidurangala Rock is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.
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Reviews
Fresco Water Villa Reviews
7.6
Good
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Nice place to stay, staff are friendly although there're language barrier. They changed my room as requested because first room smelled little mold. Balcony is ok, but little dirty with bird poops.
Overall it's not too bad for the price paid. It's not located in Sigirya town, 2km+ to lion rock.
I chose to stay in this hotel for one reason - it was in the centre of town. Atleast according to the map in hotels.com. However, it is located outside of Sigiriya approx. 2 km away along a dodgy road, that is not pleasant to walk along after dark. Hard to catch a rickshaw from here. Not staying in town (as expected) really ruined my stay. On top of this, the hotel is overpriced. Service nice, but not excellent. Do not arrange daytours from here, as they charge almost double the price compared to tours in Sigiriya. The pool was okay. Room comfy.
Kenth
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
S, Australia
15 Apr 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Ok place to stay. Bit of a distance from center of town and places to eat etc. Rooms and facilities could do with a refresh but generally ok.
Een goede accomodatie met prima voorzieningen. Een buffetdiner en een goed uitgangspunt om de volgende ochtend de “Leeuwenrots” te beklimmen. Het entree bord is ‘s avonds niet verlicht en de lokatie klopte niet helemaal volgens Google maps.
Enjoyed our stay at Fresco Water Villa. Special mention of Chaturanga in the front office, for making it memorable. He was very helpful and made travel arrangements locally, although it was out of his description. Thanks Chaturanga.
Very nice hotel, beautiful swimming pool, nice and clean rooms and bathroom and nice breakfast. Only cons are wifi only reachable in reception area and dinner not so good (but there is a great kothu restaurant next door). The guys at the restaurant are extremely friendly, specially Janith, Achille and Lavishan (probably misspelt them all). 10 minutes away from Sigiriya on tuk tuk.
Het hotel zag er goed uit en de kamers prima, alleen wel erg gehorig. Bij het zwembad moest je lang wachten op een handdoek, het eten was slecht en weinig inspirerend, in andere steden of hotels was de kwaliteit veel hoger. Het is meer een doorvoerhaven van georganiseerde reizen en zo gaat het personeel ook met je om.
We stayed one night only at FWV and we recommand it for sure.
First the staff was great: helpful and friendly!
Second the Hotel is well located: 5 minutes to go to the Lion's Rock with a tuktuk. And We caught a bus to Dambulla right in front of the main entrance.
Last but not least: what a pleasure to enjoy the pool by 37 degrees outside!
Thanks for this stay
We stayed only for a night and everything was fine. The only issue we had was the location; on Expedia map it was shown almost at the entrance of sigiriya however in google maps it was 10 mins drive away which happened to be correct. We hired a tuktuk and worked out fine.
Bad service, very dirty rooms and and the meals were not very good compared to the other places we went. Sigiryia offers beter places the place we stayed at 2 years ago were a lot better.
Impressive rooms! Large and comfortable! I was particularly impressed with the remote setup for the lighting and room devices. Bad news though, cold water during the stay. Was hot for 2 minutes and then cold showers after. This should be an easy fix given how much they invest in the luxury of each room. Also wifi was only available in the lobby. That's a large blow. You can't expect people to want to leave their rooms for the wifi, especially when there are mosquitos outside. Still a good value, but they need to fix some things.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
22 Mar 2016
Pratique pour visiter Sigiriya
Parfait pour visiter la ville de Sigiriya : a 10 minutes en tuk tuk de Sigiriya Rock et a 30 minutes de l'eco park pour un safari.
Nous avons pu profiter de la piscine jusqu'à 21h30 parfait en revenant d'une grosse journée pour se rafraîchir !