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Cassandra Culture Resort

4.5 star property
Peaceful retreat with a refreshing pool near Sigiriya's ancient wonders. Staff arrange local tours and authentic dining experiences.

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Cassandra Culture Resort offers a tranquil escape in central Sri Lanka, minutes from the Ancient City of Sigiriya. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, explore garden grounds, or enjoy international dishes at the restaurant with multilingual staff enhancing the experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

King Room with Sigiriya Rock View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

King Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Suite with Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

King Room with Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Avudangawa, Cassandra Culture Resort is in the historical district and in a regional park. Pidurangala Rock and Ancient City of Sigiriya are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Minneriya National Park and Dambulla Cave Temple. Kaudulla National Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Avudangawa travel guide
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Avudangawa, Kimbissa, Avudangawa

What's nearby

  • Sigiriya Lion Rock, Shutterstock ID 523787728, Purchase Order: -
    Ancient City of Sigiriya
    14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The giant didn't seemed to be too pleased by the noise of the few safari jeeps around him near the Minneriya lake. He fled into the dense forest nearby. It seems like the increasing number of the vehicles entering the national park disturbs their usual life.
    Minneriya National Park
    19 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Habarana Cultural Center
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sigiriya Museum
    19 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Pidurangala Rock
    19 min drive - 8.7 km

Restaurants

  • Avii's Place
    19 min drive
  • Iora Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Little Hut Restaurant
    16 min drive
  • Barista
    16 min drive
  • Curry and Rice
    5 min drive

About this property

Cassandra Culture Resort

Luxury hotel near Pidurangala Rock
Located close to Ancient City of Sigiriya, Cassandra Culture Resort provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • English breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and a front desk safe
  • A lift, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and bidets
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 24.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 85
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 24.0 per day

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 and debit 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cassandra Culture Resort Sigiriya
Cassandra Culture Sigiriya
Cassandra Culture Resort Dambulla
Cassandra Culture Dambulla
Cassandra Culture Resort Hotel
Cassandra Culture Resort Hotel Avudangawa
Cassandra Culture Resort Hotel
Cassandra Culture Resort Avudangawa
Cassandra Culture Resort Hotel Avudangawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Cassandra Culture Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Cassandra Culture Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cassandra Culture Resort?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cassandra Culture Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cassandra Culture Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Cassandra Culture Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 85 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cassandra Culture Resort located?

Situated in the historical district, this luxury hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pidurangala Rock, Ancient City of Sigiriya and Minneriya National Park. Dambulla Cave Temple and Kaudulla National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cassandra Culture Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Max

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Rather rundown 3 stars than 5 stars

Hotel manager is very kind and funny but hotel is ratjer rundown. Feels like a 3 star hotel that has seen its best years already. Rooms are dusty, breakfast tables not wiped, every step you will see sth broken. But that is a picture we whitness nowadays in most previously highly rated hotels. Due to Covid and lock down there was no money to maintain the hotels. The humidity in sri lanka quickly destroys materials so they need constant maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden little gem

The last bit of approach to the resort is through an unpaved road. So its natural to be skeptical about what awaits you. But being in a secluded area probably gives the luxury of space. I must say I was pleasantly surprised to get such a property at a fairly reasonable price. There are 2 buildings. Try to select the older one since it provides a view of the Sigriya Rock, the biggest attraction around Dambulla. I stayed in the new wing. The family room was quite spacious and overlooked lush forest. The washroom was also large sized. We ordered a la carte for dinner and dishes were well prepared. Breakfast was sumptuous as well. Since there were a lot of cancellations due to Covid, the staff was always around to help the few guests. They kept chatting us up to make us feel welcome. Overall a nice well run small resort.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

Excellent stay, very helpful staff, quiet location, great food and will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, nice room and a great pool. The buffet dinner and breakfast was delicious and served great Sri Lankan food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Difficult to access. Staff needs training.

Hotel is accessible only by a really rough mud path. Upon check in, I was given a room with only one king bed. I specified preference for one king and one twin in my booking. Somehow this information wasn't submitted to the hotel. Hotel staff didn't take any initiative to resolve this issue at all until I pushed them one step at a time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient place to stay, very helpful management

Convenient, co-operative
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love everything of the hotel , great service beautiful rooms ,clean , great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This holiday was magical. The staff was friendly, attentive and did their best to make us feel home. The pool is designed in a fantastic way, that our two years old could play freely, while we could swim right next to him. The rooms were super clean and spacious and the chef was making a special menu for every meal. This is a must stay, if you truly want to relax and break away from the usual.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were great and very welcoming. such an amazing treatment. Also the property is new and super clean. Great location and near all the best restaurants in town. As someone who travels to a different country every week, I have to say Cassandra properties are the best in terms of value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding customer service. Manager noticed me attending dinner alone and discretely enquired about my wife. I told him she was sick and he immediately arranged for water and coke to be sent to the room. This level of perception is rare and very admirable. Really enjoyed our short stay at Cassandra resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice new hotel, they where still building. Little difficult to drive to with our own tuktuk. Food was good but expensive, but there is not really anything else in the nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cassandra Culture Resort stood out with its excellent food and staff. Quiet location handy to Lion rock and the National Park, we really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフのホスピタリティー最高に良かった。常に笑顔を絶やさづにコムユニュケーションを取ろうとする姿はと手の心地よく思えた。 よって、スタッフが良ければ施設の多少の難は気にならbなくなりますね。 次回はロングステイをしたいですね。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting and food and service was good, Not keen on the supplements payable for drinkable coffee and fresh fruit juice - rather pay a bit extra and have this as standard
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Schönes Hotel in der von Sigiriya

Ich bin zufrieden mit dem Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

シギリヤロックから距離があった

静かでリラックスできました。周辺は車がないとだめで、夕食付きにして正解でした。 お部屋は清潔。ジャクジーが気持ちよかったです。 ヨーロッパの方とスリランカの方ばかりで、私らに対してとスタッフの対応がなんか違うように感じました。（あっさりしすぎている）
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Ganja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon accueil, personnel sympathique, le repas du soir est varié et très bon. Seul bémol que l'hôtel est loin de la ville, difficile d'accès et l'hôtel propose des prix un peu excessifs pour le transport. Avec "Hôtel.com" on a eu 50% sur le spa, mais il n'y a pas de spa dans cette hôtel...Donc ils m'ont proposé "un prix sur mesure avec la remise" dans un autre hôtel, mais en réalité ca été le prix plein
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and secluded

We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is a bit removed from the rest and was hard to get to as the tuk tuk drivers did not appear to know where it was. The hotel calls a tuk tuk for you when you want to go and see the various sites around. The driver we had was exceptional and very helpful. We used him for 3 days while we were there. Weather ordered room service and had some issues which were resolved very well by Jeffery the manager. He went out if his way to make amends and truly went beyond resolving the issue. Big thanks to Jeffery the manager and Dumenda our tuk tuk driver. It is people like this that make Sri Lanka a lovely place to visit. Jinn
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Große, gut ausgestattete Zimmer. Das Bett war sehr bequem. Die Sauberkeit war hervorragend! Essen war super lecker. Nicht zu vergessen die herausragende Freundlichkeit des Personals! Wir haben uns total wohlgefühlt... Von der Unterkunft haben wir verschiedene Ausflüge gemacht . Dambulla, sigiriya Rock, polonnaruwa, minneriya Nationalpark . Einziger negativer Punkt war, dass die Klimaanlage hätte etwas stärker sein können. Ansonsten eine absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent ! Vue magnifique !

Très agréable séjour. Pour nous, avec la chambre la plus haute (rock view) et vue exceptionnelle sur le rocher du Lion, l'offre que nous avons eu (4 nuits avec petit-dej et dîner) est un excellent rapport qualité-prix. Piscine très agréable, avec petite visite des singes ! Personnel très sympathique, à l'écoute, très bon buffet sri-lankais (avec service au bord de la piscine le soir). Seul bémol : la douche et l'eau chaude :-) Mais, avec les chaleurs du mois de Mars, ça passe ! Nous recommandons sans hésitations !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the out of the way setting, which included a large variety of wildlife stopping by at all hours. The staff were also excellent and couldn't do more for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Syrjäinen mutta kiva hotelli

Saapuminen hotelliin oli melko haastavaa, sillä taksikuskit tai tuktuk-kuskit eivät tunnistaneet sijaintia. Perille pääsi erittäin pieniä teitä pitkin ja paikka oli keskellä ei mitään. Hotelli itsessään oli mukava ja siisti sekä allas oli erittäin hieno. Ruoka oli keskinkertaista ja erittäin lihapainotteista.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

非日常を感じられます！

ホテルの周囲は木々に囲まれてジャングルのようで、非日常感が良かったです！ 室内は清潔。歯ブラシ、ドライヤーはないですが、事前にわかっていたので問題ないです。朝、夕食と二日間食べましたが美味しかったです。夕食はお天気が良ければプールサイドのテーブル席がオススメです。星空の下でお食事ができます。スタッフもフレンドリーでストレスはないです。最低限の英語で何とかなりました。朝、晩以外はずっと外出してたので、ちょっと勿体なかったかなぁ。 スリランカ初日〜2泊だったので、良いスタートがきれました。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Super clean room, with the best Wi-fi we have experienced in Sri Lanka. Buffet breakfast and dinner (don’t be put off by the buffet, it was a great way to try new local dishes) exceeded expectations and was delicious. Pool and surrounding area was well maintained. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was a beautiful find. The rooms were modern and spacious. The grounds were beautiful and peaceful. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The dinner and breakfast buffet were outstanding. We really enjoyed our stay. We were sad we could only staying one night. We would definitely stay here again when we come back. I highly recommend this hotel. Los Angeles, CA traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019