Sigiri Hibiscus Villa

Excellent Rooms, spotless toilets with toiletries and fluffy clean white towels. Linen smelling fresh and delicious food. All fittings and fixtures are high quality and to European standards. Location is perfect for an early start for Sigiriya (Lion's Rock) cliff. A pleasant 2 min walk to a road lined with local eateries. Superb hospitality by Mori Anna and his lovely family. But that is not why I am writing this review. The concept of Homestay started with a guest getting the first hand feel of a culture. Being welcomed into a home with a personal touch where you are no longer a visitor but a part of this family when you bring back memories of breaking bread with them. Informal and raw. But then this became an industry and slowly 'profit' took the centerstage. Yet, here at Sigiri Hibiscus Villa, I felt the old times come alive. I am a solo woman travelling in Sri Lanka & Mori Anna was like an older brother who ensured every aspect of my stay was like it would be for his own sister. He would pick me lemons form the villa's backyard which is like a paradise. Lovingly squeeze them and make me a refreshing sweet lime drink like I were his spoilt little sister. He noticed I was low on local currency, so drove me around to local sites on his motorbike, not just to save me money, but to also ensure my safety. He would softly come and ask me if I need him to fix me something to eat. "Tell me what you feel like eating, it will be ready." Mori Anna comes from a very influential & prestigious Sigiri family. They have many properties here, so you are always in good hands. This is only a glimpse into how it felt to live at Sigiri Hibiscus Villa. I cannot fit everything here. As far as the quality of the property goes, this should ideally be a 4* establishment. I am rubbish at photos so the pictures don't do justice to the property.