The Water Garden is one of Sigiriya’s newest resorts, however, in this short time, it has also become Sigiriya’s premier year-round destination, receiving rave reviews from local guest and foreign visitors alike, while also being awarded a series of accolades from some of the most prestigious international bodies associated with the hospitality industry.

Some of Water Garden Sigiriya’s most recent accomplishments include winning the coveted first place in TripAdvisor’s Top 25 hotels in Sri Lanka, showcasing the resort as unparalleled among the islands’ many extraordinary destinations. The Water Garden Sigiriya also featured prominently in several other coveted categories.

The Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travellers worldwide. The hallmarks of Travelers’ Choice hotels winners are remarkable quality, service and value. While the much-coveted award recognises the crème de la crème of the hospitality industry from around the world, The Water Garden Sigiriya has also received high praise locally and was in fact recognised as The Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka, at the recently concluded Sri Lanka Tourism awards.

As the consummate luxury boutique getaway, The Water Garden Sigiriya offers a sensual mix of rustic escapism, refined luxury, and affords endless opportunities for absolute indulgence. With the entire property having been conceived as a sanctuary for the senses and providing an antidote to all that is ordinary. The resolute pursuit of perfection is visible down to the last detail and is reflected in the sensations, visual poetry and emotions expressed throughout. All this, of course, enables the edifice and its verdant surrounding to blend seamlessly, so everything feels natural and is in every way inviting.

Chairman Ajith Wijeysekera who was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year 2018, is among the industry’s foremost tastemakers and proprietor of several of islands’ more exclusive destinations.

Commenting on the meticulous planning and consistent effort that went into realising these achievements, he also emphasised that this was just the beginning, with wide-ranging and ambitious plans for the resort’s future. This involves broadening the resorts scope, while also refining every aspect of the destinations outlook, ensuring The Water Garden Sigiriya remains at the leading edge of a fast-evolving industry.