Here are top villa options near Sigiriya that offer private pools (mix of luxury resorts with private pool villas and independent/private-rental villas). I’ve grouped them by luxury level and included distance to Sigiriya Rock, key features, and an approximate price range — links in the citations so you can check availability and exact rates for your dates.

Luxury / Resort villas (private pool)

1. Water Garden Sigiriya — Private pool villas (high-end resort)

• Why choose: purpose-built villa resort with individually appointed villas and private plunge pools; designed water‑garden setting with views toward Sigiriya.
• Distance: ~10–15 minutes’ drive to Sigiriya Rock depending on route.
• Typical price: premium / luxury tier (often several hundred to >USD 700+ per night for private-pool villas; seasonally higher). (secretescapes.com)

Boutique / design hideaways (very private, artful) 2) Diyabubula (Barberyn Art & Jungle Hideaway)

• Why choose: small boutique property of standalone villas set in artist-designed water-garden; very private, artistic atmosphere (some villas are stand-alone and offer private outdoor spaces; check specific villa for a private pool).
• Distance: ~20–30 minutes drive to Sigiriya / Dambulla area (close to Dambulla).
• Typical price: boutique-luxury; varies by villa and season. (en.Wikipedia.org)

Mid-range private villas & homestay-style properties (private pools or private plunge pools) 3) Ship Villa / Kibissa-area private villas (Habarana / Sigiriya area)

• Why choose: independently run villas with private pools or plunge pools, home-style hospitality and good value; convenient for Sigiriya, Minneriya and Polonnaruwa day trips.
• Distance: often 15–30 minutes’ drive to Sigiriya Rock (varies by property).
• Typical price: mid-range (rough examples from listings US$70–$250+ per night depending on pool and size). (Booking.com)

Budget-to-mid private villa options close to Sigiriya 4) Standalone villas listed on Booking / Vacation platforms (examples: “Colonial 4‑Bedroom Villa near Sigiriya”, “Peacock House”, other private villas)

• Why choose: very competitive pricing, private pool options available on many listings, flexible for families/groups. Read the listing to confirm “private pool” is exclusive (not shared).
• Distance: often within 10–20 minutes’ drive to Sigiriya Rock.
• Typical price: budget → mid-range (from ~US$60–200/night depending on season and size). (vacationcottage.com)

Other choices worth checking (luxury hotels with some pool‑villa options) 5) Larger hotels/resorts around Dambulla/Habarana that offer private pool suites or villa upgrades (search on Booking/Villa-Finder/official hotel sites)

• Why choose: resort services (meals, spa, transfers) while still having a private pool villa option; good for families who want hotel facilities plus privacy. Pricing is variable by resort and season. (brandradar.org)

How to pick the right villa

• If you want absolute privacy and your own (exclusively private) pool: filter listings for “private pool” and confirm host/property description and guest reviews explicitly say the pool is private (not shared). Booking platforms sometimes list properties where pools are shared between a couple of units. (vacationcottage.com)
• If you want luxury and consistent service (meals/spa/transfers): look at Water Garden Sigiriya and similar resorts which have dedicated private-pool villas; they’ll be pricier but include resort facilities. (secretescapes.com)
• For best rates and real availability: prices and promotions change seasonally — check Booking.com, Airbnb, Villa-Finder or the property’s official website for your exact travel dates. (I pulled representative listings to show examples above.) (vacationcottage.com)

If you’d like, I can:

• Search now for available villas with private pools for specific dates and budget (I’ll show 6–8 concrete listings with exact nightly rates and booking links), or
• Send a short list focused only on luxury private-pool villas (Water Garden + similar) or only budget/private-rental options.

Which would you prefer?