Here are top semi‑luxury / upscale-but-not-ultra‑luxury hotels close to Minneriya National Park (Habarana / Sigiriya area). I list distance or drive time to Minneriya and a short reason to pick each — sources are cited after each entry.

• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana (Habarana) — about 10 km / ~13 min by car to Minneriya. Large, well‑appointed lodge with pools, spa and good safari access; a reliable mid‑upscale choice close to park departure points. (travelup.com)

• Habarana Village (by Cinnamon) (Habarana) — ~7–8 km / ~9–15 min to Minneriya. 4‑star lakeside resort with bungalow‑style rooms, pool and easy access for safari transfers — one of the closest semi‑luxury options. (travelup.com)

• The Other Corner (Habarana) — ~10–11 km / ~15–20 min to Minneriya. Eco‑style resort with thatched chalets, good food and safari/tour booking help; a quieter, boutique semi‑luxury feel. (the-other-corner-habarana.kandyhotelsnow.com)

• Jetwing Vil Uyana (Sigiriya) — ~8–9 km / ~10–20 min to Minneriya. Upscale boutique eco‑reserve famous for wetland design and sustainability; excellent for nature lovers who want higher‑end but intimate accommodation. (jetstar.com)

• Aliya Resort & Spa (Sigiriya) — ~9–14 km / ~15–30 min to Minneriya. Resort with chalet/tent accommodations, spa and multiple dining options — good balance of comfort and activity options. (global.almosafer.com)

• Sigiriya Jungles / SigiriyaJungles Resort & Spa (Sigiriya area) — ~20–30 min to Minneriya. Family‑friendly resort with landscaped grounds, pool and easy access to the Cultural Triangle and elephant safaris. (sigiriyajungles.com)

• Roo Mansala Boutique Villas (Sigiriya) — ~7–8 km / ~10–20 min to Minneriya. Small boutique villas with a personalised stay and direct access to Sigiriya area excursions (good boutique semi‑luxury option). (qantas.com)

• Seerock The King’s Domain (Sigiriya / Avudangawa) — ~9–10 km / ~10–20 min to Minneriya. Small boutique hotel with pool/spa and good proximity to Sigiriya and Minneriya safaris. (qantas.com)

Quick tips

• For the shortest transfers to Minneriya safaris pick a Habarana property (Habarana Village, Cinnamon Lodge, The Other Corner). (travelup.com)
• For an eco‑boutique/high‑design stay choose Jetwing Vil Uyana. (jetstar.com)
• Most hotels can arrange jeep safaris or will recommend/organize local safari operators — check the hotel’s transfer/tours desk when booking. (Hotel pages and resort listings note safari/tour services.) (travelup.com)

If you want, I can:

• sort these by exact driving time from the specific hotel you’re considering, or
• check current rates/availability for particular dates and give booking options.