Below are the top luxury/upper-upscale resorts people choose when staying to visit Sigiriya, compared side‑by‑side on the things travelers care about (location, vibe, standout features, facilities, who it’s best for). I used each property’s official pages and reputable travel sources for the facts below.

Summary (quick picks)

• Heritance Kandalama — iconic Geoffrey Bawa design built into the rock; best if you want dramatic architecture, panoramic views and full-service luxury close to Sigiriya. (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana — eco-luxury nature reserve with unique dwellings (paddy, water, marsh, forest); best for privacy, wildlife and sustainability. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana — large lakeside eco‑resort with organic farm and strong value for amenities and family/active stays. Good mid‑to‑upper option. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake (Dambulla) — chalet-style resort beside Kandalama Lake; good all‑round option close to cultural sites and quieter than big hotels. (audleytravel.com)

Detailed side‑by‑side

1. Location & distance to Sigiriya Rock

• Heritance Kandalama: In the Cultural Triangle overlooking Kandalama Lake; about a short drive to Sigiriya (hotel advertises Sigiriya tours/excursions). Ideal for direct views of Sigiriya. (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana: In the shadow of Sigiriya Rock within its own 28‑acre nature reserve — very close, typically a short drive. Excellent if you want immediate access to Sigiriya. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana: On Habarana Lake, within the Habarana/Sigiriya area — a short to moderate drive to Sigiriya Rock. Good central base for Cultural Triangle tours. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake (Dambulla): Overlooks Kandalama Lake near Dambulla/Sigiriya; short drive to Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temples. (audleytravel.com)

2. Vibe & design

• Heritance Kandalama: Signature tropical‑modernist design by Geoffrey Bawa; hotel is visually dramatic — rooms and public areas built to frame the lake and rock views. Classic architecturally important property. (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana: Boutique eco‑retreat with individual “dwellings” (paddy/water/forest/marsh). Very immersive with wetlands, private plunge pools in many units and strong focus on low‑impact design. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana: Large resort, garden/lakeside villas and cottages, rustic‑luxury feel with organic farm and nature trails — more resort than boutique. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake: Chalet/compound feel set among gardens and woodland; more intimate than big resorts, village‑style chalets. (audleytravel.com)

3. Rooms & private space

• Heritance Kandalama: Many room categories (152 rooms + suites) with lake/jungle views; some suites for larger groups. More conventional hotel room inventory. (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana: Small number of unique dwellings (forest/paddy/water) — private decks, many with plunge pools; excellent for couples or privacy‑seeking travelers. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana: Rooms, deluxe cottages and suites across grounds; family‑friendly room options. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake: Chalet style rooms in grounds; comfortable mid‑to‑upper sized rooms suited to couples/families. (audleytravel.com)

4. Facilities & experiences (highlights)

• Heritance Kandalama: Multiple restaurants including fine‑dining, infinity pool, Six Senses spa (or branded wellness), jungle treks, birding, tours to Sigiriya and Dambulla. Known for eco/LEED credentials. (expressionsholidays.co.uk)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana: Onsite wetland reserve, birdwatching, guided nature walks, spa, pool, wine cellar, helicopter pad on request; strong wildlife/eco experiences. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana: Two pools, spa (Azmaara), organic farm/restaurant, cycling, village experiences, easy access to safari/elephant watching safaris. Good activity mix for families. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake: Tennis, boating, Ayurvedic/health centre, pool, themed dinners; good base for cultural tours and birding. (audleytravel.com)

5. Eco credentials & sustainability

• Heritance Kandalama: Early LEED‑certified project and long‑standing conservation programs; repeatedly mentioned for green practices. Good choice if architecture + sustainability matter. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana: Built as an artificial wetland reserve; widely promoted as an eco‑hotel and listed among top eco‑hotels. High sustainability focus. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana: Marketed as eco‑friendly with an organic farm, nature trails and sustainability programs (Travelife/eco certifications referenced). (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake: Smaller scale, offers Ayurvedic and nature experiences; fewer high‑profile sustainability awards but set in natural lakeside setting. (audleytravel.com)

6. Who it’s best for

• Heritance Kandalama: Architecture and design lovers, luxury seekers who want full hotel services and dramatic views. (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana: Couples, honeymooners, wildlife/nature lovers and guests who want privacy and an eco‑retreat. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana: Families, activity‑focused travelers, groups wanting value with lots of onsite facilities. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake: Travelers who want a quieter, chalet‑style stay with easy access to Sigiriya/Dambulla. (audleytravel.com)

7. Typical price positioning (general guidance — prices change by season)

• Heritance Kandalama: Upper‑luxury tier (premium for architecture/view suites). (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana: Premium boutique/eco‑luxury; many rooms are villa/dwelling style so rates are upper‑tier. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana: Upper‑mid to upper range; often better value for families than the pure luxury boutiques. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake: Mid‑to‑upper range; generally less than the signature branded luxury hotels. (audleytravel.com)

Quick pros & cons (one line each)

• Heritance Kandalama — Pro: Iconic architecture, views; Con: larger hotel, can be busier. (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana — Pro: Superb privacy and eco‑setting; Con: fewer rooms so book early and some guests find access slightly more remote. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Cinnamon Lodge Habarana — Pro: Lots of family‑friendly facilities and activities; Con: more resorty / less intimate than boutique properties. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Amaya Lake — Pro: Quiet lakeside chalets close to sites; Con: fewer high‑end luxury trappings than big branded properties. (audleytravel.com)

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