The Lake Forest Hotel

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Great location!

8.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Lake Forest Hotel in Anuradhapura offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a balcony with garden or lake views, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, lush garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving local, Asian, and international cuisines, a bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Dining Experience: The restaurant offers brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a modern and romantic ambience. Halal, vegetarian, and vegan options are available, catering to diverse dietary needs. Convenient Location: Located 73 km from Sigiriya Airport, the hotel is close to attractions such as Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, both 5 km away. Free on-site parking and activities like fishing and cycling enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 extra-large double beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Arosha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting with spectacular views across the lake (Tissa Weva) to 5 Great Stupas of Anuradhapura (Ruwanwelisaeya, Mirisawatiya, Jethavanaramaya, Abhayagiriya and Sandahiru Saeya). The room was spacious and clean with a balcony that took in...”
Himali
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Friendly staff, good breakfast, spacious clean rooms”
Marsella
United States United States
“It was AMAZING! Best place to stay in Anuradhapura. Magic views across the ancient city.”
Alexis
Australia Australia
“The location was breathtaking, with rooms overlooking the lake all the way to 6 stupor of the old town. Beautiful, private balconies. The staff couldn't be more attentive.”
Chui
Spain Spain
“The view to the lake is fantastic. Room is comfortable.”
Ralf
Germany Germany
“Very nice place directly at the lake with great view to the Stupas. Beautiful pool and garden area. Clean and spacy rooms. Super breakfast and food.”
David
Spain Spain
“The views! Marvellous! And the room size, so big and confortable.”
Manori
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful and accessible location. Lovely rooms. Staff (young man) at breakfast particularly helpful and courteous. Thank you.”
Mohit
India India
“The moment you enter the hotel you are blown away by the view of the lake. The lake view rooms are really nice with balconies where one can sit and enjoy the gorgeous views. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the hotel staff is very...”
Ainsley
Australia Australia
“We liked the large room overlooking the lake. The food and service was exceptional with an excellent range of food. Staff are excellent and very helpful, Enjoyed our stay in this quiet hotel by the side of the lake with magnificent views”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 15:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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