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The Lake Forest Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Forest View
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC, 50270
  • Place, Isurumuniya Vihara
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sri Maha Bodhi
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruwanwelisaya
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Forest View

Deluxe Room, Forest View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Royal Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Anuradhapura

In historical district.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Anuradhapura hotel, you'll find Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa. Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum and Brazen Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Isurumuniya Vihara - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mirisawetiya Stupa - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Sri Maha Bodhi - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ruwanwelisaya - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Seedevi Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palhena Village Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sorriso Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arachchi Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lake Forest Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Lake Forest Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Anuradhapura hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Lake Forest Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Lake Forest Hotel Hotel
The Lake Forest Hotel Anuradhapura
The Lake Forest Hotel Hotel Anuradhapura

The Lake Forest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers clean and spacious rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay. The beautiful views from the property are a remarkable highlight. Furthermore, the breakfast buffet provides a delightful culinary experience. It is a truly wonderful place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel by a lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated bordering the Thissa lake with beautiful views of ancient stupas in the horizon. Rooms were large and comfortable but some amenities inside the room could use a few repairs. Overall positive experience and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reliyas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed good food as well as their services
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yag

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a place with beautiful scenery by the lake and Buddhist stuupa . Highly recommend for wedding shooting Very beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good stay. Beautiful views. Good breakfast. Terrible WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiwanka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views from the hotel overlooking the lake and the temples. The staff from reception to room service are very courteous. Will definitely consider for next trip to Anuradhapura.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and hotel. Excellent service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant balcony, good meal service, nice staff, and well appointed rooms. We got to witness a wedding in the property whilst there and that should tell you enough in and of itself about the quality of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyamala

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was grest
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyamala

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Timon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

Check in was ok. I was disappointed as a Platinum member not to allocated a higher floor with a better view of the lake. Service was very attentive, a little too attentive at times. Front desk were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harshani

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deemathi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and the staff is amazing too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chatura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful staff. Very prompt. The rooms are great. Wifi is a bit slow, but not too bad. Unfortunately, it has been raining (un - seasonal) and thus, couldn't go out exploring much. Otherwise, great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruwan, Spring

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peipei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and beautiful room, high ceiling and well designed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samamtha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prabhath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prabhath

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific hotel

First time staying at this hotel. Our stay was incredible and the service is beyond this world. A special shout out to Herath and Suranga. They went out of the way to make sure we had a comfortable stay. We traveled with kids and it was a very kid friendly environment. Rooms were spacious and modern. Food was excellent as well. All in all a 7 star stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Russel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Rooms with Amazing Views

We stayed one night at the Lake Forest Hotel. We were checked in promptly on arrival and we told that we received an upgrade to the room we had booked. We booked the Family Suite and we stayed in a Family Suite Room!! No upgrade but we were still very happy with the room. With 2 x Queen Beds and large bathroom and balconies the Family Suite was more than adequate for our one night stay. Beds were really comfortable and the views over Tissa Lake toward the temples were amazing. Only downvote for the hotel was the food. Not that it wasnt ok. It was nice, but food temperatures were a little low which made eating feel a little like the food had been sitting for a while. Hoppers were great as usual. We ate Sri Lankan choices at the buffet but there was a selection of Western food as well. A nice, comfortable hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Catey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty location, lovely view of lake and stupas. Attractive property and nice furnishings. There is one restaurant you can walk to, but it is too far to walk to the town; however taxis are always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024