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EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

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Photo gallery for EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

A person in a clear blue infinity pool with a tree branch overhanging the edge, surrounded by calm water and a distant shoreline.
A table set for two with candles, overlooking a calm lake at dusk.
A waterfront building with a covered dining area and a view of the water.
A dining area with tables set for four, large windows, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a view of the water at dusk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pothgula Mawatha, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000
  • Place, Parakrama Samudra
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Polonnaruwa Vatadage
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Royal Suite - Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a view of the water at dusk.

Royal Suite - Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, green and white pillows, a bedside table with a book and a candle, and a wall with a tree painting.

Royal Suite - Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A terrace with a table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Premier Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of a body of water.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV. There is a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

Premier Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Polonnaruwa

In historical district.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and within a 15-minute walk of Polonnaruwa Vatadage. Also, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is within half a mile (1 km) and Pabula Vihara is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Parakrama Samudra - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nissanka Latha Mandapaya - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shiva Devalaya - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Priyamali Gedara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saruketha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Muppets - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ariya Rest House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

3.5-star hotel near Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Polonnaruwa hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1954
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Polonnaruwa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • 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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 25.0 per day.

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: LKR 25.0 per day

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Lake House Polonnaruwa
Lake Polonnaruwa
Lake House Hotel Polonnaruwa
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Hotel
EKHO Lake House Hotel
EKHO Lake House
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Hotel
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Hotel Polonnaruwa

Frequently asked questions

How close is EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa to the airport?

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa is 121.4 mi (244-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa.

Does EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa offer free breakfast?

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa have a pool?

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa features an outdoor pool.

Does EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa to downtown Polonnaruwa?

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa is 0.9 mi away from Polonnaruwa.

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merethe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room, food and view was amazing 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with marvellous view over the lake and extremely convenient for visits to the site of the ancient city and the related museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Great place to unwind.

Lovely location, wonderful meals, extra large rooms with nice bedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room two doors away from where Queen Elizabeth stayed. Fabulous little infinity pool and only two of us in there. Stunning view with sundowners on the terrace spoilt by terrorist monkey determined to steal something off our table. Enormous curry with enough dishes to feed at least 3 adults!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ray

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

Nice hotel big rooms and a very pretty view

A good hotel relative to the amount you pay. Food was good . Overall recommended for a one night stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this place to everyone. I have no complaints and had a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a beautiful but all too brief stay at this lovely boutique hotel on the edge of Lake Parakrama. The service was excellent and so friendly and the manager Kanchana and his colleague Udesh went out of their way to welcome us and attend to our every need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

philippa

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

Beautiful lake front property,

Gorgeous lake front hotel. Directly at the ancient city so the position could not get better. The staff were great and the food was excellent. The hotel is not huge so the attention from staff is friendly and personal. Beautiful pool overlooking the lake which is a perfect spot for cooling off after the heat, and perfect sunset spot. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

aharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, except the noise in my room from the staff at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a good time and I wish if you had more vegetarian options as I am vegan. Hopefully next time😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had originally planned to stay 2 nights however with the trains not running as normal at the time of my visit i stayed just the one, in the evening it was just lovely and peaceful, The staff was great and immediately organised me to visit the Sacred City Further they organised me a taxi to visit dambulla and drop me off at my next hotel at sigiriya
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John C

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

To many moskitos in the room

We stay here twice because convenient from airport. The hotel is ok close to airport but we were disappointed as both times the food was poor in the dining room, waiters are a bit annoying come to the table every 5 minute or so. Our room both times had lots of moskitos and nothing was done about it, we were on the 9 th floor!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Room comfort

Needs improvement

Hotel With a lot or potential.... But service needs attention : housekeeping sweeping my terrace early in the morning, wakes me up and strange to open my curtain and be faced with the person! Staff loud in corridors. Shower temperature varies from hot to cold in seconds! Restaurant menu is very poor.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing stay

Disappointed to find no beer and no gin after long day of travel. Next evening--no ice!! Not delivered till 7pm! Don't feel this is acceptable in hotel costing this much. Food uninspiring and tea/coffee diy from packets. Surely a decent hotel can make a pot of tea for breakfast? Stunning location let down by poor staff management.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A Vision

Upon arriving by a long car ride from Kandy, the sight of the hotel overlooking the lake felt like paradise. A welcome cool drink was offered me as my check in went smoothly. The room is large with a balcony overlooking the lake. Keep doors of the balcony shut at all times and you will not have any problem with mosquitoes. The good and room service was fantastic along with the Sri Lanka coffee. I had the snapped two nights and it was grand. The hotel helped me with a tuk-tuk driver the ruins and again when I drove over to my next destination. A small wonderful is also on the property. This would make an excellent romantic escape as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very pleasant location next to the lake on one side and the ruins on the other, meaning you can walk over. The room was clean and comfortable, but could have done with mosquito repellents or nets since these are pretty abundant near the lake. The breakfast was very nice, however, the menu service made this quite slow (something to consider if you're getting up early to see the ruins before the heat), and a few options were out of stock.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view on the lake was beautiful. A place to be simply to relax since there is nothing really there. Room was very clean and spacious. Restaurant prices are too high.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing wiew of the lac and the sunset the decor makes you travel on the past
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

ココナッツミルク

ホテルから遺跡のチケット売り場まで徒歩10分、バス停は7分です。また、そばには無料で拝観できる遺跡があり、とても便利です。ホテルは湖畔にあり、対岸を望むと野生の象がいます。部屋は広々としてとても快適です。スタッフの方々はとてもフレンドリーで色々と世話になりました。料理はコースになっており、選べるのが良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly beautiful location. Swimming in the pool whilst watching the elephants move about on the other side of the Lake. The staff were very attentive. The food was very good. The room was spacious and beautifully appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arvid

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

Very nice place right on the lake.

Great view, very nice and helpful staff. Nice comfy rooms with a colonial flair. Next door to the archaeology museum and the 1000 year ruins. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

湖のそばのおすすめのホテルです

湖近くの素敵なホテルでした。こじんまりしてるところもよかったです。 評判通り、ご飯がおいしくておすすめです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luca

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

Soggiornare immersi nella storia

Bella struttura letteralmente all’interno del sito archeologico. Stile British, ottimi servizi, personale premuroso. Consigliato per una tappa durante un viaggio itinerante in Sri Lanka
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

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

Superschön gelegen, direkt am See

Superschön gelegen, direkt am See, mit schönem kleinen Pool, Zimmer bestens eingerichtet, aufmerksamer Service, gutes Essen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019