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The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Lobby
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Food and drink

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
Dharmapala Mawatha, New Town, Near Old Bus Stand, Anuradhapura, North Central, 50000

What's nearby

  • Ruwanwelisaya - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Thuparamaya - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sri Maha Bodhi - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Abhayagiri Dagoba - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nuwara Wewa - 16 min drive - 10.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seedevi Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palhena Village Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa

Hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, barbecue grills, and concierge services
Room features
All 70 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1957
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 105 per vehicle
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Lakeside Hotel Nuwarawewa Anuradhapura
Lakeside Hotel Nuwarawewa
Lakeside Nuwarawewa Anuradhapura
Lakeside Nuwarawewa
Nuwarawewa Rest House Hotel Anuradhapura
The Lakeside At Nuwarawewa
The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa Hotel
The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa Anuradhapura
The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa Hotel Anuradhapura

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 105 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Jetawanaramaya Museum, Brazen Palace, and Jetavanaramaya. Sri Maha Bodhi and Anuradhapura Folk Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property offered value for money - it was cheap. In its heyday, it must have been a very nice hotel but maintenance has fallen behind over the years. The common areas are fine but the rooms and exterior/grounds are very tired and badly need to be updated. Perhaps the owners can't afford it - there were only 4 guests booked in on the night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

M Tissa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a joke. Booking was on a quarantine hotel.
Absolutely ugly thing hotel.com has done by booking a hotel which is reserved for quarantine travellers. When we reached hotel, hotel staff didn’t allow us to enter as it’s reserved for quarantine people only. What a stupid joke of a service your company has done. We have been stranded without a hotel. You should have not accepted the booking if the hotel is reserved for quarantine people. I will NOT use your service again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room wasn't ready on time and check out also got delayed as only one person at the Service Desk to attend all guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was quiet and in a peaceful setting. Our rooms were very dark as there was bamboo in front of the windows and the first night a huge cockroach joined me in the bathroom. The front desk didn't seem particularly concerned about this when I complained. Communication with staff generally was very difficult due to poor English, a couple of staff members seemed quite pleasant but a lot were indifferent bordering on sullen. We ate at the restaurant both nights - the vegetarian Sri Lankan curry I had the first night was very good but the other dishes were very disappointing. My husband believes he left a wallet with quite a bit of money in it in our room but it wasn't able to be located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not at all what we expected, and not at all as described here on Expedia. I would describe it more as an upgraded hostel. There were no tours or assistance with finding tours, as the brochure in the room stated. The front desk lady way over quoted us for a tuk tuk, then later stated that she didn’t. The food was subpar, and the meal we were served (Sri Lankan curry) was not curry at all. We were not comfortable in the facility and so left after only one day even though we paid for 2 days. I would only suggest this place if you just want a place to lay your head, without any amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hôtel, central, very welcoming, helpful and smiling staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, comfortable with great customer service
we stayed at the hotel on NYE so we partook in the hotel’s special gala dinner. It was a buffet but very well catered with a great variety of Sri Lankan and western food which was freshly made, regularly replenished and delicious. We have loved the local cuisine on our trip but it was a treat to have fresh salads, smoked salmon and readymade flambé desserts. The breakfast was also a buffet. Not your average buffet - everything was fresh and tasty! The room was compact but comfortable. The bathroom was quite small but like the room, spotless and functional. Hot water, ac, good WiFi and very helpful and attentive staff. Great value for money and in a lovely location close to town but next to a lake with peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good mid-range choice
Great pool and nice surroundings. Breakfast very good but leftovers are clearly used for lunch and dinner. Much better choices away from the hotel to eat however hotel itself fine for bed and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Free bikes
We stayed a couple of nights and enjoyed using the hotel’s free bikes to cycle round the old town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was okay, nothing spectacular. Room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Formal, professional, courteous welcome
Very warm and formal Sri Lankan welcome. Staff very friendly and eager to please. We had booked one room, a triple, pre-paid through Hotels.com, but another person joined us late in our trip planning, so we had to book a whole second room. (Son's new girlriend.) Rate was higher for that second room, but not obscenely more, which was nice. (And the staff was very apologetic for this.) Advantages: Hotel provides driver accommodation. Food (the breakfast buffet with Sri Lankan and Western choices) is outstanding. Pool shows its age, but it clean and pleasant. Free use of bikes to ride around the sacred sites in Anuradhapura or along the nicely graveled bank of the wewa (artificial lake/tank) on which hotel is situated. We did this at sunset and it was lovely. Disadvantages: extremely poor wi-fi. We were happy by and large to be out of touch with the rest of the world, but one does need to check things from time to time, or obtain information about, e.g., restaurants or sightseeing. It was a primitive web-login based system that frequently disconnected and got slower the longer you were connected until connection to pages timed out. The hotel should fix this. Also, shower water took 15 minutes to warm up. That's not a deal-breaker, by any means, as the rooms were pleasant and the whole experience nice. Because of its formal professionalism amongst the staff, the hotel has a "colonial" feel even if the decor reminded my of the 1970s.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Value, Great Staff, Excellent Food
Great staff, excellent food, decent accommodations. Wifi Awful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

prabash, sri lanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good, but one who manage the room shairing is not done her job perfect. other than that is ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good Hotel
Overall good, but please make sure to ask for clean towels. They have given us very dirty looking towels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way too expensive for the experience
A decidedly mixed experience. Comfortable room, friendly staff, great food, and arranged an excellent tour of the ancient city. But hot water was out two days and the safari they arranged for us was very disappointing: the tracker spoke almost no English and seemed pretty disinterested in looking for animals. On top of that there was a band playing so loud one afternoon, the room windows were rattling. Multiple requests to turn down the vilume were ignored.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dinner Buffet Food Was Cold
The hotel was fine, I guess, but we cut our stay early. The pool was nothing special, the rooms weren't as clean as they could be, and all the food (even the things that are normally served hot) were cold. We won't be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal service, excellent food, and a lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Emily, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok place to stay when you're templed out
This hotel is perfectly decent for a night or two. The room was comfortable although the water pressure was a bit variable. The pool is nice and you can see the lake from the poolside. Staff were polite and helpful. My partner left her watch at a previous hotel and the lady on reception rang a couple of places and arranged to have it sent on to our next place. They could do with someone meeting you on arrival and there are were lots of little flies on the food at the buffet. If I stayed again I'd probably eat out but all in all a decent place to stay when you've seen enough temples and stupas!

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

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

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Convenient, comfortable
A pleasant and comfortable hotel. Pool fine, massage good. Little English spoken, no local area information given. Alacarte restaurant for lunch, buffet breakfast and dinner. Food fine.

10/10 Excellent

anthony, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable stay
excellent hotel sad we had only one day. easy reach of town centre, ancient temples and royal ruins

8/10 Good

kez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth a visit
Excellent staff and service, a lovely atmosphere and amazing food. Room was good, could of been a bit cleaner. The balcony over looking the grounds was lovely. My only complaint was the strange goings on, on the lane adjacent to the hotel and lake and the same 4 songs playing on repeat the whole stay Apart from that highly recommended

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would Recommend
Good location. Friendly, helpful staff and a good restaurant. Also a pleasant swimming pool

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Norwich, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable and excellent food
Excellent food, grateful waiting staff. Wine naturally expensive but good I understand hotel updated, lovely rooms (nice curtains)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room not ready on arrival. Didn't have our confirmation from hotels. Reservation. Our room was not stocked with enough towels, soap, etc. Also, very bad mosquito infestation in lobby area. Had to request spray& mosquito coil to deter. Finally had to leave area. Unfortunately lobby was only place to access wifi.