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The Lake Forest Hotel

3.0 star property
Anuradhapura hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 43 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, Forest View

Deluxe Room, Forest View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC, 50270

What's nearby

  • Mirisawetiya Stupa - 7 min drive
  • Ruwanwelisaya - 9 min drive
  • Sri Maha Bodhi - 9 min drive
  • Thuparamaya - 9 min drive
  • Abhayagiri Dagoba - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 86.3 miles/139 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seedevi Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palhena Village Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lake Forest Hotel

When visiting Anuradhapura, The Lake Forest Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 12:30 PM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Lockers available
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Bath only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 7.0 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lake Forest Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lake Forest Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Lake Forest Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Lake Forest Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Lake Forest Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lake Forest Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Lake Forest Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Lake Forest Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

The Lake Forest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Samamtha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Prabhath, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place and friendly staff
Prabhath, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Dr. Kevin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Russel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is located at a beautiful place next to the lake with a view of all the stupas. Rooms were nice and the staff was excellent. Herath at the restaurant was very friendly, courteous and helpful. Thank you!
Namal, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Catey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location. Great room. Wonderful staff. Good food.
Margaret, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we arrive at the reception until the conclusion of their trip, the hotel's team demonstrates exceptional training in providing top-notch service to us. The cuisine is exceptionally delicious and of high quality. Additionally, the hotel room and overall architecture are strikingly beautiful.
Thenuwara Badalge Sujeewa, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful site, clean; nice breakfast
Frederick, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

L S, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely location and accommodation. Good restaurant. Some issues with leaks in bathroom but total experience was great.
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent hotel!!!
The hotel is in an amazing location- right next to a massive lake! We just stayed for one night, but very soon felt that we should have stayed longer to really enjoy the hotel! The only glitch was that the water pressure in the bathroom was low, and the washbasin drained rather slowly.
Giridhar, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice, obliging staff. My room could have done with a refreshing, but it had a spacious terrace with lovely lake view. On balance, a nice place to stay.
Pamela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vajira, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow!! From the time we arrived, it was wonderful. We will definitely go again.
Shyamalee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel amidst greenery all around. Super view of the Pagodas at night.
Himanka, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Views,food and service
Sanjeevan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best location in Anuradapura. Situated on the edge of Tisa Wewa It has Kandalama vibe. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great food. We would definitely vist again.
Indika, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The lake is gorgeous; sunrise and sunset over the lake specially. Food was great at the hotel restaurant, the service was great.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel by the lake. It was a bit smaller than the other hotels we have seen, but still very nice
Edith-Louise, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pradeep, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay … one of the best The setting is absolutely stunning The staff were fabulous and food was best I’ve had at top hotels in Sri Lanka
Stephen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Very sadly our visit to The Lake Forest was not a good experience. Lovely bedrooms- but no hot water in the bathrooms which of course we reported to the Reception staff shortly after our arrival- to no avail!! We reported the 'no hot water issue' again to recoption the folliwing mirning- sadly again absolutely no resolve to the Problem. Very disappointing food- the hitel menu offers a lot which in reality the hotel does not deliver. The breakfast was the poorest we have been offered in our travels in Sri Lanka- with very sadly leaderless and rather apathetic staff. The Lake Forest Hotel needs a SHAKE UP.
IAN, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staying at lake forest hotel is a wonderful experience and staff was very helpful and friendly.
Mohamed Imthiyas Sajaf, 3-night romance trip
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