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The Lake Forest Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View
Buffet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC, 50270
  • Isurumuniya Vihara
    5 min drive
  • Mirisawetiya Stupa
    7 min drive
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 43 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Forest View

Deluxe Room, Forest View

Deluxe Room, Forest View

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Royal Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 43 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Anuradhapura

Located in Anuradhapura, The Lake Forest Hotel is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa. .This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Brazen Palace.

What's nearby

  • Mirisawetiya Stupa - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ruwanwelisaya - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sri Maha Bodhi - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Thuparamaya - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Abhayagiri Dagoba - 13 min drive - 8.4 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

Hotel in Anuradhapura with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Lake Forest Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Soundproofing

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Namal, Ypsilanti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Brisbane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location. Great room. Wonderful staff. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thenuwara Badalge Sujeewa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful site, clean; nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

L S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location and accommodation. Good restaurant. Some issues with leaks in bathroom but total experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giridhar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vajira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyamalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow!! From the time we arrived, it was wonderful. We will definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Himanka

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel amidst greenery all around. Super view of the Pagodas at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views,food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Indika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake is gorgeous; sunrise and sunset over the lake specially. Food was great at the hotel restaurant, the service was great.

8/10 Good

Edith-Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel by the lake. It was a bit smaller than the other hotels we have seen, but still very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep, Georgetown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

IAN, Chipping Norton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Imthiyas Sajaf

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at lake forest hotel is a wonderful experience and staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zie, New York NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely gracious staff with delicious food. The fabulous bathroom could use a better ventilation system, but I’m fussy. Truly excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020