The Lake Forest Hotel

3.0 star property
Anuradhapura hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Lobby
View from property
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Step into the historical district and discover The Lake Forest Hotel, where a warm welcome awaits. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then unwind in the garden or lounge by the outdoor pool. With free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services, this hotel offers convenience and comfort.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, Forest View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Kuttam Pokuna - 13 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 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

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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 available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Bathtub only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay

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 to 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 with nearby activities like fishing and 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 onsite restaurant.

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The Lake Forest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10

Great location and hotel. Excellent service and friendly staff.
1-night trip

8/10

Good stay. Beautiful views. Good breakfast. Terrible WiFi.
2-night trip

10/10

Very nice place and the staff is amazing too
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice place and friendly staff
3-night trip

10/10

Everything was grest
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful site, clean; nice breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice location and beautiful room, high ceiling and well designed.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
3-night trip

6/10

Great location and view on the water. Huge modern room. Limited continental breakfast options. Bathroom not as clean as could be.
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely location and accommodation. Good restaurant. Some issues with leaks in bathroom but total experience was great.
2-night trip

8/10

Beautiful hotel by the lake. It was a bit smaller than the other hotels we have seen, but still very nice
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Fabulous location. Great room. Wonderful staff. Good food.
1-night trip

10/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Views,food and service
2-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel amidst greenery all around. Super view of the Pagodas at night.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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