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.
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9.29.2 out of 10
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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9.2
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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.
Nilika
1-night trip
8/10
Good stay. Beautiful views. Good breakfast.
Terrible WiFi.
Richard
2-night trip
10/10
Very nice place and the staff is amazing too
Deemathi
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.
Christopher
1-night trip
10/10
Nice place and friendly staff
Prabhath
3-night trip
10/10
Everything was grest
Shyamala
2-night trip
10/10
Beautiful site, clean; nice breakfast
Frederick
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice location and beautiful room, high ceiling and well designed.
Peipei
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.
Timon
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.
Tom
1-night trip
8/10
Lovely location and accommodation. Good restaurant. Some issues with leaks in bathroom but total experience was great.
Susan
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
Edith-Louise
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.
Yasser
10/10
Fabulous location. Great room. Wonderful staff. Good food.
Margaret
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!
Namal
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.
Chatura
2-night trip
10/10
Views,food and service
Sanjeevan
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.
Catey
2-night trip
10/10
Nice hotel amidst greenery all around. Super view of the Pagodas at night.
Himanka
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.
Indika
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!
Dr. Kevin
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.
Thenuwara Badalge Sujeewa
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.
Giridhar
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.
Pamela
1-night trip
10/10
Wow!! From the time we arrived, it was wonderful. We will definitely go again.