Located in Anuradhapura, The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa is in the historical district and on a lake. Brazen Palace and Jetavanaramaya are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basawakkulama and Mihintalekanda. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking and extended parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
Express check-in, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
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 transport
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 AM to 9 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
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
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
In-room accessibility
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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3 floors
Built in 1957
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
LCD TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are 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 any lifts
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
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
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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.
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.
The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa Reviews
Reviews
7.2
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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
Travelled with partner
2 Mar 2022
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.
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.
M Tissa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
25 Dec 2019
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
20 Apr 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.