Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Ironing service
Massage services
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Helpful staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Language barrier
Renovation noise
Payment issues
Mosquitoes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.38
Clean place as mentioned in reviews.
Service
8.35
Staff described as helpful and friendly.
Location
8.39
Great tranquil location by the lake, a peaceful spot.
Room Quality
7.34
Room was spacious but renovation works caused disruption.
Amenities
7.87
Bikes available, good breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.33
Some issues with payment and overcharging mentioned.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Good choices for breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
7.85
Generally positive experiences but some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:32

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Anuradhapura

Luxurious Accommodation: Sudunelum Holiday Resort offers elegantly designed rooms with private balconies and stunning lake views, providing a serene retreat for guests.

Exceptional Facilities: Enjoy the convenience of a restaurant, room service, and a 24-hour front desk, all complemented by free WiFi. The garden, shared lounge, and terrace add to the charm of this property.

Explore and Unwind: With cycling paths nearby and bike hire services on-site, guests can easily explore the scenic surroundings. Nature Park Anuradhapura and the city center are just a short distance away.

Experience a perfect blend of comfort and nature at Sudunelum Holiday Resort. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for US$8 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 154 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.38
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 7.34
Amenities: 7.87
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 7.85
T
Tony • couple • gb
5
Good for the budget, nice people and good location.
Pros:

Good location beside the lake but no lake view. Only a few minutes by Tuk Tuk to all the local sights and temples etc. Staff were friendly but limited English.

Cons:

The room wasn't dirty but little attention to detail with a cockroach (always a possibility in these sorts of forrest/ water locations) and a couple of unwanted hairs around.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Good size room.
Nice garden.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
A
Anke • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The room was newly decorated and spacious with separate shower and toilet rooms. This family run hotel is in a quiet location not far from tge lake and everyone is very helpful and friendly. The temples can be seen from the lakeshore and give lovely reflections at night.

Cons:

Unfortunately renovation works took place above my room from early morning, hence the lower rating.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
N
Naomi • couple • gb
6
Great location by the lake ,language was tricky
Pros:

It was beside the lake and a tranquil spot away from the city. The room was great and spacious. You could walk or cycle all the way around the lake. Good to visit ancient sites. The garden was peaceful and well kept.

Cons:

As others have said the language barrier here was more pronounced. Staff waiting in the room for a tip it was awkward. We were overcharged and it was difficult to explain.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
K
Kasuni • extended_group • lk
9
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
L
Lahiru • couple • lk
9
Pros:

Location

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
R
Rodrigo • extended_group • es
10
Gente estupenda
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Nada

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
S
sara • couple • it
9
Pros:

Bella stanza, molto grande e silenziosa. Letto comodo.
Personale gentile e disponibile.
La struttura si trova vicino al lago da dove si può fare una bella passeggiata e raggiungere alcuni templi ed il giardino reale.
Buona scelta sia per la colazione che per la cena.
Possibilità di prenotare taxi e fare massaggi.

Cons:

Tutto ok ma ho un consiglio per gli ospiti: la stanza non ha finestre ma solo una porta a vetri, di notte è molto calda ed il ventilatore è rumoroso. Consiglio di utilizzare l aria condizionata (a pagamento).

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
T
Torsten • family_with_children • de
8
2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
R
rachel • family_with_children • au
7
2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
S
Suresh Sanath de • solo_traveller • gb
9
2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
T
Thilina • family_with_children • lk
9
2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
J
Joanna Samoha • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

Clean place, nice garden, great staff, bikes available!

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
S
Shamitha • family_with_children • lk
2
2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
O
Oscar • couple • es
8
Pros:

Nos gustó mucho donde estaba hubo casi ya que buscábamos tranquilidad y estaba apartado del bullicio de la ciudad.

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
C
cinzia • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Posizione molto tranquilla, vicina ad un bel lago e lontana dal centro ma facilmente raggiungibile con una corsa in tuk tuk di neanche 10 minuti.
C'è un bel giardino in cui rilassarsi ed uno spazio coperto dove fare colazione.
Personale gentilissimo ed estremamente disponibile!

Cons:

Pensavamo di poter pagare con la carta ma hanno avuto un problema con il pos. Fortunatamente avevamo i contanti.
Situazione questa che poi si è verificata in altre strutture in Sri Lanka.

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
I
Irosh • young couple • lk
8
Very good
Pros:

Location is good

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
T
Tharuth • family with young children • lk
8
My Stay at Sudunelum Holiday Resort, Anuradhapura
Pros:

The best part was definitely the caretaker. This guy was amazing - super helpful, friendly, and always ready to help with anything we needed. He really made us feel welcome and took great care of us during our stay.

The location is perfect if you want peace and quiet. It's in such a calm area away from all the noise and traffic. Perfect for relaxing after walking around the ancient sites all day. The whole place just feels so peaceful.

The rooms are really big too. We had plenty of space to move around and put all our stuff. After being cramped in small hotel rooms elsewhere, this was such a nice change.

Cons:

The road to get there is pretty rough. It's bumpy and not well-maintained, so the ride in can be uncomfortable. If you're bringing a lot of luggage or it's raining, it might be a bit of a hassle getting there.

But the biggest problem was mosquitoes. There were so many in our room! They really bothered us, especially at night. Definitely bring a mosquito killer or some good repellent. Trust me on this one - you'll need it.

2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
N
Nipuna • review category business travellers • lk
10
Exceptional
2025-06-23 • via Nuitee
P
Ponnampalam • young couple • us
1
Bad
Cons:

It was full with guests. We were forced to search other places to stay overnight.

2025-06-22 • via Nuitee