Yaluwa Tourist Rest & cooking class

Hotels
9.7 (253 reviews)
No 134, Shanthi Mawatha, Vijayapura, Anuradhapura , Anuradhapura , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Ironing service
Car hire
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating service
Delicious food
Cons:
Occasional issues with mattress firmness
Cold shower reported by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
9.35
Many reviews mention the cleanliness of the rooms and facilities.
Service
10
Numerous reviews highlight the exceptional and friendly service from the owner.
Location
9.85
Reviews imply a good location as guests easily accessed local attractions.
Room Quality
9.35
Room quality is described as spacious and comfortable in several reviews.
Amenities
9.35
Amenities like mosquito protection were positively mentioned.
Value for Money
9.85
Food and services were described as fair-priced in reviews.
Food and Beverage
10
The food quality and the cooking classes received high praise.
Overall Experience
9.85
Overall experience was consistently rated highly, with many guests eager to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:18

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 3 km from Kada Panaha Tank, Yaluwa Tourist Rest & cookari class offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to nearby attractions like Attikulama Tank and Nature Park Anuradhapura.

Comfortable Accommodation
With air conditioning, private bathrooms, and some rooms featuring balconies, guests can relax in comfort after a day of sightseeing. The hotel also provides a 24-hour front desk and room service for added convenience.

Great Amenities
Enjoy the lush garden, free parking, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Plus, take advantage of the airport transfers to make your travel experience seamless.

Book your stay at Yaluwa Tourist Rest & cookari class for a memorable and relaxing getaway in Anuradhapura.

Important information:

Please inform Yaluwa Tourist Rest & cooking class in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all 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 10 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 253 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.35
Service: 10
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 9.85
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.85
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Birgit couple de
10
Wir würden gerne wiederkommen!
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist neu und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit Blick auf einen stilvollen Garten. Alles ist sehr sauber.
Yaluwa ist eine hervorragende Gastgeberin, die immer um das Wohl ihrer Gäste bemüht ist. Sie organisiert gute und preiswerte Fahrten, sowohl für Tagestouren als auch Taxis zur nächsten Unterkunft.
Das Frühstück und Abendessen ist wunderbar.

Gelegen ist die Unterkunft etwas abseits in wunderschöner Natur. Man braucht ohnehin einen Fahrer - warum sollte man dann im Getöse des Zentrums wohnen?

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Fox solo_traveller nl
10
Great food
Pros:

What a lovely place to stay in a beautiful little calm village just outside the city centre. Yaluwa was really helpful in organising tours and tuk tuk drivers. And the food is sooooo good. I'd definitely stay there again if I was in the area.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
9
Authentic Sri Lanka home cooking
Pros:

Amazing home cooked meals, plenty of food and various options. We stayed 3 nights and ended up eating every meal here.

Helpful and friendly host, who arranged tours, onwards transport and laundry for us.

There is a small super market a few minutes walk for water and essentials.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Ingrid couple nl
8
Strak gerunde, smetteloze homestay
Pros:

Gezellige accomodatie met een mooie tuin. Hierin staan diverse hutjes waar je in slaapt. Kamer is groot en heel schoon. Goed bed, douche met warm water. Locatie ligt een stukje van het centrum/ de tempel, maar met een tuktuk ben je er zo. Voor 8 dollar kun je mee-eten in de avond, en dan krijg je een echt goeie maaltijd. Prijs is relatief laag, je krijgt waar voor je geld. De gastvrouw is een sterke vrouw, die alleen de homestay runt. Daar kun je alleen maar bewondering voor hebben!

Cons:

Gastvrouw wil alles goed voor je regelen. Dat is lief bedoeld, maar zit erg 'bovenop' je, niets wordt aan het toeval overgelaten. Als je ervan houdt ontzorgd te worden, is dat fijn. Voor ons was het enigszins benauwend. Ontbijtjes zijn een beetje experimenteel naar onze smaak ;)

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
A great visit to see the ancient capital city on a Sri Lankan hotel with Sri Lankan food.
Pros:

The room was comfortable and had tea and coffee making facilities which suited our needs.
We had a great breakfast and paid for evening meal which was a range of different Sri Lankan dishes. The transfer to the hotel was sorted by the host and yours were arranged so that pick up was directly at the accommodation.
Great stay overall.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Camilla couple it
10
Anuradhapura
Pros:

Posizione ottima in mezzo alla vegetazione, colazione eccellente, struttura pulitissima

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple de
9
Großzügige Unterkunft und Cooking class sehr empfehlenswert!
Pros:

Es war sehr ruhig und es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Wir bekamen tolle Tipps und wurden sehr unterstützt für jegliche Art von Unternehmungen.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Carlijn couple nl
8
Lovely stay and very friendly
Pros:

Really nice and big room. Also very cleans and the lady of the property can cook really delicious food for you and help you plan your stay in Anuradhapura

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Alessandro couple it
10
Pros:

FANTASTICA
La proprietaria è fantastica. Ti accoglie come fossi a casa tua, prende in mano la situazione e ti organizza un tour della città con suoi amici di fiducia come guida. Ottima cuoca insieme alla mamma, quindi consigliamo di cenare da loro! Da tornarci

Cons:

L'unica pecca il materasso è duro.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Lasantha family_with_children gb
10
A clean, comfortable and relaxing stay where we were well looked after
Pros:

We liked this place so much we returned this time, 2 years later. We were delighted to see a couple of new rooms had been added.

The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. She made sure the food varied from day to day and was happy to arrange trips to the ancient city and Mihintale too. She is not at all pushy about the trips.

As we arrived late in the afternoon and didn’t want to go out for dinner she very kindly cooked a traditional meal for us. The hotels we stayed at had very few vegetables in their buffets, but at Yaluwa there was always a variety of vegetable curries and side dishes.

The owner was very accommodating to our driver, professional and kind. I really cannot fault her.
If you are looking for the genuine Sri Lankan welcome rather than a predictable hotel that could be anywhere in the world, then Yaluwa is for you.

Our room was spacious with AC, mosquito repellant and a mosquito net too.
The bed was large and comfortable.
There is a outside seating area and a lovely homely garden.

Cons:

If I were being very picky I could suggest having an extra pillow

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Alex couple es
9
2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Mathias couple ch
10
Pros:

Super freundliche Gastgeberin man fühlt sich extrem willkommen. Das Frühstück war fantastisch. Das Zimmer geräumig und komfortabel. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben!

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple nl
10
Dikke aanrader!
Pros:

Enorm gastvrije host. Konden direct aanschuiven voor het diner (heerlijk!) en wilde meteen van alles voor ons regelen/meedenken qua tours. Heerlijk bed en fijne kamer.

Cons:

Koude douche (maar bij dit klimaat was dat ook wel weer prima)

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Iris couple nl
10
Fantastisch
Pros:

Alles was perfect. De gastvrouw is super lief en helpt je met alles. Van stadstour tot safari, ze wil alles voor je regelen. De kamer was ruim en schoon.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Marian couple de
10
Pros:

Amazing host and perfect travel recommendations + amazing food! Highly recommended

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Frederik couple de
10
Welcoming Stay and Great Cooking Class
Pros:

We stayed at Yaluwa Tourist Resort and also joined the cooking class. The hostess and her family were so welcoming and kind. Our room was big, clean and had everything we needed, even mosquito protection. The food and all other offers are very fair priced. What we loved most is how the hostess shares about her country and culture, and how much she also cares for the local community. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Jesse couple nl
10
Aanrader!!
Pros:

Deze plek is een absolute aanrader als je in Anuradhapura verblijft! Wij komen zeker terug als we weer in Sri Lanka zijn.
Chaya is een ontzettend goede host! Ze is duidelijk en eerlijk, ze heeft humor en ze is zeker ook lief en zorgzaam.
De tours door Anuradhapura hebben we via haar geregeld, dit was ontzettend leuk, Adgi is een geweldige gids!
Ook kan Chaya heerlijk koken, we hebben een kookcursus bij haar gedaan, ook echt een aanrader! Super leuk en heerlijke gerechten!
Helaas was mijn vriend ziek geworden, Chaya's plek was eigenlijk volgeboekt maar desondanks heeft ze ons geholpen en konden we nog een nacht blijven. Erg behulpzaam!

Cons:

Niets

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple fr
10
Séjour incroyable
Pros:

Ne réfléchissez pas, réservez ici ! L'hôte est adorable, elle arrange tout pour vous : le safari a des prix deux fois moins chère que sur internet, le tuktuk qui vient vous chercher et vous ramène à la gare a ses frais, des excursions dans des temples environnant, les repas qui sont excellents etc...

Shaya est a l'écoute de vos moindres envies et besoin et sa maison est parfaitement entretenu. Les chambres sont super confortables, propres, il y a de l'eau chaude, et de la climatisation. Vous dejeunerez même avec un spectacle d'écureuils.

Vous l'aurez compris, ce logement a tout pour vous faire passer un séjour incroyable et efficace pour ce qui n'ont pas de temps a perdre pour découvrir le Sri lanka.

Cons:

Rien a redire, tout était parfait

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Terry couple fr
9
Bel établissement, hôte aux petits soins
Pros:

Nous avons fortement apprécié la chambre (grand lit, bonne literie et bonne climatisation) ainsi que l’expérience au sein de l’établissement. L’hôte a été très accueillante, disponible et présente.

Cons:

Tout était parfait mais l’envie de trop bien faire de l’hôte peut être intrusive pour certains voyageurs.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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CORNELOUP couple fr
10
Pros:

Super Cooking class à Yaluwa, nous avons appris beaucoup de choses ! Petit déjeuner de super qualité. En plus l’hôte nous a trouvé un chauffeur au top pour la visite de la ville :)

Cons:

Un petit peu plus de rangement serait super

2025-08-24 via Nuitee