Sundown Lake Hotel & Spa

Hotels
9.6 (50 reviews)
Anuradhapura Road, Lake Road, Habarana , Habarana , lk

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing views
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Maintenance needed in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
9.43
Most reviews mention clean and comfortable accommodations.
Service
10
Staff consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.8
Excellent location for exploring the surroundings with great views.
Room Quality
9.64
Rooms described as amazing and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.19
Infinity pool and other amenities well-received.
Value for Money
9.22
Good value for the quality of stay and experiences offered.
Food and Beverage
9.68
Food consistently praised as delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9.83
Guests express a desire to return and highly recommend the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 13:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in rooms with mountain views, stylish decor, and modern amenities like air conditioning and personal safes.

Culinary Delights
Savor a variety of dining options, from buffet breakfasts to local Asian cuisine at our on-site restaurant.

Recreational Activities
Explore nearby attractions like Pidurangala Rock or enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling, with bike and car rentals available.

Experience the ultimate blend of comfort and convenience at Sundown Lake Hotel & Spa. Plan your getaway today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.43
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.64
Amenities: 9.19
Value for Money: 9.22
Food and Beverage: 9.68
Overall Experience: 9.83
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Martin family_with_children dk
9
7 wonderful nights
Pros:

Vi boede her i 7 nætter og brugte stedet som vores base i mellem alle de oplevelser der ligger tæt på. Vi elskede at vi kunne “komme hjem” efter vores dagsture og hoppe i den skønne pool. Det var perfekt for os at kunne sidde i vores egen hytte og stadig se ungerne i poolen.
Vi besøgte bl.a Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Rigitala og Hiriwadunna mens vi boede her. Fanastiske steder. Hotellet hjalp os med Safari og village-tour i Hiriwadunna.
Personalet er meget søde og hjælpsomme og de aftener vi spiste på hotellet fik vi den lækreste rice & curry. De andre aftener spiste vi på Lake House Kitchen som ligger meget tæt på og som bestemt er et besøg værd. Hotellet laver en fantastisk lokal morgenmad.
Badeværelset er åbent ud til naturen, og kun delvist overdækket, så der er mulighed for bad under åben himmel hvilket er en super oplevelse. Det betyder også at der engang i mellem kommer nysgerrige aber og siger hej.
Hytten har gode senge og en hems. Den er simpel, men funktionel. Man skal kunne leve med at der render lidt smådyr rundt.

Cons:

Vi kunne godt have brugt en parasol til den lille terrasse.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Clélia extended_group fr
8
Agréable hôtel tranquille
Pros:

La piscine est très agréable et le personnel a été vraiment tres bienveillant, l’emplacement est très bien
La tranquillité du lieu du fait de ces 3 uniques chambres

Cons:

La disposition de la chambre n’est pas ok, un des lits double est juste posé sans rebord et le logement est pas fait pour plus de 4 personnes de plus il est dommage de louer une chambre de 6 mais d’avoir que 2 transats

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Masako extended_group jp
7
立地は観光に最高
Pros:

サファリができる場所から10分程度、シギリアロックから30分程度なため、それらの観光地に行くには、とてもアクセスがいいです。オーナーさんと、ワッツアップでやり取りでき、宿泊前からとても親切でした。夕日が湖に沈む様子が見られました。プールが気持ちよかったです。3つのコテージが並ぶ、素敵な写真が撮れました。

Cons:

ソファのシミや汚れ・フロアのホコリ・冷蔵庫の中の汚れなど、清潔さに欠けるところがありました。ドアの隙間から小虫が夜に結構入ってきて、困りました。トイレ、シャワーが半分外にあり、少し落ち着がなかったです。

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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eva couple es
8
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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henry solo_traveller gb
9
Gorgeous food in chilled spot overlooking Habarana lake, with delightful young couple looking after you
Pros:

The lovely married couple who manage the place are just delightful.
Saseeni (apologies if I’ve spelt it incorrectly) is the greatest cook, we had the most fabulous breakfasts & dinners-absolutely the best food we had in our 3.5 weeks in Sri Lanka! Her mum taught her very well!
The infinity pool is lovely with great views over the lake & a perfect temperature. It looks especially beautiful at night all lit up.
We enjoyed having a shower outside, private but with some occasional cheeky monkeys for company 😊
Sunset 🌅 view over the lake and also a view over to Sigiriya & Pidurutalagala Rocks if you walk a short distance up the hill past the water tank.
We had to get to Habarana station for our train back to Colombo and we were treated to a complimentary ride in a safari jeep-thank you so much!

Cons:

Lack of shade by the pool!
It is very hot and in full sun all day so the cabana gets very warm, especially if the air con isn’t on and it’s really not possible to sit on the sun loungers during the day as there is no parasol/shade!

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
9
We were well looked after by the lovely staff. Amazing home cooked food. Peaceful surroundings!
Pros:

Quirky room with beautiful views! Delicious home cooked breakfasts and dinner. Friendly, lovely team looked after us from the moment we arrived.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Gert Jan couple nl
9
Uitstekend verblijf
Pros:

Prachtige infinity pool met schitterend uitzicht en uitstekende half pension boeking

Cons:

Ligt wat afgelegen en daardoor wat moeilijker te vinden

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Hong Nhung Thi couple de
9
Unterkunft mit Pool inklusive Seeblick, freundliches Personal und üppiges Essen
Pros:

- Unglaublich schöner Ausblick aus dem Zimmer
- Pool direkt vom Zimmer aus zugänglich mit Liegestühlen vor dem Zimmer
- Extrem geräumige Zimmer
- Sehr freundliches Personal
- Extreme Bemühungen beim Essen kochen
- Super ruhig, perfekt zum Runterkommen und detoxen

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Adele couple gb
10
Great place to stay for the cultural area and the team helped organise everything we wanted to do
Pros:

Beautiful position and stunning view

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Cameron solo_traveller gb
10
The food was all homemade and exceptional
Pros:

Lovely location and really really nice staff

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Ursula solo_traveller at
10
I‘ll come back 😊
Pros:

My absolute favorite of all hotels in the Habarana / Sigiriya area, small and exquisite with an exceptionally friendly, helpful and competent staff led by Sassini. 🌸

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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rachel family_with_children gb
10
Tranquil , beautiful and stunning hotel .
Pros:

This place is a rare find !
Very newly built and the accommodation is so comfy with fun features like the outside bathroom.
Three of us stayed in one lodge and that was really fine.
The beds were super comfy .
The pool overlooking the lake is stunning.
We spent quite a bit of time just hanging out at the hotel as it was so nice.
The staff are exceptional and made us an amazing curry one night with so many dishes .
The breakfast was different every morning and so much fab food .
There is also a great restaurant 5 mins walk away with western options.

Cons:

Nothing - we loved it all !

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Eva extended_group es
10
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Marco couple it
9
Location mozzafiato, la migliore cena sri lankese del nostro viaggio
Pros:

La miglior cena dello sri lanka l’abbiamo fatta qui!
La proprietaria è una ragazza giovane e volenterosa, nonché una cuoca provetta! Le colazioni erano anche super! Io non mangio aglio e si è prodigata di farci entrambe le cene senza aglio!
Alla sera , dopo le varie escursioni, tornate in hotel e non uscite più da qui! Rilassatevi tra la piscina e il patio con la vista mozzafiato! E godetevi la cena in questo paradiso

Cons:

L’unica pecca per noi è stato il bagno all’esterno.. alla mattina mentre ero in doccia è sbucata una scimmietta e uno scoiattolo e mi sono un po’ spaventata!
E la notte avevo un po’ di ansia ad andare in bagno all’esterno!

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
9
Stunning views and amazing food
Pros:

The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. Beautiful lodge and scenery looking over the lake. The breakfasts were freshly cooked every morning and were fantastic. We don’t normally eat in hotels for dinner however we had dinner here on our last evening and the food was absolutely sensational, you must eat here if you stay!

Cons:

Wi-fi very hit and miss, however we had purchased an e-sim so didn’t matter too much.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Anna-Lena couple de
6
Pros:

Pool & Frühstück

Cons:

Wir verbrachten 3 Nächte mit Halbpension hier.

Wir sind eigentlich low Budget unterwegs und wollten uns hier einmal etwas gönnen.


Wir fanden es aber lediglich "okay" und den Preis nicht ganz wert.


Das Ambiente ist zwar sehr schön und der Pool natürlich ein toller Bonus aber:


In unseren bisher 5 Wochen Sri Lanka nimmt das Abendessen (3x) hier eher einen der unteren Plätze ein. Es schmeckt um ehrlich zu sein alles ziemlich langweilig. Fast als wäre kaum gewürzt. Vielleicht kommen die guten Bewertungen von Menschen, die die ersten Nächte im Land sind und das ansonsten fantastische Essen noch nicht kennen ;)

Frühstück war jedoch sehr lecker und viel.


Der Service war gerade so durchschnittlich. Kurze, um stunden verzögerte oder gar keine Antworten auf Nachrichten ...


Einige Flecken hier und da...


Und sich "Spa" zu nennen finden wir auch etwas weit gegriffen. Es gibt lediglich arrangierte Massagen wohin man noch extra gefahren wird (die Fahrt muss man nochmal on top zahlen). Das geht auch von jeder anderen Unterkunft die nicht "spa" heißt aus...


Alles in allem okay aber wir hatten für 10€ die Nacht schon um Welten besseres Essen und Service. Man zahlt hier den Mehrwert eigentlich nur für den Pool.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Jan Nys extended_group be
10
Pros:

Een heerlijke plek om te verblijven. De kamer was schoon en comfortabel, en het personeel was erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. De locatie is ook uitstekend gelegen voor wie de omgeving wil verkennen. Mooie sunset vanuit het zwembad. Alles was simpelweg heel goed!

Cons:

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2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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María ángeles family_with_children es
8
Amabilidad muy buena comida
Pros:

El concepto de cabañas mirando al lago

Cons:

Necesita más mantenimiento, sobre todo el lavabo al estar al exterior se estropea mucho

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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eric extended_group nl
10
Pros:

Amazing location with great views. The staff was really kind and the host is a great chef in the kitchen. It was new years eve and the staff of the property organized a mindblowing firework for us. It could not be better. We had 2 great nights with them.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Karolina family_with_children au
10
We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Pros:

Lovely peaceful accommodation. Great hosts, delicious breakfast. Short easy walk into Habarana for local restaurants and supermarket and the pool was refreshing. Amazing restaurant (lake house kitchen) just down the street.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee