Abhaya Mandapa

Hotels
8.6 (35 reviews)
Abaya Place 2nd Lane 50, Abhaya Wewa , Anuradhapura , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Attentive service
Stunning views
Cons:
Limited food options
Noise from kitchen
Initial gate access issue

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Clean room, but some noise issues noted; minor impacts cleanliness perception.
Service
8.81
Staff is attentive and caring; responsive to guest needs despite some initial issues.
Location
9.05
Breathtaking views and conveniently located near attractions.
Room Quality
8.6
Comfortable for short stays; some limitations with space noted.
Amenities
8.53
Good basic amenities; further options would enhance the experience.
Value for Money
8.49
Overall value aligns well with the pricing; decent experience.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Food could improve with more variety, particularly for European tastes.
Overall Experience
8.61
Generally positive stay with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:46

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Anuradhapura

Luxurious Accommodation: Enjoy a comfortable stay in our rooms equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private balconies in select rooms.

Convenient Location: Just 1.9 km from the city center and with easy access to Anuradhapura Railway Station, explore the city with ease and visit nearby attractions like Kuttam Pokuna and Nature Park Anuradhapura.

Exceptional Service: Benefit from our 24-hour front desk and room service, ensuring your needs are always met during your stay at Abhaya Mandapa.

Experience serenity and convenience at Abhaya Mandapa. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Anuradhapura.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    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.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 35 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Sarita • extended_group • us
9
Nice escape from the crowds
Pros:

Excellent view at this location and balconies to enjoy it

Cons:

Limited menu and staff for dinner

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Indumini • couple • au
6
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Dulasiri • couple • us
9
Hidden Gem
Pros:

Abaya Mandapa is a hidden gem in Anuradhapura. The hotel is in a lovely place where one can see four Stupas from the hotel balcony, including Ruwanweli Maha Seya. Walking along the path on the dam of the “Basavakulama Lake” in the evening, at night, and early in the morning brought a sense of peace and tranquility.

The hotel was beautiful, well-planned, and comfortable, with all modern amenities.

Mr. Prasanna and his staff were wonderful and accommodating to our needs with a smile and a kind heart. We had three meals, and they were delicious, including the best roast pan we had tasted in a very long time

Cons:

None

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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CHEE PING • extended_group • my
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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PHILIPPE • couple • fr
9
Bien
Pros:

Une belle vue sur le lac
Propre
Un bon accueil

Cons:

Un peu éloigné du centre
Petit dej presque exclusivement Sri Lankais

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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TONG • couple • cn
9
Pros:

服务很周到，风景很不错，就是全素食早餐，非常当地风味的早餐，可以尝试，还可以的

Cons:

隔音比较差，这个也没办法好像大部分的酒店都这样，比较原生态

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Yohan • extended_group • sz
8
Fantastic view
Pros:

The View of temples

Cons:

Room size inadequate for family ( 3 people ) good for couple

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • ch
6
Could be better
Pros:

The rooms are nice, but not so clean (bathroom). In the First Night we did not have hot Water, but it was fixes the day After. But we had to ask twice for fixing the light in the bathroom and for Tools paper. Some Staff members tried to their best.

Cons:

The rooms were not made up during the stay, although there is a Lot of Staff.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
9
A room with a good view and clean.
Pros:

The view of the Stupas across the lake was great, especially after dark. Just like the pictures on their website.
The natural life; squirrels, monkeys and peacocks were delightful to see.
The service was good. Very hospitable.

Cons:

Unfortunately the traffic on the road outside was a disturbance.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Sam • extended_group • nz
9
The manager was super friendly and helpful. He organised tuk tuks to take us round the sights and a safari trip to Wilpa
Pros:

Amazing helpful host who wanted to do everything to please. Lovely rooms especially those with lake view.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Hiran Goonawardena • extended_group • au
10
Stay at Abhaya Mandapa
Pros:

The room was very modern and beautiful. The sheets were also very brand new and clean. The service was very good, Prasana made our stay very enjoyable and peaceful. To summarise our stay at abhaya mandapa was extremely peaceful. Thanks.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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memmo23 • couple • it
8
Pros:

Camera con bella vista sul lago e sulle stupa. C era un rumore sul tetto fatto da una pompa/autoclave che avrebbe potuto disturbare il sonno, lo abbiamo segnalato e il direttore ha risolto il problema.

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Chaminda • extended_group • no
10
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Zaira • solo_traveller • it
10
Soggiorno incantevole. Ci tornerò
Pros:

Tutto fantastico : posizione, pulizia, vista magnifica, la stanza con tutti i comfort. Il manager una persona molto cortese e disponibile. Ha sempre soddisfatto ogni mia richiesta, soprattutto relativa al cibo che è stato ottimo. Consigliatissimo.

Cons:

Era tutto perfetto

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Ajith • family_with_children • lk
7
Hotel location looks nice, and service level is fairly OK.
Cons:

We wanted to go out around 4am to attend for religious function. We came out and noticed gate has been closed and no security person to open the gate. And tried to find any staff member to open the gate but failed. Finally, I had to get the phone call for the No indicated in the web and some lady answered and as I understood she is from outside and called to the staff and opened the gate. This process took almost 45Mts and we got delayed for the religious function.

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Arun • family_with_children • gb
10
Amazing staff, food and location.
Pros:

We stayed in Room 9 on the ground floor from October 16th to 18th, 2025. The location offered a breathtaking view of the Ruwanwelisaya and three other stupas, especially at sunrise over Abaya Lake.

If you book an upstairs room, you can enjoy these views right from your window. From the restaurant, you can see the Ruwanwelisaya while enjoying your meal.
2 minutes drive to the Thuparamaya and less than 10 minutes drive to Ruwanwelisaya and Sri Maha bodies.

Cons:

If there is heavy shower with wind , the mist may enter the room.

2025-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Dilrukshi • extended_group • lk
10
Pros:

Excellent location. Absolutely mesmerizing view of the lake once you come out of hotel, right in front. Wonderful staff. Very kind, humble and very attentive to our needs.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • jp
7
Pros:

湖に面し 景色は抜群でした。

Cons:

スタッフの方がもう少し英語を話せたらもっと快適に過ごせたと思います。

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Moi • extended_group • fr
7
Gorgeous location, good for short stay
Pros:

The location is amazing, and the room itself for a very short stay is comfortable and sufficient.

Cons:

We requested the extra bed to be removed from the room, which they said could not be done, which left the space very limited, and the variety of food on the mini mini buffet has nothing suitable for a Europeans, should they not eat local culture food.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee