Abhaya Mandapa

Hotels
8.6 (30 reviews)
Abaya Place 2nd Lane 50, Abhaya Wewa , Anuradhapura , lk

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 30 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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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
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Thanuja family_with_children gb
8
The Best facility so far in Anuradhapura!
Pros:

Great Location, the room overlooked the lake.

Cons:

The food could have been better.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Nataliia solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Розташування та сам готель чудові. Гарний вид на храми. Особливо ввечері, коли храми освічуються . Озерце перед готелем. Чисто в кімнаті. Затишно дуже. Є кондиціонер,що на Шрі-Ланці є важливим.
Мені дуже сподобалося відношення працівників готелю. Вони всі чоловіки. Дуже, дуже вічливі. Хвилюються, чи гостям зручно та комфортно. Я була вперше на вечері ,страви замовила,але навіть не здогадувалася,що їжа може бути такою гострою. Шріланкійці їдять та готують дуже гострі страви. Враховуйте це . Але персонал одразу ж мені запропонував почекати,та вони приготували мені знову не гостру страву. І як ждентельмени подарували квіти лотоса. Які ж вони молодці. Виправили ситуацію. В кімнаті яка знаходилася над кухнею, я щовечора до півночі та зрання чула сильні звуки ,як вони сік роблять. Тобто шумоізоляція погана.
Висновок: чудове місце, чудові щирі люди. Рекомендую.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Leticia couple fr
10
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and great accommodation

2025-08-12 via Nuitee