Abhayawewa Resort

Hotels
8.1 (18 reviews)
Arippu Road, Thissawewa , Anuradhapura , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Packed lunches
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Kid meals
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Great value for money
Cons:
Dirty bathroom
Limited food options
Poor location

Categories

Cleanliness
6.99
Some complaints about dirty sheets and a smelly bathroom.
Service
9.46
Staff were attentive and helpful, although language barriers exist.
Location
7.5
Location is a bit out of the way but manageable.
Room Quality
8.95
Spacious and comfortable rooms.
Amenities
7.98
Limited restaurant options and breakfast service.
Value for Money
8.94
Good value for the price, especially for a short stay.
Food and Beverage
6.49
Breakfast needs to be ordered in advance, and limited menu options.
Overall Experience
8.46
Overall a positive experience with some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Anuradhapura, Abhayawewa Resort provides easy access to major attractions such as Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Anuradhapura Railway Station.

Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy well-equipped rooms with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some units also boast beautiful garden views and balconies.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a tasty à la carte or Asian breakfast at the on-site restaurant. For your convenience, the resort also offers a shared kitchen and room service.

Call now to book your stay at Abhayawewa Resort for a memorable experience in Anuradhapura!

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

8.1
Based on 18 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.99
Service: 9.46
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 6.49
Overall Experience: 8.46
J
Jayne • extended_group • gb
9
Very nice
Pros:

It was very clean and comfortable, everything you needed.
Staff were very nice
Breakfast was great.
Very quiet

Cons:

Nothing really, we didn’t have much time to explore the area,

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Hendrik • solo_traveller • nl
4
Cons:

Anders dan aangegeven spreekt het personeel geen Engels, en is dus niet in staat de meest simpele vraag te beantwoorden. Het hotel zou beschikken over een restaurant. In de praktijk wordt echter enkel 's-ochtend een beperkt ontbijt geserveerd (alleen indien de avond tevoren besteld). Verder wordt op bestelling een beperkt aantal maaltijden geserveerd, die uit de magnetron lijken te komen. Hotel ligt 5 km buiten de stad in 'the midlle of nowhere'. Omdat het hotel elke voorziening ontbeert, ben je feitelijk aangewezen op de voorzieningen in de stad.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
8
It was a comfortable stay, helpful staff but let down by its location.
Pros:

The room was a good size and clean. The staff, Hirushan and Ananda, were very helpful when asked,despite having limited english. They went out of there way to help us. Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty.

Cons:

Location was a bit out of the way and difficult to get transport. Restaurant only had limited menu and only if we asked first. The hotel had no information for tourists.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Shashika • extended_group • jp
10
Best place to stay in Anuradhapura
Pros:

Everything was 10/10. Location staff food cleanliness comfort and everything was perfect. One of the staff told us a story about how Ruwanwali maha seya was built. Very interesting and informative story. Staff were very nice and helpful. We recommend this place for everyone who visit Anuradhapura temples.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Kusal Jayawardana • family_with_children • lk
8
Pros:

Convinient location. Super staff.

Cons:

Bathroom fittings looks old and needs replacement (atleast in our room)

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lilian • extended_group • nl
8
Fijne plek om te verblijven
Pros:

Prachtig uitzicht vanuit het balkon.
Kamers waren ruim. Personeel ontzettend vriendelijk en gastvrij.

Cons:

Het ligt iets buiten het centrum dus je bent afhankelijk van tuktuk of taxi.

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sachintha • extended_group • se
10
2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • solo_traveller • it
2
sad hotel
Pros:

The room was spacious and the aircon was orking well

Cons:

the bed sheets were dirty, and under they has a plastic sheet.
the bathroom was smelly and the share spaces sad.
as the place was depressing i didn't even try breakfast

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
C
Colleen • couple • lk
8
Comfortable lodgings within a reasonable distance to major sites.
Pros:

Amazing view from the 3rd floor!
Clean and comfortable room.

2025-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Sunita • with friends • us
8
Perfect stay for a place to rest, shower, and be peaceful.
Pros:

For the price and the area, this place was great! It looks exactly like the pictures - clean, spacious rooms, with AC, and the basic necessities. We stayed one night and it was perfect for a place to sleep. The staff were very nice, with limited English, but it wasn't a problem at all.
Would definitely recommend this place if you plan on touring all day, and just need a place to rest and shower. It seems like it's been renovated I'm the recent years and the property is well maintained. There is no real difference between the types of rooms listed here, all rooms are the same.
We did not eat here because we wanted to check out places in town.

Cons:

Not a big deal - it was cash only, which we didn't realize, so we had our driver take us to an ATM to withdraw rupees.

2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Lakmal • young couple • lk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at Abhayawewa Resort. The staff was friendly, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the peaceful atmosphere made it a perfect getaway. Best of all, it’s located very close to Ruwanweliseya, which made visiting the stupa so convenient. Highly recommended!👍

2025-06-12 • via Nuitee
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L.a.m.i. • group • lk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Staff is very friendly and excellent service

2025-06-06 • via Nuitee
R
Ranga • young couple • lk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Exceptional place for stay at anuradapura.peaceful environment and helpful staff.

2025-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Harith.mana • young couple • lk
9
We had a wonderful stay. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly
2025-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Eshanka • with friends • nl
7
Good
2025-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Achala • review category business travellers • lk
7
This is an ideal place if you wish to visit maha seya. You can see the 3 stupas to the room view.
Cons:

Do not order food from the restaurant.

2025-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Yasith • group • au
8
Very good
Pros:

Newly built place. Large room with a big bathroom.

Cons:

Wouldn’t hurt to provide a small bar of soap for the guests.

2025-01-01 • via Nuitee
J
Janaka • young couple • lk
7
Good
Pros:

Good

2024-11-17 • via Nuitee