Hotel Alakamanda

Hotels
7.8 (8 reviews)
no 11/1 Nagasena Mawatha Anuradhapura , Anuradhapura , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.88
Several cleanliness issues mentioned in the review, including a cockroach in the bed and broken amenities.
Service
9.85
The staff is very friendly and accommodating, allowing guests to relax post-checkout.
Location
9.39
Conveniently located near nice restaurants and tourist attractions.
Room Quality
5.84
Rooms were minimally equipped, with several maintenance issues noted.
Amenities
8.37
General amenities were adequate, but some needed maintenance.
Value for Money
7.33
High prices compared to the low quality of services provided.
Food and Beverage
6.88
Food was average, especially the Sri Lankan options as per guests' feedback.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall satisfaction was moderate, despite specific issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 01:26

Property Description

Surrounded by Lush Greeneries and History

Located in the ancient capital of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hotel Alakamanda offers a serene retreat amidst lush greenery and rich history.

Comfortable Accommodation and Scenic Views

The air-conditioned rooms feature modern amenities and a terrace with garden views, providing a comfortable and scenic stay for guests.

Convenient Location and Cultural Experiences

Just 2 km from Anuradhapura Airport, the hotel offers easy access to key attractions like Sri Maha Bodhiya and Ruwanwelisaya. Guests can explore cultural sites or opt for exciting activities like Wilpattu Safari Tours and mountain bike rides.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and culture at Hotel Alakamanda - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

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 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 7 years old and over stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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.

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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 8 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.88
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 5.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 6.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
R
Roshan • extended_group • lk
8
A good place to stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. foods are delicious. arrangement excellent.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • nl
9
Pros:

The staff is very friendly and accommodating! They allowed us to relax by the pool after we checked out, while we waited for our taxi! The location is close to some nice restaurants

Cons:

Western breakfast is ok, did not try the Srilankan breakfast.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • family_with_children • de
3
Hält nicht, was es verspricht
Pros:

Kurze Wege zu den Tempelanlagen von Anuradhapura. Lobby und Restaurant sehr fancy eingerichtet. Garten war schön, mit vielen exotischen Vögeln und Eichhörnchen. Pool sauber

Cons:

Wir hatten ein Deluxe Doppel- und Familienzimmer: Zimmer sind mit dem absoluten Minimum ausgestattet, Toilettendeckel defekt, Duschvorhang defekt, kein Room Service und eine Kakerlake gab es gratis im Bett. Die Sauberkeit des Zimmers ließ zu wünschen übrig. Anders als in der Buchungsbestätigung angegeben, gab es keinen Safe, Sofa oder Mückennetz oder -stecker (was bei der Anzahl der Mücken hilfreich gewesen wäre). Von den 5 Holzliegen am Pool (ohne Auflagen), waren 2 defekt. Die Gartenmöbel haben schon bessere Zeiten gesehen und hätten mal gereinigt werden können.
Das Essen im Restaurant war Durschnitt, vor allem die Sri Lankischen Gerichte ließen zu wünschen übrig (so das Urteil unserer Sri Lankische Freunde, die mit uns unterwegs waren). Mit anderen Worten: 3 Sterne ausgewiesen, 4-Sterne Preise und die Leistung lag eher bei 2 Sternen

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
S
Sandyta • partner
2
Pros:

Disappointing Stay – Not as Advertised

This hotel looked great in the Expedia photos, but upon arrival, it was a completely different story—false advertising at its finest. The property looked nothing like the pictures, and mosquitoes were a major issue throughout our stay.

Right away, we encountered problems with the hot water in our room. After multiple calls to the front desk and waiting for maintenance, it took hours to fix, and even then, we only had lukewarm water. The entrance was dirty, the towels were old, and there were no amenities provided. The bed was okay, but that’s about the only positive thing I can say. Definitely not worth the stay.

2025-02-20 • via Nuitee
H
Harvey
8
Clean and simple
Pros:

Great value hotel with good services. Simple and clean with friendly staff.

2018-04-01 • via Nuitee
U
uncleblah
6
Quiet and pretty location
Pros:

From the outside this looks like a modern hotel with good facilities including a pool.
The staff are friendly but at a loss to how to realte to their clientele. The breakfast is barely adequate and even the Sri Lankan breakfast is poor. The bedroom is ok though our bathroom constantly smelt bad.

2017-08-24 • via Nuitee
T
Thilan
8
Good stay, Nice foods
Pros:

I was bit reluctant at the time of booking as this hotel has a poor review score. Also it doesn't have a nice look from the front. But After entering, I realized that they have a really nice and friendly staff (specially the reception). Dinner and breakfast buffet were great with real Sri Lankan taste. Don't expect a huge buffet, but all curries were very tasty. It's worth the money you pay and they really deserve a better review score.
One thing to improve is, the bed was very firm. Otherwise everything else was good

2017-01-13 • via Nuitee
M
miketam
2
Hugely disappointing
Pros:

Very over priced, for what we paid would expect a room safe, a frige, a basin plug, a hand towel, a bedside table, tea/coffee and shampoo/shower gel replaced. Waste bin had no liner so contents fell onto the floor. No bolt or chain on the inside of the door.
Surprised to find this hotel only two years old, bathroom wall crumbling from water leakage. No window so very dark, smells of camphor. Lots of mosquitoes. No grass left in the grounds.
Breakfast basic, only a set meal in the evening so didn't eat there.

2015-01-27 • via Nuitee