The Ivy Lake

Hotels
8.5 (756 reviews)
115 Dharmapala Mawatha , Anuradhapura , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Some issues with cleanliness reported, including hair in the bathroom and towel shedding.
Service
9.25
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout various reviews.
Location
8.75
Generally convenient location, though some concerns about noise from nearby roads.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some commenters suggested improving ambiance.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as the café were well-received, however, need for additional staff mentioned.
Value for Money
9.25
Great value for both accommodation and food options as per guest feedback.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Food was good, but breakfast options were found to be limited and not inclusive.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall satisfaction was high, with many positive remarks about the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:16

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis with Modern Comforts

Nestled in Anuradhapura, The Ivy Lake offers a serene retreat just 1 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

Comfortable Accommodation

Experience cozy rooms with garden views, equipped with amenities like air conditioning and room service.

Explore and Relax

Enjoy cycling in the area, with convenient bike and car hire services available for your adventures. Unwind in the garden or savor a meal at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at The Ivy Lake for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 756 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Alberto • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Hotel pulito e con tutto quello che serve. Molto vicino alle attrazioni principali della città e in ottima posizione per fare una passeggiata lungo il lago vicino. Lo staff è stato molto cordiale e accogliente e la colazione è di una bontà unica.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • couple • it
8
Pros:

Struttura ben curata e staff disponibile e gentile

Cons:

camere poco isolate dal rumore

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Giulio • couple • it
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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moamly • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk personeel, wil je overal mee helpen. we zijn 1 nacht hier verbleven. Het leuke is dat in de tuin een soort van bar/lounge plek is en je er de hele dag terecht kunt voor wat eten of drinken. kamers zijn ruim en schoon.

Cons:

Het heet ivy lake, dus had verwacht dat je op het meer kon kijken of in iedergeval de straat over kon steken naar het meer, maar er tegen over kan je niet bij het meer komen.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Bouexel • extended_group • fr
9
Excellent hôtel avec un très bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Nous avons apprécié l’accueil et la gentillesse, le personnel et la qualité des repas et un très bon petit déjeuner. Chambre confortable avec climatisation. Meilleur Kottu fait maison de notre séjour (en demandant à ajuster les épices en fonction de vos goûts)

Cons:

Rien hormis la douche froide le matin

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Bouexel • extended_group • fr
9
Superbe hôtel avec un très bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Nous avons apprécié l’accueil et la gentillesse, le personnel et la qualité des repas et un très bon petit déjeuner. Chambre confortable avec climatisation. Meilleur Kottu fait maison de notre séjour (en demandant à ajuster les épices en fonction de vos goûts)

Cons:

Rien hormis la douche froide le matin.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Mark Fernando • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Djen • couple • nl
10
Pros:

The staff is excellent and really helpfull!

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Vidyarthi • couple • lk
7
Overall, it was a good stay, and we were satisfied despite a few minor issues.
Pros:

The garden, the common kitchen facilities, and the convenient location.

Cons:

The air conditioning was not efficient enough. The shower and tap water pressure was also very low.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Kilian • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Nico • couple • at
8
Nettes kleines Hotel mit freundlichen Mitarbeitenden.
Pros:

Nettes Personal, Zimmer sind gut. Völlig ausreichend für ein bis zwei Nächte in Anuradhapura.

Cons:

Frühstück etwas klein aber gut.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • nl
7
Pros:

Nice rooms, good bed

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Agata • couple • pl
9
Miły pobyt
Pros:

Sam hotel bardzo przyjemny, śniadanie super do wyboru. Personel bardzo uprzejmy

Cons:

Klimatyzacja słabo chłodziła i trzeba było na maxa odpalić, trochę głośno, bo hotel przy ruchliwej ulicy, ale nie aż tak źle

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Neel • couple • be
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Dominik • couple • ch
9
Tolle Lage, Zimmer und hilfreiches Team
Pros:

The team were so helpful. They offered their support even before our stay. They organised a safari to Wilpatu and our taxi transfer to Trincomalee.
The room was good. The mattress is nice and wide and firm. The bathroom was clean.
At Cafe Hudo next door, they serve delicious juices, drinks, snacks and meals. The kottu was fantastic.

Cons:

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2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • it
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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pedro prieto • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

The friendly people there.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Shadi • couple • de
9
Sehr zu empfehlen!
Pros:

Service ist 10/10 besonders möchten wir uns bei Mahinda & Dinuka bedanken. Mahinda, einen riesen Dank an dich, dass du uns so in der Frühe unser Frühstückbox vorbereitet hast und immer so aufmerksam warst. Die Anlage ist sehr sauber und modern eingerichtet. Der Garten ist sehr süß. Das Frühstück war super und auch großzügige Portionen. Die Lage ist auch top und die beste Internetverbindung die wir in Sri Lanka hatten! :)

Cons:

Nichts

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • family_with_children • fr
8
Cons:

Proche d'une route très passante donc bruyant.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • fr
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee