Why Not Palace

Hotels
9 (75 reviews)
390A/1/1 harischandra m.w, 1 stage Anuradhapura , Anuradhapura , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly host
Delicious food
Nice room decor
Cons:
Slow hot water
No nearby attractions
Lack of mosquito nets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Room was clean and spacious, but the bathroom hot water was a bit slow.
Service
9.8
The host was very kind and accommodating; prompt service provided.
Location
8.34
Location is nice but lacks nearby attractions; close enough to supermarkets.
Room Quality
9.29
Room was beautifully decorated, spacious, and included a balcony.
Amenities
8.32
Standard amenities provided; missing mosquito nets noted.
Value for Money
9.28
Dinner offered great quality for its price.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Breakfast and dinner were excellent, with a good variety.
Overall Experience
9.3
Great stay with friendly service and quality food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:00

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Garden View
Why Not Palace in Anuradhapura offers a serene escape with a garden, free parking, and a restaurant. The 3-star hotel provides room service and a 24-hour front desk, ensuring a comfortable stay. Relaxing Amenities for a Memorable Stay
Guests can unwind in rooms with private bathrooms and baths, some featuring balconies for a picturesque view. Convenient Location for Exploring
Located near Nature Park Anuradhapura and Kada Panaha Tank, the hotel is just a short distance from the city center and key attractions. Book your stay at Why Not Palace for a delightful experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 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 cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 75 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Pramuka Panthaka • family_with_children • lk
9
It was excellent, and the staff had prepared everything according to our requirements.
Pros:

Location was closer to the town and the tourist attraction points. The rooms and the bathroom were clean. Customer service was excellent.All around it was an excelent place to stay.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • de
10
Perfect hotel for a short trip to Anuradhapura
Pros:

The hotel was very central but also very quiet. The rooms are very clean and the personal was very friendly.

Cons:

All good :)

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Elise • couple • fr
9
Pros:

L'hôte était très gentil.
On recommande fortement le repas du soir qui est excellent avec un très bon rapport qualité/prix.
La chambre est joliment décoré.

Cons:

Manque une moustiquaire car il y a beaucoup de moustiques dans la ville.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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gnamas • couple • it
10
2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sachiko • solo_traveller • jp
8
アヌラーダプラで適切な1泊
Pros:

バルコニー付きの広い部屋、暖かいシャワーあり。ホストは適度に親切。チェックアウト後もロビーのトイレを借りれたのは非常にありがたかった。

Cons:

徒歩圏内にめぼしい施設はないが、スーパーマーケットなどには行ける。
ガイドブックに自転車はたいがいの宿で借りれる、とあったが借りれなかった。なお、遺跡巡りを自転車でしている人もいなかった。宿からやや遠く、遺跡も広いのでまず無理。トゥクトゥクで巡った。

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Sanders • family_with_children • be
8
Pros:

Het ontbijt was heel uitgebreid. Ook het avondeten was heel lekker. Een nette ruime kamer

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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JIE • family_with_children • cn
9
Pros:

房间很好，宽敞干净，带有阳台。员工服务非常及时到位。早餐做的很好吃。

Cons:

热水有点慢

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • au
9
Quirky quiet accommodation in an ideal location.
Pros:

Perfect for a 2 night stay. Cool and quiet in a bustling hot city - loved sitting on the upstairs veranda for breakfast and with a cold beer at the end of the day. Very accommodating staff.

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Reem • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

La disponibilité du personnel

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Gayan • young couple • lk
10
Exceptional
2025-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Lakshman • family with young children • ca
9
We will stay again for sure.
Pros:

Location, staff and very clean, nice rooms with comfortable beds. Value for the money.

Cons:

Could have included in room tea/coffee facilities.

2025-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Margarita • family with young children • be
9
Superb
Pros:

The owners are amazing and kind people! They were very helpful and always willing to talk and have a nice time with us! They cooked amazingly for us! Highly recommend this place!

2025-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo traveller • au
10
I arrived at Why Not Palace to such a warm and friendly staff - the place was beautiful and spacious
2025-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Premadasa • young couple • gb
10
Exceptional
2025-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo traveller • au
8
Clean , comfortable rooms
Pros:

Clean , comfortable able rooms

2025-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • young couple • de
7
Good
Pros:

The Why Not Palace is a good value Hotel (Homestay).
We had dinner one night in the hotel and the the traditional Sri Lankan food was excellent.

Cons:

The staff in the hotel were very friendly but their English was not very good which was a pity.

2025-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Axel • solo traveller • gb
7
Good
2025-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Brigid • young couple • gb
10
A complete gem of a place at bargain price.
Pros:

Lovely hosts who really want to take care of their guests. Spotlessly clean rooms with excellent AC and comfortable beds. Bedlinen was crisp and fresh. We travel budget , which this is, but this was the first bathroom of our holiday that I actually wanted to use. It had hot water, a short curtain and a slightly sloping shower towards the drain. So no flooded floor! Breakfast was also very good. All a joy since it was also on a very quiet street giving an excellent nights sleep.

Cons:

Nothing at all to complain about. Thank you both so much

2025-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Simona • solo traveller • gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

The house is lovely in a quit location but with an easy reach to town. The breakfast at the terrace are absolutely amazing. Host is kind and helpful.

Cons:

WiFi didn't work for me but I had my sim card

2025-03-04 • via Nuitee