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The Lake Forest Hotel

3.0 star property
Escape to an oasis of tranquility near historic landmarks. Enjoy lounging by the pool or exploring on bike.

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 322 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 462 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, Forest View

Deluxe Room, Forest View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 322 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Royal Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 462 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC, 50270

What's nearby

  • Mirisawetiya Stupa - 7 min drive
  • Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum - 7 min drive
  • Ruwanwelisaya - 9 min drive
  • Sri Maha Bodhi - 9 min drive
  • Nuwara Wewa - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seedevi Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palhena Village Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lake Forest Hotel

Hotel in the historical district
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Lake Forest Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lake Forest Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathtubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

The Lake Forest Hotel Hotel
The Lake Forest Hotel Anuradhapura
The Lake Forest Hotel Hotel Anuradhapura

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lake Forest Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lake Forest Hotel?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lake Forest Hotel on Mar 3, 2025 start from CA $226.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Lake Forest Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lake Forest Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lake Forest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Forest Hotel?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is The Lake Forest Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Isurumuniya Vihara, Mirisawetiya Stupa, and Sri Maha Bodhi. Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum and Brazen Palace are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Lake Forest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deemathi

Very nice place and the staff is amazing too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Brilliant balcony, good meal service, nice staff, and well appointed rooms. We got to witness a wedding in the property whilst there and that should tell you enough in and of itself about the quality of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyamala

Everything was grest
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view on the water. Huge modern room. Limited continental breakfast options. Bathroom not as clean as could be.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prabhath

Nice place and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peipei

Very nice location and beautiful room, high ceiling and well designed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Beautiful site, clean; nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chatura

Extremely helpful staff. Very prompt. The rooms are great. Wifi is a bit slow, but not too bad. Unfortunately, it has been raining (un - seasonal) and thus, couldn't go out exploring much. Otherwise, great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namal

The hotel is located at a beautiful place next to the lake with a view of all the stupas. Rooms were nice and the staff was excellent. Herath at the restaurant was very friendly, courteous and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Lovely location and accommodation. Good restaurant. Some issues with leaks in bathroom but total experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Fabulous location. Great room. Wonderful staff. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

The lake is gorgeous; sunrise and sunset over the lake specially. Food was great at the hotel restaurant, the service was great.

8/10 Good

Edith-Louise

Beautiful hotel by the lake. It was a bit smaller than the other hotels we have seen, but still very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Kevin

Terrific hotel
First time staying at this hotel. Our stay was incredible and the service is beyond this world. A special shout out to Herath and Suranga. They went out of the way to make sure we had a comfortable stay. We traveled with kids and it was a very kid friendly environment. Rooms were spacious and modern. Food was excellent as well. All in all a 7 star stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catey

Very pretty location, lovely view of lake and stupas. Attractive property and nice furnishings. There is one restaurant you can walk to, but it is too far to walk to the town; however taxis are always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thenuwara Badalge Sujeewa

From the moment we arrive at the reception until the conclusion of their trip, the hotel's team demonstrates exceptional training in providing top-notch service to us. The cuisine is exceptionally delicious and of high quality. Additionally, the hotel room and overall architecture are strikingly beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeevan

Views,food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Himanka

Nice hotel amidst greenery all around. Super view of the Pagodas at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Indika

Best location in Anuradapura. Situated on the edge of Tisa Wewa It has Kandalama vibe. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great food. We would definitely vist again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giridhar

An excellent hotel!!!
The hotel is in an amazing location- right next to a massive lake! We just stayed for one night, but very soon felt that we should have stayed longer to really enjoy the hotel! The only glitch was that the water pressure in the bathroom was low, and the washbasin drained rather slowly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela

Very nice, obliging staff. My room could have done with a refreshing, but it had a spacious terrace with lovely lake view. On balance, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyamalee

Wow!! From the time we arrived, it was wonderful. We will definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Russel

Fantastic Rooms with Amazing Views
We stayed one night at the Lake Forest Hotel. We were checked in promptly on arrival and we told that we received an upgrade to the room we had booked. We booked the Family Suite and we stayed in a Family Suite Room!! No upgrade but we were still very happy with the room. With 2 x Queen Beds and large bathroom and balconies the Family Suite was more than adequate for our one night stay. Beds were really comfortable and the views over Tissa Lake toward the temples were amazing. Only downvote for the hotel was the food. Not that it wasnt ok. It was nice, but food temperatures were a little low which made eating feel a little like the food had been sitting for a while. Hoppers were great as usual. We ate Sri Lankan choices at the buffet but there was a selection of Western food as well. A nice, comfortable hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Einfacher, schneller Check in. Die Zimmer zum See waren ruhig. Toller Blick über den See. Das Restaurant bietet sehr gute Speisemöglichkeiten an. Schneller Checkout. Moskito Netz war verfügbar. Leider war der Pool ein bisschen kalt und recht schlecht gelegen da direkt an den Sitzbereichen der Lobby. Ich hätte mir auf dem Balkon einen Aschenbecher gewünscht.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harshani

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024