We stumbled upon this hotel whilst out exploring the city. It seems to have been recently refurbished. Everything new and fresh. Staff were friendly & helpful, rooms are clean, quite large, super comfortable bed and powerful hot water shower. Booked for 1 night but stayed a further 2. Exceptionally great place to stay, thanks everybody

Highly Recommended! The place is decent and very clean. The bed was super comfortable with four pillows. (most places offer 2 pillows maximum) Bathroom was clean as new, plus hot water shower. This is the place I would definitely stay again next time when I visit Anuradapura.

Facilities provided were quite satisfactory for the rates charged. Clean rooms & food served on request was of good quality. Friendly & helpful staff. One small drawback is the bathroom door. Inside is visible from outside due to the louvers fixed. If that is changed, perfect!

Absolute gem of a hotel. Very special thanks to Sahan, who was there to help us from the moment we got off the train. One of the best guys I have seen in the hotel trade. Clean big rooms and washrooms, very close to the Holy City and town, railway station etc. Food is tasty too and they catered to all our needs, even helping us prepare Milkrice for early morning Pooja. A Big Thank you!

I had a wonderful time at Ivy Lake. The rooms were clean, spacious, and meticulously maintained. The dining options were great, and the staff provided exceptional service, always friendly and ready to assist. The booking process was easy and effortless. Highly recommended!

We have booked for one night and stay was really good and staff is friendly and kind. It’s located very close to town, railway station and most of the sacred places. Room is clean and tidy. Bed is comfortable. Bathroom is clean and new. Bed sheets/ towels/ face towels are provided and all in good condition/ clean. Overall the place is in good condition and clean. Few points I’ve seen/ experienced in my stay which is uncomfortable/ upsetting. *They only provide some shower gel or something(diluted 100* times)which is practically not even good as a hand wash. I’ve clearly asked whether they provide shampoo/ soap and etc before my visit and they confirmed all included. But there was only that diluted soap/ gel in a dispenser in the shower area. *They provide only a 500ml water bottle for a double room. I think it’s nice if they can keep a 1L bottle for a room. (Suggestion only) *We have ordered lunch on our first day and requested it 1.30 hrs before arrival. It’s a vegetarian lunch we requested. It cost 700/- LKR per person and it’s not worth it at all. It’s tasteless. We just had it only because we were starving by that time and we lost the appetite at once. * We ordered two watermelon juice which is a seasonal fruit and it cost 500/- per glass and it’s the same as lunch. Tasteless and not worth the price. I recommend this place as a good hotel for a comfortable stay. Good location. Friendly staff. Service is very good. Food is no good and not worthy at all.

Everything was absolutely perfect. Thanks for the tasty breakfast, beautiful room, and good time. The staff was attentive and offered great service.

Really nice cozy boutique hotel in a great location for visiting the temples and walking around the town. The service is awesome and the food more than perfect, with huge portions and wonderful chef. I would repeat experience no doubt.

Convenient, reasonably priced, and nicely equipped. The service was cheerful all the way from booking through to departure. Meals were served on time. Some parts of the property are currently under construction but once done promises to be the best among many such places in Anuradhapura. Congratulations to the owner, Ashan!

"Ivy Lake Anuradhapura: A Superb Retreat with Exceptional Service" I recently enjoyed an outstanding week-long stay at Ivy Lake Anuradhapura. It truly stands out as one of the best places for a comfortable and welcoming retreat. The service provided was nothing short of amazing, extending from the accommodating staff to the well-appointed rooms and delicious food offerings. The staff's kindness was particularly noteworthy, as they went above and beyond to assist me in urgent situations, allowing me to book seamlessly via a quick call and even borrowing some cash to pay a taxi driver promptly. Without a doubt, Ivy Lake Anuradhapura deserves a perfect 5/5 rating for its impeccable service and overall excellence.

I was very comfortable during my 10 days of stay at this location ( The Ivy Lake) Homely environment, very friendly & kind Staff ( Chathurika & Mehendra ) Nice & clean facility, convenient, calm and peaceful location. Recommend for travelers without second thought. More importantly, this is a secure place for those who want to stay alone.

A wonderful and modern hotel experience! The staff is exceptionally kind, helpful, and knowledgeable, with excellent English skills. The breakfast offers a wide selection, catering to both Western and local palates. A truly delightful stay!

Very welcoming and kind staff, the hotel is nice and affordable, basic and minimal but clean and tidy. They could better arrange the outside space to have some more tables and chairs.

That was the second time we stayed at the Ivy Lake.... What i love about it is its cleanliness! friendly staff and the decent interior.... Washroom was always as good as brand new! The bed was so comfy!! Definitely recommend! There's no doubt that whenever we go back to Anuradapura, this is where I'll stay with my family ❤

Very nice place to stay. Room, Bath room, beds, pillows, are very clean. We stayed there for one night last week. There hospitality is excellent. Prices are also reasonable. We ordered dinner, single portion string hoppers (with more s/hoppers) was enough for a couple. Very delicious foods. I would like to recommend IVY Lake resort for anybody, for one or two day stay. "Mahinda", who taking care at night, is more help full & support us to arrange a kitchen to prepare "kiri ahara pooja" also. Thanks all.

Staff is more friendly and supportive, neat and clean rooms & surroundings. Breakfast is worth for the price. Easy access to the Anuradhapura town, Ruwanweli Maha Seeya & other religious places. Highly recommended the place. Worth for the price.

A nice little homestay if you're in anuradhapura for a short stay transit, they just have a few rooms, so I advise booking in advance since it's usually full. Very good location since it's close to all the necessary places of visit. The caretaker/receptionist is very friendly and helpful catering to all requirements. And the food is amazing, home-cooked srilankan food served to your room or in their garden table. Nice simple setup.

Great place for rest, the is a air conditioner and ceiling fan inside, room was sooo clean. Also table and chairs outside were we have had a supper which we ordered in the hotel. Prices are soooo low and hotel service has brought dinner to our room. Lady at the reception desk is soooo kind, she also let us leave backpacks in a hotel while we were sightseeing. Truly recommend IT!!

Long due review 😊. I went to Anuradhapura last December and we stayed at this place for 2 nights. The Ivy Lake is pretty close to the main town and reasonable distant to the sacred places. The maintenance of the place is rather good. Reasonable pricing. The most noteworthy comment goes to Mahinda who was extremely polite, friendly, active, helpful and courteous. Took very good care of us. Highly recommended.

Visited Ivy Lake with my family. The location is good. The staff was friendly and helpful, and pleasant to talk to. Moreover, it is affordable too. This place definitely have great potential However, there are certain drawbacks such as the hot water shower is fixed up so high that a person of average height would not be able to operate it. The doors of the bathroom have wooden panels fixed in an angle that the inside is quite visible from the outside and if they could fix those small inconveniences, the Ivy Lake would be honestly my go-to hotel in Anuradhapura.

This is a wonderful place to stay. Because, a newly built hotel. Calm area. Walking distance to railway station, Anuradhapura city, Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweli dagoba, Anuradhapura ruins and all other amenities. The owner is very kind and awesome. Highly recommended for locals and foreigners..! Rooms and bathroom are spacious tidy and clean.. Rooms are air conditioned. A highly secure location with CCTV functionality and magnetic doors and modern technology. I would recommend staying here. The facilities and services provided are very good. Thank you..!

The hotel is closer to railway station and the most other pilgrim sites. The room is clean and spacious. Food is good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They provided everything we asked for. We rented bicycles and had a nice ride in the bund road along Nuwara wewa. Nuwara wewa is in walking distance to the hotel. The price is very affordable compared to most other hotels. I am highly recommending this place for anyone.

We had a very pleasant stay here. Food was delicious and the potions were very good. Helper at the hotel was very friendly. Rooms were very clean. Had all the facilities we needed.

Best place for it’s price. We (a family of 5) decided to book this place after doing much research, on our visit to Anuradhapura. We actually made a good decision by doing so. We got two rooms for our stay. 01. Location is very convenient and accessible, close to all the locations. 02. Very comfortable beds and top notch air conditioning systems. 03. Very flexible, courteous and quick response from the employees. 04. Best price compared to the facilities we get. We actually didn’t order any food as we had all meals from outside. Overall a great experience. They have started this place only 3 months ago so there’s some areas which need improving.