The Lake Forest Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Great location!

8.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Lake Forest Hotel in Anuradhapura offers a swimming pool with stunning views, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a modern restaurant, and a stylish bar. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features private check-in and check-out, a lounge, elevator, 24-hour front desk, child-friendly buffet, outdoor seating area, family rooms, full-day security, room service, bike and car hire. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local, Asian, and international cuisines with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options. Meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a modern and romantic ambiance. Prime Location: Located 45 mi from Sigiriya Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, both 3.1 mi away. Guests appreciate the scenic lakes and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Pathirana
United States United States
“Beautiful location, good facilities and nice staff”
Nisansa
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“This is the second time we have stayed here. The rooms are clean and the relevant amenities are provided. We requested an iron and an ironing board, which were also given. The food tasted good. The à la carte portions were adequate (See picture)....”
Shenuka
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Breakfast was amazing! Had so many choices and variety. Food tasted great. The stunning view from the hotel lobby, dinning and my room was definitely the best part of this hotel for me.”
Kris
United States United States
“Beautiful location. Service and food was top notch”
Marie-anne
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel by the lake with a view of Anuradhapura in the distance. Well maintained, comfortable rooms. Great service including the restaurant with full buffet.”
Isabelle
United States United States
“Great location with an amazing view. Nice pool and great people. The room could be a little bit more clean.”
A
Australia Australia
“The lovely outlook onto the lake while being surrounded by forest (aptly named). The breakfast overlooking the pool and lake. The restaurant staff who were very friendly and provided good service.”
Finck
Italy Italy
“View, friendliness of staff, dimention of room, service,”
Piumie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was extremely comfortable and all the facilities were excellent.”
Arosha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting with spectacular views across the lake (Tissa Weva) to 5 Great Stupas of Anuradhapura (Ruwanwelisaeya, Mirisawatiya, Jethavanaramaya, Abhayagiriya and Sandahiru Saeya). The room was spacious and clean with a balcony that took in...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of The Lake Forest Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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