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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Ivy Lake in Anuradhapura offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving brunch, lunch, and dinner in a traditional and modern ambience. The on-site coffee shop provides a relaxing space for refreshments. Leisure Activities: The hotel features a garden, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking for leisure activities. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area with ease. Convenient Location: Located 68 km from Sigiriya Airport, The Ivy Lake is near Nature Park Anuradhapura (12-minute walk) and Anuradhapura Railway Station (1 km). Other attractions include Kada Panaha Tank and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, each 2 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ava
United Kingdom
“Rooms were very comfortable, clean and a good size. Nice outdoors with a restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner where we ate at as there is limited restaurants nearby. Staff were very welcoming and friendly and super helpful with us in booking...” - Federico
Italy
“The staff was very welcoming. The restaurant had a great choice and the dishes we ordered were very good.” - Norbert
Hungary
“A very nice hotel in a real little oasis. Super friendly young staff. Comfortable bed, spacious room and bathroom. ( the only thing we missed is a bit larger wardrobe to unpack our clothes). The small restaurant run by the staff is an absolute...” - Mirco
Italy
“The staff is super helpful and kind, the place is quiet and nice especially the breakfast place in the garden” - Lucas
Netherlands
“The staff was fantastic! We arranged a full-day safari and a full-day city tour with them. We highly recommend doing the city tour with a guide, he was amazing. They also provided breakfast and lunch for the safari, which was a nice touch....” - Sue
Brunei Darussalam
“Small family run business with 4 rooms and an onsite restaurant. Room was beautifully clean and tastefully decorated. Beds were super comfortable too. The meals were simply devine, home cooked to order with very generous portions. Staff were...” - Claire
Saudi Arabia
“Great small hotel. Excellent coffee, excellent service and an excellent comfortable bed. I would definitely stay again!” - Niels
Netherlands
“The staff was so kind and helped us out with everything we could've asked for. Laundry, city tours and the safari in Wildpattu National Park were arranged for fair prices. Breakfast, lunch and smoothies were great :).” - Pathirana
Sri Lanka
“Easy access from town. Small place. Nice, modern setup.” - Stan
Netherlands
“We can really recommend this place! There are only 4 rooms, the rooms are very clean, airconditioned, and you can also have very good breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also the staff is very kind and helpful!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Ivy Lake
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please inform The Ivy Lake in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.