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Everything was clean. Room was spacious. Hosts were very nice and helped us in every way. Would stay here again.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was good.

We stayed here just one night, but we wish we would have stayed more. The hosts were super welcoming and friendly. The room was very big, fresh and clean. They made us feel like being home. The guesthouse is very well located in the city centre, but still in a quiet road in front of a very beautiful lake. We highly recommend this place while visiting Anuradhapura.

Stayed in August 2025

Bear in mind there's no hot water - although showering was still fine as the water wasn't too cold. In a wet room like this, it would be really great to have a water scraper for the floor.

The room was nice and spacious and in a convenient location with shops and restaurants nearby. The owners were super friendly and helpful with organising tours and sightseeing in the local area, and the nice seating area out the front gave the place a nice community feel.

Stayed in August 2025

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Firstly the owners are so accommodating, so warm and welcoming. Super friendly and helpful. They arranged the Willpattu safari tour for me and my boyfriend which was incredible. Our jeep driver was such a friendly and helpful guy! Nice chill family vibes, outdoor seating area near the lake. Would highly recommend! Rooms are clean. 3 min walk to Main Street but the home stay is tucked away on a quiet road. Very peaceful. Was sad to leave. Thank you so much for making us feel safe and welcomed.

Stayed in August 2025

The hosts are simply amazing. We had a brilliant time there!

Stayed in August 2025

The location is nice, very clean and comfortable, but the best is the host, Pali, that organized the pickup from the airport and any kind of need for us.

Stayed in August 2025

The family who hosted us made our stay truly exceptional. They are kind and helpful, and they gave us plenty of great tips for our trip. Thank you, and see you next time!

Stayed in August 2025

We were very pleased with this choice. We felt like home. Room was very clean and silent, the temperature was perfect, and we slept like babies. The hosts were lovely and super helpful, even teaching us some expressions to connect with locals. We cannot be more thankful 🙏

Stayed in August 2025

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Beautiful location on the lake. Very relaxing with the sounds of birds. Room is very spacious. Lovely family

Stayed in August 2025

Friendly people. Nice location. Good room and good WiFi.

Stayed in July 2025

Nice stay and friendly, helpful family.

Stayed in July 2025

The owners were very kind and the room was similar to the picture. Nothing too fancy but everything worked and was clean.

Stayed in July 2025

The room is large, just like what I saw on the picture, the family who owns the hotel is very nice and helpful. Pali arranged my ancient trip in the old city.

Stayed in June 2025

The host was very welcoming and helpful. He arranged a tuktuk for us to see the town and drove us to the bus station for a small price. It was just a short ride to the temples. The room was clean and the beds comfortable. The room wasn’t anything special but it had everything and was a good value for money. Perfect for a short stay in Anuradhapura

Stayed in July 2025

The bathroom was a bit dirty as there were a number of cobwebs on the walls and spiders, but this wasn’t a massive issue. Checkout was 10:00am which was quite early

The family who run this hotel give absolutely amazing hospitality. They truly go above and beyond to help you. When we arrived they showed us on the map how to get to the temples we wanted to see and explained which were free and which cost money. They had bicycles for us to rent for 1000 rupees each which we used to get there. When we were leaving for Trincomalee, the owner gave us a free tuk tuk ride to the bus and showed us which bus to get, which took hours off our journey as we were planning to get 2 separate buses. The room was spacious, the bed was large and comfortable and the air con worked well. The bathroom was also very spacious. Free tea and coffee if you want it also. Can’t thank this family enough for their kindness and warmth on our trip. Check in time was also very early

Stayed in June 2025

Very good location and staff very good and helpfull!!

Stayed in May 2025

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Clean room, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. The thing that makes the place so special and enjoyable to stay at however is the host Palitha and his family. They are truly some of the kindest people I have ever met and go above and beyond for their guests. They are informative and hospitable helping me with any questions i had and activities I wanted to do. They brought me tea and coffee outside. Palitha gave me lifts free of charge in his tuk tuk often. I said I wanted to do a cooking class and instead they said I should cook with Inoka and Sanuli and eat with them which is what I did. Inoka dressed me up in her osariya. The loveliest family and I would love to come back

Stayed in May 2025

Really nice owner, perfect location, quiet and clean

Stayed in May 2025

Good location

Stayed in March 2025

Everthing was Fine

I had a great room! The location was very good and I got a bike straight away! The family is really great

Stayed in May 2025

I like the familiar owner.

Stayed in May 2025

Friendly staff, very good location , quiet room. I will recommend this place.

Stayed in May 2025

Informative and friendly host. Place ticked all the boxes for a stay in Anardhapura, near shops but quiet location. Would definitely use this guest house again

Stayed in April 2025

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We had a wonderful stay at Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest in Anuradhapura. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and kindness. The host, Palitha, was incredibly hospitable — it really felt like staying with family. One of the highlights of our trip was exploring the nearby temples with Palitha’s tuk-tuk. Not only did he take us to the main historical sites, but he also gave us detailed explanations and background stories that made the visits so much more meaningful. You can tell he’s passionate about sharing the history and culture of Anuradhapura. The guesthouse itself is quiet and peaceful, right by the lake, with clean and comfortable rooms. It was the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing. We would definitely recommend staying here if you’re visiting Anuradhapura — especially if you’re looking for authentic hospitality and a deeper understanding of the city’s ancient heritage.

Stayed in April 2025