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Reviews of Why Not Palace 3 stars

390A/1/1 harischandra m.w, 1 stage Anuradhapura, 50000 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

#20 of 107 hotels in Anuradhapura

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Review score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Quirky quiet accommodation in an ideal location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect for a 2 night stay. Cool and quiet in a bustling hot city - loved sitting on the upstairs veranda for breakfast and with a cold beer at the end of the day. Very accommodating staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very strong WiFi, had to use my data plan most of the time

    Very spacious. Beautiful building. Great air conditioning. Super kind staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Authentic homestay with kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no shops in walking distance but you can take a Tuk Tuk to the nearest shops/ grocery stores.

    Very nice staff that arranged everything! We went on safari and to the ancient city- everything perfectly arranged through the hotel. The staff was helpful and both the breakfast and dinner were delicious and freshly prepared by the staff!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    9.0
    We will stay again for sure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could have included in room tea/coffee facilities.

    Location, staff and very clean, nice rooms with comfortable beds. Value for the money.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners are amazing and kind people! They were very helpful and always willing to talk and have a nice time with us! They cooked amazingly for us! Highly recommend this place!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    8.0
    Clean , comfortable rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean , comfortable able rooms

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    10
    A complete gem of a place at bargain price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all to complain about. Thank you both so much

    Lovely hosts who really want to take care of their guests. Spotlessly clean rooms with excellent AC and comfortable beds. Bedlinen was crisp and fresh. We travel budget , which this is, but this was the first bathroom of our holiday that I actually wanted to use. It had hot water, a short curtain and a slightly sloping shower towards the drain. So no flooded floor! Breakfast was also very good. All a joy since it was also on a very quiet street giving an excellent nights sleep.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi didn't work for me but I had my sim card

    The house is lovely in a quit location but with an easy reach to town. The breakfast at the terrace are absolutely amazing. Host is kind and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Staff were exceptionally attentive. Breakfasts were delicious; on our 3rd day we were asked if we would like the sri lankan breakfast- it was great, thank you. Room was very comfortable. Reception area was very pleasant. We did a lot of walking around the ancient city.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    8.0
    Well located and quiet. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, interesting building.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The meals were great, the location was central, and the staff were very friendly and able to help me with my trip.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    9.0
    Lovely hotel, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is lovely. The rooms big and comfortable. The bathroom clean with everything you need. Staff bent over backwards to help.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We arrived early and the host manage to give us a room directly. The rooms were spacious and had good air condition. Quiet surroundings. The host gave us good recomendations for local restaurants.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    9.0
    Great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner of the place is very kind! Room and bathroom were clean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean place, nice people, good breakfast, for very good price.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything great!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    10
    Great place for Anuradhapura,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building may be great, but the interior is nothing short of beautiful and cozy. We really liked the breakfast saloon and the terrace invites you to have a beer at the end of the day. The staff was really helpful give is directions for the walkers restaurant nearby and the buses we had to take the last day.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is very welcoming. We had dinner here which was also great.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    Amazing why not
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be be best if the delux rooms have television.

    I liked the fact that the hotel was located in a very quiet area. It's a a beautiful location. The ambiance was amazing.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is very kind. The breakfast was also very good. Room with air conditioning and fan, which are essential to survive the heat.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional service

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The MOST AMAZING owners you could ever imagine. So-so naturally and gently cary! Very positive, smart, beautiful and interesting personalities, they do their business with all their hearts, so you will find the hotel: very cozy and spacious, super clean and tidy, decorated with paintings made by one of the owners ❤️ They helped us to arrange the tuk-tuks and and safari to Wilpattu with low prices and lovely drivers, did our loundry (huge amounts) in a short period of time. The breakfast was amazing: various and beautiful, it contained both european and national srilankian food. Beds were comfortable to sleep, bedrooms - accurately maintained and renovated.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel has nice rooms which are very clean. The hosts are very friendly and prepared a great dinner and breakfast. Location close to the ancient city is very convenient.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner was so nice and made our stay as comfortable as possible. The rooms were very clean. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in June 2024

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