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Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find riverside tranquility at this eco-hotel where lush gardens frame the outdoor pool and meals are served steps from their rooms

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Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel, by the riverbank, offers a peaceful retreat with breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Relax at the outdoor pool and garden, and stay connected with public WiFi. Parents appreciate the supervised childcare services.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Anuradhapura, Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel is in the historical district and on a river. Jetavanaramaya and Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basawakkulama and Mihintalekanda. Visit our Anuradhapura travel guide
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139, Jethawanarama Road, Anuradhapura

What's nearby

  • Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka
    Ruwanwelisaya
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Jetavanaramaya
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Thuparamaya
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Seedevi Family Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Palhena Village Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Sorriso Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Arachchi Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Walkers
    3 min drive

About this property

Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

Family-friendly hotel by the river
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge), and extended parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free international calls and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, childcare services, and tablet computers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Tablet computer
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 110 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel located?

This family-friendly Anuradhapura hotel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Jetawanaramaya Museum, Jetavanaramaya, and Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I. Thuparama Dagoba and Thuparamaya are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

VERONIQUE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel aux méthodes douteuses, que nous avons fui !

A notre arrivée, l'hôtelier nous a dit qu'il n'y avait pas de réservation à notre nom, qu'il venait de racheter cet hôtel et que pour pouvoir y dormir, il fallait annuler notre réservation auprès d'hotel.com (ce qui était impossible sans perdre les 60 € déjà payés car il nous demandait une annulation pour le jour même) et qu'ensuite, il fallait le payer en espèces le prix de la chambre (environ 45 €). Sans moyen de contacter Hotel.com car 4h du matin en France, nous avons préféré quitter cet hôtel aux pratiques très douteuses pour en chercher un autre par nous-mêmes et repayer une nuit ! Nous sommes en attente d'un remboursement de la nuit non effectuée dans cet hôtel, d'un montant de 60 €.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ariane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Piscine agréable mais chambre horrible

L'hôtel est bien placé près du site archéologique et la piscine est agréable. En revanche, la salle de bains attenante à notre chambre était dans un état pitoyable : sale, avec un évier entièrement bouché, 2 énormes cafards et la porte ne pouvait pas se fermer.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great locations for temples

Room was very basic, the hotel needs refurbishment! Air con was a life saver! Food was ok!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanliness of the bedsheets are hopeless. Bathroom mirror has not cleaned for months.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived the hotel around 10pm hotel gate locked....all the lights off.....its very deserted. Even I callelped the hotel mobile number and land number but nobody answered. Later I called the hotels.com hotline and asked them to help me...they told me they will help me to find me another hotel around the same location and they will call me back....but till now they didnt call me.so please trust nilketha or hotels.com both useless.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place - great value

We are a family of five with three adult daughters and we very much enjoyed our stay. I can summarise by saying we were happy with everything and everyone there, and the location is a good base for visiting Anuradhupura. Nilketha has a very nice ambience with two large areas for relaxing. Rooms were very clean with air-conditioning and fans. The pool is very nice and refreshing after a long day and our three daughters felt comfortable in their bathers - unlike some places. Great sunset view from our little balcony to see silhouette of a nearby dagoba. Another lovely view from upstairs communal lounge area. All staff were nice with 'Senna' exceptional. They are happy to give you space or interact.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

sakthi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Uncleaned towels,Bed Sheets,Smelling Toilets. Any body can enter the main door on one kick. very old plumbing pipe lines. Itching beds.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Enric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic hotel, clean swimming pool

The room was OK but bathroom quite old and looks not that clean. Breakfast OK, swimming pool very clean. In general, a basic hotel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Derby

There was a strange noise near the Hotel, entire noight
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stop over hotel

Ask the staff for anything you need and they will go out of their way to try to accommodate, eg with meals, room needs, sightseeing information, tuk tuk bookings
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff the highlight of our stay.

Helpful staff and management. Immediately responded to our request for a change of room due to a leaking toilet. Very attentive to our requirements. Breakfasts and the evening meals were very good. Local cultural sites visible from our room but needed a tuk-tuk to visit.
Verified

6/10 Okay

ida

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beutyfull soroundings

friendly staff. beautyfull garden and soroundings.. cleaning bad.. maintainance bad.. food okay..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk sted

Fantastisk beliggenhed, hvis man som jeg trængte til at komme lidt væk fra den larm der er i byerne. Personalet laver lækker mad på bestilling.
Verified

8/10 Good

Eireann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A gem close to the ancient city

The eco hotel was a good place to stay as you can enter the ancient city from the back and not buy tickets . Pool was a bit dirty and not any chlorine or salt as far as I could tell but it was still nice . The staff and management especially Sanjay were extremely helpful and always went 10x the extra mile . The Sri Lankan food was great and the lake fish was amazing ! Over all the place was a little run down but the bed was comfy and clean the ac worked and the water was hot . A great option if your not concerned about superficial looks !
Verified

4/10 Poor

Janaka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good food but not comfort

hotel with very limited facilities
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

place is just ok

its an ok placeto crash for a night. prices are a little high for food and drink and its not really near anything but its a good place to set out to explore for one night.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Authentic Sri Lankan hotel

We stayed here for three nights and had a really nice time. Don't expect anything fancy, as the place has aged and could certainly benefit from a makeover. However, it has character, the A/C worked, staff is very helpful and pro-active and there's a swimming pool, which allows for a great cooldown after having biked around in the ancient city. Ancient city starts a few hundred yards down the road from the hotel, Nilkitha is very well positioned for a visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ludmilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Pleasant stay

We only stay one night. The bedrooms was small but convenient. Swimming pool was not really clean. Food was great. Wi fi was not working.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einfach-Aber äußerst gastfreundlich!

Die Zimmer müssten an vielen Stellen dringend renoviert werdenn, insbesondere die Bäder! Möglichst ein Zimmer nach hinten raus verlangen-schöner Blick in die Landschaft! Guter Ausgangspunkt für die Erkundung der Stadt u der Tempelanlagen.Sehr einfache Küche. Aber durchweg außerordentlich hilfsbereite und freundliche Menschen! !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near all monuments but still silent and in nature

Nice welcome juice. Very nice service, excellent location - in the middle of rice fields, silent but still close to the main monuments. Fine and clean swimming pool. Renting good bikes.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel review

The hotel is close to the ancient ruins and the only transport available is by taxi or Tuk Tuk, i.e. scooter carriage. The hotel has been partly refurbished and overall in need of upgrade in its condition and decor. The staff are eager to help and oblige. The owner was kind and helpful. Meals are basic and the menu is limited. Positive comment is close proximity to the tourist attractions.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Niet voor herhaling vatbaar

De medewerkers proberen het maar de manager voelt en stelt zich erg autoritair op wat je een ongemakkelijk gevoel geeft. Ze kunnen je in weinig informatie voorzien. De kamer was erg vies en vooral de badkamer. Het zwembad was wel een positief punt en dit lag er netjes bij. Echter zijn er geen bedjes bij aanwezig dus je kunt zwemmen en dat was het. Het eten in het hotel is prima.
Verified

6/10 Okay

kate

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff, fantastic location, lovely pool. Breakfast was a little over priced and room could have been a little cleaner.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Jacques

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad trip

Un vieil hotel délabré avec un service hors d'age comme dans un mauvais film. La propreté y est tres limite avec des meubles en ruine et moisis. Bref un hotel a eviter a tout prix surtout au regard du prix de la chambre.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel ! Best customer service ever

Loved my stay here, the staff was amazing and so friendly! Great food, everything you need is there. The staff will arrange Anything you want to see or do in the areas.