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The Ivy Lake

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Located close to Nuwara Wewa and Sri Maha Bodhi, The Ivy Lake provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at HUDO Lounge Coffee Shop, the on-site coffee shop. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Anuradhapura, The Ivy Lake is in the city center and near a train station. Jetavanaramaya and Sri Maha Bodhi are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wilpattu National Park. Isurumuniya Vihara and Thuparamaya are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like safari tours. Visit our Anuradhapura travel guide
Map
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura, 50000

What's nearby

  • A large white dome with a golden spire, surrounded by a low wall with colorful stripes.
    Ruwanwelisaya
    7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Jetawanaramaya Museum
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mirisawetiya Stupa
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Thuparamaya
    7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Seedevi Family Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Mango Mango
    5 min drive
  • Stargate Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Bro Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • the coffee shop
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 3 to 5 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • HUDO Lounge Coffee Shop

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 5 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ivy Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ivy Lake?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ivy Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ivy Lake located?

Located in the heart of Anuradhapura, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sri Maha Bodhi, Jetavanaramaya, and Ruwanwelisaya. Isurumuniya Vihara and Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum are also within 3 mi (5 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

The Ivy Lake Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good food and all round value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel. Felt very welcomed and nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staf very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large clean rooms, great hotel 100% recommend. The breakfast was amazing string hoppers and fruit bowl is our recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and large room. Restaurant ok. Staff very nice. Not much hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for an overnight stay - property appears freshly renovated, quiet, clean and a spacious room. The staff member that we dealt with was excellent and was very friendly and helpful. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Comfort in Anuradhadpura

What a lovely place! The staff were very helpful and made us specail meals which were delicous as well as creating a lovely garden space. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pierfrancesck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and clean. The hotel has got also a nice small restaurant, facing a beatiful garden, with excellent Sri Lankan food (but not only). Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient because it is within walking distance from the station. All the staff are friendly and you can get a lot of information. You can also rent mountain bikes, which is effective for visiting ruins. This is a small, recommended inn! It's also great to have a refrigerator!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can’t say enough about the hospitality that my wife and I received from this hotel. Mahinda went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. He set up our safari and ensured we had a ride made breakfast and ensured we got home safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Filip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, cozy hotel with friendly staff and tasty food. I would return 100% and can recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yasas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wirklich sehr freundliches Personal, super leckeres Essen und saubere Zimmer. Es war rundum ein toller Aufenthalt wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura è nuovissima, in stile europeo e dotata dei comfort essenziali (acqua calda, climatizzatore e frigorifero), cosa da non sottovalutare. Leggermente distante dalla strada principale permette di raggiungere i locali anche a piedi. La camera era molto pulita ed ordinata, lo staff cordialissimo e molto disponibile, infatti abbiamo potuto lasciare i nostri bagagli in struttura anche dopo il check out. La colazione inclusa nella tariffa della camera è essenziale ma sufficiente. E’ comunque possibile integrare la colazione con il menù alla carta dello stesso cafe della struttura. La consiglio!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
日本人旅行者です。 ２泊お世話になりましたが、とても快適な滞在でした! ホテルの方々はフレンドリーでホスピタリティ溢れる対応で、アヌラーダブラの町の全体評価も上がりました。 レンタル自転車は1台1500ルピーでタイヤがしっかりしたマウンテンバイクだったので土の道でも走りやすかったです。有料ですが１袋いくらの洗濯サービスも有り助かります。サファリツアーも手配頂きとても楽しかったです。日本人の方も安心して泊まれるホテルだと思います！ バスはダンブッラから来た際は旧市街で降りないと遠いです。。。私たちは新市街で降りてしまい結局トゥクトゥク乗りました。お気をつけください。短い滞在でしたが一期一会でスタッフの方とたくさんしゃべれたのは良い思い出です。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Amenities
Personale cordiale e gentile. Ma ciò non basta per raggiungere un livello di servizio di media/alta qualità. Le camere danno su una delle strade principali per cui abbiamo notato già al nostro arrivo un po' di traffico. La mattina successiva traffico dalle 6,30. Nel bagno c'era puzza di fogna, acqua calda solo per il doccino ma non il lavabo. Lenzuola non pulite e muffa nella camera vicino alla porta d'ingresso. Lascio valutare a chi vorrà andare in questo hotel se è il caso di andarci anche per una sola notte.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goede accommodatie. Behulpzaam personeel. Fijne kamer met goed bed en prima douche. Goed ontbijt met keuzes. En via hen een geheel verzorgde dagsafari geboekt. Ook mogelijkheden voor lunch en diner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

OTTAVIO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tutto ok, struttura nuova camera spaziosa con letto comodo. Interno molto basico, andrebbe aggiunto un po' più di arredamento, manca un armadio, una sedia, qualche presa elettrica in più e sarebbe ottimo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Franky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uitstekende accomodatie, proper en onderhouden.Het eten is zeer lekker.Bedankt aan iedereen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Sehr empfehlenswert!

Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Das Zimmer war sauber und gepflegt, ebenso das Bad – alles wirkte ordentlich und gut gereinigt. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir das freundliche Personal, das jederzeit hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend war. Insgesamt ein tolles Hotel, das wir gerne weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mami

Liked: Staff & service
アヌラーダプラとウィルパッドゥ国立公園目的で予約。シャワーの水圧は低いですが、お湯も出ます。親切なAshanさんはメールの返信も迅速でとても優しくしてくれました。夕方の到着便でしたが、送迎も行ってくれました。徒歩圏内にスーパーもあります。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jean francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très jolie petit hôtel, tout récent et très bien tenu. Très bon confort. Repas excellents , 3 soirs de suite, sous une tonnelle dans le jardin. Seul petit bémol: étant situé au bord d'un grand boulevard, le bruit du traffic peut gêner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026