The Ivy Lake
The Ivy Lake
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 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
- Bram
Australia
“Staff were excellent. Friendly and helpful. They arranged an excellent tour guide for me to see the sights and were always attentive. They had good English and happy to chat about the hotel and the area. Food was great as was the relaxed...” - Mark
Australia
“Large room with a/c, a big comfy bed and shower with hot water. Having the restaurant onsite for dinner after a big day exploring the Sacred City is handy.” - Madhawa
Sri Lanka
“Newly built place.very clean and convenient really value for money spent” - Elene
Italy
“Location/staff/food/cleanness People were extremely nice and welcoming!” - George
Australia
“Small hotel, 4 rooms, about 15 mins walk from main street, hotel can arrange tuk tuk. Our room was very clean and bed very comfortable with good a/c, onsite restaurant with a good breakfast available as well as other meals, reasonably priced, and...” - Kevin
Netherlands
“Great location, tuktuk distance to all sightseeing. Staff is friendly and helpful. Proper breakfast. Good air-conditioning. Fantastic value for this price!” - Karlijn
Netherlands
“Mahinda was a great host and made sure we had a good time. He even brought me cake on my birthday!! Overall we had an amazing time.” - Alexander
Germany
“Everything was very smooth for a short stay, the room clean and they even gave me a lift to the station on their scooter which I really appreciated.” - Yasmeen
United Kingdom
“Great stay at a great price! Attentive staff who took care of us and were supportive to arrange a tour of UNESCO sites and onward travel. Would highly recommend!” - Judith
United Kingdom
“Very helpful and cheerful staff happy to book taxis and recommend trips for us. The bed was super comfy and very large and breakfasts were excellent. Great coffee. Can't fault it really 10/10”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Ivy Lake
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
Facilities of The Ivy LakeGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
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
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Fan
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe Ivy Lake takes special requests - add in the next step!
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 printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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.