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
The current price is ₩25,183
₩29,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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
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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
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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 - 5.1 km
  • Jetawanaramaya Museum
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Jetavanaramaya
    5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
    6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Thuparamaya
    7 min drive - 4.8 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Ivy Lake

  • Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Located close to Nuwara Wewa and Jetavanaramaya, 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and smoke-free premises
    • Local meal delivery service, a nature reserve, and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
    • 42-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ivy Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ivy Lake?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ivy Lake on Oct 25, 2026 start from ₩25,183, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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My second time staying at the property. Nice, clean place to stay. Dinner and breakfast were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, good food and all round value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little boutique hotel. Felt very welcomed and nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel staf very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Clean and large room. Restaurant ok. Staff very nice. Not much hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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The Ivy Lake is a rare find in Sri Lanka, being modern & so well maintained as it only four rooms. The brother & sister who manage the property are in touch with technology making them very helpful for what's going on in Anuradhapura & helping with things to do in the area. The garden is so beautiful making the property feel tropical & peaceful in a very busy city. The Ivy Lake is very central to the Old Town, the lake, bus station & the train station, perfect to be walkable to everything. The room is very convenient with a rare refrigerator, great shower & comfy bed, everything a traveller needs. There is a superb coffee shop that the youngsters have with all meals available. Well done Ivy Lake, we highly recommend you to all visitors to Anuradhapura.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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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

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Uitstekende accomodatie, proper en onderhouden.Het eten is zeer lekker.Bedankt aan iedereen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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