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The Ivy Lake

3.0 star property
Guests start their mornings with freshly brewed coffee at the on-site café before renting bikes to explore the fascinating ancient ruins nearby

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Located near Sri Maha Bodhi and Nuwara Wewa, The Ivy Lake offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy meals at HUDO Lounge Coffee Shop, relaxing garden walks, and free in-room WiFi. Bike rentals make exploring the historic surroundings easy, and laundry facilities add practical comfort.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥3,717
￥4,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 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
Map
50000, Anuradhapura, 115 Dharmapala Mawatha

What's nearby

  • Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka
    Ruwanwelisaya
    6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Jetawanaramaya Museum
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Brazen Palace
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
    6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum
    6 min drive - 4.4 km

Restaurants

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

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 a nature reserve
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, 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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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 accessible parking space
  • 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 does it cost to stay at The Ivy Lake?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ivy Lake on Mar 17, 2026 start from ￥3,717, 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).

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Reviews

The Ivy Lake Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Satoshi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yasas

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Mami

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

SOUVIK

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mami

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bengisu

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

makoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024