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Hotel Lakeside

3.0 star property
This lakeside city-center hotel offers tranquility, garden views, wellness services, and practical conveniences for every traveler.

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Hotel Lakeside, in the city center, offers a peaceful garden retreat. Enjoy amenities like dry cleaning, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk. The property provides spa treatments and serves an English breakfast, highly praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Anuradhapura, Hotel Lakeside is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Basawakkulama and Nachchadoowa, while Anuradhapura Folk Museum and Abhayagiri Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Anuradhapura travel guide
Map
No30, Rowing Club Road, 1st stage, Anuradhapura, NCP, 50000

What's nearby

  • Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka
    Ruwanwelisaya
    7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Isurumuniya Vihara
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Jetavanaramaya
    6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
    7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Lakeside

Hotel in the city centre
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Lakeside. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with conference space and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out
  • Express check-in, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Lakeside boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: LKR 400 for adults and LKR 350 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 144 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately LKR 400 for adults and from LKR 350 for children
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Selagala Shining Light Holiday Resort Anuradhapura
Selagala Shining Light Holiday
Hotel Lakeside Hotel
Hotel Lakeside Anuradhapura
Hotel Lakeside Hotel Anuradhapura
Selagala Shining Light Holiday Resort

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Lakeside pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Lakeside?

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

What time is check-in at Hotel Lakeside?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Lakeside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Lakeside located?

Located in the heart of Anuradhapura, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of Jetawanaramaya Museum and Brazen Palace. Isurumuniya Vihara and Sri Maha Bodhi are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Lakeside Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.0

Cleanliness

5.6

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.8

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sitara

Nirosh is an excellent host. Very kind person who arranged us dinner after our king train journey from Colombo to Anuradhapura. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Anuradhapura. Such a beautiful place near to big beautiful lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, tucked away on the Lakeside as the name suggests. Nice quiet and peaceful. A little bit of a walk into the centre (15-20 minutes), but also possible to wave down a tuk tuk once you get to the main road (about 150 SL rupees to the clocktower). The rooms were big and clean. I'm a solo traveller, but was given a room that had two double beds, aircon and a ceiling fan. The shower was hot during the day, more by accident than design. I think that the water came from a black tank on the roof, which heated up during the day!?! The guy who runs the place doesn't actually stay there, but can be contacted on WhatsApp. The only problem being that it sometimes takes a little while for him to get your message. The other problem with this place is that the WiFi seems to be controlled by the young couple who live next door and that they always turn it off at night. I didn't mind this, except that sometimes they forget to turn it back on again in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dalus

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tomoaki

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
綺麗なホテルでしたが、市内からはかなり離れたところで、周辺には特にこれといった施設もない寂れたところでした。困ったのはチェックアウトしたときに施設の担当者が誰もいなかったことです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very good for the cost. It wasn’t perfect but for the amount was appropriate
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gayan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021