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EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

3.5 star property
A tranquil lakeside retreat where travelers can relax by the outdoor pool, wander through lush gardens, and experience authentic local hospitality

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EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa offers a peaceful escape amid rich historical surroundings with an outdoor pool and garden. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar, and barbecue grills for casual dining after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is £99
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 25.0 per day

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
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
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa on 23 May 2026 start from £99, including 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.

Is EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum, Polonnaruwa Vatadage and Nissanka Latha Mandapaya. Pabula Vihara is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merethe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room, food and view was amazing 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room two doors away from where Queen Elizabeth stayed. Fabulous little infinity pool and only two of us in there. Stunning view with sundowners on the terrace spoilt by terrorist monkey determined to steal something off our table. Enormous curry with enough dishes to feed at least 3 adults!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Great place to unwind.

Lovely location, wonderful meals, extra large rooms with nice bedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philippa

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

Beautiful lake front property,

Gorgeous lake front hotel. Directly at the ancient city so the position could not get better. The staff were great and the food was excellent. The hotel is not huge so the attention from staff is friendly and personal. Beautiful pool overlooking the lake which is a perfect spot for cooling off after the heat, and perfect sunset spot. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with marvellous view over the lake and extremely convenient for visits to the site of the ancient city and the related museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

ray

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

Nice hotel big rooms and a very pretty view

A good hotel relative to the amount you pay. Food was good . Overall recommended for a one night stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this place to everyone. I have no complaints and had a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a beautiful but all too brief stay at this lovely boutique hotel on the edge of Lake Parakrama. The service was excellent and so friendly and the manager Kanchana and his colleague Udesh went out of their way to welcome us and attend to our every need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, except the noise in my room from the staff at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a good time and I wish if you had more vegetarian options as I am vegan. Hopefully next time😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had originally planned to stay 2 nights however with the trains not running as normal at the time of my visit i stayed just the one, in the evening it was just lovely and peaceful, The staff was great and immediately organised me to visit the Sacred City Further they organised me a taxi to visit dambulla and drop me off at my next hotel at sigiriya
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

John C

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

To many moskitos in the room

We stay here twice because convenient from airport. The hotel is ok close to airport but we were disappointed as both times the food was poor in the dining room, waiters are a bit annoying come to the table every 5 minute or so. Our room both times had lots of moskitos and nothing was done about it, we were on the 9 th floor!
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Room comfort

Needs improvement

Hotel With a lot or potential.... But service needs attention : housekeeping sweeping my terrace early in the morning, wakes me up and strange to open my curtain and be faced with the person! Staff loud in corridors. Shower temperature varies from hot to cold in seconds! Restaurant menu is very poor.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing stay

Disappointed to find no beer and no gin after long day of travel. Next evening--no ice!! Not delivered till 7pm! Don't feel this is acceptable in hotel costing this much. Food uninspiring and tea/coffee diy from packets. Surely a decent hotel can make a pot of tea for breakfast? Stunning location let down by poor staff management.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A Vision

Upon arriving by a long car ride from Kandy, the sight of the hotel overlooking the lake felt like paradise. A welcome cool drink was offered me as my check in went smoothly. The room is large with a balcony overlooking the lake. Keep doors of the balcony shut at all times and you will not have any problem with mosquitoes. The good and room service was fantastic along with the Sri Lanka coffee. I had the snapped two nights and it was grand. The hotel helped me with a tuk-tuk driver the ruins and again when I drove over to my next destination. A small wonderful is also on the property. This would make an excellent romantic escape as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very pleasant location next to the lake on one side and the ruins on the other, meaning you can walk over. The room was clean and comfortable, but could have done with mosquito repellents or nets since these are pretty abundant near the lake. The breakfast was very nice, however, the menu service made this quite slow (something to consider if you're getting up early to see the ruins before the heat), and a few options were out of stock.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view on the lake was beautiful. A place to be simply to relax since there is nothing really there. Room was very clean and spacious. Restaurant prices are too high.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing wiew of the lac and the sunset the decor makes you travel on the past
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

ココナッツミルク

ホテルから遺跡のチケット売り場まで徒歩10分、バス停は7分です。また、そばには無料で拝観できる遺跡があり、とても便利です。ホテルは湖畔にあり、対岸を望むと野生の象がいます。部屋は広々としてとても快適です。スタッフの方々はとてもフレンドリーで色々と世話になりました。料理はコースになっており、選べるのが良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly beautiful location. Swimming in the pool whilst watching the elephants move about on the other side of the Lake. The staff were very attentive. The food was very good. The room was spacious and beautifully appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Arvid

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

Very nice place right on the lake.

Great view, very nice and helpful staff. Nice comfy rooms with a colonial flair. Next door to the archaeology museum and the 1000 year ruins. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

湖のそばのおすすめのホテルです

湖近くの素敵なホテルでした。こじんまりしてるところもよかったです。 評判通り、ご飯がおいしくておすすめです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luca

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

Soggiornare immersi nella storia

Bella struttura letteralmente all’interno del sito archeologico. Stile British, ottimi servizi, personale premuroso. Consigliato per una tappa durante un viaggio itinerante in Sri Lanka
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

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

Superschön gelegen, direkt am See

Superschön gelegen, direkt am See, mit schönem kleinen Pool, Zimmer bestens eingerichtet, aufmerksamer Service, gutes Essen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019