The Lake Forest Hotel, Anuradhapura
About the Hotel
Rooms with a view
Lake Forest Hotel, 7 km from Anuradhapura, provides suites with air conditioning, a desk, and a safety deposit box. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, a terrace, and a private bathroom with a bath. A kettle and free toiletries are included. Guests can select from room options furnished with art and cultural touches. Options include family suites and royal suites. Select rooms offer views of Tissa Lake and stupas of Anuradhapura from the balcony, complete with sun loungers and decking. Suites offer views of the surrounding forest. The family suite has a large balcony and a private dining area facing Tissa Lake. Royal suites feature lake and nature views.
Dining by the pool
The hotel offers a dining experience next to the indoor pool, with views of Tissa Wewa and Sri Lankan architecture. Guests can see pagodas and local wildlife from the restaurant. The hotel prepares Sri Lankan and English dishes. The chefs prepare 'Kiri ahara poojawa' for pilgrims with ingredients prepared in a separate kitchen. Takeaway meals are available.
Leisure and Activities
Lake Forest Hotel provides an outdoor pool. The hotel offers bicycle rides. Yoga sessions are planned. Guests can stroll or jog around the premises. The hotel is located near Tissa Wewa, a reservoir built by King Devanampiya Tissa. A tuk-tuk is available for tours to the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, including Anuradhapura. Cocktail parties happen from evening till midnight.
Location and Heritage
Located in Anuradhapura, a UNESCO world heritage site, Lake Forest Hotel is near the Tissa Wewa reservoir, built by King Devanampiya Tissa. The hotel is 85 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base and 7 km from Anuradhapura. The hotel is near Ruwanwelisaya, Abhayagiriya, Jethawanaramaya, and Mirisawetiya pagodas. The sacred city includes monastic complexes dedicated to Theravada, Mahavihara, and Mahayana Buddhism. Ruins of fortified walls and moats are nearby.
Hotel Services
Lake Forest Hotel provides room service, a conference room, and a rooftop bar lounge. Cleaning service is available. The hotel provides free WiFi, parking, and a safety box. Bicycle rentals are available. The hotel offers to arrange the morning 'Kiri ahara poojawa' to be delivered at a specified time.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Room service
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
Children
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor