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Accommodation near Ruwanwelisaya

Abhaya Mandapa Hotel
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Great locaton and the breakfast buffet was amazing. Amazing service by the staff."
Abhaya Mandapa Hotel
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura
Front of property

Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura
Miridiya Lake Resort
Interior

Miridiya Lake Resort

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"Nice location. Staff is very nice and friendly. Food was amazing "
Miridiya Lake Resort
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel
Outdoor pool

Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

3.0 star property
6.2 out of 10, (31)
"A notre arrivée, l'hôtelier nous a dit qu'il n'y avait pas de réservation à notre nom, qu'il venait de racheter cet hôtel et que pour pouvoir y dormir, il fallait annuler notre réservation auprès d'hotel.com (ce qui était impossible sans perdre les 60 € déjà payés car il nous demandait une annulation pour le jour même) et qu'ensuite, il fallait le payer en espèces le prix de la chambre (environ 45 €). Sans moyen de contacter Hotel.com car 4h du matin en France, nous avons préféré quitter cet...
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel
City Center Lodge
Exterior

City Center Lodge

3.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (10)
" The owner was kind and had a great personality."
The price is AU$25
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
City Center Lodge
Avasta Resort
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to midnight, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Avasta Resort

3.0 star property
5.4 out of 10, (6)
"Excellent and very helpful staff Thank you to the ladies at the front desk. My front view was a little pond where you will hear a chorus of frog ensemble playing their evening symphonies and in the morning beautiful wading birds warming up for the day. "
The price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Avasta Resort
The Pub
Exterior

The Pub

3.0 star property
4.0 out of 10, (1)
"Hotel com padrões de serviço abaixo do esperado"
The Pub
Ismattha hotel
Exterior

Ismattha hotel

2.5 star property
The price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Ismattha hotel
Hotel Miami
Exterior

Hotel Miami

3.0 star property
The price is AU$23
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Hotel Miami
Little Guest
Exterior

Little Guest

2.5 star property
Little Guest
New Araliya Resort
Front of property

New Araliya Resort

3.0 star property
The price is AU$15
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
New Araliya Resort
Saubagya Inn Tourist Guesthouse
View from property

Saubagya Inn Tourist Guesthouse

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"Everything was excellent - many thanks"
Saubagya Inn Tourist Guesthouse
Hotel Lakeside
Front of property

Hotel Lakeside

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"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. "
Hotel Lakeside
Kutumbaya
Restaurant

Kutumbaya

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (27)
"I really enjoyed my stay at Kutumbaya. The staff were really friendly and helped organise a safari and tour of the ancient ruins for me. The food was great, particularly the Sri Lankan breakfasts. The WiFi and air con were good and I even found some Premiership football on the TV. I’d definitely stay here again!"
The price is AU$60
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Kutumbaya
Rajarata Hotel
Exterior

Rajarata Hotel

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (113)
"Good"
Rajarata Hotel
Sadula Holiday Resort - Anuradhapura
Front of property

Sadula Holiday Resort - Anuradhapura

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (9)
"The property is a newly built house, great design, very ill maintained. Smelly blankets, no bedsheet between the blanket and your body. Uncleaned rags in front of the bathroom. No tea-coffee and hot water kettle in the room, no water bottle in the room. I paid $43 for my stay, seems there are better options nearby at half the price."
Sadula Holiday Resort - Anuradhapura
Thilaka City Hotel
Front of property

Thilaka City Hotel

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (33)
"Very friendly staff"
Thilaka City Hotel
Heritage Hotel
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Heritage Hotel

3.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (65)
"Stayed for 2 nights. Food was great for a 3 star place. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's an old hotel but great location. The walk around the lake is beautiful. "
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Heritage Hotel
Cottage Tourist Rest
Interior

Cottage Tourist Rest

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
"silent place.no meal. T V not working. other than that good place to stay for short period."
Cottage Tourist Rest
Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio

Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (11)
"This was an excellent stay. The food was great and the staff was helpful and absolutely charming. "
The price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ruwanwelisaya?

Ruwanwelisaya is located in a historic area of Anuradhapura that travellers like for its cycling. You'll find 127 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Ruwanwelisaya?

Abhaya Mandapa Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ruwanwelisaya. Other good options within 5 miles include The Lake Forest Hotel and The Ivy Lake.

How many hotels are there close to Ruwanwelisaya?

Expedia has 127 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Ruwanwelisaya.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ruwanwelisaya, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Ruwanwelisaya.

What can I see and do near Ruwanwelisaya?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Anuradhapura Folk Museum and Abhayagiri Museum. Sights like Kuttam Pokuna, Jetavanaramaya and Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I are must-sees while exploring the area. Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum and Thuparamaya are some sights worth a visit in the area.