Heritage Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and spa services
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Lobby
Staircase
Superior Room | Balcony
Sports bar

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Galwala Road, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, 50000
  • Isurumuniya Vihara
    5 min drive
  • Mirisawetiya Stupa
    7 min drive
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
    8 min drive

Room options

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 27.9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Anuradhapura

A family-friendly stay in Anuradhapura awaits you at Heritage Hotel. You'll be 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Isurumuniya Vihara and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Mirisawetiya Stupa. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Manel, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .With a stay at this 3-property class Anuradhapura hotel, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Sri Maha Bodhi and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum.

What's nearby

  • Mirisawetiya Stupa - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ruwanwelisaya - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sri Maha Bodhi - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Thuparamaya - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Nuwara Wewa - 22 min drive - 15.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seedevi Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palhena Village Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Heritage Hotel

Lakefront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and spa services
Heritage Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Heritage Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Anuradhapura hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Heritage Hotel offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run films. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Manel

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50.91
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50.91 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 8 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per room
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 95
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Heritage Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel Hotel
Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel Hotel Anuradhapura

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Heritage Hotel?

Heritage Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Heritage Hotel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage Hotel on 29 Nov 2024 start from AU$134.29, 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 parking available at Heritage Hotel?

Yep, Heritage Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a spa on site at Heritage Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Heritage Hotel have a pool?

Heritage Hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Heritage Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Heritage Hotel.

Is Heritage Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Heritage Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Heritage Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heritage Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Heritage Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Heritage Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Heritage Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Heritage Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pete

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It looked like Heritage Hotel had seen better days. The staff were good and helpful. The first night the electronic door lock would make the kind of noise it made when in opening mode. Staff fixed it by disabling the lock to be purely mechanical.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milo, Burnsville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Narendra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. They are accommodating and attentive. We had no problems with the staff at all. However, this hotel is old and has not been updated or even maintained properly. The carpeted rooms smell so bad. We had them move us from our initial room because of the carpet smell to another that was only slightly better. The carpets are old and pulling up at the corners The bathrooms dont seem to be cleaned thoroughly between guests. The shower glass is cloudy with hard water stains. The sink and surround was also dirty with water spots. The paint is stained and the walls look dirty. The toilet had a ring of filth at the water line. The mattress was so hard and uncomfortable The dining area had peeling wallpaper and old paint. The food is below average at best. Each meal was disappointing. No taste and bland. We left early because we had enough, we booked for 3 days and stayed only for 2 days. We booked another hotel and completed our vacation. Overall I would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone, until issues above are fixed. We also met senior management who described why the hotel in such condition, seems excuses to us, but if you are opening for business then the property should be in a good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location but a little run down
The Heritage is in a fantastic location, right on the lake and only a short Tuk-Tuk ride from the historic sites. We were greeted with friendly staff who were helpful. However we felt the place was a little run down and not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good base to explore the city.
This is quite a large hotel, but not many guests were staying when we were there. The rooms were well loved but clean. The service was great and the staff were happy enough to open up the pool bar and sports bar for us to have a pre dinner drink. The staff even organised for us to hire bikes, so we could ride around the lake and visit the temples. The pool was great for a cool down at the end of the day. There is not much in the way of restaurants around the hotel, but the food in the hotel is delicious and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Renisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Indika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Rajiv, Colombo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swimming Pool was not in operation (I booked this hotel mainly because of the Swimming Pool). The Minibar was not working (when complaining, they came and told it was working even though it was not getting cold). It was a wet bathroom as the water splashes out of the shower cubicle. Even though I checked-in at 9pm I was asked to leave at noon or pay Rs.2,500 for every hour I stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location by the lake. The rooms were spacious and very clean. The bathroom was clean but there was a small water leak. I only stayed for one night and did not bother asking them to fix it. Did let them know there was a leak when leaving and they were very sorry about it and asked why i did not let them know earlier.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Felt this hotel has great potential as the grounds are beautiful and the lobby is as well. The pool was great although it had a poolside bar but no one attending it. The room was spacious but very worn as well as the towels and bedding. It was clean enough. The bathroom had a very strong odor - not sure if it was an air freshener but it was very overwhelming. The food was average. The service was friendly. But was just disappointed for the missing upkeep of this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Breakfast was bad. Room was ordinary. Staff did not details about the town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is rundown and needs an upgrade.The front desk staff were helpful.The food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was corroded and stank. Room was a bit dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isuru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for your Anuradhapura excursions
Great service from the minute we stepped in. We were a little late for lunch but the staff accommodated us anyways. If you’re visiting Anuradhapura this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Niraj, Negombo, Sri Lanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing to complain. Room is OK and Staff arranged us Tuk Tuk when ever we want to go out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dhanushka, Anuradhapura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very accommodative and hospitable. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Herbert, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very good breakfast, would have liked if fresh fruit juice was served for breakfast, wallpaper in reastaurant tearing off. Confusion about assigning drivers quarters.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
requested lake view room. However diss-pointed that room does not have lake view, however considering environment, it is better they built the hotel out of lake. But next time better they explain it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice place, good service, value for money
Service was really great as they worked hard to get us in a room when we showed up early and tired from a flight. Plus the room, amenities and general service was one of the nicest we stayed in during our trip in Sri Lanka. It’s not a luxury resort but it’s Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

N, SL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

mariyan, england

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service very poor & wouldn’t recommend.
We called reception for assistance and room service but it was very poor as they wouldn’t send any staff up to the room for a ridiculous amount of time. Also in one of our rooms the tv wasn’t working but they wasn’t able to fix it For the 3 days we stayed there. Overall wasn’t great but would not recommend to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018