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The Sanctuary at Tissawewa

3.0 star property
Pamper yourself with Ayurvedic treatments or unwind in nature's serenity nearby.

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Serene evening ambiance at the terrace, perfect for relaxation with a view of the starlit sky. | The Sanctuary at Tissawewa
Cozy bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and warm lighting. | The Sanctuary at Tissawewa
Elegant dining setup with a rustic wooden table, two chairs with woven seats, and a classical painting on the wall, perfect for a cozy meal. | The Sanctuary at Tissawewa
Explore the serene tropical setting of this charming villa, nestled among lush palm trees and manicured gardens, offering a tranquil escape. | The Sanctuary at Tissawewa
Exquisite tropical estate, grand entrance, lush greenery, inviting ambiance. | The Sanctuary at Tissawewa
Escape to The Sanctuary at Tissawewa, near the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi. Experience the serene surroundings with a stroll through the garden or relax with a rejuvenating massage from our spa services. With laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
Old Puttalam road, Old Town, Anuradhapura, 50000

What's nearby

  • Mirisawetiya Stupa - 10 min walk
  • Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum - 12 min walk
  • Sri Maha Bodhi - 13 min walk
  • Ruwanwelisaya - 4 min drive
  • Thuparamaya - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 87.7 miles/141.2 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seedevi Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palhena Village Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mango - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Sanctuary at Tissawewa

The Sanctuary at Tissawewa is a great choice for a stay in Anuradhapura. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, facials, or Ayurvedic treatments. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free secured onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1906
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

Also known as

Sanctuary Tissawewa Hotel Anuradhapura
Sanctuary Tissawewa Hotel
Sanctuary Tissawewa Anuradhapura
Sanctuary Tissawewa
Tissawewa Resthouse Anuradhapura
The Sanctuary at Tissawewa Hotel
The Sanctuary at Tissawewa Anuradhapura
The Sanctuary at Tissawewa Hotel Anuradhapura

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Sanctuary at Tissawewa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Sanctuary at Tissawewa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Sanctuary at Tissawewa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 110 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sanctuary at Tissawewa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Sanctuary at Tissawewa and nearby?

The Sanctuary at Tissawewa has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Sanctuary at Tissawewa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Sanctuary at Tissawewa like?

The Sanctuary at Tissawewa is a short 10-minute walk from Mirisawetiya Stupa and 12 minutes' walk from Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum.

The Sanctuary at Tissawewa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice heritage hotel
Very quiet when we stayed so lacking atmosphere, particularly in the the restaurant. The service in the restaurant was excellent but reception was less helpful, except the lady who seemed to be the manager. Room was nice but could easily be updated to a much higher standard. Lots of monkeys, and they get up close, we quite enjoyed watching on our veranda but others might be put off by.
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, well maintained colonial mansion in large, tree-filled grounds, close to archaeological museum and sacred sites. No traffic noise, plenty of birdsong. Furnishings appropriate to period. Plain and simple but quite luxurious in an old-fashioned way. Very helpful staff. Good but limited menu. No alcohol. Nearest shops in new town a couple of kilometres away. If you like old-fashioned, you will love it.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, well maintained colonial building set in large grounds on the edge of the sacred sites. No traffic noise, lots of birdsong in the morning. Plain and simple but luxurious in an old-fashioned way. Good bathrooms, wi-if OK. Good food, set meal times. Complimentary bicycle loan. Downsides: no alcohol, service rather slow, monkeys in grounds may decide to storm unlocked bedrooms. We loved this place.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dr. Wolfgang, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I chose this hotel for may last 3 days travelling in Sri Lanka. It is not cheap but the old colonial charm of a repurposed goverrners mansion in a large private park was irrisistsble. On top of that, it is about the only hotel that is actually inside the ancient Buddhist city of Anuradhapura which makes visiting the sites much easier. The rooms are of the epoch so don't expect all the facilities of a modern chain hotel. Rooms are fairly small but with pretty much all you need and of course clean. Beds are with mosquito nets. There are, for me essential, a chair and writing desk and on the wide veranda there are chairs and tables for books from which to appreciate the park with its families of monkeys, peacocks, parrots an a resident eagle. Take binoculars. WIFI is free and available seemingly everywhere even if only advertised in the WIFI Zone in the veranda lounge by the front desk. The staff are helpful and will organise trips to the sites, though I had not required that. There is of course a restaurant with good food served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One niggle I had with the service was waiters pouring my tea. Milk is always poured first , then the tea. They couldn't get the hang of that and not pouring didn't appear to be an option. The front desk were happy to change the large denomination notes served by ATMs into the lower values needed for tipping, riding the tuc-tucs, eating in restaurants, visiting sites etc. An altogether plesent stay.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very atmospheric
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In the middle of a nice park with animals everywhere ! The staff is great and very helpful.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely, relaxing place to stay
We stayed 3 nights mid April. The grounds are very impressive. The hotel is set back on a hugh front lawn with mature trees and wandering peacocks. Checkin was quick. We had a deluxe king room on the upper floor. There are only 5 rooms on the upper floor. Our room was spacious, had good AC and a decent bathroom with shower. Shower had good pressure and hot water. Towels were okay but not luxury. Bed was comfortable. Furniture dark wood style. Room lighting very good. Breakfast good but coffee was so-so. Sri Lanka is better known for its tea which we had out on the main floor verandah in the afternoon after coming back by tuk tuk from seeing the ancient ruins - just lovely. I would recommend this hotel. The staff are nice. The hotel is in a good location near to the sites. The front desk will arrange a driver or guide if you would like. They arranged for us to do a morning safari to Wilpattu N.P. We would go back.
Joyce, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Proximity to places of interest.excellent service from the staff. The old world charm maintained with a lot of effort
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Authentic British era rest house
We really enjoyed our stay in this old government resthouse. The building felt very authentic and had a nice atmosphere. We stayed in the deluxe rooms on the first floor that were very comfortable. For those wanting luxury and alcohol this isn’t the place to come. It is a bit spartan but in a way this makes it feel more authentic. The grounds are really nice in front of the hotel. In the evening there is often a cricket game. The hotel is well situated next to the sacred city and about 4km from the new city.. overall a memorable experience
philip, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Colonial administrators dwelling now an atmospheric hotel.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a well maintained, beautifully restored historic hotel.
SusanMcCalmont, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

L'hôtel est situé dans un grand parc près des principaux sites. Accueil chaleureux. La chambre était propre, mais la salle de bain un peu vieillote. Peu de choix pour le dinner, mais correct. Petit déjeuner copieux.
Michel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This place is the Guv'nor
This old governor's house is a gem. Long verandas to chills out on and set in gorgeous gardens (with monkeys and peacocks). Food is very good and excellent warm service. Rooms and communal areas full of character and atmosphere. probably due for a refurbishment soon however. Free bike hire great for exploring the historic sites.
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was quite nice as it was an converted old colonial building.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Every thing was ok but just realised that I was charged twice. I was charged on my card but at checkout the reception said there was no payment. Paid cash after receiving my cred card bill noticed I was charged!! I wrote to hotels.com but no response! Very disappointed!!
ishara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

歴史があり落ち着いた雰囲気。 リゾート感覚を味わえます。
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sascha, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A property which has great potential. Location is great. Minor upgrades needed. Toilet door could not be locked and needs to be upgraded. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Comfortable bed.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

hyunjoo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

고대도시 숲속의 조용한 호텔
고대도시 숲속에 있어 특별한 느낌을 주는 호텔입니다. 아침에 호텔주변을 산책하는 중 키가 작은 원숭이 무리, 공작새 등 여러 종류의 새를 볼 수 있었습니다. 직원들이 굉장히 친절하고 세심하게 배려해 주었고, 식당도 고급 레스토랑 수준의 맛과 서비스를 제공하면서도 적당한 가격이었습니다. 주변에 유적지들이 가까이 있어 둘러보기 좋습니다.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Recomendado
Muy buen sitio de paso. Excelentes habitaciones, excelente servicio y un entorno maravilloso. Recomendado. Cuidado con los macacos
Vicente J., 1-night trip