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EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with outdoor pool, near Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

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Property amenity
Royal Suite - Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $208
includes taxes & fees
$175 per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2025

Room options

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Royal Suite - Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Royal Suite - Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 1937 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pothgula Mawatha, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000

What's nearby

  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pabula Vihara - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kiri Vihara Temple - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lankatilaka Temple - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 92.7 miles/149.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Mahanuge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Priyamali Gedara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel De Infas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Saruketha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Millath Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

Enjoy your visit to Polonnaruwa with a stay at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 14 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1954
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for LKR 25.0 per day

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

Lake House Polonnaruwa
Lake Polonnaruwa
Lake House Hotel Polonnaruwa
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Hotel
EKHO Lake House Hotel
EKHO Lake House
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Hotel
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Hotel Polonnaruwa

Frequently asked questions

Does EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa like?
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Parakrama Samudra and 11 minutes' walk from Polonnaruwa Vatadage.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to unwind.
Lovely location, wonderful meals, extra large rooms with nice bedding.
Dawn, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
philippa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Armando, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked everything, except the noise in my room from the staff at reception.
aharon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a good time and I wish if you had more vegetarian options as I am vegan. Hopefully next time😊
Rohan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location with marvellous view over the lake and extremely convenient for visits to the site of the ancient city and the related museum.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Massimo, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

lakeside stay in the archaeological center
Very enjoyable stay at this old renovated rest house. The hotel is on a beautiful lakeside peninsula with great views . We stayed 2 nights and found it very relaxing. The deluxe room was very comfortable, clean and nicely appointed. The staff were excellent and we felt well looked after. We were able to arrange safari and long distance taxi through the hotel. On the slightly need to improve side we felt the background pan pipes music to be annoying and the rented bikes could do with some maintenance (gears don’t work). Not sure why they charge rental for the bikes as the hotel isn’t inexpensive. Overall this is a great place to stay. Food was very good and the small pool is very nice to cool down in
philip, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in Polonnaruwa
Beautiful small hotel situated on the edge of the tank (the large reservoir made by an ancient king). Perfect for sunsets and strolls. Close to ruins. Great staff, amazing food.
Douglas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Blissful Stay
We started our honeymoon from Ekho Lake House Polonnaruwa . The view from the property is serene. The staff our courteous and helpful to say the least. They make sure your stay is nothing short of perfect. The property has heritage value and very well kept next to the archeological site. Special thanks to Udesh and Ahmed for making us stay memorable. Will definitely visit again.
Afzal, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

FABULOUS PLACE!
Great experience, fantastic service, excellent food
Chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and scenic hotel by the lake. Fine with kids but better suited to couples without kids. The rooms are spacious and elegant but a bit old fashioned (wall to wall carpets seem a bit passé).
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hospitality is done well at the Lake House, care of Priyantha. All the details covered with care.
C&C, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice attentive staff from the manager to the waiters. Reception included welcome drink. Good food, and a nice selection of wines (western prices). Great view over the lake and very close to the ruins. Manager helped to arrange transport to Sigiriya, where we also stayed at a Ekho hotel.
Jean, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gpod modern facilities while not compromising the old world charm
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

By far the best hotel I have ever stayed. Room is spotlessly clean and gorgeous, best location to start exploring the magnificent ruins of Polonnaruwa (rental bicycle station is 3 mins walk, tuktuk pick up spot / bus stop are also 3 mins walk). Breakfast was amazing too. The quality of bread cannot be compared with other hotels in Sri Lanka... Hotel chef seems to bake it inside the hotel. On a check out day, I decided to go around the ruins by bicycle - after several hours of work out under scorching sun, I was covered with dust and sweat. When I came back to the hotel to pick up the backpacks that they kindly kept at the front desk during the day, the hotel chairman kindly offered me to take a brief shower at unused room. I understand I was just lucky that they had a vacant room at that point, but his kind offer really saved my day! He also arranged a direct taxi to the airport, which was nearly half the street price. I am so glad that I choose to stay at this place at the very end of my trip in Sri Lanka.
Minami, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous
A really wonderful property by the lake's edge. Make sure you get one of the lake-facing rooms - the breeze that blows continuously is amazing. The garden facing rooms are not as nice but interestingly snuggle up against a ruined palace. Some of the lesser ruins are located immediately north of the hotel. You can also see elephants come down to the lake in the evenings from the rooms near the pool area. The pool is like a bathtub though despite the amazing location. Wifi is bit spotty though - it makes you login over and over.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent view
Locate at a beautiful places in Sri Lanka. Here for one night only but will absolutely let my family and fiends know about this wonderful experience so they can also consider this place in the future.
Upul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional facilities and staff right on the lake
There are not enough superlatives to describe Ekho Lake House . The staff from managers to ground staff were excellent . Facilities and food superb. Highly recommend it to anyone
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review