Surrounded by Polonnaruwa's rich history, EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa offers a serene escape with an outdoor pool and tranquil garden. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or on-site restaurant, and enjoy barbecue grills for a leisurely dinner.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Pool
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free parking
Main amenities (12)
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 (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $174
$174
includes taxes & fees
$146 per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Room options
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Royal Suite - Lake View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
1937 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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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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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
Gal Pota - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Pabula Vihara - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Gal Viharaya - 7 min drive - 3.6 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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
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EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
Great place to unwind.
Lovely location, wonderful meals, extra large rooms with nice bedding.
Dawn
Dawn, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2023
Location
Armando
Armando, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
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
philippa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 14, 2022
Angelika
Angelika, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2022
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
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2021
I liked everything, except the noise in my room from the staff at reception.
aharon
aharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2020
Had a good time and I wish if you had more vegetarian options as I am vegan. Hopefully next time😊
Rohan
Rohan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2020
Excellent location with marvellous view over the lake and extremely convenient for visits to the site of the ancient city and the related museum.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2020
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
John, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 25, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2020
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2019
Amazing wiew of the lac and the sunset the decor makes you travel on the past
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2019
Very nice place right on the lake.
Great view, very nice and helpful staff. Nice comfy rooms with a colonial flair. Next door to the archaeology museum and the 1000 year ruins. Highly recommended.
Bella struttura letteralmente all’interno del sito archeologico. Stile British, ottimi servizi, personale premuroso. Consigliato per una tappa durante un viaggio itinerante in Sri Lanka
Luca
Luca, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2019
Superschön gelegen, direkt am See
Superschön gelegen, direkt am See, mit schönem kleinen Pool, Zimmer bestens eingerichtet, aufmerksamer Service, gutes Essen
Christoph
Christoph, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2019
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
philip, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2019
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.