Ekho Lake House
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Ekho Lake House
Pothgul Mawatha, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province 51000, Sri Lanka
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Free parking
Lots to doAmenities
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Restaurant
Hiking
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parkingFree
Bicycle Rentals
Bar
Luggage Storage
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Property Description
When you stay at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa in Polonnaruwa, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and 11 minutes by foot from Polonnaruwa Vatadage. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nissanka Latha Mandapaya and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pabula Vihara.
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9.1/10
GreatExcellent location, great service, and delicious food in this hotel!
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Surroundings
Airport: Sigiriya Airport
(58.4km)
Train: Polonnaruwa Railway
(4.9km)
Train: Kekirawa
(69.4km)
Landmarks: Old Sluice (Nissankamalla' Bath)
(<100m)
Landmarks: Palace of King Nishshanka Malla
(140m)
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Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Superior Double Room
1 king bed
Non-smoking
Daily Housekeeping
Coffee/Tea Pot
Coffee Machine
Garden/Yard
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4
Deluxe Room with Lake View
1 queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Electric Fan
Tea Bag
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2
Premier Lake View Room
1 queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Tea Bag
Towel
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11
Royal Suite With Lake View
1 bedroom: 1 queen bed | 1 living room
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Electric Fan
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Guest Reviews
9.1/10
Great
50 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.2
- Amenities9.1
- Location9.2
- Service9.1
Average for similar properties in Polonnaruwa
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The Ekho Lakeside Hotel impresses with its beautifully decorated rooms, stunning lake views, and attentive staff. Its location offers easy access to historic landmarks, making it ideal for exploring Polonnaruwa's ancient ruins.
RM55
April 2, 2023
Excellent location, great service, and delicious food in this hotel!
Ana Mara Ambrosio
July 7, 2023
The hotel has everything to be great but staff is not yet trained to deal with client.
I had in this place the worst experience ever from the time I’ve arrived in the hotel.
The receptionist was rude to me, we had to escalate the situation and then manager come to solve it but it totally messed our night with the reception misunderstanding.
Benyumi
February 22, 2024
This hotel is not well-known among Chinese tourists. I saw it by chance, and it turned out to be the most surprising hotel in the entire Sri Lanka trip! It is really small and exquisite, and all the layouts are very stylish. It is worthy of being the hotel where the Queen of England once stayed. Without mentioning other places, just one small detail, the hotel is by the lake, there are many wild animals such as monkeys and squirrels, but there is really no mosquito. It is extremely pleasant to sit by the lake and watch the sunset. From this detail, it can be seen that the hotel management has really worked hard~ The only thing is that the hotel wifi needs to be logged in again after a long time of non-use, which is a bit troublesome, but the speed is good~
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January 22, 2024
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Lucy2000
February 7, 2025
吡鄰古城的精品酒店，在客房前小坐吃茶點，看湖面落日，可參加酒店的垂釣等各種活動，客房景觀好、房間大、有特色、服務好，房費包早和晚餐，套餐組合，晚上有伴餐演出，去波隆納魯古城方便
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Dulani W
April 27, 2025
This colonial style hotel is beautifully designed, luxurious, and sits right by the lake, offering lovely views. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. The overall atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. The food was okay. A good choice if you're if you're looking for a stylish and refined place to stay.
PeterS6
April 12, 2025
This was my second visit to EKHO Lake and my impressions didn't change. This is a great hotel - a small boutique hotel on the edge of the lake with great staff, service and ambience. It is also very closely located to the ruins in Polonnaruwa. Priyahntha Koralegedara (the Senior Guest Manager) was fantastic and did a great job looking after us. We loved our big room with the big bed, great bathroom and separate dressing room. The view out across the lake was stunning. The food was fantastic - great Sri Lankan breakfast and the Sri Lankan curries for dinner were so tasty. Spicy but not burning hot ........ great food. It is worth staying a few nights here to explore the surrounding countryside. Amd remember that the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip stayed here for their honeymoon. We got a tour of her suite - wish I could afford it !!!!!!!
Clare L
April 11, 2025
Beautiful hotel and view; outstanding service; and delicious food. We stayed as a family of 4 and the staff were all lovely and couldn’t do enough for us; even showing my son how to fish. The food was all fantastic- especially their Lake House Curry and Sri Lankan Breakfast; but there were lots of choices for our fussy kids too. My husband had an amazing Balinese massage and my daughter and I had spa treatments from lovely Amy, which were great. The manager Priyantha was also kind enough to show us the Royal Suite where Queen Elizabeth stayed in 1954 - complete with gold bath! Great location too; right on the historic Kumara Potuna royal bathing site with stunning views of the lake. Don’t hesitate to book this wonderful hotel.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Restaurant
Hiking
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parking
Free
Bicycle Rentals
Bar
Luggage Storage
Currency Exchange
24-Hour Front Desk
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Opening times
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Valet Parking
Transportation
Bicycle Rentals
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Wake-Up Call
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Concierge Service
Luggage Storage
Currency Exchange
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Room Service
Bar
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Activities
Fishing
Public Areas
Garden
No Smoking in Public Areas
Barbecue
Additional charge
Smoking Area
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
CCTV In Public Areas
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1954
- Renovated: 2016
- Number of Rooms: 13
When you stay at EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa in Polonnaruwa, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and 11 minutes by foot from Polonnaruwa Vatadage. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nissanka Latha Mandapaya and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pabula Vihara.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.