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About this property
Located along the banks of Batticaloa Lagoon, Hotel East Lagoon offers tranquil and comfortable accommodations within a 10-minute drive from Batticaloa town. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides meeting/banqueting facilities on site. Fitted with tiled flooring, bright air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, desk, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite/cable channels. Rooms come with an private bathroom offering shower facility. Featuring a beautifully-landscaped garden, guests staying at Hotel East Lagoon can enjoy swimming at the outdoor pool, or approach the friendly staff for tour and sightseeing arrangements. Laundry and airport shuttle services are available on request. The property houses a restaurant serving tasty Sri Lankan and Western cuisine. Guests may also sample barbecue food with the facilities provided. Hotel East Lagoon is about a 40-minute drive to Passikudah Bay, while Dambulla town is within 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive away. Colombo city and Bandaranaike International Airport are approximately a 5-hour drive away.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jacques
United Kingdom
“The location overlooking the lagoon is wonderful despite being somewhat out of town and away from easy-to-hail tuk-tuks. The staff were helpful and the swimming pool was great. There is a restaurant on site that is open 8 am till 9 am. At the...” - Crew
Canada
“Big hotel with pool and conference hall etc...not exactly a Sri Lanka traditional place which is what we look for as a tourist like us. Everything worked including the elevator.” - Lauren
South Africa
“The location on the lagoon. The room and bathroom were very clean. The eclectic mix of decor. My husband said the food was very good. Kettle and fridge in the room. Good wifi and aircon.” - Chandima
Sri Lanka
“It had clean rooms & size of the room was quite good. Location was nice with the lagoon view.” - Larissa
Brazil
“I really liked the cordiality and the excellent location of the hotel, close to the airport.” - Thiruchelvam
United Kingdom
“It is located in a wonderful location. They should provide some water activities.” - Axel
Germany
“Nice setting at the lagoon. Not far from city center. Nice pool. Very luxury rooms.” - Julia
New Zealand
“As we were driving our own tuktuk it proved a perfect location for us. Our huge room with 2 comfy beds and 2 balconies was fabulous. We got to see the sunset and sunrise. Loved the pool and the meal in the outside bure were delicious. The staff...” - Ambikapathy
United Kingdom
“Good clean hotel near to the lagoon. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The best hotel in Batticaloa.” - Dennis
Netherlands
“Big hotel complex with nice views of the lagoon. Close to the city center yet very quiet. Staff was friendly and rooms was clean”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineChinese • Indian • Italian • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

