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In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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Hotel The Sanctuary At Tissawewa

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The Sanctuary At Tissawewa

Old puttalam road, 50000 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 166 reviews)

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8.1
Very Good
166 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Total

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

Lovely colonial hotel with wonderful ambiance and delightful staff.

Sjnsjp United States of America

The staff took woodapples to make me special juice. Everyone was extremely attentive-delicious juice and generous breakfast. WiFi was spotty but worked well in the restaurant.

Marianne United States of America

The historic atmosphere of the colonial architecture Large spacious grounds. Proximity to the monuments and the lake. Lovely staff.

Marvin Australia

the location and a huge ground with trees are fantastic. I like the historical colonial building that have been updated tastefully but simply to keep the original elegance. Bathroom tiles were moldy and can use cleaning in Western standard. Food was great and all staff was so gracious and trying hard to provide the best service.

Yoshiko United States of America

Nice hotel in colonial style, generally clean, has a restaurant with nice, mainly local food

Mareike Germany

Place were very calm and quiet. Nice briee with the trees. Very good and friendly staff. Service is more than good.

Gayan Sri Lanka

Location and setting superb. Beautiful building. Loved sitting on the veranda watching the monkeys play in the grounds. Good breakfast. Attentive service. Comfortable beds. Good mosquito nets. Large spacious bathroom.

Anne United Kingdom

Breakfast was good especially the first morning. The ambiance was excellent and the bird singing too.

Assen Canada

Wonderful colonial hotel in the heart of the Sacred City. Loved the complimentary bikes and cycling around the temples Food was reasonable considering you are not on the main tourist route in Sri Lanka Lovely gardens and friendly, attentive staff

Bill United Kingdom

Wonderful building in excellent location which used to be the Grand Hotel in former times. Still wonderful architecture, rooms are ok, but certainly worth the lower price compared to other heritage hotels. Bikes are available for free to explore

Helmut Austria

Excellent location!

9.5
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8.1
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166 reviews
  • 9.5

    Excellent location!

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Lovely colonial hotel with wonderful ambiance and delightful staff.”
    Sjnsjp Sjnsjp United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff took woodapples to make me special juice. Everyone was extremely attentive-delicious juice and generous breakfast. WiFi was spotty but worked well in the restaurant.”
    Marianne Marianne United States of America United States of America
  • “The historic atmosphere of the colonial architecture Large spacious grounds. Proximity to the monuments and the lake. Lovely staff.”
    Marvin Marvin Australia Australia
  • “the location and a huge ground with trees are fantastic. I like the historical colonial building that have been updated tastefully but simply to keep the original elegance.”
    Yoshiko Yoshiko United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice hotel in colonial style, generally clean, has a restaurant with nice, mainly local food”
    Mareike Mareike Germany Germany
  • “Place were very calm and quiet. Nice briee with the trees. Very good and friendly staff. Service is more than good.”
    Gayan Gayan Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • “Location and setting superb. Beautiful building. Loved sitting on the veranda watching the monkeys play in the grounds. Good breakfast. Attentive service. Comfortable beds. Good mosquito nets.”
    Anne Anne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was good especially the first morning. The ambiance was excellent and the bird singing too.”
    Assen Assen Canada Canada
  • “Wonderful colonial hotel in the heart of the Sacred City. Loved the complimentary bikes and cycling around the temples Food was reasonable considering you are not on the main tourist route in Sri...”
    Bill Bill United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Wonderful building in excellent location which used to be the Grand Hotel in former times.”
    Helmut Helmut Austria Austria

Stay in the heart of Anuradhapura – Excellent location – show map

One of our top picks in Anuradhapura. Offering a terrace and views of the garden, The Sanctuary At Tissawewa is located in Anuradhapura. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

You will find room service at the property.

Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. The hotel also offers car hire.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Restaurant
Spa
Airport shuttle

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

끸 Free private parking available at the hotel

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8.1
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166 reviews
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  • Sjnsjp United States of America

    “Lovely colonial hotel with wonderful ambiance and delightful staff.”

  • Marianne United States of America

    “The staff took woodapples to make me special juice. Everyone was extremely attentive-delicious juice and generous breakfast. WiFi was spotty but worked well in the restaurant.”

  • Marvin Australia

    “The historic atmosphere of the colonial architecture Large spacious grounds. Proximity to the monuments and the lake. Lovely staff.”

  • Yoshiko United States of America

    “the location and a huge ground with trees are fantastic. I like the historical colonial building that have been updated tastefully but simply to keep the original elegance. Bathroom tiles were moldy and can use cleaning in Western standard. Food was great and all staff was so gracious and trying hard to provide the best service.” Read more

  • Mareike Germany

    “Nice hotel in colonial style, generally clean, has a restaurant with nice, mainly local food”

  • Gayan Sri Lanka

    “Place were very calm and quiet. Nice briee with the trees. Very good and friendly staff. Service is more than good.”

  • Anne United Kingdom

    “Location and setting superb. Beautiful building. Loved sitting on the veranda watching the monkeys play in the grounds. Good breakfast. Attentive service. Comfortable beds. Good mosquito nets. Large spacious bathroom.”

  • Assen Canada

    “Breakfast was good especially the first morning. The ambiance was excellent and the bird singing too.”

  • Bill United Kingdom

    “Wonderful colonial hotel in the heart of the Sacred City. Loved the complimentary bikes and cycling around the temples Food was reasonable considering you are not on the main tourist route in Sri Lanka Lovely gardens and friendly, attentive staff”

  • Helmut Austria

    “Wonderful building in excellent location which used to be the Grand Hotel in former times. Still wonderful architecture, rooms are ok, but certainly worth the lower price compared to other heritage hotels. Bikes are available for free to explore”

Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    0.5 miles
  • Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds
    2.1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Seedevi
    1.7 miles
  • Restaurant Mango Mango
    1.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Tissawewa
    0.3 miles
Public transit
  • Train Anuradhapura Railway Station
    1.4 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Asian, International, Grill/BBQ

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of The Sanctuary At Tissawewa

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Restaurant
Spa
Airport shuttle
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Cycling
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The Sanctuary At Tissawewa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform The Sanctuary At Tissawewa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about The Sanctuary At Tissawewa

  • The Sanctuary At Tissawewa is 2.4 miles from the center of Anuradhapura.

  • Room options at The Sanctuary At Tissawewa include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at The Sanctuary At Tissawewa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian

  • The Sanctuary At Tissawewa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Sanctuary At Tissawewa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at The Sanctuary At Tissawewa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Sanctuary At Tissawewa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Full-body massage
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Cooking class
    • Foot massage
    • Yoga classes
    • Hand massage
    • Bike tours

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Sanctuary At Tissawewa by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 3h 30min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Sanctuary At Tissawewa (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking

  • Yes, The Sanctuary At Tissawewa is popular with guests booking family stays.

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  • Facilities 7.4
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi7.2
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