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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Water Front Home Stay and Resort in Anuradhapura offers recently renovated homestay rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and Asian dishes. Dinner is available in a traditional or modern setting. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace. The property features an outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and outdoor seating. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 42 mi from Sigiriya Airport, the homestay is near attractions such as Kada Panaha Tank (15-minute walk) and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (3.1 mi). Highly rated for its friendly host, excellent dinner, and tour service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nathan
    France France
    The hosts were incredible. We spoke with them a lot, and they gave us so very good tips for the rest of our trip. The owner also drove us to Trincomalee for a good price. The breakfast is very yummy, we loved the dahl
  • Diana
    Romania Romania
    We stayed only one night but everything was perfect, the host was so nice ,friendly and welcoming,room was very nice and very clean.We were sorry we couldn't stay more.I strongly recommand this accomodation.
  • Konguvel
    India India
    Wonderful host; took care of all our requirements - station pick-up, vehicle arrangement for visit to important tourist locations and for our onward travel to Dambulla. Loved the homemade dinner & breakfast prepared by the host family. Special...
  • Scott
    United States United States
    The quiet, relaxed setting, and the friendly owner. Also, the food was above and beyond delicious.
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Luka was the best host . The river was great to sit by and watch the wildlife.
  • Tomáš
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The owner was super helpful in organizing trips and saved us a lot of time. He arranged us the best guide we had ever have in our journeys. Wasn't pushing us to buy more services and gave tips how to avoid tourist traps and in what places we don't...
  • Clémence
    United States United States
    Water Front Home Stay is a lovely place to stay in Anuradhapura. There are very cute and spotless rooms, as well as delicious breakfast and dinner (one of the best we had in Sri Lanka) that you'll take on a large terrace facing a beautiful garden....
  • Sam
    United States United States
    The room and private bathroom were super spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The breakfast was one of our favourites we’ve had in our time in Sri Lanka! We also arranged a Tuktuk through Tharanga for the day as well as given many...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    House is on a small quiet street and once you enter the grounds your met with a relaxing outdoor patio well shaded and with the garden by your side. Room very clean and comfortable. But, the best reason to stay here is the owner who speaks good...
  • Konstantinos
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice place and amazing people. Not only the owner but also his colleagues Tharanga and Lalid were very kind and helpful. Totally recommended to stay when in Anuradhapura.

Hosted by wasantha,renuka and nimsala

9.9
Host Review Score
wasantha,renuka and nimsala
House is located in a cool environment because there are lot of Mango trees around the building. We are also living in the same house and we allocate a one room and a lobby for our guests. Even our guests can share our lobby and Tv lobby and the Kitchen.we have two double rooms with airconditioner and hot shower.we also offer free unlimited wifi for our guests.we undertake airport pickups and dropoffs as well as our guests can go anywhere from our fleet of vehicles for a very reasonable rates.even my taxi includes free wifi and full comprehensive insurance with passenger cover.
We are 3 members in our family. i am 46 years now and have vast knowledge in Buddhist civilization, village culture and history because i have followed those subjects for my advance level exams at my school. My wife is a school teacher and my one and only daughter is now 13 years. My daughter is specialized in eastern dancing.
This home stay is situated just 1.2 Km to the New Bus Station. The surrounding is totally residential , calm and quite. If you walk 200 meters you can reach a nice lake with natural beauty. Ideal for bird watching.There are monitors also.There is a walking & exercise path and children play ground also.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Water Front Home Stay and Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Water Front Home Stay and Resort 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.