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EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa

3.5 star property
Lakeside relaxation awaits at this peaceful retreat where travelers can enjoy quiet evenings by the water and savor delicious meals in a serene natural setting

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EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa offers a tranquil escape where lush gardens meet lakeside views. Travelers can enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, cool off with a swim in the outdoor pool, or simply relax with a newspaper in this peaceful natural setting.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Polonnaruwa is home to EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa. Nissanka Latha Mandapaya and Shiva Devalaya are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaudulla National Park and Parakrama Samudra. Mahaweli Play Ground and Habarana Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Polonnaruwa travel guide
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Potgul Pedessa, New Town, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000

What's nearby

  • Unesco site in Polonnaruwa, ancient city
    Polonnaruwa Vatadage
    4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lonesome Star...
    Kaudulla National Park
    34 min drive - 34.6 km
  • The giant didn't seemed to be too pleased by the noise of the few safari jeeps around him near the Minneriya lake. He fled into the dense forest nearby. It seems like the increasing number of the vehicles entering the national park disturbs their usual life.
    Minneriya National Park
    39 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Parakrama Samudra
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
    4 min drive - 3.0 km

Restaurants

  • Saruketha
    10 min drive
  • Priyamali Gedara
    9 min drive
  • Hotel Mahanuge
    6 min drive
  • Ariya Rest House
    8 min drive
  • Hotel De Infas
    12 min drive

About this property

EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa

Property highlights
A garden, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Spa services

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 34.91
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 9 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Lake Hotel Polonnaruwa
Lake Polonnaruwa
EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa Hotel
EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa
EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa Hotel Polonnaruwa

Frequently asked questions

Does EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa located?

Situated in Polonnaruwa, this hotel is steps from Parakrama Samudra and within 3 mi (5 km) of Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and Shiva Devalaya. Hatadage and Polonnaruwa Vatadage are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A pleasabt stay on the Lake

Terrific views of the Lake from the Room, Pool and dining room. A great place to relax after a hectic day of travel or sightseeing. The rooms are modern and clean. Staff are friendly and informed. The hotel is a bit too far from town to easily walk. However, the restaurant is good.

8/10 Good

Thushara, Colombo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and ok for the price. Safe for children
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Prasanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best is the spectacular view and this unbatable touch of nature . This is the best resort hotel that captures the most beautiful scenary of the Parakrama Samudra. The staff is super friendly , goes beyond a help , to give the guests a homely feel , security , safelty , love and affction of a family. Randika and his fellow staff members are very helpful and always takes care of their guests all the time. We would love to visit again and again to this place. The building seems to be pretty old but as guests who are in love with ancient things , it was just perfect for us. Walks towards the lake , witnessing wild elephants in a very clise vicinity , all were bew exereinces to us. Thank you "The Lake" hotel (also known as Echo Lake , The Lake , Seruva) , we will visit you soon again before your refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel isn't the swankiest but it's in a lovely location next to the lake and grazing land, with panoramic vistas. Our visit coincided with a group booking of Sri Lankan hotel staff who were treated to an evening of live and very loud music, from which there was no escape - but this is an unusual occurrence. Normally it would be a nice, quiet sanctuary away from the hubbub of Polunnaruwa but still only a short distance from the historic sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service very good but was disappointed by the upstairs room having no balcony. Better to be on the ground floor. View of the lake at sunset fabulous. Sadly no elephants when we were there. Also the pool was closed and had been for about two weeks. This seemed to be because the hotel was quiet as when we left a large party arrived and they were cleaning the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches Personal, gute Küche, tolle Lage
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Everything okay

Hotel is a little bit old and needs renovation. Pool was out of use and rooms were a little bit worn out. Staff was friendly and the scenery is beautiful. Toilets and shower were clean. For 21€ it was okay. Wouldnt pay full price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Si vous trouvez mieux, tracez votre chemin

En fait, l’hôtel a un atout majeur et c’est malheureusement le seul. L’emplacement. Situé au bord du lac avec une piscine très agréable. Le reste, c’est ni fait ni à faire. Les chambres sont vétustes, la literie un peu raide mais le pompon c’est le bruit de la climatisation. Et vous êtes obligés de la mettre sinon vous crevez de chaud et humides pour le coup 😱 La lumière du couloir qui donne sur la salle de bains elle-même ouverte sur la chambre, on en parle ? Bof, vous l’aurez compris, 1 nuits c’est suffisant. Personnel indifférent par rapport à d’autres établissements du pays.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend staying here!

AMAZING! Nice hotel with plenty of staff. Food and drinks were good. Best part was the pool overlooking the lake and the elephants that came up 5 meters away from us on two separate occasions to feed. A walk or short tuk tuk away from ruins, hotel help us arrange bicycles for the day to see the ruins.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Walt, Alaska USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view of the lake is what made this place special. From the room, the pool ,and the restaurant the views was fantastic. The menu in the restaurant was a little limited but overall it was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View and hotel manager is very good.price is a good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wilde olifant in de tuin, fantastisch! Prima hotel, niet bijzonder, maar wel lekker rustige omgeving.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Vicente J.

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Agradable estancia, aunque necesita retoques

Buena estancia a la orilla del parque nacional de Mineriya con posibilidades de ver animales a la orilla del lago, aunque el hotel necesita retoques
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Kristian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slidt hotel og mangle på service

Slidt hotel, der mangler vedligholdese generelt. Servicen var langsom og ikke god overordnet set. Restauranten var heller ikke noget særligt, hverken betjening eller maden
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Marc, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Spot exceptionnel

Spot exceptionnel. Très belle vue sur le lac. Très belle piscine. Le frigo ne marchait pas et le WIFI quasi inexistant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best view with reasonable price and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Flemming

Liked: Cleanliness

Smuk beliggende

Smukt beliggende men service var så som så. Lille skabs badeværelse
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Bandhula, Colombo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BED BUGS TO WELCOME YOU AT THE LAKE POLONNARUWA

We booked two rooms 12th April 2018 and on arrival we were given rooms 105 and 112 requested and got two adjoining rooms upstairs (218 & 219). From the minute we got out of the vehicle to the minute we left, we had to lug around our bag Dinner time, the situation got funnier. We were vegetarian and requested an a-la-carte option of fried rice instead of going for the buffet. At first we were refused and after much debating and back-and-forth with the kitchen, they agreed to give us some. Then for dessert, we requested fruit salad with ice cream, at which point they took the order and promptly returned with the menu and told us we would have to order fruits and ice cream as separate and then create our own fruit salad with ice cream. We ended up having to forego dessert. That night my wife and daughter were given a rousing welcome by bed bugs running all over their beds and even biting them. Unfortunately we haven’t got a video to show but the bugs were sprawled all over the pillow and bed linen. After somehow spending the night, uncomfortably in one room with my son sleeping on the floor, I brought up the issue at the reception upon checkout next day 7.30am and wanted to speak to the manager and he gave instructions to the receptionist over the phone to refund the money what we have to pay for dinner as he is unable to come down to speak to us. Absolutely horrendous stay, terrible customer service, zero guest satisfaction
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Rush, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst experience ever. Please DON'T GO The Lake

Worst experience ever. Please DON'T GO to The Lake hotel if you don't want to waste your hard earned money.Give it to charity instead.They ruined my day. Checked in 3:30 pm but they were unable to find a room with a proper Air-con till pm. All air conditions were overheated, not maintained or broken, my 2 yrs old was crying because the heated rooms.Technician was helpless,They were forced to stay near my room door and pore water to the compressor for the whole night. Manager was friendly, but powerless or tried to cover the staff and the hotel.He agreed about their faults and suggested to move to another nearby new hotel owned by them.But asked to pay the excess fees. Refund request was refused.If you are visiting from Europe or Australia, don't expect the same standards over there. Entire hotel is very dirty, full of smells, many cockroaches,TV has no working channels, Toilet seat cover was small and slipped out from the toilet, Full of spiders and Mosquitoes every corner of the room. Locks were broken, tower curtains was very old and not good condition.Floor tiles in the shower is broken and insects were coming out from the hole.I had to ask for the welcome drink and a porter. They asked me to go and check the air con of every rooms, which is not my job. That main photo in the hotel ad is fake, Its just a very old biding near the lake and i saw lots of mosquito eggs in the Pool and windows. We were in B&B but had it outside because the dining area was full of spider nets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

眺望には癒されます。

ビジネスホテルと思えば特に不満はありません。ただ、室内ではWifiが繋がらないのは非常に不便でした。部屋から湖の眺望が楽しめます。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

W

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heruntergekommenes Hotel

Die z.T. in der Reiseliteratur zu lesenden positive Einschätzungen führen völlig in die Irre. Das Hotel ist völlig verwahrlost. Die Fenster und alle sonstigen Glasflächen - wie z.B. auch die Glastüren und Fernsehbildschirme - sind total beschmutzt, Die Fensterrahmen sind ebenfalls sehr schmutzig. An den Wänden im Zimmer hängen die Reste erschlagener Mücken. Die Möbel sind schäbig. Die Teppichböden des Restaurantsvöllig sind verstaubt, mit Flusen bedeckt. Wir hatten 3 Nächte gebucht und bezahlt und sind nach der ersten Nacht ausgezogen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Valida soluzione
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

sham , london

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful hotel. Would not recommend.

It was dirty. It was advertised as having WiFi but when we got there we were told there was only WiFi in the reception area. Fridge did not work. TV had very bad signal and hardly any channels. Worst thing of all was the toilet, it made this awful grinding noise every time you flushed it. We complained but they did nothing. Food at the buffet was disgusting. The staff didn’t seem to care and could hardly speak English. The worst hotel ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Dirk, berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Schöne Aussicht vom der Terasse. Schöner Pool.

Für eine Übernachtung ok. Die Zimmer bieten wenig Komfort. Das Essen ist gut, wird aber lieblos serviert.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien situé

Hôtel très bien situé. Belle vue sur le lac et piscine agréable après avoir visité le site archéologique; A recommander.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017