No 25/A, Abaya Place, 3rd Lane, New Town Anuradhapura, 50000 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
#40 of 92 hotels in Anuradhapura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 173 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
4.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2024
Minesh
Sri LankaThey gave us a good welcome. We got a lot of friendly support. We had our freedom.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Umaya
Sri LankaOwners was very innocent . Place location was superb usefull as wecan walk to town and supermarket . Fuel shed was justone minit away . close by to puja nagaraya too. No disturbings. Very werth for what you pay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Worldglobetrotter
RussiaA big problem was that the owner tends to tell you to “sit and wait”, which is something unsuitable for travellers who obviously want to explore and stay out and about. There was a kitchenette corner, but it has been dismantled so you won’t have fridge, microwave, cutlery, crockery (maybe if you ask you may be able to use the kitchen downstairs, but I’m not sure and it’s not the same freedom). I also rented a motorbike, which was not working well (the engine was turning off by itself and that led to dangerous moments, also the amount of fuel left was not displayed).
The owner was promptly responsive prior my arrival, though some information was not provided in advance. The hostel is near the old bus station from where busses to Colombo depart, but beware that other busses with other destinations use the new bus station which is 3.5 km distant. The hostel is also near the train station, which unfortunately will not be working for long time (all trains to/from north of Colombo have been cancelled).
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Sandaruwan
Sri Lankatv do not work
Very good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Mohammad
IranStairway was very narrow and stairs were long that with our backpacks it was a little bit difficult to pass. Bicycle rent could be cheaper as we saw in other cities. Also the bikes were very rusty and old with no good brakes.
Staff were nice, location was good, the room was good and it has ac and hot water with a reasonable price. They also rent bicycles which is very good to go for historical sites.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Yixi
ChinaIt’s clean and all in pretty good condition
The room is nice and David is nice guy and give good deal on his tutu too
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Niema
QatarA bit tricky to reach the first time, better have David on the phone to explain to the driver. The location and the itinerary on Booking are correct though.
A good value for money. Clean room and working shower. Good option for travelling on budget. David is very helpful and has a tuk tuk to drive you around if needed with reasonable cost.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Nuwan
Sri LankaExcellent location. Conveniently close to the sacred city, town centre, railway station etc. Clean rooms. Owner is friendly. Best value for money. Recommended for travellers who are on a budget.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
De
Sri LankaA/C and hot water .Friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Irshad
PakistanThere was a TV in the room but it was not working. At night, I woke up twice with the sound as some one is knocking the window. Later, I figured out that it might be the sounds of squirrels on the tree branch hanging just in front of the window. My sleep was disturbed once again early in the morning because some construction work started on the property that early.
I stayed for one night at David Villa. I can rate my stay as excellent if not as perfect. I traveled to Anuradhapura from Colombo and the AC bus dropped me at such a convenient location that I could easily walk to the property. Its a family run property. David and his wife are nice cooperative and helpful. Regretfully, I could not visit any place in Anuradhapura because of the continuous heavy rain. However for the lunch I found Rangiri Restaurant at walking distance with very good food at reasonable price. At the dinner time it was raining so on my request David arranged a packed Fish Kottu for me that was quite delicious. Next morning he also arranged a tuk tuk for me to the bus stand. It was not far and we reached there within a few minutes.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Matthew
United KingdomThe pillows could be upgraded.
David was very friendly and promoted the services he offered. He cooked me and another guest a delicious meal for 500 rupee! The location was great being close to the station aswell as the historical areas
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
John
AustraliaDavid and his mother are so sweet and kind. They were always helpful. The villa is budget friendly and perfectly located for walking to local attractions, the supermarket, and station. The room was great. Very clean. I would return.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Rajitha
Sri LankaThe facilities you get for the price are the best. Clean room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Alexander
GermanyClean, friendly and inexpensive.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Hasitha
Sri LankaRoom was clean and was worth for the sudden booking. Staff were extremely helpful to us.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Edward
ItalyNothing
First of all very glad location and manager David is very friendly person he did everything we required friendly, and he provided all transportation in the city we required and very reasonable prices I ca recommend very well that place to stay in Holly city Anuradhapura
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Edgardo
Sri LankaNice, clean rooms and toilet. Friendly, helpful owner. Great location, near to the sacred city, train station, but it's not on the main road so it's quiet. Will recommend and stay there again if opportunity arises.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Suneetha
Sri LankaNothing
All
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Sirpa
New ZealandReally clean room right in town
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Karyna
UkraineWe liked everything all in all ,the room is worthy money we paid. P.S.-Please get new pillows,the ones we had were very flat and rough .Thank you!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Buddhike
Sri LankaRooms are very Clean and met the expectation to the full. Worth to the price we pay and the location is at a close proximity to sacred places in Anuradhapura. 👌
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Sandaruk
Sri LankaWater not provide you have to buy separately from them and price is higher than standard price , no plates no table for the room,im sure they will correct these mistakes
Close to anuradhapura city
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Hashira
Sri LankaNothing
Highly recommended. Good staff and helpful for the visitors
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Isuranga
Sri LankaVery clean place. Very less distance, Specially for Sri Maha Bodhi(1km) 500m to Railway Station. Provide taxi facility (have to pay)
Stayed in March 2023
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