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Reviews of Why Not Palace 3 stars

390A/1/1 harischandra m.w, 1 stage Anuradhapura, 50000 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

#9 of 85 hotels in Anuradhapura

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Review score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    2.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Great hosts and stay in Anuradhapura
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As in more comparable accommodations, sanitary and woodwork could do with some improvements. But no real problem really. The location maybe not ideal, but in our experience, there is no ideal location in Anuradhapura. Everything is a bit dispersed and also due to the heat, you will need a tuk tuk for everything you do in the city anyway.

    We enjoyed three wonderful nights at the guesthouse. The room was good, with good beds, a good shower and some extras like a table, several chairs and a rack to hang your cloth. Good airco too. Wonderful owner and his wife, who did everything to make you feel comfortable. They arranged a safari for us in Wilpattu, on our request, and they did that in a honest and efficient way, without trying to get something out of it for themselves. Very reliable and friendly service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    A great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi in our room was not good, infact is, was the worst we'd experienced in our five weeks of travelling in Srilanka. Otherwise all was good.

    Our room was lovely and spacious , nicely decorated, nicely furnished, clean, good bathroom, nice little balcony to sit out. Very high ceilings on the first floor rooms. Good air conditioning. Comfy bed and pillows. Electric shower worked well with plenty of hot water. Would have been nice to have coffee & tea making facilities in the room. Location was OK but we think the location of any hotel is not the best owing to the large area covered by the ruins. Unfortunately, you really need a tuk tuk to get anywhere. Restaurants were hard to find close to the hotel. The hotel does provide breakfast at extra cost, we did not have breakfast as we decided to eat out. The WiFi in our room was not good, infact is, was the worst we'd experienced in our five weeks of travelling in Srilanka. Otherwise all was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Our first night in Sri Lanka was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very very helpful owner responded before our trip helping with all our requests. Comfortable room especially bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charged twice the ordinary price for the bicycles.

    Clean place, nice AC room, decent location, friendly staff. Bicycles available. They are the perfect mode of transport there. We went to do a round of the many temples on one day and rode to Mihintale via side roads the next day. Wonderful sunrises and sunsets and swimming at the resevoirs

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we stayed in an enormous, beautiful room. It was spotlessly clean and modern with lots of cozy touches. The bathroom was great. The room had a very efficient fan and aircon. the beds were very large and super comfy, and we slept really well. We had the warmest of welcomes and met all the family - everyone was really friendful and keen to ensure our comfort. We had a delicious and very large breakfast. we stayed on our way back.from Jaffna to Colombo by train and the hotel was conveniently located for the station (a short tuk tuk ride) and some good local restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Great value for money hotel with friendly staff and comfortable, clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower had hot water but it was a little tricky to keep it at a temperature that wasn't too hot or too cold. Other than that the stay was perfect.

    The couple who run the hotel were very friendly and accommodating, along with the other staff at the hotel. They made a great home cooked breakfast on request and prepared a packed meal for us on the day we left. They also put us in contact with a tuktuk driver to take us to various locations in the city. The room was a generous size, was clean and the beds were comfortable. The hotel felt warm and inviting. Great value for money. The location seemed quite good. We had to get a tuktuk to the main tourist spots but it was a short ride and not expensive. Will definitely stay again next time I visit.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We like the outside appearance of the property and the large clean room. The shower was fast and hot. The staff were all lovely and welcoming and we had a delicious evening meal and breakfast. A really great stay. Thank you

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place, lovely owners!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff was so nice, excellent breakfast, super clean spacious room and bathroom

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    10
    Huge room with a lovely balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We had a massive room, with an en-suite with a lovely hot shower and a nice balcony. Staff were lovely and helped us to arrange a tuk-tuk for a day’s sightseeing and onwards travel at a very reasonable price, as well as looking after our bags after check out time.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay, amazing owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    What a nice place, the owners are so helpfull. They have a great contact with a very good tuk tuk drive to help you to see everything around Anuradhapura. We had a really nice connection and she even introduced me to her daughter. Would definitely stay here again. Also breakfast and dinner are an option. And very tastefully.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely host, lovely building and lovely breakfast - highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heads up: bring the 3 prong converter

    Lovely welcoming hosts who made customer service their priority - we felt like we were in a 5 star hotel. They gave us a choice of room and both rooms were very big with elegant ceilings. The breakfast was exquisite with a plethora of local cuisine. Highly recommend getting the daal and sweet pancake.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    10
    Loved it here, as did our children. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Huge room with lovely high ceiling, sparkling clean, good A/C. Lots of room in the family room for all four of us. Central location near to a couple of good cafes. Best of all - the fabulous family running the hotel were so welcoming and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet doors are very difficult to open

    Staff are friendly.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    10
    What a wonderful place to stay on your vacation. Thanks again for your kindful service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely, supportive staff Beautiful rooms & outdoors.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, very clean, beautiful house and amazing hosts.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They are like family and their concern as well.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have liked to stay even longer. 😊

    What a lovely homestay. Clean and spacious rooms. The best were the hosts that really took care that we would feel well. They were honest polite and friendly with us all the time. Since they showed us what sri lankan hospitality means we felt really welcome. Also they give you a very good accomodation at a very reasonable prize even if the breakfast is charged extra. We would and very probably will stay there again.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2022

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room looked new and very clean. The bed was really comfortable with new, clean, and nice bedsheets. The owner was really friendly. He even gave us a bigger room with two large beds for my family for the same price.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2022

    10
    Wonderful 🙏🏽
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a magical stay at this hotel. It id very clean and beautiful. The room was perfect. Diner and breakfast was so good ! Great great service ! You will truly find a new family there. They will take care of you and will do their best so your journey is going the best it can be. A special thank you to Manoja who is one of the nicest lady I have ever met, she is like my mother in Sri Lanka 🙏🏽

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They were not there when we arrived. They didn't help us and we had a lot of questions. They must be there for the guests. There was justo an employee who didin't speak english.

    Confortable beds, clean and Big rooms.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi, they tried to make it work but it didn't. Nobody available, only 1 person sometimes at the desk (not speaking english). In general, nice people, good location, but very limited service capability.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2022

    10
    I hope to stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    little bit far from centre but you can get the Tuktuk easily on the road.

    very friendly, helpful host. very clean and comfortable room, nice breakfast in Sri Lankan style.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in December 2023

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