Ekho Lake House

Ekho Lake House Resort in Central Province

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(310 Ratings)

Resort in Central Province

5-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this resort

Situated in the heart of Polonnaruwa and overlooking the panoramic Parakrama Samudraya, The Lake House provides a peaceful getaway featuring elegantly furnished rooms and free internet access.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Central Province

Nearby attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens

87 mi

Hakgala Botanical Gardens

114.6 mi

Mini Worlds End (Madulsima) pelgahathenna

94.3 mi

Victoria Park

111.2 mi

Available Rooms

Royal Suite Lake View

1 Queen • 1937 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Lake View

1 Queen

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Premier Lake View

1 Queen

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Ekho Lake House

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(310 Ratings)

Resort in Central Province

5-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

Situated in the heart of Polonnaruwa and overlooking the panoramic Parakrama Samudraya, The Lake House provides a peaceful getaway featuring elegantly furnished rooms and free internet access.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Central Province

Nearby attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens

87 mi

Hakgala Botanical Gardens

114.6 mi

Mini Worlds End (Madulsima) pelgahathenna

94.3 mi

Victoria Park

111.2 mi

Available Rooms

Royal Suite Lake View

1 Queen • 1937 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Lake View

1 Queen

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Premier Lake View

1 Queen

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(310 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

stay was good with very poor communcations from booking .com

Booking .com communications were poor

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Incredible property and great customer service !

7.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Calm hotel

The hotel is very small, as I understand it, no more than 6 rooms. so you are guaranteed to be calm. The museum where you can buy a ticket to the historical part of the city is 2 minutes on foot.

I prefer the breakfast buffet, it allows me to put on my plate only what suits me and not throw away what I don't eat. In addition, I did not get enough vegetables for breakfast and did not get greens at all. And the service was long for me as I was in a hurry. These are not significant disadvantages, a serious disadvantage is the condition of the wallpaper in the rooms. They were stained and one painting was missing, a nail was sticking out on the wall. Water was dripping from the air conditioner onto the wooden table, it should be infused. The hotel has no activities at all, no spa, no gym, no yoga. Aggressive monkeys stuck to us right behind the hotel.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Colonial style building right at the lake. Very quiet and relaxing place!

The old colonial building is a perfect hideaway to the hectic city and great to relax after sightseeing. The pool is small but integrated in the garden with a tree overarching it. We noticed on the 2nd day that we had booked halfboard (for 1 of the 2 rooms) and were proactively reminded about it. The dinner was extraordinary with a nice presentation of high quality food.

Room booking was cumbersome and it took us many efforts to be able to book 2 rooms for us and our 2 teenagers.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Very well recommended and will visit again if the opportunity arises

The hotel is ideally located; lake-side, right next to the Antiquities Museum and Visitor Centre and close but not in the town.

in addition to it’s prime location the hotel has excellent facilities including a very pleasant restaurant, anti-room, small but nice pool and terrace for relaxing. The room we had was spacious, comfortably equipped and with the excellent bathroom. There was plenty of hot eater if required. Aside from these plus points the staff were pleasant and helpful, the food excellent and cost reasonable. The hotel provided an excellent stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

It really good!

Everything is perfect! All the staffs are friendly and try to help. The location is very good. It's close to the Museum where you can buy the ancient city ticket easily. It really saved our time

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

I want to come back again

great location. wonderful food very polite staff

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Great place to stay!

Amazing staff and a great restaurant. Great location as well.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

The best hotel in Polonnaruwa in a fantastic location

We have been there in the hotel in December 2019 first and it was not a question that we will return to the Ekho Lake House once again. We spent five days there and among them two at the Queen Elizabeth II Royal Suite following we received a nice upgrade from the staff. The best hotel in Polonnaruwa, near to the archeological sites and the lake view is fantastic. The staff is outstanding, thanks once again for your hard work.

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

generally all was good

great location close to Polonnaruwa

poor condition of rooms, need renovation. staff is very kind & attentive, but don't have enough professional experience. very young guys, need more expertise

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Small and well run hotel, very friendly team and amazing location

Small and well run hotel, very friendly team and amazing location/view of the lake! Food really tasty (and an excellent Sri Lankan curry!) We ended up staying an extra night over Christmas and even had a visit from Father Christmas (complete with sunglasses!) and received a delicious Christmas cake! Thanks again for looking after us so well.

Nothing to not like

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful place and great staff!

The location and setting is beautiful, staff went above and beyond

Would have loved a Sri Lankan breakfast! Was only offered western (it was still delicious)

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Hotel location was perfect, Polonnaruwa museum was just nearby. You can also watch beautiful sunset overlooking the reservoir just by the pool side.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Very good

Nice place on a perfect location with fantastic lakeside views. Special thanks to the manager and Umesh for the good service!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Amazing, we will come again and refer friends

amazing location, great staff, great quality and lovely food too

no issues at all

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Disappointing. Far overpriced.

Breakfast was served in a lovely dining room. The staff were friendly.

The rooms are old and not well cared for. They were dirty. VERY OVERPRICED for what was offered.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

such a lovely place with a amazing staff

it’s quite a small place and feels really sweet and comfortable

the two doors

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Great location and beautiful views!

beautiful setting on the lake and walking distance from the ruins-perfect location and amazing views! The room was very comfortable and clean. the pool overlooking the lake is wonderful!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Exceptional

I liked this small hotel with outstanding rooms I liked swim at the small infinity swimming pool and I liked their kitchen!

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Superb

Excellent location close to the ruins. Lovely view across the lake and the pool offers a great way to refresh oneself after a safari. The Sri Lankan food in the restraint was super tasty.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Frustrated from the beginning and not worth enough for the money I spent.

The location is beautiful. Food is delicious!

Our room was not cleaned. The bathroom was not cleaned either. There was hair in the bathing area. Somebody put trash in the laundry bin and it was not cleaned. Bed sheets were wrinkled also I found a human hair in the sheets. I had to call the reception and ask to clean the laundry bin and also asked to change sheets as well.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Unforgettable stay at the lake house

We had an amazing experience here. We stayed in the Royal suite, it was unforgettable - all the details, aesthetics and facilities were amazing, the private garden area and hot tub were our favorite. The service was exceptional and the communal restaurant and pool were both excellent. It also has a perfect location.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

amazing

beautiful place, very relaxing with an amazing view on the lake

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Perfect location to explore Ancient Polonaruwa/Central Sri Lanka safaris!

Ekho Lake House is absolutely stunning. A colonial villa perfectly located just across the street from the Ancient City of Polonaruwa. Food is top notch, the rooms and views and views of the lake are fantastic.

The only downsides were: 1) the restaurant is closed for renovation. It would have been nice to know this in advance. However, the staff served an excellent three course meal to our room, so ok. 2) they have a staff member with a BB gun to shoot at the monkeys. To be fair, the monkeys are everywhere and I understand they can steal your food, bags, etc. However it was very unsettling to have a man with a gun hanging outside your room.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Relaxing lake stay

We only stayed one night at the property to visit nearby historical sites. The property is overlooking a lake with a garden in front and small swimming pool overlooking the lake. There are steps down to the lake, parts of which you can swim in. If you walk just behind the property there are interesting historical sites; which you don't need a ticket for. The rooms are tastefully decorated with a sitting out area overlooking the lake, view is amazing. Apparently Queen Elizabeth stayed at the property in the 1950s. Breakfast and evening meal was good with a nice view of lake. Helpful, friendly staff.

Nothing really, however word of warning there are quite a lot of monkeys about so keep your door shut and locked so they don't get in.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Good hotel at the great location

Location is superb. Hotel is great but it could use a bit better maintanance. Breakfast was ok. Staff was very nice. They arranged the bicycles for us to go and explore the Polonnaruwa. Pool was great too.

It could be a bit cleaner

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Beautiful lake view and nearby ruins

..Lovely lake view. Nice outside seating. Good waiter service. Nice room. Great ruins just outside hotel part of ancient Polonnaruwa....no charge for those and some of best. Nice small infinity pool

Food not that good a la carte. Room access odd ...through dining room. Bedside sockets and lamps not working.

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Nice views, overpriced regarding service

Amazing views from the pool. wonderful sunset.

The staff (managers) were very slow and close to being unkind. Especially compared to the other hotels in Sri Lanka.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Great place to stay in Polonnaruwa

Great staff, very friendly and helpful. They tell you to feel like home, but it is even better. Pool with fantastic view, good food, nice and big rooms.

Windows and glass doors need a bit cleaning.

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Central Province?

The average price for a rental in Central Province is £31 per night. This rental is £18 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ekho Lake House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ekho Lake House. Enjoy the water!

Is Ekho Lake House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Ekho Lake House?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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Ekho Lake House

Resort in Central Province

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Central Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Royal Suite Lake View

Deluxe Lake View

Premier Lake View

Superior Double Room

Ekho Lake House

Resort in Central Province

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Central Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Royal Suite Lake View

Deluxe Lake View

Premier Lake View

Superior Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Central Province?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Ekho Lake House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Ekho Lake House?

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