About us

Lakeside at Nuwarawewa, set in this charming location, especially picturesque when draped in dawn's amber shawl as the sun filters through our trees, is a haven to travellers and pilgrims alike.

The Lakeside at Nuwarawewa was first built as the Nuwarawewa Rest House in 1957, and was declared open by the then Prime Minister of Ceylon SWRD Bandaranaike. In Sri Lanka Rest houses were built by the Government in towns throughout the country to provide public servants on duty, and domestic tourists with clean, simple and value for money accommodation. This has been

our guiding principle too; with a few improvements added of course. A few years ago the Hotel at Nuwarawewa was modernized and rebranded as 'The Lakeside at Nuwarawewa'.

For more
Nuwarawewa Gallery
Nuwarawewa Gallery
Nuwarawewa Gallery
Nuwarawewa Gallery
Nuwarawewa Gallery

Accommodation

50+ rooms and 5 suites with their own patios and balconies for soaking up the views of a historic reservoir and an immaculately kept lawn. Fully equipped and tastefully decorated to suit the sensibilities of modern travellers.

Excursions

Anuradhapura was the capital of ancient Sri Lanka for a thousand years before and after Christ - in effect from Old Testament Nebuchadnezzar to the Normans and William the Conqueror, losing ground to the empire building Chola rulers of the 10th and 11th centuries.

Minneriya & Kaudulla National Parks

Minneriya & Kaudulla National Parks

Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu National Park

Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna)

Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna)

Client feedback

We stayed a few days when we were at Anuradhapura visiting the ancient city - "The rooms were clean and comfortable, The staff was extremely helpful. The staff went out of their way to help us"

Hemal K - Toronto, Canada

Best hotel in Sri Lanka - "We stayed in this hotel because of our anniversary. very nice staff and a clean place to enjoy. food was also very tasty & we had great time and would like to come back again"

Becky - Los Angeles, California

Hotel as expected - "Friendly staff. Pleasant hotel with a good buffet & a wide choice for breakfast and dinner. This was the beginning of our journey and I can say it was the best choice of salads we have eaten. The pool is big and deep. Room was clean and the bed was very comfortable"

Floriane L - London, United Kingdom