Name: Sacred City Tourist Resort
Address: 9A Maiththripala Senanayake Mawatha Purahala Pedes,, Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, 50000, Sri Lanka
Rating: 9

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Air conditioning

24-hour reception

Smoking areas

Currency exchange

Smoke-free property

Ticket assistance

Gift shop

Express check-in/check-out

Garden

Terrace

Private check-in/check-out

Patio

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No elevators

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Non-smoking rooms

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Family room

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Diet menu (on request)

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Bottled water (at extra charge)

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Sun Deck

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The accommodation is in the centre of the city, so everything is easily accessible. The owners are extremely kind, and you will have some amazing food if you decide to eat at their place as well! The room is spacious with good airconditioning and a big mosquito net.

Nice stay for your visit in Anuradhapura

Do not expect cocktail bar and infinity pool at this resort! It is a modest, and modestly priced guesthouse perched high on top of a building in central Anuradhapura. With a lovely garden/terrace to sit in it felt miles from the noise and traffic. The rooms while quite small are very comfortable and clean. The really great thing about this stay though is the hosts, Nadeeka and Kalum. They really make you feel at home and Nadeeka's cooking is so good - we did not have a better meal anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Good points: the oasis above the streets, the care, kindness and wonderful food.
Bad points: avoid if you don't like stairs.

A small city oasis with wonderful hosts

We stayed here for two nights and enjoyed delicious homemade dinner and breakfast. We stayed in the room at the back of the hotel which was very quiet even though hotel is situated centrally. Roof terrace is a nice large space to relax. Very friendly hosts. Owner took us around Minthale and was very knowledgeable about history and Buddhism. Worth asking him to guide you round all the historical sites. Worth every penny.

Friendly home stay and great tour guide

Perfect place in Anuradhapura for family staying. Safely and clean. Calm environment ,
Our room was pretty big. Clean. The balcony/view  was awesome ! 
The bed was incredible. Comfy. 
The bathroom was good. Hot water. Fresh towels. 
The Owner and all the people over there were Kind. Smiling. Helpful. It was a pleasure. Thanks to everyone !  Highly recommended place.like to visit again. Thank you sacred city resort Hotel.

Perfect place in Anuradhapura

Wonderful stay in Anuradhapura. Hotel is close to ancient city. Only downside we had no windows in our room. Staff were great and owners were fabulous with where to go and what to do. Can rent bikes from them. They have secure parking. The food is amazing well worth getting dinner and breakfast there.

Ancient city

Great little homestay in the centre of town with wonderfully helpful hosts. The accommodation is up three flights of stairs, but once at the top you'll find a peaceful terrace covered in plants. The perfect place to hang out and to eat dinner. And when it comes to dinner you really must eat the food here, it's simply wonderful. My room had a balcony and although it was on the main road, I found it peaceful enough and easy to sleep (and I would consider myself a relatively light sleeper). Don't hesitate to book.

Eat the food!

We stayed here for two nights. The owner is very kind and helpful, upon checking in we were given a free fruit juice and he explained all about everything there is to see and do in Anuradhapura. In the evening he took us to some of the stupa’s and temples where the daily evening ceremonies were happening, to a viewpoint over the lake and some other places, all for free. During this he explained a lot about the places and Buddhism. 
You can also rent bikes here to bike around the city. The owner also arranged for a tuktuk driver who took us to Mihintale and told us a lot about everything we saw here, really recommended!
The food here is amazing, they make a different selection of curry every evening which tasted so good!
The rooms are clean and comfortable, the shower is good and the WiFi works well. The rooftop lounge area is a great place to sit and relax. 


Kind owners, great food

We were somewhat horrified when our car pulled up at the car park the bottom of the building. It looked like a slum area. My husband walked up the 61 steps to the top floor and found a very different world.  Up there it was fabulous.  A wonderful roof top area. Callum and his wife Navika own the accommodation. Our room was very nice indeed. Very clean. Navika's cooking was to die for and Callum helped us so much with local knowledge.

A surprise awaited us.

Amidst the busy whizzing of the city centre sits this secluded little delight. A small hotel run by a passionate family. It’s only 5 rooms or so big. All are clean and in order, having all expected amenities. 

That what sets it apart is their dedication to be of help and service. The owner, obviously excited and warmed by the city’s rich history, set out a detailed program with which we could explore the ancient city and Mihintale. But not just for us. With us. Tailored to our time, budget, and style. 

The food was something special. For our 2 night stay we and ALL other guests loyally and gratefully checked in for dinner :) This is the home you seek from where to base your Anuradhapura adventure. Guaranteed!

Hidden Oasis

Overall, a convenient place to stay (just a couple of kilometers from the sacred city and the railway station) on a busy street full of shops. The place was very clean with beautiful plants on the cozy rooftop terrace where the meals are served.

The best thing about this place are the hosts- very helpful to organize day trips, drivers, and give (somewhat confusing) map of the ancient city. If you stay here, DEFINITELY eat all your meals here, especially Sri Lankan breakfast. The food is delicious and fresh, not oily and salty like much of street food found around the neighborhood. 

The cons: there is a lot of noise from traffic (at least on the corner top floor room) and sound of dogs barking through the night. If you are a light sleeper, pack earplugs or choose a place away from the street.

An excellent base for exploring the city, and they have bicycles available for 500 rupees per day so you can easily get around. I recommend choosing the cycle (not tuktuk) to go around as you can have a more relaxed exploration of the ruins. Also recommend to visit Mihintale at sunrise (leave before 6am from the guesthouse) by tuktuk, 2000 rupees for the driver to take you and wait to bring you back.

Delicious home-cooking, spotless, and great hosts- but not ideal for light sleepers!

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