Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Monaara Leisure in Anuradhapura offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, lush garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Additional amenities include a kids' pool, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves American and Asian cuisines with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 72 km from Sigiriya Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (4.3 km) and Anuradhapura Railway Station (4.6 km). Guests appreciate the swimming pool, attentive staff, and excellent dinner.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Garth
Australia Australia
“Everything.. we had a great time, even though we only stayed one night. I helped cook dinner… and Ange got to cook an Egg Hopper the next morning. All the staff were excellent. We had been travelling around for over a month and this was our best...”
Raimund
Germany Germany
“This resort is a good place to relax after visiting the Anuradhapura temples. We enjoyed the Swimmingpool as well as the rooftop sunset. The owner was very helpful and even bought fresh beer for dinner for us. Breakfast and dinner were typical...”
Lionel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good value for money, comfortable, small hotel slightly away from the main tourist sites but peaceful as a consequence of its location. Rooms are basic, but clean with decent air conditioning and a bathroom which is partly outdoors (we welcomed a...”
Chandana
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I liked everything..,starting from the staff .. comfort, convenience , food .. all good”
Graham
Australia Australia
“The hotel is a little out of the main historic area but only a few minutes with a tuk tuk. Our room was very comfortable and the peaceful shrine on the rooftop gives a special view at night. The pool is delightful and the garden is very pretty....”
Dilley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Monaara Leisure in Anuradhapura was a wonderful stay. The room was comfortable, the pool very nice, and the food outstanding—especially the buffet dinner. The chef deserves special praise. Definitely recommend!”
Vidusha
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything about this little hotel is good Clean and tidy just wish they had a open restaurant for the 3 meals rather than needing to have booked prior day or earlier in the day. Hot was superb. Staff was very helpful and welcoming with our needs.”
Renske
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great location, friendly staff, good food, nice and spacious rooms, nice pool.”
Marc
Netherlands Netherlands
“What a great owner of the hotel, he made sure everything was alright and made us feel very comfortable. The place is very nice, beautiful garden and pool. Good Sri Lankan food and for the kids some more European food available or easily made by...”
Ane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I felt right at home at Monaara. The room was wonderful, with a very comfy bed and plenty of space. I loved the pool area as well! The food was incredible too. But the best part was the staff - so kind and always ready to help. I want to give a...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.