Boasting a garden, bar and views of garden, Hotel Shalini is situated in Anuradhapura, less than 1 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. All units have private entrance. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and fruits are available each morning at the guest house. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Indian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated on-site. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Hotel Shalini. Kada Panaha Tank is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while Anuradhapura Railway Station is 1.9 km from the property. Sigiriya Airport is 68 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
3 double beds
2 double beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ezra
    Israel Israel
    Very friendly personal. We were hosted by siril who helped us a lot. Good food served in dishes from the Raj. It's a good combination of colonial atmosphere and calm
  • Dumisani
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The hospitality was top notch from all. My partner is gluten free and the staff went out of their way to serve food that didn't have wheat. Very knowledgeable about the area and how to form the rest of our trip in the country. Food at dinner...
  • Piotr
    Poland Poland
    Wonderful staff, Siril makes delicious food, hearty breakfast with toasts, pancakes, egg and fruits.
  • Lilia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely guest house, serving simply amazing home-cooked food, and employing thoughtful, welcoming, and very knowledgeable staff, full of good advice on the sights in the city and beyond, and ready to accompany you on a tuk-tuk tour if you so...
  • Elizaveta
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The room was nice and clean, with simple private bathroom, all was clean, wi-fi worked well. The check-in and check-out went smoothly, and we got a refreshing welcome drink. The lunch and breakfast were delicious, so we even did not need to...
  • Jason
    Germany Germany
    Good central location, room was comfortable and clean. The best thing about staying here was the helpful and friendly owner and staff. They helped organise a bike to see the temples, a day trip to Mihintale (which I highly recommend) and my onward...
  • Guy
    Australia Australia
    Nice little guesthouse with excellent restaurant and helpful staff. Room is a little cramped and tired but does the job. Really great breakfast and rice and curry dinner. People come from other guesthouses to eat here.
  • Marina
    Spain Spain
    Very good food, the staff is very attentive and helpful all the time. We rented bikes for visiting the city.
  • Samuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff and dinner were amazing. The one guy organised us a tuk tuk for the day to see the whole city at a reasonable price. The bed was also very comfy.
  • Miroslav
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Excellent food, very nice staff, great value for the reasonable price. Highly recommended!

Managed by Harshanath Gunasekera

Company review score: 9.3Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Proprietor working with sustainable norms and fair trade policy in tourism-related activities. Holds several positions in tourism-related activities such as Founder Member and Chairperson of Anuradhapura Tourism and Hoteliers Association, Vice president of All Ceylon Tourism Service Providers Association, Committee Member of North Central Province Tourism Committee, President of Anuradhapura Metropolitan Lions Club, Chairperson Anuradhapura Stage 1 Welfare Society, Member of Anuradhapura Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, Industry.

Property information

Convint location in the bank town of Anuradhapura. Five minutes drive from the railway station and bus stand. Friendly service with free Pick-up and drop off service. Free tourist information. Restaurant, laundry, transport facilities on site.

Neighbourhood information

Residential Area with convint location for visiting all necessary services. Three kilometres to the Heritage Sites of Anuradhapura. Thirteen kilometres to Mihintale Rock Temple. Thirty kilometers to Wilpattu National Park. Conveniently located to visit many lakes around. Nearby local farming and fishing activities available to explore.

Languages spoken

German,English,French,Japanese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Rasa Kaema
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Seafood • Local • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Shalini

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Safety deposit box
      Additional charge
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Wellness
    • Spa/wellness packages
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Hotel Shalini takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 07:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Hotel Shalini

    • The prices at Hotel Shalini may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Hotel Shalini is from 07:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Guests staying at Hotel Shalini can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Asian
      • Breakfast to go

    • Room options at Hotel Shalini include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Dormitory Room
      • Triple
      • Family

    • Hotel Shalini has 2 restaurants:

      • Rasa Kaema
      • Restaurant #2

    • Hotel Shalini is 2.4 miles from the centre of Anuradhapura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hotel Shalini offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours
      • Cooking class
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Badminton equipment
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Tour or class about local culture