Fantastic location overlooking lake and adjacent to the ancient city of Polennarura. Small hotel - 15 rooms - and all the rooms had a lake view. Very good attention to detail and service Large room with AC, coffee maker and all working appliances. Fantastic view. Good choice of food on menu eg.10 types of fruit on a plate for breakfast. Good live music with dinner.

Very little. It was a lovely place to stay We were given a good discount by booking.com otherwise it would probably have been unaffordable. It would have been good if the hotel could have sent us details about visiting the ancient city, and possibly made a deal with them about access. The infinity pool was well sited but rather small, as were the gardens.

The location is beautiful and very convenient to see Polonaruwa Ancient City. The food at the restaurant is great (if overpriced), the bed and room are super comfortable and the shower is good. The pool and massages are really nice also.

The place is a bit run down. The staff is friendly but not the most efficient: having breakfast took over 1h even though we ordered everything at once and mentioned we wanted to leave soon for sightseeing... also we were the only ones having breakfast at that time so it really makes no sense. Plus some of the breakfast order came wrong (or never came). Overall I'd say the price is really misadjusted to the service, the place is nice, but not 200€ a night nice

Lovely lakeside location with sunset terrace. Unique pool overlooking lake with overhanging tree. Beautifully furnished and decorated. Very comfortable room and excellent shower. Fluffy towels. Cracking breakfast. Most convenient for the archaeological site - ticket office/museum and gorgeous Island Park are both next door. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. You can spot the odd elephant across the lake from the terrace. Absolutely loved it.

Relatively expensive, but there are clear reasons why.

The Ekho lake house is an amazing space with the perfect location for visiting Pollonaruwa. It is immediately close to the ticket office, has a classic architecture perfectly suited to the lake and classical Sri Lankan / British style that has been maintained with love and attention. Our entire group was impressed with the facility, and the superior service at mealtimes. Special thanks to Isuru for all the great support for our group and accommodating our needs.

This is possibly the best hotel in Sri Lanka. With only 14 rooms it is quiet and serene. It overlooks the lake and is close to the town and the ruins. The rooms are simple but elegant and nothing is too much trouble for the amazing staff. The breakfast is exceptional and I have to say that I felt like royalty which is quite fitting since Queen Elizabeth II once stayed here. It is a privilege to stay in this exquisite hotel.

Nothing everything was perfect

The view, location, facilities, staff, pool, and breakfast were all amazing. This was our one and only "fancy" hotel during our 2 week stay - and it was a welcome break from other budget "hotels".

The carpet in the room looked super stained. It would be better to strip the carpet in complete and have some area rugs near the bed and couch area. Water at dinner was charged (a small water bottle - which was charged at 4 times the price of the same bottle bought at the local shops).

The location looking over the lake and next to the ancient ruins is beautiful. Nishina, and the whole team were kind, courteous and professional. The bedroom was very comfortable and clean. The restaurant food was good, but when we asked for a more traditional menu they went out of their way to provide an excellent experience. The pool is very clean and well maintained with incredible views over the lake.

The room is perfect and very cosy. The views you have of the lake are stunning, and can be seen enjoyed from the windows of your room, from the pool, the restaurant and the lovely private outdoor seating area. The food was good and I enjoyed my first Sri Lankan breakfast!! The welcome was lovely, with a cold towel, a drink and a 2 minute shoulder massage from the spa therapist that is available.

Nothing!

We loved the charm and character of the place, as well as its fantastic location on the lake. Great at sunrise and sunset. The pool was bracing, but fun with the kids after a morning cycling around temples or an afternoon safari.

Dinner only started at 7:30pm, which was a bit late for the kids. A wider selection of meals would also be good.

Great location to discover the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, followed by a sunset swim in the pool. The rooms are large and comfortable, although slightly dated. Staff organized two bicycles for us on short notice and are generally very kind and helpful.

The food was not quite as inspiring as we've come to expect from Sri Lankan cuisine. The room could have been a bit cleaner - carpeted floors are tricky. Considering our other hotels in Sri Lanka, this one was on the rather expensive side for what it offered.