Prestiva Stay

A beautiful outdoor area where families can relax

Super spacious apartment with a kitchen, living room and the two rooms with AC. The owner was very kind and attentive, giving us a lot of information on what to visit and when, where to dine, and gave us a lot of nice insights into the history and the culture of the area. Breakfast was plentiful, simple, but great. Overall Prestiva Stay is such a nice example of the renowned hospitality of Sri Lanka, we highly recommend to stay here when visiting Anuradhapura!

The service was really great, for example we said we were washing our clothes and they set up a clothesline in less than an hour, very prompt and attentive and ready to make your trip a success. The driver that the property recommended (I think he is also the chef) was very great for exploring the ancient city. The facilities were clean and roomy.

The main thing keeping it from a 10 rating was the location, which is in an area of many gated houses and there aren't stores or restaurants just nearby, nor can you walk to the ancient city from there. So you need Tuk Tuk transport or bikes to go anywhere, but they have bikes to rent for a nominal fee.

Everything was beyond expectations! The property is spacious, beautifully maintained, and has a luxurious feel like a 5-star hotel. The host was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure every need was taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious—freshly prepared and always served on time. The rooms and common areas were super clean and organized. The location is perfect—very close to the main attractions, but peaceful and relaxing. The garden and outdoor seating areas were lovely for morning tea or evening chats. The ambiance, hospitality, and overall comfort made the experience unforgettable.

Honestly, nothing to complain about. Everything was perfect.

Nice accommodation. Two bedrooms were air conditioned and the living room had a fan. TV with satellite tv was available. Kitchen was available with refrigerator, electric kettle and rice cooker. There were other amenities available for a reasonable extra payment. A cot was provided for the baby also, which is a difficult thing to find in most of the places around Anuradhapura.

Alfresco, uthentic delicious Sri Lankan breakfast

Breakfast we had was typical Sri Lankan fare with hoppers, curry, coconut sambal, roti, fruit. Excellent food and we even got a cooking lesson showing us how to prepare this at home.

Nothing. It was great. We wished we could have stayed longer.