Your questions, answered

We are on Kamkaru Mawatha, off Airport Road in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Sacred City is close by: Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is about 12 minutes by car and Ruwanweli Maha Seya about 14 minutes. Anuradhapura New Town is roughly 9 minutes away by taxi.

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Please tell us your expected arrival time in advance, either when you book or by WhatsApp on 077 756 1970, so someone is ready to welcome you and hand over your room.

Yes. Breakfast is served every day from 07:30 to 10:00 as a buffet of home-cooked Sri Lankan and Asian dishes, with vegetarian options, warm dishes and fresh fruit. Guests regularly mention it as a highlight. Ask us whether breakfast is included in your rate when you book.

Yes, both are free. There is private parking on site, so you can arrive by car, van or tuk-tuk without looking for a space, and free WiFi is available throughout the property, including in the rooms. It is handy for planning the next leg of your trip.

Yes. We offer a paid airport shuttle and can also arrange taxis and car hire. Send us your flight details and the number of people travelling by WhatsApp or through the booking form, and we will confirm the pick-up time and price for your journey before you arrive.

Yes. Our Family Room sleeps up to six guests across three beds, and our triple, quadruple and suite rooms sleep up to four. Children of any age are welcome. Guests aged 18 and over are charged as adults. Cots and extra beds are not available.

Most of the main sites are 10 to 18 minutes away by car: Isurumuniya about 10 minutes, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi 12, Ruwanweli Maha Seya, Thuparamaya and Jetavanaramaya about 14, and Abhayagiri about 18. Mihintale is roughly 25 minutes away. We can arrange a driver or bikes.

Yes. Bike hire and car hire are both available, which makes it easy to explore the ruins at your own pace. Cycling is a popular way to see the Sacred City. Ask at the front desk or message us in advance so we can have the bikes or car ready for you.

Yes, there is a shared kitchen with cooking facilities, which is useful for longer stays, families with young children and guests with special diets. Room service is also available if you prefer to eat in, and our team can prepare home-style Sri Lankan meals on request.

No, pets are not allowed at Nil Manel Tourist Resort. Parties, events and stag or hen groups are also not accommodated, which keeps the guest house calm and quiet for everyone. Smoking is not allowed inside the building, but there is a designated smoking area outside.

Please bring a photo ID (a passport for overseas guests or a national identity card) for every adult. The minimum age to check in is 18, and guests under 18 must check in with a parent or official guardian. Let us know your arrival time in advance.

Send us a booking request through the form on this website, call 077 756 1970 or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the room you prefer. We reply to confirm availability and the price for your dates before anything is final.

Our front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, so there is always someone to help with directions, taxis or questions. If you expect to arrive late or very early, please message us first so we can make sure your room is ready and someone is waiting to let you in.

Yes, laundry service is available, along with ironing and luggage storage. It is useful in the middle of a longer tour of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. Hand your laundry to the front desk and ask about turnaround time and prices for the items you need washed.