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Galway Miridiya Lodge: Traveller Reviews

Wasaladantha Mawatha | Cultural Triangle, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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Ranked #4 of 9 hotels in Anuradhapura
2.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Norwich, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Very tired”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Stayed here for 2 nights with a birdwatching group in December.

The hotel is opposite what appears to be an old hotel which is currently being renovated so there's lots of noise and dust if you're in the adjacent block. Our room was dingy and tired and could have done with a good clean. It was very wet during the couple of nights we stayed and the room and bedding always felt damp. The bathroom was also a bit grim - the shower was adequate, but the cold water tap to the washbasin couldn't be fully switched off and the loo had to be flushed by removing the cistern lid, pressing down the float until the cistern had filled, then pressing the flush button - classy!

Pool and garden area was quite nice - and together with close proximity to the tank (reservoir) - provided good birdwatching opportunities, including Indian Pitta.

Food was okay with the usual rice and curry, vegetarian and western style options. Bar service was erratic and a dispute over our bill topped off a less than average stay.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Conveniently central in Anuradhapura city”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

The hotel is located centrally in the city so its convenient for those travelling on work. It has a lovely garden overlooking a tank so it is a nice place to relax in, if you have some time.

The rooms are alright, cosy and furnished with basic amenities. Some rooms in certain parts of the hotel have undergone refurbishment and are much better. After having issues after eating from their buffet during some of my earlier visits, I decided that I would stick to simple food a-la-carte during my stay there and have not any problems since. Staff service is friendly and they are quick to respond to requests.

While not a great place, it is certainly a convenient place for short stays in Anuradhapura.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Peebles Scotland
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Fine for short stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

Stayed here for two nights on a tour of Sri Lanka.Average hotel public areas appear very nice ie resauarant / bar area.nice pool with towel and bar service and the fruit bats come free at dusk.Bedroom leans towareds the basic and slightly tired but was clean.Slighly damp feel to the rooms dont know if this was due to the very heavy rain when we arrived.Did not eat in the hotel at night so cannot comment on the evening meals but breakfast was very good with a wide range of Sri Lankin and western choices.ie curry ,pancakes,porridge omlettes cooked fresh ,beans,scrambled eggs etc etc suplimented with a wide choice of breads and rolls.Hotel staff were friendly and efficient.Hotels grounds were very pleasant.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Italy
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“Keep away if you can”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011
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The lodge part of the Hotel it is aboslutely a disaster, while the resturant is good level; we stayed 1 nigth (more than enough) and room were uncleaned, not mainteinated, a/c were not working and too much noisy, up to I had to switcehd off since i couldn't sleep anymore. We're ready to be flexible and accept a poor accomodation because of the country and because of worldwide cricket champioship, but this is not acceptable and we've realized this is the standard situation because the tourist and travellesr are coming anyway duirng the season; no motivation to maitain rooms and building since there is a staffing near to 100% all year long.
The good news is the resturant, that is good and people are friendly and available for clients. Good service as well and quality food was really nice.
That's why we asked to our coach reason of these different treatment, good from one side lousy and terrible for rooms accomodation.
Because there are two different management teams and you can perceive it from level of serviecs and people availability.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2011

Staff is very friendly and gave excellent service but quality of the room must be improved compared to price.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
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