Went here for a meal in a small group one night and would recommend the experience.Very tradational Sri Lankin food was served which was of a very good standard.Wide choices of rice and various dishes layed out down the centre od the table and there was ample amounts for everybody.Staff were friendly and helpful.Great experience.

We had a nice stay here - the first room we had was clean but smelt a bit damp. We asked to move the next day and the next room was fine. The food was lovely and there was lots of it - great value full board option with a whole range of unusual sides such as baked okra, deep fried aubergine and sauted lotus shoots. We went across the road to the Galway Miradya hotel and used their pool for 350 rp pp / towels provided - although that hotel is not well reviewed the pool was lovely. Its fairly close to town and a tuk tuk cost 150/200 rps. If you want a change of food there is a chinese restaurant on the main street of town.

Some previous reviews have been a bit harsh: ok, Shalini does have old furnishings, but it's clean, staff are friendly, and we thought the food was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka. The guide who works from the hotel, Rameez, gave us an excellent tour round the Anuradhapura's remarkable sights. Overall, a decent, good value place to stay.

I stayed at the hotel 2 nights. I arrived late the first one, but I was still served some delicious food, really yummy and as usual in Sri Lanka, extremely veggie friendly. I had only one day to stay in the city before going back south so I decided to take the guide for the day in order to make the most of it. I think that was the best decision I made. the guide Rameez speaks good english and he really knows his stuff. We visited everything on bikes, which was an absolute pleasure, he showed me everything that I wanted to see and more, he understood that I didn't want to be rushed and so we took our time. One of the best day of my stay in Sri Lanka. For the hotel, I don't remember it being over priced and I definitly know that the food is really cheap compared to the quantity and quality. Overall, I would recommand the hotel.