Hotel Shalini

Anuradhapura · Sri Lanka

Hotel Shalini

HostelPunk Score
25% SHIT
Medium confidence 68 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (40)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Postal Service Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Wake-up Calls Internet Access Book Exchange Wii Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Hair Dryers For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Cots Available Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Massage 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas First Aid Kits Social Balcony

Prices

Dorms $9 / night
Privates $16 / night

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Recent reviews

England ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Apr 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Me and my 5 friends stayed here and absolutely loved it. The rooms were simple and had everything we needed. They made us dinner, which was a huge spread of different curries, it was the best food we've had in Sri Lanka so far! The next day we went on a Tuktuk tour around Anuradhapura with one of the members of staff, he showed us everything and was very knowledgeable about all of the sites. We loved it!!

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 40%

This place has all the basics. Unfortunately I was the only one there at the time and so there was no atmosphere and I felt a bit pressured by the host to come out and eat dinner there and to travel with his driver.

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France MALE 25-30 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 40%

Je ne me suis pas senti accueilli dans cet établissement et même parfois jugé, mon chambre avait le basique mais la literie n’était pas bonne le lit avait sûrement des lattes en moins. L’établissement a cependant un réel potentiel!

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 80%

Sehr freundliche Mitarbeitende und Leitung, hilfsbereit (im Gegensatz zu anderen Kommentaren habe ich ihn nicht immer sofort angetroffen), etwas in die Jahre gekommen und nicht top sauber, aber ok. Ich habe mich sicher gefühlt.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Good place for a quick Anuradhapura stop. Staff were extremely kind.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Very comfortable place. The room had all the essentials. The food at the restaurant was excellent!

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Hungary MALE Jan 12, 2026 Atm 100%

It’s a very nice place to stay. Everything was fine but there are 3 things, which were extremly good: 1-very kond and helpfull staff, 2-great food for breakfeast (included) and diner (optionalmfor 2250 Rupees), 3-a very kind, helpfull tuk-tuk driver. I recommend it.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Oct 5, 2025 Atm 60%

super friendly owner, was Always around and very helpful! Breakfast und curry we're really great, but the rooms could be cleaner

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India FEMALE 25-30 Jun 18, 2025 Atm 20%

The property advertises AC in the dorm but don’t switch it on. So there is no air con or Wi-Fi access in the dorm room. There was electricity outage for two hours with a lot of mosquitoes in the room, and guests in the adjacent rooms were playing loud music and drinking till 3 am. Felt unsafe staying here.

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Mar 15, 2025 Atm 80%

Come here if you want an authentic experience! Siril works super hard and goes out of his way to make your stay the best - he prepared really nice dinner for us even when we arrived late, and made sure we could go on tours, even last minute. We went to see the city with Mohammed which was amazing, and he took us to Mihintale and a secret sunset spot. I had the dorm for myself, it was clean and felt safe. Only thing is that the WiFi wasn’t working that well, but do you really need that?

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Mar 8, 2025 Atm 40%

Place is okay but there were a few things that need to be said. Reception is empty a lot of time. Hard to get in when its nighttime and gate is closed, no one will open. Rooms have ac but you have to pay extra to use. Overall vibe of the place was not positive. Would not recommend

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Mar 6, 2025 Atm 80%

At first we arrived at the 2 persons room which was full of mosquitos and a bit dirty but then we got to change rooms and everything got perfect. SUPER nice staff, lovely dinner and breakfast. Also very nice guide through the hot spots of the town and to the safari.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Very kind and helpful staff. Wonderful Rice and Curry.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 5, 2025 Atm 40%

Locatie was top. Kamers waren niet heel schoon en er zaten vlekken in de lakens. Er zaten veel muggen en de muggennetten zaten wat gaten in dus was niet top. Ik zou hier niet nog een keer heen gaan.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 1, 2025 Atm 40%

Vervallen kamers en ook de rest van hotel kan opknapbuurt gebruiken. De kamer was niet schoon en veel muggen. De kamer is wel ruim en badkamer is prima. Harde bedden en vervelende kussens. Airco op de kamer is fijn. Eigenaar is vriendelijk en geeft goede tips, maar is wel wat opdringerig. Eten was lekker.

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Portugal MALE 25-30 Jan 25, 2025 Atm 100%

great hostel with great people. Siril helped a lot with everything.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Jan 25, 2025 Atm 80%

It’s a great place to stay with good breakfast and a even better Dinner! The hotel employees was realy helpful and kind. It is possible to rent a bike at this hotel so you can make ride around the lakes and Tempels!

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Jan 24, 2025 Atm 80%

I am very pleased with the good and pleasant service from all the staff at Shalini! There was a good breakfast, clean room and they had bicycles for rent that were well maintained. Thank you guys:)

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France FEMALE 18-24 Jan 16, 2025 Atm 60%

Très bel accueil avec des boissons et tous les conseils nécessaires pour visiter la ville. La chambre était correcte mais pas non plus très propre (poussière,...). J'espère que vous tomberait sur Mohammed qui nous a emmené partout en Tuktuk et qui vit sur place à l'hôtel !

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Jan 4, 2025 Atm 80%

Prima kamer! Maar vooral hele lieve mensen die daar werken! Erg betrokken en je voelt je veilig!

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