Hotel East Lagoon
Munai lane, Uppodai lake Road, Sinna uppodai, Batticaloa - 30000, Sri lanka
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Why people book this hotel
“Location, tranquil”
“The location”
“I liked the room and the staff”
“Nice location , it was clean & had a kettle & fridge in the room”
“The room and bathroom were very clean”
“It had clean rooms & size of the room was quite good”
“The staff I met were excellent”
“Staff is friebdly and courtiest”
“Good wifi and aircon”
“Breakfast was average”
Overview
Situated along the banks of Batticaloa Lagoon, Hotel East Lagoon offers tranquil and comfortable accommodation within a 10-minute drive from Batticaloa town. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides meeting/banqueting facilities on site. Fitted with tiled flooring, bright air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, desk, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite/cable channels. Rooms come with an en suite bathroom offering shower facility. Featuring a beautifully-landscaped garden, guests staying at Hotel East Lagoon can enjoy swimming at the outdoor pool, or approach the friendly staff for tour and sightseeing arrangements. Laundry and airport shuttle services are available on request. The property houses a restaurant serving tasty Sri Lankan and Western cuisine. Guests may also sample barbecue food with the facilities provided. Hotel East Lagoon is about a 40-minute drive to Passikudah Bay, while Dambulla town is within 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive away. Colombo city and Bandaranaike International Airport are approximately a 5-hour drive away.
Traveller reviews
Sugunam
couple
February 26, 2026
Hospitality was perfect. The staff I met were excellent. Very pleasant and helpful. A note: suggestion should treat every single customer equally, not judge by age or language or something.
Namasivayam
couple
February 23, 2026
“Great location, helpful and smiling staff, Abi was very helpful and cheerful. Enjoyed and well come back”
Location, tranquil
Kopitharun
family_with_children
October 3, 2025
The air conditioner doesn't work.
Thambirajah
extended_group
September 1, 2025
“It was an average hotel.”
Staff is friebdly and courtiest.
Bogdan
couple
August 30, 2025
“Our room had ants and we’ve seen 3 lizards inside, after we complained and offered a much better room. Ordered room serv”
The location
Lokupothagamage
family_with_children
August 19, 2025
Cleanness
Lauren
couple
August 14, 2025
“Good pit stop on our road-trip North.”
The location on the lagoon. The room and bathroom were very clean. The eclectic mix of decor. My husband said the food was very good. Kettle and fridge in the room. Good wifi and aircon.
Balendra
couple
August 9, 2025
Location
Sivakumary
family_with_children
July 7, 2025
I liked the room and the staff
Seyed Sakkaff
couple
June 18, 2025
Cwlean
prabhahini
solo_traveller
June 16, 2025
Location
Chandima
couple
June 11, 2025
“Nice hotel with friendly staff in Batticalo”
It had clean rooms & size of the room was quite good. Location was nice with the lagoon view.
Gary
couple
May 24, 2025
“Bizarre decor, Bollywood meets Versailles.”
Nice location , it was clean & had a kettle & fridge in the room
Rusikaran
solo_traveller
May 12, 2025
Good
Rebekka
family_with_children
April 25, 2025
nothing!
Thambirajah
family_with_children
February 16, 2025
View from the room.
Adrian
family_with_children
February 4, 2025
“Value for money. Rooms are quite spacious. Needs a bit of TLC”
Breakfast was average
Dr Mike
family_with_children
January 25, 2025
Peaceful place
Jeevanadan
family_with_children
December 24, 2024
“Very calm & quite place to enjoy an holiday”
Excellent
Martin
family_with_children
December 10, 2024
Location, views large comfortable bed and room. The restaurant appears to be a separate franchise but was clean and efficient
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Billiards, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Car hire, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Ironing service, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities
Transport
Public transport tickets
Family Room
Featuring lagoon views, spacious air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a mini fridge, desk, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite/cable channels. Rooms come with an en suite bathroom offering shower facility. Wi-Fi access is available at a surcharge.
Deluxe Double Room
Featuring lagoon views, larger air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a mini fridge, desk, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite/cable channels. Rooms come with an en suite bathroom offering shower facility. Wi-Fi access is available at a surcharge.
Superior Double or Twin Room
Bright, air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, desk, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite/cable channels. Rooms come with an en suite bathroom offering shower facility. Wi-Fi access is available at a surcharge.
Exclusive Suite
This suite features a hot tub. Featuring 1 bedroom, this spacious suite offers 1 bathroom with a bath, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
Honeymoon Suite
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a balcony with lake views, this suite also features a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
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