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Sahan Tourist House

Polonnaruwa

Situated within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 600 metres of Deepa Uyana, Sahan Tourist House features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

R
Roberta
From
Belgium
Sahan provided me with a spacious, comfortable, clean, fragrant and bright room. The bathroom is immaculate. It is located a 10-minute walk from the ancient city and rents bicycles to visit it. Sahan is a flexible and friendly person, full of attention and useful advice. He recommended a good hairdresser and an excellent (and trendy) restaurant just a few steps away from the property. As I had to work remotely, I needed excellent Wi-Fi, and here it is truly perfect: I had six hours of video conferencing without the slightest problem. I felt at home and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to visit this beautiful site.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$17.10
1 night, 2 adults

Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Boasting garden views, Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa features accommodation with patio, around 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower.

T
Tereza
From
Czech Republic
Really nice place to stay. Owner was really caring And helpful. Close to antient City. He Arranged for us even bikes And tuktuk to bus Station nearby. Strongly suggest. Breakfast was local And really tasty 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$21.82
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Cabin

Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 2.5 km from Gal Viharaya and 2.9 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Lake Cabin offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi....

P
Piyusha
From
Sri Lanka
The location was beyond expectations. Two separate cabins were situated next to each other. Each had two double beds, air conditioning, tea or coffee making facilities, a mosquito net and linen and toiletries. There was a small balcony with seating for four persons and the balcony was right next to the electric fence separating the forest reserve around Parakrama Samudraya man made lake. The view in the morning from the balcony was exceptional, and we could watch the sun rise amidst many water and land birds flying around us. We identified a grey heron, purple heron, many king fishers, peacocks, green and blue tailed bee eaters, a crimson backed golden back (woodpecker) among the numerous birds and two mongooses had a playful morning right before our eyes. The breakfast and dinner were delicious with three types of local fruits plus the meal. The host Sanka was lovely, providing us with our meals on the dot. He also found d accommodation for our driver in a nearby place. There is a wooden elephant making workshop right next to the cabins and our friend from Germany was delighted to watch elephant carving from wood and purchased 5 beautiful elephants. There are shops to buy common items within 200 meters of the cabins and bicycles are available for rent for those who like to cycle. We spent a lot more time in the cabin than we expected as we didn’t want to leave bird watching from our balcony!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Man Guest Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Located within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Man Guest Polonnaruwa offers accommodation with seating area.

J
Javier
From
Spain
Spaceful and very comfortable. The owner gave us one extra room and was very nice with us. Very clean and tidy! Sincerely, one of our favourite booking in all our journey!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Risenlak Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa

Set within 1.2 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.7 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Risenlak Holiday Resort offers accommodation with seating area.

P
Pasindu
From
Sri Lanka
Nice quiet place with comfortable rooms With great amentities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Sanctuary Cove Guest House

Polonnaruwa

Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Sanctuary Cove Guest House can be found in Polonnaruwa, close to Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.2 km from Deepa Uyana.

D
Dogan
From
United Kingdom
We loved our stay here. We only had a night which felt like enough for the area but wished we could have stayed longer at their lovely guest house. The couple that run it are so friendly, attentive and we felt right at home. The room was so cosy and tastefully done. We found the bed to be comfortable and really appreciated having a lamp and decorations in the room. The food was so yummy and fresh. We loved the dog Lily as well as the owners. There was just a warm atmosphere and the place felt loved.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Radha Tourist Home

Polonnaruwa

Set within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 600 metres of Deepa Uyana, Radha Tourist Home offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

G
Garik17
From
Slovakia
All was good. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The price and quality were as expected, everything was clean and well maintained. We recommend this hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
US$21
1 night, 2 adults

Thisal Guest House

Polonnaruwa

Situated just 700 metres from Deepa Uyana, Thisal Guest House provides accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as room service.

J
Jasmijn
From
Belgium
I had a great stay at Thisal Guest House! It's owned by a very friendly family. I did the safari tour that the guest house offers and it was truly amazing, I totally recommend it! The food at the guest house is also very tasty! The location is perfect, it's close where the bus drops you off and the entrance of the ancient city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Price from
US$11
1 night, 2 adults

Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa

Polonnaruwa

Situated within 49 km of Pidurangala Rock and 50 km of Sigiriya Rock, Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

E
EMILIA
From
Mexico
The rooms were very comfortable, it was clean and it was at a great price. But above all, the hosts were amazing. The rice and curry was the best I tried in Sri Lanka, and the cooking class we had was incredible.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$2
1 night, 2 adults

Thisara Guest House

Polonnaruwa

Thisara Guest House is located in Polonnaruwa and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Featuring an outdoor garden with seating, the guesthouse also has a restaurant and 24-hour front desk.

E
Emanuele
From
Italy
- Good dinner and breakfast - Really quiet place and good-looking view - Nice welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
The host, Nishanthi, was absolutely amazing. From the moment we stepped into the homestay we felt welcome. She prepared us an amazing breakfast every morning and an incredible dinner, showing us how it was made from her kitchen.
Guest review by
Alex
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Thisara Guest House is ideally placed nearby Polonnaruwa monuments. The hosts will provide bicycles which are very very useful. In addition, the dinner and breakfast are really a great must (Sri lankan specials absolutely delicious).
Guest review by
Victoire
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
The family running the business is very kind and welcoming. The structure is relatively new and the common spaces are tidy. The view from the terrace used for breakfast is beautiful (looking onto rice fields). The breakfast is good, abundant and cheap.
Guest review by
Luca
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Super lovely hosts, great location, comfortable room and clean. Excellent value for money
Guest review by
Benjamin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Super hospitable hosts. High quality home cooking for breakfast and dinner. Quiet, clean and beautiful location closeby the entrance of the old city. The owners have arranged a jeep safari to Huluru Eco Park for our family of 4. We have enjoyed the experience; the guide Shiran was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, a smooth off-road driver and spoke good English! The owners also arranged bike rental for us, all smooth!
Guest review by
David
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Great location very close to ancient city ticket office. Great host family - attentive and gave local advice. Appreciated the air con which worked super well. Awesome breakfast - of our best so far.
Guest review by
John
Group
Avg. price/night: US$10.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Comfortable, quiet place to stay for low cost. Very friendly host and caretaker who attend to your requests promptly. Plenty of restaurants and groceries nearby, and close to the Polonnaruwa new town area.
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Sunanda
Group
Avg. price/night: US$19.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Helpfull nice host and whole family. House feeling, you can also ask for dinner and beer. Close to sacred city ticket office. Quiet area close to lake and channels. You can ask for tour - tuktuk is available, or even for safati - host can organise. Prices for services are friendly.
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Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Lovely rustic cabin on the edge of one of the main lakes (tanks) of the island. Convenient for the local cultural ruins and the town. Charming and helpful host looked after us and provided an excellent breakfast. He even can provide bicycles to help you get around.
Guest review by
Pinkie67
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Great location, close to the lake and the museum (to get tickets for the ancient city). Our host offered a much needed beer on arrival after a long journey from Trincomalee. The mosquito net was very effective. After a huge breakfast we hired bikes from the host and toured the ancient city.
Guest review by
Alan
Young couple