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Tishan Holiday Resort

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Tishan Holiday Resort is located in Bendiwewa in the region of Polonnaruwa. The archaeological area is 3.5 km away from Tishan Hotel. Hotel features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace.

L
Laura
From
Netherlands
The garden of the hotel is exceptional, there are so many beautiful flowers & you’ll see chipmunks and lots of beautiful birds around. The pool is just amazing and you can hang literally (!) between the palm trees. The dinner (curry) and breakfast are just exceptional. You won’t be hungry for a long time! We booked the Polonnaruwa tempel 4 hour tour with an English guide and tuktuk, which we can highly recommend. The manager and his family are all super friendly and helpful in case of questions for next steps of your travel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults
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White Shine Hotel

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, White Shine Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

C
Cabrita
From
Portugal
White Shine Hotel, a very plesant place to stay. Good hospitality. Marvellous breakfast and dinner. The couple who own this hotel are very friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$13
1 night, 2 adults
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Pearl White Residency-HOTEL

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, Pearl White Residency-HOTEL features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

U
Udara
From
United Arab Emirates
*Dear "Pearl White Residency -Polonnaruwa"* I wanted to provide feedback on my recent stay at your hotel with my family on March 04, 2025. Overall, I had a wonderful stay with my family, and it was an amazing experience. The full area was very calm and we were so relaxed. I was surprised really about your property and how amazing place that it was located. That made my day, honestly. I had visited your city several times and stayed in numerous hotels within your property range, but I could not find another property that gave us with the services you did. The check-in process went smoothly, and the staff were nice and accommodating. My room was very clean and comfortable. The food was delicious, and everything was really clean. The food quality was so good. Some dishes were excellent. The breakfast options were extremely good, and we had, like, enjoyed a lot. I mean, everything was better than we expected in a good way. I appreciate your efforts in making our stay enjoyable, and I hope this feedback will help you improve your services. I look forward to visiting your hotel again and experiencing all the other changes that you are planning to do in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
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New Gama Guest

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, New Gama Guest provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

S
Suchern
From
Sri Lanka
Wonderful place to stay in Polonnaruwa that is like home, and everyone there like family. Comfy and full of warmth, the dinner and breakfast are also exceptional. Some of the best food I have tasted in Sri Lanka. A highlight of my trip and a place I will hope to visit again...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$6
1 night, 2 adults
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Kithmi Resort

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 48 km from Pidurangala Rock, Kithmi Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

X
Xabier
From
Spain
Everything was perfect, very clean, beautiful balcony, nice dinner and breakfast, and very good location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Lake Park

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 3.2 km from Gal Viharaya, Hotel Lake Park provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

T
Tharik
From
Sri Lanka
An amazing place with fantastic staff. The location is superb, making it the perfect spot to stay for days and enjoy the views. I'd call it a gem of a location—great for drone shots, a lovely pool, and delicious food. An added bonus was the amazing and tasty English breakfast included with the booking. Nearby, you can enjoy boat rides and watch fishing activities. Plus, I even got a free car wash from the facility! Highly recommended for those seeking a calm and quiet retreat with beautiful sunsets.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
Price from
US$48
1 night, 2 adults
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Lavendish Wild Safari

Hotel in Wasgamuwa

Lavendish Wild Safari features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Wasgamuwa. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has pool views and free WiFi.

D
Dianne
From
Australia
Spacious clean room . Lovely views in a peaceful location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$66
1 night, 2 adults
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Seyara Holiday Resort

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Offering a restaurant, free Wi-Fi access and a spacious outdoor terrace, Seyara Holiday Resort is located in Polonnaruwa just 7 km from Polonnaruwa Railway Station.

D
Daniela
From
Portugal
I loved everything 🙂 the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, they treat you like family. They prepared amazing breakfast and dinner, always asking my preferences. They also arranged for a tuk tuk tour to the ruins and the driver was very kind. The facilities are beautiful, quiet, clean, and very comfortable. I want to come back!!!!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Jungle View Guest

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 1.8 km from Gal Viharaya, Jungle View Guest features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

D
Deborah
From
United Kingdom
Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, friendly host, jungle view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$9
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Sanhida Polonnaruwa

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.8 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Hotel Sanhida Polonnaruwa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

C
Chandrasekara
From
Sri Lanka
Breakfast was good. It was a classic Sri Lanka breakfast. Felt like home food. The room was spacious and clean. Hot water was working well. friendly owner. Nice calm small garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Polonnaruwa District's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 2 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Senanayaka Holiday Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$12.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

Set in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Hotel Siyathma polonnaruwa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa is located in Polonnaruwa, within 42 km of Pidurangala Rock and 43 km of Sigiriya Rock.

From US$25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Located in Polonnaruwa, 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Canal Side Guest House Polonnaruwa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Located in Polonnaruwa, within 4.6 km of Gal Viharaya and 5 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Hotel Summer Haven provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Featuring an outdoor pool, sauna and a fitness centre, Hotel Sudu Araliya is situated close to the banks of Parakrama Reservoir. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free parking in site.

From US$198.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel is located in the Ancient City of Polanaruwa, overlooking the beautiful Giritale Lake.

Set in Polonnaruwa, 1.4 km from Gal Viharaya, Punkalasa Natural Park offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$23.81 per night

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Eco - view Lodge is situated in Hingurakgoda, within 40 km of Sigiriya Rock and 12 km of Gal Viharaya.

From US$135.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 1.9 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Heritage Villa Polonnaruwa features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$11.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Set in Polonnaruwa, 2.7 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Honey Tree Polonnaruwa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Miracle Resorts & Villas features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Polonnaruwa. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

From US$135.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Ruins Chaaya Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Agbo Hotel features free WiFi and views of pool in Polonnaruwa. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool and to a garden.

Located in Polonnaruwa, within 1.1 km of Gal Viharaya and 1.6 km of Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Avendra Grand provides accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$14.65 per night

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Riverdale holiday Inn is situated in Kanduruwela, 700 metres from Polonnaruwa Railway Station and 700 metres from Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena.

Hotels in Polonnaruwa District that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.8 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Hotel Sanhida Polonnaruwa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$11.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Gal Viharaya, Monarch Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$26.45 per night

Lion Resort

Hotel in Polonnaruwa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 3.2 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Lion Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$25 per night

Set in Hingurakgoda, 39 km from Pidurangala Rock, Grand Imaira offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a spa and wellness centre.

From US$24.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in Polonnaruwa, 50 km from Pidurangala Rock, Suja Holiday Niche offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$12.21 per night

Set in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Deepa Uyana, Monkey Garden Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$14.15 per night

Located in Polonnaruwa, 2.5 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage, River edge eco farm & villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$29.34 per night

Set in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Deepa Uyana, Nature park hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$27.75 per night

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EKHO Lake House - From Colonial Bungalow to Royal Retreat

Polonnaruwa
From US$1,575.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
This was one of the best stays in all our trip to Sri Lanka. Amazing views and services, also amazing staff. Suput was all the time taking care of us, of every detail, also amazing table service. Nethmi and Buddini were also amazing staff, being flexible and trying to solve every request. We asked for a “candlelight dinner” as a special ocasion and they did an amazing job preparing a private dinner in the garden. Rooms are big and beautiful with so many details, all clean and soft. The hotel has activities you can do as kayaking, cooking classes, etc. Also has a beautiful swimming pool, they even let you towels. Breakfast is good and big, we tried only the Sri Lankan, we can’t tell about the others. The check-in and welcoming was very good, the only thing i’d say it’s the little massage should be done in another place, not the lobby. We’d repeat if we could go back to Polonnaruwa anytime.
Guest review by
Luciana
Spain

Tishan Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa
From US$16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
The garden of the hotel is exceptional, there are so many beautiful flowers & you’ll see chipmunks and lots of beautiful birds around. The pool is just amazing and you can hang literally (!) between the palm trees. The dinner (curry) and breakfast are just exceptional. You won’t be hungry for a long time! We booked the Polonnaruwa tempel 4 hour tour with an English guide and tuktuk, which we can highly recommend. The manager and his family are all super friendly and helpful in case of questions for next steps of your travel
Guest review by
Laura
Netherlands

Honey Tree Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa
From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
We had a delightful one-night stay at Honey Tree in Polonnaruwa. The room was clean and comfortable, and the pool area was a refreshing oasis. What truly made our stay special was the exceptional hospitality of Mr. Abeyrathne. He was incredibly friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable stay in Polonnaruwa. We highly recommend Honey Tree to anyone seeking a comfortable and welcoming stay in Polonnaruwa.
Guest review by
Fernandopulle
Australia

Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel

Polonnaruwa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
We really enjoyed this place. The view is amazing and all the staff was very, very nice and helpfull. The receptionist helped us with all the trips and transfers. A big plus is that you can take the buffet meal, with all kind of local and international food. And the monkeys...that is a real experience to wake up with the monkeys in your balcony :-) We even had a local wedding, very interesting for us! Thank you guys!
Guest review by
Damiean Irina Valentina
Romania

Seyara Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa
From US$18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
I loved everything 🙂 the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, they treat you like family. They prepared amazing breakfast and dinner, always asking my preferences. They also arranged for a tuk tuk tour to the ruins and the driver was very kind. The facilities are beautiful, quiet, clean, and very comfortable. I want to come back!!!!!!
Guest review by
Daniela
Portugal

Siyanco Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa
From US$40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
We were very satisfied! Everything was organized to our satisfaction. Clean rooms and good food was absolutely available! Also the transfer to Arunga Bay with 5 hours was organized and carried out. I am "fully" enthusiastic about the hotel!
Guest review by
Thomas
Switzerland

Aroma Villa Homestay

Polonnaruwa
From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
The host is extremely helpful and helped our family with all means, specially when our daughter sick. House is very clean and tidy, the location is a very carm and quiet. Highly recommend this place for your stay 😃😃😃😃.
Guest review by
Salinda
New Zealand

Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa

Polonnaruwa
From US$19.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Very helpful Shani arranged all we needed during our stay and helped us with trip planning for our next leg of journey. It was great to have the swimming pool and massage to unwind!
Guest review by
Gaja
Slovenia

Ruins Chaaya Hotel

Polonnaruwa
From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
It’s a very pleasant place with a very calm surrounding. Nice place to spend time with your family. Staff is friendly and food is amazing.
Guest review by
Achini
Sri Lanka

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Polonnaruwa
From US$198.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Spectacular location especially because off the garden, the pool and the sunset over adjacent lake. The room was very big and comfortabel,
Guest review by
Johannes
Netherlands

Thisara Guest House

Polonnaruwa
From US$20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
- Good dinner and breakfast - Really quiet place and good-looking view - Nice welcoming
Guest review by
Emanuele
Italy

Lavendish Wild Safari

Wasgamuwa
From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Spacious clean room . Lovely views in a peaceful location.
Guest review by
Dianne
Australia

The Deer Park Hotel

Giritale
From US$137.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
friendly staff, amazing facilities
Guest review by
Ana
Switzerland

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10

Half a day was enough as the sun was out and draining.

Half a day was enough as the sun was out and draining. At the last stop in Polonnaruwa where you have the temple there was a young man sketching and painting. There was also an older gentleman selling Neem & Jamun tree wood containers and tumblers for keeping water in the night and drinking in the morning Neem for better all over health & Jamun for decreasing blood sugar.
Guest review by
PRATIBHA
India
8.0

I want to stay a bit longer there, as the place is naturally...

I want to stay a bit longer there, as the place is naturally very peaceful. On the way, we stopped at a restaurant near a lake, which is also a good place to touch the nature. Luckily, we saw a wild elephant wandering in the lake from that place. On the way back from Minneyriya, we saw two wild elephants who were trying to cross the road. Lovely to see them from the car. A person who loves to see elephants should go Minneriya.
Guest review by
Indra
Sri Lanka
10

Amazing, smaller national park.

Amazing, smaller national park. More of a wild, intimate experience than it's massively over subscribed cousins. We were in very close contact with a family of elephants, (including baby) for at least 20 mins before another jeep arrived, and then it was only just the two vehicles.
Guest review by
Andy Fitt
United Kingdom
10

This is a far better place to stay due to the quality of the...

This is a far better place to stay due to the quality of the resort than in Polonnaruwa. A guest could stay here for many days as the ground are huge and relaxing. Pool and spa are kept spotless by a dedicated person that has been doing ot proudly for over 21 years.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has a lot to offer to the...

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has a lot to offer to the tourists who want to know about the history of Sri Lanka. It has so many ruins and monuments to view, and especially marvel at the stone crafting abilities of ancient Sri Lankans who have created so many buddhist states and artistic monuments by using rocks. Definitely a trip to add to your bucket list.
Guest review by
Vidane
United Kingdom
10

Lovely national park, clean, quiet compared to other parks...

Lovely national park, clean, quiet compared to other parks in Sri Lanka. Fairly priced entrance fee, guide joins you on the jeep, but optional to tip them. Ours was superb and pointed out many things we would have missed otherwise.
Guest review by
Garry
United Kingdom
6.0

The ancient ruins are a wonder to visit.

The ancient ruins are a wonder to visit. Some great knowledgeable guides available. A few crooks about aggressively selling their Tuk Tuk and bicycle hire to be beware of. Our guide was sadly threatened and intimidated by these bullysome men.
Guest review by
Chappell
10

This hotel has all what you need from a safari hotel at a...

This hotel has all what you need from a safari hotel at a good price: • Very friendly staff • Good Sri Lankan village food and drinks with a smile • Organized safari tours to see lots of elephants • Clean comfortable rooms with hot water • Beautiful lake next to the hotel
Guest review by
Anonymous
Australia

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