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The Lavish Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

The Lavish Polonnaruwa offers accommodations in Polonnaruwa, 2.4 miles from Gal Viharaya and 2.7 miles from Polonnaruwa Railway Station.

D
Denise
From
Canada
Our host was very accommodating, and our room was perfect with kettle for coffee/tea in the morning, a/c and a common area fridge to use. Our host loaned us bikes to do the ancient city which was great. Breakfasts in the morning, very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
$25.20
1 night, 2 adults

Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Offering garden views, Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa in Polonnaruwa provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

C
Cathy
From
Netherlands
Nice and clean room. Very nice and kind people. We booked a Safari trip and rent bicycles here. They where very helpful and everything was good arranged! We also ate dinner here, this tasted good!! Thank you so much for having us!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
$21.82
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Cabin

Polonnaruwa

Lake Cabin is located in Polonnaruwa, just 1.6 miles from Gal Viharaya and 1.8 miles from Polonnaruwa Vatadage. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

S
Stefan
From
Bulgaria
Very unique stay, close to nature, very kind host and great activities to choose from! The cabin is clean and comfortable, parking spot is useful and very close to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The breakfast was delicious and we absolutely enjoyed the boat ride early in the morning out on the lake!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
$30.60
1 night, 2 adults

Lakshani Villa

Polonnaruwa

Providing garden views, Lakshani Villa in Polonnaruwa offers accommodations and a garden. The guest house features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
The accomodation is 5 min drive to Ancient ruins and large town, but has a nice quiet location with fields infront. The accomodation was fresh and new with a comfortable mattress and it had a working smart TV, which is the first I've had on a 2 week stay in Sri Lanka. The host was kind and helpful, giving us a lift to a restaurant on our first night, then to the ancient ruins the next day and arranging bikes. He also arranged a taxi to Ella for us (with a careful driver!) when we checked out
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$21
1 night, 2 adults

Brampy Guest

Polonnaruwa

Just a 13-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Railway Station and 0.8 miles from Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena, Brampy Guest features accommodations in Polonnaruwa, with a garden.

M
Mayra Alejandra
From
Spain
Impressive! Honestly, the best accommodation near Polonnaruwa. The place was incredibly clean — truly spotless. The cleanest place we stayed in during our entire trip around Sri Lanka. Wherever you looked, there wasn’t a single hair, insect, or speck of dust. Absolutely perfect, and best of all, it was extremely quiet and peaceful. The rooms are very spacious and completely new. They have both air conditioning and a fan, which is perfect. The bathroom is fully enclosed, which is great. There is also a private entrance and a beautiful little front patio where you can watch squirrels and small birds. There is also a small kitchen where you can prepare your own breakfast or a light meal, with a kettle, kitchenette, and basic cooking utensils. The family who runs the place is wonderful — incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. The father even helped me find a laundry service at a very good price. There is a supermarket and several fruit shops just five minutes away. The location is actually a big advantage: it’s outside the busy center, so it’s much more peaceful and relaxing, but still perfectly located to explore the whole area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Radha Tourist Home

Polonnaruwa

A 2-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower in Polonnaruwa, Radha Tourist Home features accommodations with access to spa facilities, wellness packages, and beauty services.

C
Catherine
From
United Kingdom
Such lovely hosts, They provided a delicious traditional dinner when we arrived on request. Power cut so very apologetic and provided candles, a UV strip light and turned on car headlights so we could see while eating! Close to historic site.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
Price from
$17.51
1 night, 2 adults

Thambara Resort

Polonnaruwa

Just a 14-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Railway Station and 0.8 miles from Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena, Thambara Resort features accommodations in Polonnaruwa, with a garden, a terrace, and a shared...

A
Amarapathi
From
Sri Lanka
I recently stayed at Thambara Resort in Polonnaruwa with my wife, and I must say – it was one of the best hotel experiences we’ve ever had! The location is perfect – just about 100 meters from both the Polonnaruwa railway station and bus station. It’s also very close to the main town, with lots of restaurants and supermarkets nearby, which made our stay even more convenient. What really made our trip special was the hospitality. Mr. Priyantha, the owner, is an incredibly friendly and welcoming person. He made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The hotel staff were equally amazing – super helpful, polite, and always ready to assist with a smile. The rooms were spotless, very comfortable, and gave off a luxurious vibe. We were honestly surprised by how well-maintained and beautifully designed everything was. You can truly relax and enjoy your time here. If you’re planning a visit to Polonnaruwa, I highly recommend staying at Thambara Resort. It’s a hidden gem with top-notch service, comfort, and hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
$12.55
1 night, 2 adults

River Nature Park

Polonnaruwa

Providing river views, River Nature Park in Polonnaruwa offers accommodations, free bikes, and a garden. A public bath and a car rental service are available for guests.

Y
Yvette
From
Cyprus
Our host Pradeep and his family were excellent hosts. Pradeep especially was very kind and attentive to our needs. He gave us very good advice about visiting Polonnaruwa and brought us rental bicycles, which were the perfect way to see the ancient city. It would be difficult to find an accommodation any closer to the city and, if you are traveling on a budget, this spot provides an outstanding value for the price. Pradeep’s wife cooked us some excellent meals and we found the place to be very well kept. We would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
$12
1 night, 2 adults

Risenlak Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa

Just a 14-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and one mile from Deepa Uyana, Risenlak Holiday Resort features accommodations in Polonnaruwa, with a garden and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

My Home Guest

Polonnaruwa

Featuring garden views, My Home Guest in Polonnaruwa provides accommodations, a garden, and a bar. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

D
David
From
Sri Lanka
Clean and new rooms. Very friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
$23.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - 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 byAlex
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - 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 byVictoire
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 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 byLuca
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
Super lovely hosts, great location, comfortable room and clean. Excellent value for money
Guest review byBenjamin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 782 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 byDavid
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 77 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 byJohn
Group
Avg. price/night: $12.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 60 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.
Guest review bySunanda
Group
Avg. price/night: $20.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 93 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.
Guest review byR
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 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 byPinkie67
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 382 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 byAlan
Young couple