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Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

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

L
Laure
From
Luxembourg
Our host was very nice and helpful. He arranged the rental of bicycles to visit the temple, he gave us information to take the bus and good advice to find local restaurants. The location is very convenient, close to shops, restaurants and now far from the temples. The room was very clean and quiet. We thank you for the very nice stay :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$21.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Sudu Neluma Home Stay

Polonnaruwa

Boasting lake views, Sudu Neluma Home Stay offers accommodation with balcony, around 1.6 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

F
Ftačníková
From
Czech Republic
Very quiet and beautiful stay. Spacious room with bathroom and terrace. Friendly and helpful hosts. Very tasty and big homemade dinner (rice and curry). Reasonable price to rent a good bike. Totally recommend to stay and relax. Not far from the old city ( you can go on bike around a lake - very nice ride, also great place to watch sunset and it is just behind the accomodation)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$11.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Wildescape Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Featuring pool views, Wildescape Polonnaruwa in Polonnaruwa features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is available.

G
Gabriella
From
Hungary
As the name suggests it the hotel is located in natural, tranquil surroundings. The room is super clean and the staff is very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults
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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....

L
Leontien
From
Netherlands
I loved this cabin: it's cozy and clean and has a wonderful veranda overlooking the lake. The owner is very helpful and serves a great dinner and breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Trevor
From
South Africa
Nanusha and her family are delightful. The location is lovely, overlooking a paddy field bordered by forest. Very peaceful with abundant bird life. Nanusha's home cooked suppers were delicious as were her breakfasts. This guesthouse offers exceptional value for money. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 629 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Binara Home Stay

Polonnaruwa

Situated within 1.5 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.9 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Binara Home Stay provides accommodation with seating area.

V
Val
From
United Kingdom
The house was spacious and set in a beautiful garden not far from the lake and within easy cycling distance of the museum and old town. The room was very clean, comfortable and well appointed with a lovely balcony overlooking the garden. The breakfasts are evening meals were generous and delicious. Binara and his family were friendly and welcoming . He speaks very good English and communicated clearly and promptly throughout. He went out of his way to ensure that I got the most out of my stay and was so kind and helpful in helping me with travel arrangements. He recommended a wonderful elephant safari with a very knowledgeable and experienced guide which I really enjoyed. This was a great base for exploring Polonaruwa and I would highly recommend Binara Homestay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$11.88
1 night, 2 adults
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Ruins Villa

Polonnaruwa

Located within 400 metres of Gal Viharaya and 1.5 km of Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond in Polonnaruwa, Ruins Villa offers accommodation with seating area.

H
Halina
From
Austria
One of the highlights of our whole trip! Opali and his family are pretty much the nicest, most welcoming people we ever met. Food was amazing and the room very spacious. We had great talks and Opali told us a lot about his life and Sri Lankas situation. He even did a night walk with us where we saw lots of animals. Also, the place is perfectly located if you want to visit the ancient city, you can even rent bikes directly at the house. In Polonnaruwa I would go there again any time. Highly recommended!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$9
1 night, 2 adults
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EKHO Lake House

Polonnaruwa

Situated in the heart of Polonnaruwa and overlooking the panoramic Parakrama Samudraya, The Lake House provides a peaceful getaway featuring elegantly furnished rooms and free internet access.

K
Karl
From
Australia
Gorgeous place to stay. Affordable luxury with meals included. Perfect setting on the lake.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$276.64
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

C
Caroline
From
United Kingdom
A wonderful place - spotlessly clean, beautifully landscaped with lovely plants. Spacious, comfortable room - plenty of hot water for showers, good wifi and a wide terrace. Chairs and loungers around the pool and in the garden, which also has hammocks. Lounge area in the dining room looks out into the gardens - all very peaceful. The food was classic Sri Lankan - breakfast was huge and very tasty, the rice and curry was excellent - 12+ delicious small veg dishes with rice and poppadoms to accompany the curry, or there were alternative dishes along with desserts and fresh juices. Staff were really lovely, helpful and good to talk to. Some way out of town, but such a nice place we didn't want to move, and when we needed it was easy to get TukTuk to the archaeological sites, train station etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults
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Pearl White Residency-VILLA

Polonnaruwa

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Pearl White Residency-VILLA is located in Polonnaruwa. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

N
Nigamuni
From
United Kingdom
We are a family from the UK who visited Sri Lanka for a holiday. While searching for a good apartment or villa near the temples and relics in the Polonnaruwa area, we came across this little gem. Pearl White was one of only two properties available for our chosen dates. At first, we were a bit hesitant to book, as it was a recently listed property with just two reviews, both from local visitors. However, I decided to reach out to the property, and I was able to connect directly with the owner, Sisira. He was kind enough to explain the facilities in detail and share valuable insights about the place. Our conversation gave us a very good understanding and helped build our confidence in choosing Pearl White over the other options. It turned out to be a fantastic decision! We thoroughly enjoyed our two-night stay and we booked the entire villa. The location is excellent, very close to the town centre and major heritage sites. The villa itself is spacious, cozy, and exceptionally clean from the beds and linen to the toilets. Everything was well-maintained. We found every little convenience available, from matchboxes and a lit barbecue to massage bathtubs. I highly recommend this property without any hesitation, and we would definitely love to return. Special thanks to Sisira for taking such good care of us and always being reachable via WhatsApp whenever we needed anything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Location 10.0
Price from
US$100.80
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Dilshan Guest

    Polonnaruwa
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

    Offering a garden and lake view, Dilshan Guest is located in Polonnaruwa, 400 metres from Deepa Uyana and 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower.

    From US$8.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    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.

    From US$19.98 per night

  • ARANI HOMESTAY

    Polonnaruwa
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, ARANI HOMESTAY is set in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Deepa Uyana and a 14-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Vatadage.

    From US$19.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

    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.

    From US$21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 83 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 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Set in Polonnaruwa, 300 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Ancient Village offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$27.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Set just 700 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School provides accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen...

    From US$17 per night

  • Aruna homestay

    Polonnaruwa
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Set in Polonnaruwa, near Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Deepa Uyana and Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Aruna homestay has a garden. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

    From US$20.54 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

    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.

    From US$11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

    Set in Polonnaruwa and only 400 metres from Deepa Uyana, Sunshine Guest House offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$9.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located just 300 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, The Lavish Polonnaruwa features accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as full-day security.

    From US$12.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Set within 400 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.2 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Jayaru Guest House features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    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.

    From US$18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

    Located just 700 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Villa Ravichini features accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service.

    From US$17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

    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.

    From US$20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Deepa Uyana, Deer Garden Guest provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$10.05 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Situated within 1.1 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.9 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Devi Tourist Home offers accommodation with seating area.

    From US$15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 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 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

    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.

    From US$20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 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$15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Offering city views, a garden and free WiFi, The Paramount Lodge is located in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.6 km from Deepa Uyana.

    From US$13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Windy Villa is located in Polonnaruwa, 2.5 km from Deepa Uyana and 3.1 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage.

    From US$19.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Set in Polonnaruwa and only 2.1 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Ceylan Rock Luxury Apartments offers accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$51.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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

    From US$21.09 per night

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  • Tishan Holiday Resort

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Avg. price/night: US$16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
    This was one of our best stays in Sri Lanka. Fantastic room with pool view. Great AC , fantastic bathroom. Spotlessly clean. Great pool, beautiful views to rice fields. Lovely buffet breakfast. Huge diner in the evening. Staff are amazing, nothing was a problem, kind curtious, lots of local information. Gorgeous garden. Cheap laundry service.
    Guest review by
    Siobhan
    Young couple

  • Windy Villa

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Avg. price/night: US$19.98
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
    The deal was with no breakfast. The location is very quite and it is ok The villa is new and spacy I like the screen tv and the good wifi. The villa owner was a very helpful and trying his best to offer the best to make us comfortable. My self and my wife are very much liked the mug with our photo printed on it which is been kindly offered to us by Hasitha the villa owner. Hasitha was a real gentleman
    Guest review by
    Akeel
    Young couple

  • Lavendish Lake Giritale

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
    Breakfast was very good, Incredibly beautiful location, very clean hotel, clean rooms, friendly staff.
    Guest review by
    Yohantha
    Family with young children

  • Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Avg. price/night: US$21.82
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
    The location is perfect, close to the entrance of the old city. Very friendly and helpful owner (and his family) who arranged bicycles and transport to the next destination for a reasonable price. Also great to talk with them about several issues. Very clean and well maintained rooms and outside area.
    Guest review by
    Rob
    Young couple

  • Thisal Guest House

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Avg. price/night: US$11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
    The room is basic and simple, but at the same time it has all the necessities. Possibility to cheaply rent bikes to visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and the owner Kalum is also a Safari guide. At first with my wife we weren't sure to do it or not because we were in a low-budget holiday, but then we decided to do it and it's worth absolutely every penny!! An amazing experience and impossible to describe it with words: you gotta do it to understand!! Super recommended 👍🏻
    Guest review by
    Simone
    Young couple

  • Radha Tourist Home

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Avg. price/night: US$21
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
    Location is perfect, very close to ancient city ticket office. Bus stops are within short distance as well. The room is very clean and fully functional, and the owners are extremely kind and caring, they will even provide a bicycle to visit surroundings. Look no further for your stay in Polonnaruwa.
    Guest review by
    Denis
    Solo traveller

  • Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Avg. price/night: US$22
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
    good location if you want to have privacy and quietness. good food, there is also a restaurant where you can talk about your food options. they can also provide tuk tuk rides. very kind staff and very clean room.
    Guest review by
    Gregor
    Young couple

  • Man Guest Polonnaruwa

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Avg. price/night: US$22
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 629 reviews
    All superb! Very clean, very good location, amazing view, very kind lady. We can only recommend!!
    Guest review by
    Emilie
    Young couple

  • EKHO Lake House

    Cheap hotel in Polonnaruwa
    Avg. price/night: US$398.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
    Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend if its in your budget. Pool was fantastic. General ambiance of the hotel was lovely. The staff were fantastic, we had a tour of the property on arrival and were shown the queens suit (with the golden bathtub!) Which we really enjoyed. My aircon didn't work in my room and I was immediately upgraded to a deluxe suite (very nice!). Breakfast was good as well. Location was ideal, very close to the ruins and beautifully located over the lake.
    Guest review by
    Rebecca
    Family with young children