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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.

O
Oleg
From
Sri Lanka
Absolutely amazing hotel, very clean and spacious rooms, perfect location (5 mins from ticket office, 15 from polonnaruwa sacred city entrance), friendly stuff and hotel owner. Excellent breakfast, very tasty. I wish you all the best in the future! Will choose this hotel again, when I come back to this city
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 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....

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
Price from
US$23
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.

O
Oriane
From
Switzerland
Here’s the translation of your text into English: We were warmly welcomed by a woman who took great care of us from the beginning to the end of our stay. Our room was absolutely stunning, with a beautiful view of the garden, which is breathtaking! We enjoyed a delicious chicken curry for dinner and a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast in the morning. We even got to rent bikes to explore the ruins. I 100% recommend this hotel if you’re stopping in Polonnaruwa. Thank you for this amazing discovery!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
Ten Dem
From
Vietnam
Sahan Guest House was an awesome find! The welcome was warm and genuine — I was even greeted with a refreshing welcome drink, which was a great touch after a long trip. The room was super clean, air-conditioned, and really comfortable. WiFi was fast and reliable, which was perfect for planning my day trips and staying connected. The location is perfect — right in the city, close to everything, and just a short ride to the ancient city. Super convenient if you’re exploring the cultural sites nearby. There’s also fast food and other restaurants nearby if you’re craving a quick bite. Honestly, the hospitality here is top-notch. Sahan and the team really care about their guests. I felt safe, relaxed, and very well taken care of. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!🍹🇻🇳
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
US$17.10
1 night, 2 adults

New Haven Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Featuring garden views, New Haven Polonnaruwa features accommodation with balcony, around 49 km from Pidurangala Rock.

D
Daniel
From
Spain
New Haven Polonnaruwa has been, by far, the best guesthouse I've been in my whole trip. The place is brand new, extremely comfortable and clean. It is also decorated with good taste. The exterior area, still under construction, is spaceous, and has a lot of possibilities. It has a traditional kitchen built in clay, and an area to have breakfast/lunch/dinner very cozy and nice. Congratulations to the chef! Food is so good! The owner, Iran, puts a lot of love on the project. Also he has shown me his amazing paddy field, we've collected coconuts together and do not worry if the place doesn't have a swimming pool (yet), because he took me to a canal for a nice swim very near from the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Ravichini

Polonnaruwa

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.

S
Sebastian
From
Poland
Great place to stay, owner very friendly. Breakfast perfect. Close to main atraction, bikes avalible for hire.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
US$17
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.

A
Anastasija
From
Denmark
Room is very big, with comfortable beds. Very quiet location. Hot water works very well, there is even a toothpaste. WiFi works very well. We had no mosquitoes. To the historical part you can cycle by bicycle , there is a path, you don’t have to cycle on the highway. The juices are very tasty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Jayaru Guest House

Polonnaruwa

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.

R
Rasmi
From
Sri Lanka
The location was very nice and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$14
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.

M
Meergul
From
Kyrgyzstan
A lovely family that welcomes you as if you’re part of their own. They are incredibly kind and open-hearted. The breakfasts were delicious, with a choice of either Western or local options. They also offer bike rentals, which is the best way to explore the area since it’s quite a large complex. The location is very convenient, right next to the historic site.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 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.

M
Müşerref
From
Turkey
The location and room was perfect. The owner, Shirana prepared delicious breakfast and dinner. We spent time with her and her husband Sunil altogether during dinner and had a lot of fun. They made us feel at home. We highly recommend this place! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Price from
US$21
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 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$21.82
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
    great hosts who helped us with cycle hire for the ancient city and onward transport. The property is tucked away from the main road so is quiet but close to the ancient city entrance. Very reasonably priced for what you get.
    Guest review by
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
    The guest house is a great location, just down the road from the ancient city and I rented a bike to go and explore it. Food was amazing from the host, some of the best I had in Sri Lanka. I would definitely recommend a stay. Especially as a solo traveller it was a nice break for two nights.
    Guest review by
    Rebecca
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
    Great host. Great location.
    Guest review by
    D
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
    Very cute, family run guest house close to the ruins. Lovely hosts, quiet, terrific breakfast (and dinner with much-needed beer upon request). Highly recommended.
    Guest review by
    Mark
    Solo traveller