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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.

M
Mark
From
Austria
Clean rooms and bathrooms. Friendly, helpful host and good food. Bikes can be hired and brought to the home stay and you are over at Polonnaruwa within a few minutes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 275 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....

Z
Zoltan
From
Hungary
really authentic. the owner organised us a local dinner, it was very authentic. we were the only guests in the total darkness. only one bulb made some light, it was fantastic. and the next day he provided two bicycles to visit polonnaruwa. please check the brake before using the bike. : )
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 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.

R
Rachelle
From
Canada
Clean, great location (very easy to walk or cycle to the ruins) with a beautiful view of the paddy fields.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 637 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.

O
Olivia
From
United Kingdom
We had a brilliant stay! The space was new, and felt clean and modern, as well as cool. Our hosts were lovely, and gave us some great recommendations, as well as organising a fantastic safari tour for us to the nearby Kadulla National Park (where we saw hundreds of animals, including Elephants). The location is easy, just a 5 minute walk to the Ancient City. There’s also some great places to eat nearby - special mention to Mr.Punsiri's Kitchen which was delicious. The room was light and airy, and we had our own balcony to sit on which was great in the evenings. Overall we had a great time and would love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 84 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.

D
David
From
France
Very warm welcome. The host is super cool, he made us feel comfortable in his establishment. Ravi took the time to inform us about our itinerary before we left the hotel. The breakfasts were very good and plentiful. We recommend this hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 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.

S
Shailendra
From
India
Exceptional hospitality. They allowed me to use the lobby and offered me tea even after check out.. Arranged tuk tuk for me. Very polite and we'll behaved host.
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.

P
Petra
From
Czech Republic
Nice air-conditioned apartments in a beautiful shady garden. The apartments are located close to the sights, the lake and shops, but far enough from the busy main street. The host was very attentive and willing to help us with anything and completely arranged a safari for us, including transportation. He also lent us bikes, which we used to ride around the lake one day and the next day to ride through the historical ruins. We spent 3 nights in the villa and it was a wonderful experience that we highly recommend to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 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.

d
dix
From
New Zealand
A wonderful guesthouse! Lovely hosts and great food. Would highly recommend!!
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.

J
John
From
United Kingdom
Exceptional hosts and delicious home cooking. Helped to organise our stay, visiting Polonnaruwa and Medirgiriya archaeological sites and a canoe ride across the nearby lake. Did not expect to see an elephant feeding itself water plants. Canoe trip finished watching the sun go down. Without the help of our hosts we would probably only have experienced Polonnaruwa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 391 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, 275 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 443 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 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