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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.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Everything: Great location, in a quiet street - but near town and the ancient city. Spotlessly clean throughout. Friendly, and extremely helpful host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$20.73
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....

O
Owen
From
Canada
The reason to come here is that front porch. The rest of the cabin is small but functional. Give yourself a few hours to stay there and watch the animals of the lake. We were braced for clouds of insects, but there weren't many, maybe we got lucky. We also went for the morning lake tour which was fantastic. Excellent breakfast as well. The host was really helpful and easy to get ahold of.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Price from
US$33
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.

N
Nongyi
From
China
b breakfast is good,roooom iis cleaan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 642 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.

S
Simon
From
Germany
Very nice place. The owner was very helpful with restaurant recommendations, bike rentals etc We had a great time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
US$17.10
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, 72 reviews
Price from
US$20
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
Measina Palmer
From
Australia
Incredibly friendly and helpful host and family, with an adorable dog. We rented bikes which was very handy for polonnaruwa, the rooms were great, comfy, with fans and A/C, everything very clean. Rooms had bathrooms as well, which were clean and great! Area was very close to the old town and ancient ruins which felt very authentic (but also they have bikes so you can easily cycle to other areas). And did I mention the hosts were amazing because they were the best. They offered us dinner (which we sadly missed but Mr.punsiri's kitchen around the corner was 10/10) but got a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 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.

T
Tom
From
Ireland
Very helpful owners, organised tuk driver for me. Gave me loan of umbrella. Nice quiet location, good restaurant nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
US$21
1 night, 2 adults

Thisara Guest House

Polonnaruwa

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.

J
June
From
Ireland
Lovely stay here. Location was perfect for us. We hired bicycles. Staff were lovely, helpful and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Sunshine Guest House

Polonnaruwa

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

A
Angela
From
Italy
We had a fantastic stay at Sunshine Guest House! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel at home from the moment I arrived. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere was peaceful—perfect for a relaxing getaway. The location was great, making it easy to explore the area. Plus, the hospitality was truly amazing! I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting. Thank you for a wonderful experience! ❤️🥺
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$9.45
1 night, 2 adults

Thambara Resort

Polonnaruwa

Offering a garden and garden view, Thambara Resort is located in Polonnaruwa, 1.2 km from Polonnaruwa Railway Station and 1.4 km from Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena.

R
Rkkci
From
Sri Lanka
Everything is excellent..highly recommended this place 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$16.94
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 276 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$13
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 445 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, 218 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