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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
lucas
From
France
Lovely host. Delicious dinner and breakfast. You can rent bikes directly here. I recommended this place if you want to go to the ruins 👌
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

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....

G
Gregory
From
Switzerland
everything was perfect, we really enjoyed our stay in this small cabin! lovely host, nice breakfast & food! we can only recommend this place!
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

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.

A
Alexandru
From
Romania
What we liked most about the place was the location and the owners. Perera, the owner and his wife are the sweetest people, they cook really amazing food. They served us a lot (i think there were about 7 types) of homemade curries (my favourite was the jackfruit curry). The rooms were very big and the beds really comfy. The bathroom is basic but has the basics covered, we had hot water all the time although, to be fair, we didn t really need it. The place was very very clean. I would absolutely recommend it
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

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.

H
Hannes
From
Austria
Top! Very friendly host, good location near bus stop and ticket office! Great breakfast and clean room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Location 9.8
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
Location 9.2
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.

M
Melanie
From
Mexico
I can't recommend Villa Ravichini Homestay enough! The place is fantastic. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom nice with good water pressure, and the breakfast was delicious. But what truly sets this homestay apart is Ravi. He's the heart and soul of the place — so patient, kind, and helpful. Despite the heavy rain on my arrival, he suggested a safari to the Eco Park nearby, where we saw many elephants and plenty of birds. Shiran, our driver, was great too — knowledgeable and respectful of animals and of nature! Ravi also made amazing tea, rented me a bike, and even took me to the Shivaratri Festival at the ancient temples. If you're in Polonnaruwa, stay at Villa Ravichini.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Location 8.9
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
Location 8.8
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.

A
Arnau
From
Spain
The family is incredibly welcoming, from the parents to the son, that is helping from time to time. The rooms are nice and clean, the bed comfortable and you can rent a bike there to go visit the city (although a bit old they work well). The breakfast was very good. Our only regret was spending only one night here and continue our chat with the son and father. Thank you for the hospitality and the ride to the bus station!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Location 9.7
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.

N
Nina
From
Germany
Very kind and welcoming hosts 🥰🫶🏽 Had a wonderful time staying here and felt right at home! Their dog Lily is also a sweetheart!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Location 9.6
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.

S
Simona
From
Lithuania
Everything was very cozy, clean. Was hot water, toilet paper, air conditioning, very very hospitality owners. Best wishes for them! Food was really tasty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$21
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, 64 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