About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Ruins Villa in Polonnaruwa offers a serene garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy meals in the family-friendly restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a bath, shower, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a work desk, and a seating area, ensuring a comfortable stay. Convenient Location: Located 53 km from Sigiriya Airport, the property is a short walk from Gal Viharaya and 1 km from Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond. Nearby attractions include Polonnaruwa Vatadage and Deepa Uyana, each 2-4 km away. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the bike hire, host, and the convenience for nature trips, making Ruins Villa a preferred choice for exploring the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Elisabetta
Italy“The host is super nice and caring about his guests. Dinners and breakfasts are all home-made by his wife, and delicious! Highly recommended. He helped us in getting a taxi to reach the property, and he offered a night tour around the house to see...” - Daniele Italy“Beautiful house in the forest, right behind the ancient city.”
- Nicola
United Kingdom“Upali is so kind and welcoming, the breakfasts and dinners were delicious and plentiful. The real highlight was the night walk that Upali took us on - we saw hornbills, mouse deer and fireflies. We hope to return one day” - Jelle
Netherlands“This place was amazing! Beautiful location, very comfy bed and such friendly hosts! I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to go to Polonnarawu. It’s very affordable and the location is right next to the ancient city. You can get a...” - Portia
Sri Lanka“Very pleasant stay, the family were kind and friendly. The rural location was lovely and although google shows the access roads into the ancient city, tourist must go via the ticket office by the lake only. For me that was a pleasant walk along...” - Karen United Kingdom“This is such a lovely place in an incredibly quiet and peaceful location, surrounded by nature. Yes, it is basic, but excellent value and Upali and his family make the stay very special. We went on two night walks and although we didn't see some...”
- Keelan
Australia“We had a great stay at Ruins Villa, right by the ancient city so that’s great. We had a nice breakfast and dinner cooked by our hosts who were very friendly and accommodating.” 
Andrea Italy“Ruins villa is a great relaxing place. The host is really nice, the house is in the middle of nature and at the same time really close to the cultural site. You rent bikes to visit around. The food is really good.”- Stephen Australia“Staying with your host Andrew is a wonderful experience. Although the rooms are basic and not airconditioned Andrew will make your stay memorable. His food is great and his generosity to his guests is humbling. He may take you for a night walk to...”
- Catherine
Spain“We really liked this place a little oasis with lots of greenery and wild life. We went on a night walk with the owner which was great he also came and picked us up from the bus. A beautiful big terrace easy place to relax we hired bikes too and...”
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Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineAsian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
