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Where to stay in Polonnaruwa?
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Best Polonnaruwa Hotels
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Reviews
Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 175 reviews
Service
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Food
9.5
WiFi
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Breakfast
9.4
Location
8.7
Room
7.3
Vibe
4.8
Service
10.0
Cleanliness
9.9
Breakfast
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Food
9.4
WiFi
9.4
Amenities
9.1
Location
8.5
Room
7.3
Service
10.0
Cleanliness
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Breakfast
9.5
WiFi
9.3
Location
8.7
Amenities
8.7
Room
7.8
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The host was very friendly and welcoming. He let us use the washing machine and offered tea when we arrived. WIFI was also excellent ! Nice friendly place to stay and excellent value!
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Super nice owner, very caring and friendly person! superb breakfast
Cons: nothing
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Mr Luxman is the most welcoming, considerate host. He made my stay an absolute pleasure. He arranged transport for me to go to the ancient sites, and gave excellent recommendations for dinner and ...
Cons: It was all great. Do be aware that the location is not in the old town, so you will need to cycle or get a tuk tuk to see the ruins. Great location for public transport though.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The hotel has a great location, good AC and wifi, free washing machine and free drinking water, tea and coffee. The manager even has a generator so could supply power immediately when the power in the...
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Luxman is the kindest, most generous and genuine person we have met after amonth in Sri Lanka. He told us the best, super-super cheap places to get food, gave us free tea and coffee, and kept offering...
Cons: Nothing! It's about 8 minutes to walk into town from Luxman's,not that there was much we needed to go there for.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Our host must be the best one in whole Sri Lanka! He waited for us with cool bottleS of water and watermelon in the fridge, let us make laundry, as much as we needed, offered us everything we could ...
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Luxman has spoiled us for any other places we might stay. Just the most brilliant, caring host we have stayed in 12 months of travelling. Nothing was too much trouble and Luxman anticipated all our ...
Cons: My husband tells me the bed was a bit short or him.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Host was very nice. Rented me bike for free.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything!! Luxman (the owner) was the kindest owner ever, he let us use bikes free of charge and washing machine free as well as making sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. He told us...
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Reviews
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 141 reviews
7.5 Good
Pros: The pool is nice refreshment after Polonnaruwa ruines. Beatiful view to rice fields.
Cons: Too many mosquitos and other bugs in the room. You really have to be careful when you open door or balcony door.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful room and the staff were very friendly and welcoming
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Reasonable cost.
Cons: Bed was combined with two.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff, great pool area. Enjoyable sitting on balcony looking across rice fields.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Excellent room and service. Food was fabulous and service by the restaurant staff is excellent.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very nice spa! Outstanding service.
Cons:
7.9 Good
Pros: The surroundings are very nice, the property is nice and well maintained, the staff was very kind and helpful, The food and restaurants were good. Nice outdoor area and balcony.
Cons: The south facing facade of the rooms is all glass with no full height curtains so the sunlight fills the room first thing in the morning. The property felt deserted (we didn't see other guests) ...
4.6 Okay
Pros: Staff was helpful and courteous. Room is big.
Cons: Breakfast was average and only few things to select. (no eggs or bacon). Bathroom was not clean and there was dirt in the shower cubicle. Location is fairly OK but too far from the Polonnaruwa ruins...
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Great swimming pool
Cons: Lots of mosquitos at night
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Friendly and accommodative staff. Sinhala New year Festive celebrations were nice.
Cons:
9.4 Excellent
Pros: This is a well managed business. Good food and a good room. This place is well located to see the ruins. The staff and management are friendly and very accommodating.
Cons: The hotel was great, but it would be nice if the ticket for the ruins was a two day ticket. There is too much to see in one day.
Enjoy your visit to Polonnaruwa with a stay at Thidas Arana. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Thidas Arana Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and rooms get the details right with premium bedding and bathrobes.
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Reviews
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 565 reviews
Pool
9.8
Service
9.6
Breakfast
9.0
Food
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Cleanliness
8.5
Location
7.7
Room
6.4
WiFi
2.6
Pool
9.7
Service
9.7
Food
9.3
Breakfast
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
7.3
Room
6.5
WiFi
2.4
Pool
9.8
Service
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Food
8.7
Breakfast
8.6
Location
8.1
Room
5.7
WiFi
2.7
Pool
9.8
Service
9.4
Food
9.0
Breakfast
9.0
Amenities
7.1
Room
6.4
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Everything : the pool, the staff (they are very flexible to all requests), the breakfast (maybe the best we had in Sri Lanka)
Cons: If we have to say something here, maybe rooms need to be a little more sound proof.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Nestled off of the main road this hotel is a truly amazing experience. The owners are wonderful and will go out of their way to accommodate your needs. The room was open and bright with a gorgeous ...
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: the owner and the staff are amazing people!
Cons:
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The Clean pool was the highlight. The balcony from our room was an unexpected bonus. The Milk Bar down the road was a novel experience.
Cons: Polonnaruwa is not a place to dally. After the ancient ruins there is not much to do... and there are not any restaurants near by to entertain.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: We've been very satisfied with the guesthouse. The pool was nice and clean, the staff always helpful and the food was very delicious. We took a tour to Minneriya national park and the staff ...
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9.6 Excellent
Pros: Meals delicious, staff very attentive ànd ftiendly, swimming available even in the late evening.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great spot, easy cycle to the ruins (although you should take note of how to get back!). Pool was lovely and food in the evenings was top notch. Rooms are basic but clean (and have mosquito nets).
Cons: No complaints at all.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Perfect for one night stay.friendly owner and staff.
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Very helpful staff. Very nice place. We've got everything we needed
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff was excellent
Cons:
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Seyara Holiday Resort. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a garden, and rooms offer fireplaces and balconies or patios.
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Reviews
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 140 reviews
9.6 Excellent
Pros: This may be an undiscovered gem. Really loved the place. Extremely clean, very helpful people and beautifully set in rice gardens.
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8.8 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful rooms, spacious and comfortable. Food from restaurant wasn't too bad
Cons: Tad on the pricey side of things
4.6 Okay
Pros:
Cons: Our experience was really pleasant at first, but like another reviewer has already mentioned the staff were not able to provide transport with reasonable rates. We asked for a private driver to take ...
7.5 Good
Pros: Nice sorrounding and quiet place.
Cons: Quiet often they have wedding function and we cannot use the main restaurant.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Clear and comfort! The staffs were nice.
Cons: The washbasin was not working.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Good breakfast food, stunning view. I got this on a discount and it was a waste to reach the accommodation so late, as there was so much more to enjoy in Ruins Chaaya. Would definitely recommend this ...
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9.6 Excellent
Pros: Really great to be in a quiet place and able to have breakfast or tea on the shady lawn, meters away from the paddy fields.
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Excellent facilities. Large premises, very quite location, next to paddy fields. Very large room, large balcony. Good breakfast.
Cons: The Wi-fi was a spotty connection - nothing very bothersome, but slight irritant and hopefully something that can be easily rectified.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Amazing hotel, very careful and warm. It's very nice and romantic, specially the outdoor restaurant, at night is amazing.
Cons: Nothing.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Just was the bes hotel we were in Sri Lanka.
Cons: Nothing
Ruins Chaaya hotel is situated in Polonnaruwa Sacred city facing a beautiful greenish paddy field 216 km away from Colombo. Many historical, archeological and wildlife attractions could be reached easily from this central location.
Hotel.Ruins Chaaya is a modern Luxury hotel where every guest receives personalized attention. The hotel currently operating with 12 deluxe Rooms. With the nearby lake, visitors will be in perfect harmony with nature.
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Reviews
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Breakfast
9.8
Service
9.6
Vibe
9.4
Amenities
9.4
Location
8.1
Room
7.1
Cleanliness
10.0
Breakfast
9.8
Vibe
9.5
Service
9.4
Amenities
9.3
Location
8.0
Room
7.4
Cleanliness
10.0
Breakfast
9.9
Service
9.5
Amenities
9.5
Location
8.2
Food
8.1
Room
7.1
Service
9.6
Room
6.8
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Owner was very attentive and nice environment. Breakfast was decent with home grown fruits! Rooms were very clean and provides a towel. Rent a bicycle to get around the town, it offers a nice bicycle ...
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Wonderful traditional Lanka breakfast.
Cons: No hairdryer
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Binara is very kind and helpful. It is really nice place to be.
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: I really enjoyed my stay here. The house itself is beautiful, set amidst a lush tropical garden. My room was small but had everything I needed. The host, Binara, was very welcoming and helpful. He ...
Cons: It is a little bit out of town and the road is quite dark at night so wouldn't recommend walking around as a solo female. There's always the option of getting a tuk tuk though.
7.9 Good
Pros: Very clean and spacious room. Bathroom was also very clean. Bicycles can be rented directly from Binara. We were invited to the newyear Breakfast at his parents place.
Cons: The prices for meals and bicyle rent are intransparent. We booked a tour to Kaudulla Nationalpark arranged by Binara, which was not a good experience. The driver drove like crazy. He went to close to...
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Binara was really kind to us and help us to organized our trip in Polonnaruwa. Also they prepared a very nice dinner for us. The room was quite big (we were 4 people), with A/C and mosquito nets...
Cons:
7.9 Good
Pros: Binara is an extremely helpful owner. When I arrived he spoke to me about various things ti do in the area - no sales pressure at all. When I liked the sound of the elephant safari (which was ...
Cons: Its a little expensive... It is a little far to walk to/from town at night. Binara told me he could provide a basic meal, which suited me. It was basic but was fine. However it was 2x price of ...
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly and helpful owner. Fantastic local specialities on the breakfast. Don't hesitate to book your stay here.
Cons:
7.1 Good
Pros: The owner was very kind and food was great! Balcony was very cozy and relaxing! So nice!
Cons: We were the only guests and I felt like I was in someone's else house. Also I didn't like the fact that the owner could enter the room every time. Bathroom was out of the room.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Binara is so friendly and helpful. He helped me book a safari and transportation around Polonnaruwa. The breakfast was huge and so delicious! The room was comfortable and had a private bathroom. The ...
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Located in Polonnaruwa, Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge is convenient to Pabula Vihara and Shiva Devalaya. This guesthouse is within close proximity of Gal Pota and Polonnaruwa Vatadage.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Dining
Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Details
Reviews
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 148 reviews
Service
9.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Vibe
9.0
Food
8.9
Breakfast
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Room
7.9
Location
5.1
WiFi
3.1
Service
9.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Vibe
9.2
Food
9.0
Breakfast
9.0
Comfort
8.4
Room
8.0
Location
5.5
WiFi
3.1
Service
9.6
Food
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Breakfast
8.8
Comfort
8.0
Room
7.3
Service
9.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Food
9.0
Vibe
8.9
Comfort
8.5
Room
8.0
Location
5.0
WiFi
3.2
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Edna and her husband provide a wonderful experience may it be with delicious food or their assistance with local authorities if required. Room is great
Cons: A bit far from attractions, but the house rents motorbike and or bikes.
5.8 Okay
Pros: Owner laundered our clothes overnight and they were available by midday which was very quick service. Clean room and bathroom, new towels. Big plate of breakfast although quite carbohydrate ...
Cons: Quite further out than other guesthouses from ancient ruins. Owners bicycles are more expensive than prices near ruins and museum. Only 1 restaurant nearby with mediocre kothu roti. ...
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The location was great-you can walk to Sirigia. The owner was very friendly and helpful! Her wife prepare for us wonderful dinner and breakfast! Very clean, silent, nice accommodation! Fully recommend...
Cons:
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly staff, the family working here really made me feel welcomed. They were wery helpful with the tips for my further travels. The rooms are nice-big,spacious and very clean rooms!
Cons: In the room it was very hot-it had a fen tho.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Only what can i say little negative is location. Everything other is great. Dond be cheap and buy breakfrsts and dinners. Really worth it for that money. Location best solition i bicycle what can you ...
Cons: Cat fight wake me up in 3am :))
8.8 Excellent
Pros: The dinner rocks! Best rice and curry ever for me, well worth the somewhat expensive price!
Cons: Position is not the best!
6.3 Good
Pros: Very friendly staff. It is a basic B&B hotel, but good value for the price asked. We should not expect 5 star of course. Diner and breakfast ok. Cleanliness could be a bit better.
Cons: Small extras charged on the bill to make it a bit higher and not so good conversion rate. But ok.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The host gave lots of good advice on where to go. The owner is always there if you need any help and prepares dinner when we came late at night. The room is spacious and clean also. Thanks to her ...
Cons: The owner called a tuk tuk for us to go to another Ancient cities in Polonaruwa, which is nice. However, after we travelled lots of places, we found out the cost of that tuk tuk is too high, 4000 ...
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Best breakfast in Sri Lanka and very nice and helpful staff :)
Cons:
Located in Polonnaruwa, 18 miles from Sigiriya, Singha Guest House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Bike rental is available at this guesthouse and the area is popular for biking. The guesthouse also provides car rental.
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Reviews
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 550 reviews
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Fab place to stay, lovely staff, great welcome, room well decorated, great ac, pool really great after long day at the ancient city! Bike hire was good. Food was awesome-massive choice for breakfast ...
Cons: The bike had a puncture but we called them and they came within 5 mins and changed the bike.
7.5 Good
Pros: We liked the buffet dinner option which was reasonably priced and so was the breakfast buffet. The pool area was great to have. The views over the ricefields were amazing as well.
Cons: It is family run hotel guest house. The decor is dated and the rooms are a bit small.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: We only stayed for one night. The staff was very helpful. The room was clean and they rent bikes to explore Polonnaruwa which is about 10 min by bike. We had rice and curry for dinner which was among ...
Cons: Breakfast no earlier than 07:30.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This place was amazing! The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The location is very convenient for accessing the ruins. The grounds are picturesque and calming and the pool is clean and just as ...
Cons: Literally nothing
7.1 Good
Pros: The pool was great after sightseeing the whole day. Good was also great.
Cons: Location could be better, but it was ok.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Rooms, pool, hammock area, sunset
Cons: Miscommunication- language barrier
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The room and pool were both excellent!
Cons: The food could have been better!
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Big rooms, amazing pool, super friendly hotel owners that go out of their way to help you and cater for you needs. The rice and curry dinner was amazing!! (Tip: order 1 portion for 2 people - too much...
Cons: The music to nets contained a lot of small flies, but again - very helpful staff that changed the beds twice!
7.1 Good
Pros: The pool was kept very clean and the outdoor space was a lovely place to relax
Cons: Very heavy on mosquitoes- need extra spray. We were the only ones staying there and sometimes it was still difficult to find staff to assist. Food was average and HUGE quantities.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The rice and curry I got for dinner here was possibly the best I have ever had, and this is coming from a hardcore curry lover. DELICIOUS. The pool is also lovely, and right next to beautiful rice ...
Cons:
When visiting Polonnaruwa, TISHAN HOLIDAY RESORT is a great choice to consider. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A children's pool and a garden are other highlights, and all rooms offer room service and free WiFi.
Details
Reviews
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 177 reviews
Service
9.8
Food
9.5
Amenities
9.0
Location
9.0
Breakfast
8.4
WiFi
6.0
Room
5.7
Service
9.7
Food
9.5
Location
9.2
Amenities
9.0
Breakfast
8.5
Comfort
5.9
Room
5.8
Service
9.7
Food
9.4
Location
8.9
Breakfast
8.4
Cleanliness
6.8
Room
5.8
Service
9.8
6.7 Good
Pros: The place is really good value for money and has a nice location
Cons: The host complains constantly about her financial situation
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very nice host and very good location!
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Owner was really helpful. Quiet street. Good food.
Cons: Loud dogs next door? (no fault of the owner)
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Warming, welcoming, felt like at home. The Host Nisha is a great person, with always a big smile and always ready to help you. I came like at 9 PM at night. Still she cooked a great dinner for me.
Cons: Nah
8.8 Excellent
Pros: This place is lovely for getting around Pollunaruva. It is small, cozy and basic yet provides everything needed. The homeowner really tries to take care of everything - including making beautiful ...
Cons:
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Owner was very helpful about what to do locally and about public transport. She organised bike hire and a visit to the national park for us. Pleasant communal covered sitting area, surrounded by ...
Cons: Laundry was returned damp and creased as we left (but we were only charged a nominal amount). We got a bit tired of hearing the owner's 'sob story'.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Nisha is a wonderful person. Will take care of you better than your mother. Best of all: She reserves places for the bus and the bus will pick you up close to her homestay. And you will enjoy her ...
Cons:
7.9 Good
Pros: The owner was very friendly and the breakfast was good. The place is basic.
Cons: The cleanliness needs improvement and you can hear all sorts of jungle noises in the room because of the windows.
6.7 Good
Pros: Host was welcoming, the location was v close to ruins and host organised bikes to rent. There was aircon and wi-fi. Host also prepared meals on request which although a bit cold were quite tasty.
Cons: The bed was not a double as advertised it was two singles pushed together. The bathroom was not properly clean the shower curtain had mould and there was wrappers from previous guests left in the ...
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Host super helpful about directions and suggestions
Cons: Bathroom Could be cleaner and in better condition
When visiting Polonnaruwa, Rock Cascade Home Stay is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
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Reviews
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 88 reviews
Service
9.6
Amenities
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Breakfast
8.8
Location
7.8
Food
7.5
Room
7.4
Service
9.5
Amenities
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Breakfast
8.4
Location
8.0
Room
7.2
Food
7.2
Service
9.6
Location
8.0
Food
7.6
Room
7.3
9.2 Excellent
Pros: A warm welcome, great assistance with organizing a safari tour, and delicious home cooked meals.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Nice room at a lovely place. Joining for dinner is recommended as the lady prepares great food.
Cons: Nothing
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Really friendly hosts. Very helpful. Excellent home cooked food. Lovely porch leafy porch area to sit in
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The room was perfect, clean, comfortable bed, A/C. The breakfast and dinner were very tasteful. Our guest were friendly and helpful.
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: The hotel is fine It has a pleasant garden The staff are very friendly and the breakfast is excellent. Bike hire was very convenient.
Cons: There are mosquitos and mosquito nets on the beds. However there are open ventilation holes, but no gauze netting to keep out mosquitos, which could easily be fitted to protect the room. The hotel ...
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The staff were warm, friendly and welcoming. Breakfast and dinner were excellent and different on each of the two days we stayed - Mama is a great cook! Plenty of hot water....and a pleasure to have ...
Cons: The bathroom, though clean, was a bit tired and the shower holder had broken. The toilet flush took a bit of getting used to as it wouldn't always cut off.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Very helpful staff....the first place in Sri Lanka where the staff explained the options of what could be done in and around the town. Very friendly. Excellwnt value for money.
Cons: Nothing....for what you pay it is great.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The family was very welcoming - Danina ,the owner, cooked delicious curries and even provided a birthday cake on my birthday. She has a wonderful welcoming smile, is a good conversationalist and ...
Cons: The bathroom needed some repairs. Our room which was spacious with a good mosquito net (if required )opened directly onto the dining area which was ok, but meant we had no outside seating.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The family and their staff! I can't overemphasise how friendly, smiley and accommodating they were.
Cons: Nothing - in terms of value for money this place couldn't be better. Impressive, and a nice place to stay after a few weeks on the road.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The host family was very friendly and hospitable. They gave us lot of tips for sightseeing and they even arranged a one-day trip for us according to our wishes for quite a good price. And the food was...
Cons:
Offering a restaurant, Devi Tourist Home is located in Polonnaruwa. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Some rooms come with a private bathroom. At Devi Tourist Home you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries, an ironing service and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking. SLAF Anuradhapura Airport is 62.1 miles away. The Polonnaruwa Railway Station is 5.1 km, the Sacred City of Polonnaruwa is 1.6 miles and the Bandaranaike International Airport is 121.8 miles.
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Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 162 reviews
Location
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Room
8.1
Service
7.5
Breakfast
5.5
Pool
4.3
Food
4.0
WiFi
3.9
Location
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Room
8.0
Service
7.2
Breakfast
5.1
Pool
4.0
Food
3.9
Location
9.3
Comfort
8.8
Room
8.2
Location
9.4
Vibe
8.1
Room
8.0
Service
7.6
Food
3.7
5.4 Okay
Pros: Buffet was good. Restaurant manager super friendly and helpful. Receptionist arranged transport and guide to see the ruins.
Cons: Very little in the way of drinks - no diet coke, no white wine. The hotel was apparently closing for refurbishing. Cockroach in the bathroom and overrun by insects in the evening - some of this ...
7.1 Good
Pros: Very good facilities and location
Cons: Breakfast quality was very poor and senior restaurant staff surly.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: A beautiful hotel situated right over the lake. Clean spacious room with double doors out onto veranda with the lake in front of you. Literally in the grounds of the ancient city Polonnaruwa.
Cons: Nothing
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Excellent location on a beautiful lake yet 5 minute walk to the ancient city
Cons:
7.9 Good
Pros: The view in front of the room
Cons: Water pressure so poor
10.0 Excellent
Pros: hotel by the side of lake.ambienence of hotel,staff.
Cons: nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The location was amazing very close to the ancient town of Polonnaruwa . Beautiful sunset over the lake with fruit bats flying into the trees to feed on the fruit. Enormous room with a terrace looking...
Cons: Nothing. Please remember when you book and the amount appears in GBP all Sri Lankan hotels take payment in rupees or dollars, so very difficult to work out if I was getting the deal I booked months ...
10.0 Excellent
Pros: We were welcomed by smile faces and fruits) The room was amasing - huge bad, sun curtain, white batharobes, terrace with lake view. Peace and quiet, rising sun throug light haze of fog... A cap of ...
Cons: Food and drinks a bit pricy, but it is due to the status of the plase
8.5 Excellent
Pros: The manager was a lovely guy & helped us arrange a bicycle The room & view from the hotel is awesome The sister hotel has a pool which is lovely also with amazing views We had a problem &...
Cons: Hotel meals a little pricey The sister hotel is about 3km away if you want to use the pool The managment explained to us some chinese guests had added our room number to there bill (which I can ...
9.6 Excellent
Pros: People are very kind, the hotel is on the lake at 1min from the museum of Polonaruwa.
Cons:
When visiting Polonnaruwa, The Lake House is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's a garden, and rooms offer flat-screen TVs and minibars.
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8.8 Excellent
Pros: Shurly and his family were wonderful hosts. He picked us up from the train station 15km away and helped us get the right bus to Kandy. He took us to Sigiriya and Kaudulla park to see the elephants in ...
Cons: Nothing!
5.8 Okay
Pros: Nice family Good cook
Cons: Bathroom not good Shower with no pressure
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Accommodation was basic but clean. Bed comfy. Owners very sweet. Location gorgeous. Very quiet. I enjoyed an early morning walk through the beautifully lush surrounds. Food fantastic. wifi worked well...
Cons: Water pressure in bathroom left a lot to be desired.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The host (and family) are so supportive. The position is perfect for Polonnaruwa and a park safari both of which the host, Shurly can do for a competitive price. The host is very helpful on all counts...
Cons: Wifi I couldn't work despite great support from son
6.7 Good
Pros: They offer you a safari, the owner is very friendlyz There is air conditioned in the room and they served us a nice dinner
Cons: It was difficult to find, it is located in the middle of a forest. The window in the bathroom is impossible to close so the wc was full of mosquitos and other insects. Low pressure in the shower, so ...
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Mr Shurly and Mdm Ashoka were excellent hosts who go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Shurly has his own jeep and will be able to take you for elephant spotting. Wifi is ...
Cons:
5.0 Okay
Pros: Very 'local' experience - living in a family house in a rural setting. Friendly and helpful owner.
Cons: Far off the good roads - the owner had to come and fetch us when we arrived because our driver could not access the location with his car. Noisy (adjacent building going on). Heavily infested with ...
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The family who run this place are so friendly, helpful and polite. The room was spacious, clean with AC and attached bathroom. It was such a great experience I really did not want to leave!
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7.9 Good
Pros: If you would like to have a genuine experience of Sri Lankan living with a kind, helpful and friendly family and don't mind that sometimes the reality of living in a rural area means that you can...
Cons:
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Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 61 reviews
Service
9.5
Food
9.4
Location
7.0
Room
6.4
Amenities
6.4
Cleanliness
4.0
Value for money
1.1
Service
9.6
Food
9.4
Location
7.5
Room
6.2
Service
9.3
Room
6.7
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 28 reviews
2.9 Mediocre
Pros:
Cons: We were troubled by the Mosquitoes throughout the night. They were living inside the Mosquito bets which were full of holes.
6.3 Good
Pros: The owner was very helpful, and gave us interesting information about the area. He drove us back and forth to the bus station free of charge, He provided us with well priced and helpful tour of the ...
Cons: The room was not very clean and the bed linen was similar to our first experience of Sri Lanka 25 years ago. We stayed in the family accommodation. The smaller room has a wall but not a ceiling fan ...
7.5 Good
Pros: A lovely son with really helpful heart to a guest
Cons: Location out of convenience nor close an ancient site
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The family that owns the house is very accommodating and friendly. Reasonable tour prices and free pickup and drop off from the railway station. Free tea in the morning. They bend over backwards to ...
Cons: For our stay, the wifi was not working. They tried to get it working for us but it just didn't work.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Free pick up and drop off in the village, where the train station is. The son is absolutely charming and helped us with everything. Bikes for hire (3.4$/8h). Big tour catalogue (which we did not ...
Cons: Food was rather expensive (3$ for some hoppers and a few bananas). not to close to the ancient city, 4.5 km by bike (not too far). Communication with the owner was complicated on some occasions.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The best place I found in my tour of Sri Lanka in Polonnaruwa Pradeepa Guest House.the dinner & breakfast were delicious and cheap.they had tour packages at minimum tour charge rates by A/C ...
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6.3 Good
Pros: The family were friendly and you could see they genuinely want people to have a nice time in Polonnaruwa. If you are on a tight budget it is a good option to stay here.
Cons: As with a lot of places in Sri Lanka, the mosquito nets would so much better if they were floor-length - for people our height (5'9') you can't fully stretch out comfortably when sleeping...
7.5 Good
Pros: If you are looking for a bargain, and not need a A/C, this is a good place to stay. The family are the nicest sri lanka people you can find. They have different tour options and the prices are ...
Cons: In the middle of night, a small frog jumped from a window to my bathroom. Interestingly the room is cooler in the day time and slightly hotter in the night time. The bed and pillows are too soft for ...
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The owner is fluent English speaker. Dinner and breakfast is very tasty and cheap. We are provided with free wifi facility with 4G speed. We had a nice place to relax.we were provided with new ...
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: The family that owns the place is so good and kind. They will help you with whatever you beed and they will pick you up and drop you at the bus/train station for free. The rooms and toilets are ...
Cons: When you leave the 'common area' to go back to your room, they think you are going to sleep so they turn off the wifi. I asked them to turn it on again and they did it but they asked me ...
A great choice for a stay in Polonnaruwa, Pradeepa Guest House features an airport shuttle. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
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Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 64 reviews
Vibe
10.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.7
Room
7.3
Service
7.1
Breakfast
5.4
WiFi
5.0
Location
7.8
Value for money
7.7
Room
7.0
Service
6.6
Food
5.7
Breakfast
4.8
Room
7.7
Location
7.6
Service
7.1
7.5 Good
Pros: The rooms are very clean, the hotel is located very close to the 'city'
Cons: The family was a little weird.. We always had to search them when we needed Something. Polonaruwa is like a mafia town, be careful is you want to take a tuktuk
5.4 Okay
Pros: The room was very clean and 10 minutes walk from the ruins.
Cons: He didn't even know about my booking through Booking.com when I arrived. So, if I went there late, he should have been sold it to an another person. I bought the room with breakfast but, he didn...
6.3 Good
Pros: Good location close to the ticket office and the lake. Modern and clean. Friendly owner most of the time. The elephant safari was good and the best value in town by a long way.
Cons: Fan room was near the water pump so any time the water was turned on there was a lot of noise. Not in the middle of the night but for a lot of the time. We eventually negotiated moving rooms. Like ...
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Possibly the cleanest and nicest room on my sri lanka trip, thumbs up! Also, friendly smiling host.
Cons: The rentable bikes at guesthouse are really bad, almost unrideable.. but there are several other bikerentals between guesthouse and tempelruins (dont travel the ruins by foot, the areal is huge). ...
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Close to the old city. Clean spacious rooms and helpful owner.
Cons:
7.9 Good
Pros: Very nice brand new building, excellent value for money, good breakfast included
Cons: The wifi didn't work while we were there
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Goos location, room is great
Cons: Breakfast is poor
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The location is very accessible, just a 3 min walk to Ruins & parakrama lake. The staff is very friendly. The facilities are complete. My room has its own bathroom, What I especially love is that ...
Cons: Everything is fine
5.8 Okay
Pros: cleanness is appreciated.
Cons: 24 hour front desk is not available. Hot water facility and TV not in working condition. No adequate parking
6.0 Okay
Pros: position,room and the beatiful city
Cons:
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Near to the city and history side
Cons:
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Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 23 reviews
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The incredible kindness of our host is what highlighted our stay!!! Indeed he was a big help, he came pick us up on the way to his place from the train station, he showed us where to get tickets and ...
Cons: The only down side was the mosquitos... maybe get some lemon grass kind of repulsive..?!
7.9 Good
Pros: View on the rice field, quiet place, nice staff, nice big bed with mosquito net, nice breakfast, 10-15min by bike from temples. I liked this place and hoped I could stay longer..
Cons:
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Nice family business...good breakfast, you can rent bikes with them an go to visit die ruins... the owner was kind and took us to the bus station when we left
Cons: Nothing
8.8 Excellent
Pros: they took us from town for free. very nice terrace with view to the rice fields. calm place out of city
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Such a friendly family looking after the place and their guests.
Cons: Food was just OK. Simple and tasty, but not as good as I had at other homestays.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The free lifts in Bandula's three wheeler from the bus stop to his place at our arrival and departure, the possibility to rent bikes, the view from the rooms on the rice field, the hammoc, the ...
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Location next to the rice fields, with hamacs and chairs to relax. Great and funny host, who managed to pick us up from the bus while not knowing where and when we would arrive, kind of magic! ...
Cons: Bread for breakfast could be replaced by something more local, like rottis or so..
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The owner, Bandula, is a great host. He picked us up from the bus, took us home, made a drink, arranged safari, borrowed bikes, advised where to go and how to get there and taught us how to cook curry...
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: The owner is super lovely. It was clean, quiet and and had fans. Very good for the price.
Cons: Bed wasn't comfortable, but again so cheap, it's something I wasn't that bothered about
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Perfect location, surounded by rice fields, close to the lake and the towncenter. Visiting the archeological site by bike was a perfect day.
Cons: The owner is really nice and will do everything to please you, but he is overpresent, loud, and advise you to relax while he is the only reason you can't.
7.1 Good
Pros: Good waiter / room boy
They changed their continental breakfast (bread butter jam tea fried egg) for the Sri Lanka (rice, lentils, coconut sauces) one at my request
Well equiped
Cons: far from sites
overpriced (but good) dinner
they tried to put 10% extra on my bill
My booking was in Dollars, hotel asked for Rps payment with a bad exchange rate
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Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 313 reviews
Location
9.5
Breakfast
8.0
Pool
6.4
Service
6.4
Food
5.9
Room
5.6
Amenities
4.0
Vibe
3.9
Cleanliness
3.9
Comfort
2.0
WiFi
2.0
Location
9.5
Breakfast
7.8
Service
6.7
Pool
6.5
Room
6.0
Food
6.0
Value for money
4.5
Cleanliness
4.4
Amenities
4.2
Vibe
3.6
Comfort
2.4
WiFi
1.8
Location
9.4
Breakfast
8.0
Pool
6.6
Service
6.5
Food
5.9
Room
5.5
Amenities
4.0
Vibe
3.7
Cleanliness
3.6
Comfort
2.1
Location
9.4
Pool
6.5
Service
6.4
Room
5.9
Vibe
4.0
5.0 Okay
Pros: View of lake
Cons: Service was poor. Pressured to pay cash at dinner. Told card machine broken. Asked to speak to manager and new card machine was produced. 2 hours after leaving my bank contacted me to advise that my ...
7.5 Good
Pros:
Cons: Wifi not working well
7.9 Good
Pros:
Cons: Food was terrible but the spectacular view more than made up for this
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Friendly and helpful staff, nice rooms, and awesome curries!
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Staff, Rooms are amazing! The views and the Poool are simply amazing!
Cons: Be careful, the real price is 30% more expensive than what you pay on Booking because of all the taxes... 30% is a lot and didn't expect it. Wish they had WiFi in room , and not only in lobby. ...
7.1 Good
Pros: Great views over lake, perfect location near Polonnaruwa ruins, possibilites to rent bikes or scooters for good price.
Cons: Manager didn't call back after information request, gave us incomplete information regarding train schedules, not flexible with breakfast schedule. Moderate kitchen. Midrange hotel for high price...
7.9 Good
Pros: A la cartel service price reasonable and food is yummy.
Cons:
6.7 Good
Pros: The lake was breathtaking
Cons: It could have been cleaner.
7.1 Good
Pros: Staff is very friendly. The view is so beautiful. Excellent breakfast.
Cons: Our bathroom has big black moulds because of the humidity, and maybe because it wasn't cleaned very well. The hotel needs some renovation.
Enjoy your visit to Polonnaruwa with a stay at The Lake Hotel. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a children's pool and a garden, and rooms offer flat-screen TVs and minibars.
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Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 56 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.1
Amenities
8.1
Pool
8.0
Breakfast
7.8
Service
6.9
Food
6.7
Comfort
6.5
Room
6.2
Room
6.6
Service
7.1
7.5 Good
Pros: The rooms are very comfortable. The swimming pool is the best.
Cons: The used water from the wash basin near the restaurant and the shower cubicle in room No.101 was leaking
5.8 Okay
Pros: Pool and the environment is good.
Cons: No proper place for parking of vehicles. The hotel is understaff. We had to be in the dining hall for more than 1 1/2 hours for our dinner. Although top level management person was there at that ...
5.0 Okay
Pros: The room was comfortable
Cons: Toilet didn't have enough ventilation and was smelly. The staff needs more training to attend to guests efficiently.
6.7 Good
Pros: Extremely friendly staff always ready to help out. excellent lunch and dinner buffet meals at very modest prices. Very close to the Ancient archeological sites.
Cons: Bathroom shower cubicle broken but not fixed, lack of maintenance. We had wild monkeys jumping on roof of bedrooms on upper floor during early morning causing a racket, making it impossible to sleep ...
5.8 Okay
Pros: Good location. Shower with cabin (it was important for us)!!
Cons: Twice manager told to pay wrong amount. 1. Manager added to 36USD (price of booking) + 21% tax and obtained 64 USD (!), after it we counted together it obtained 44 USD and I payed it. 2. At the ...
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Food was brilliant and staff were very Nice
Cons: Smell of drain in bathroom
7.5 Good
Pros: Every thing except internet access
Cons: Wi-Fi internet access was not satisfactory. please improve the network further to provide better coverage and speed.
4.2 Okay
Pros: Swimming-pool.
Cons: Overprized. The hotel has a prize similar to better hotels and has anat average facilities
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Overall 8.0 Good
Based on 5 reviews
2.7 Mediocre
Pros: location
Cons:
Situated in Polonnaruwa, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum, Polonnaruwa Vatadage, and Shiva Devalaya. Nissanka Latha Mandapaya and Hatadage are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful location with wild elephants walking right by the poolside. Many activities and a very helpfull staff. They got us a driver, Uditha, and he made our stay a ten out of ten!
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The location and view is excellent
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great location
Cons:
6.3 Good
Pros: Location at the lake, nice view.
Cons: Food is not great, only 2 (not broken) chairs at the pool area for all guests, airco did not function properly, frogs coming out of the sink.
6.3 Good
Pros: Beautiful view and location on the lake but the grounds were not well kept. Dead lawn. No lounge furniture by the pool. Only concrete seats on our patio. The lake was lovely though and elephants ...
Cons: No where comfortable to sit outside and enjoy view. Restaurant was really overpriced and we did not stay for dinner. Only one staff member spoke English and he was not there when we arrived. Only met ...
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Rooms were excellent and worth for the price and the surrounding was beautiful and the food was tasty.
Cons: Its better if u can keep the rooms arranged before the guests check in and if u could offer food heated
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Great place to stay in Polonnaruwa, with super friendly staff and a great view to the lake!
Cons:
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Can't speak highly enough of this place. Peaceful, picturesque place on the lake. It's not 5 star but the rooms are very roomy and comfortable. Very relaxing having a swim, watching bird life...
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Amazing location right on the lake. Elephants come right up to the hotel during the day and evening and it is truly amazing. Staff are very friendly and organise excursions that were fab. Breakfasts ...
Cons: Lunches and dinners at the restaurant weren't great and are quite expensive. Also, the beds were quite hard and could have been comfier.
Hotel Lake Park offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 100 per vehicle roundtrip. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. An outdoor pool and a bar/lounge are other highlights, and rooms offer 24-hour room service and LCD TVs.
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Overall 8.0 Good
Based on 1 reviews
When visiting Polonnaruwa, Vista Polonnaruwa Holiday Inn is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Rooms offer room service and free WiFi.
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Overall 7.1 Good
Based on 13 reviews
6.7 Good
Pros: Good View, nice staffs, and good breakfast.
Cons:
5.7 Okay
Pros: Friendly staff, good buffet, nice view of lake.
Cons:
6.0 Okay
Pros: Location, quiet surroundings, air conditioned
Cons:
2.3 Mediocre
Pros: Good location for Pollonaruwa, wildlife etc.
Cons:
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