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Canal Side Guest House Polonnaruwa, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, Canal Side Guest House Polonnaruwa offers accommodations with free WiFi access in the entire property.

The hotel is close to Ancient City, only 10 minutes walk. Hosts are hospitable people and can help with everything. They also can give bicycles and umbrellas. Room was clean with 2 big beds, no problems with a hot water.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
47 reviews
Price from£7.10per night
Hotel Anaulundawa, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 31 miles from Pidurangala Rock, Hotel Anaulundawa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Room was clean and spacious. Quiet and calm neighbourhood. Not so far from the ancient city.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
17 reviews
Price from£15.79per night
Tishan Holiday Resort, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Tishan Holiday Resort is located in Bendiwewa in the region of Polonnaruwa, it features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant.

The outside property Itself is beautifully created The pool is large , water clear , lots of plants The food is great Breakfast gargantuan Excellent coffee AC worked well Staff very kind and attentive
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
446 reviews
Price from£10.89per night
Hotel Siyathma polonnaruwa, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, a 17-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Hotel Siyathma polonnaruwa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The owner is very Kind. And her friendly staff treated us best possible they can.Food tasty,served what we wants. Customer care is very high standing.Room is comfortable and clean. Well secure and calm nice place .Highly recommended.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
14 reviews
Price from£7.87per night
Kithmi Resort, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 30 miles from Pidurangala Rock, Kithmi Resort has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

The beautiful surroundings, the facilities, the delicious home food and the most important, the incredible energy of the hosts!!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
62 reviews
Price from£18.16per night
Aura Villa, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, within 1.4 miles of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.6 miles of Deepa Uyana, Aura Villa has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
5 reviews
Price from£17.05per night
Giritale Hotel, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Giritale Hotel is located in the Ancient City of Polanaruwa, overlooking the beautiful Giritale Lake. It features scenic views with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and rooms with air-conditioning.

Everything was perfect. Excellent view. The food was delicious and mouthwatering. The staff was very helpful, and we felt that we were in good hands. Highly recommended.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
321 reviews
Price from£35.75per night
Seyara Holiday Resort, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located within 1.2 miles of Gal Viharaya, Seyara Holiday Resort in Polonnaruwa has a number of amenities including a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge.

The property is overall a pleasant space with a nice pool. The staff are kind and friendly, and the food is plentiful and of excellent quality - I really enjoyed dinner while I was there!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
322 reviews
Price from£11.37per night
Honey Tree Polonnaruwa, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.7 miles from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Honey Tree Polonnaruwa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

This is the first time we are visiting Srilanka and this was the first hotel we booked for accomodation in this trip.To our surprise the hotel was really fantastic with swimming pool,dining area,situated in the accessible location and surrounding.We were given excellent hospitality by the hotel staffs.They were friendly and helped us by arranging tuk tuk.They provided us tasty breakfast and I highly recommend this hotel 👍👍👍
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
39 reviews
Price from£18.16per night
Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Set in Polonnaruwa, within 5 mi of Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond and 5 mi of Gal Viharaya, Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa features free WiFi.

Located in middle of paddy field, everywhere is green color. Room was absolutely perfect & good value for the money. Hotel owner helped us go to see the ancient places, its just 10min away. hotel organized a wild safari & cycling tour for us prices are very reasonable, Owner is always available to help us. they prepared rice & curry for us, they took lot of vegetables & Fruits from they own garden. they have papaya, Lime, Banana, Mango & and many more fruits so they give us fresh fruit juices from their garden, everything is organic. thank you very much! we will come again.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
13 reviews
Price from£13.42per night
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Polonnaruwa's best hotels with breakfast

  • Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 13 reviews

    Set in Polonnaruwa, within 5 mi of Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond and 5 mi of Gal Viharaya, Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa features free WiFi.

    Amazing View of Paddy Field around the hotel, Service is superb

  • Suneetha Hotel

    Located in Polonnaruwa, a 18-minute walk from Gal Viharaya, Suneetha Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

  • Senanayaka Holiday Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.2 miles from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Senanayaka Holiday Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Deer Garden Guest
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 21 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, a 16-minute walk from Deepa Uyana, Deer Garden Guest provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Les hôtes sont charmants, aux petits soins. La chambre est simple mais très confortable .

  • The Anchorage Resort
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, 31 miles from Pidurangala Rock, The Anchorage Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Miracle Resorts & Villas
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 18 reviews

    Miracle Resorts & Villas features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Polonnaruwa. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

    Room, food, staff didnt use pool but it looked fine.

  • Canal Side Guest House Polonnaruwa
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 47 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, Canal Side Guest House Polonnaruwa offers accommodations with free WiFi access in the entire property.

    La propreté des lieux La proximité des lieux à visiter.

  • Hotel Ancient Village
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 45 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Hotel Ancient Village offers accommodations in Polonnaruwa. The hotel has a children's playground and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

    Superb location and comfortable room but room is not clean.

Budget hotels in Polonnaruwa

  • Honey Tree Polonnaruwa
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.7 miles from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Honey Tree Polonnaruwa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Friendly staff, Clean pool, worth for the money paid

  • Hotel Sudu Araliya
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 69 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool, sauna and a fitness center, Hotel Sudu Araliya is located close to the banks of Parakrama Reservoir. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free parking in site.

    La piscine et surtout l'hôtel dans son ensemble.

  • Giritale Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews

    Giritale Hotel is located in the Ancient City of Polanaruwa, overlooking the beautiful Giritale Lake. It features scenic views with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and rooms with air-conditioning.

    It brought back memories of an era from a lifetime ago!

  • Green Parrot Family Resort
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, a 17-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Green Parrot Family Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Monarch Residence
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, a 17-minute walk from Gal Viharaya, Monarch Residence provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Ruins Chaaya Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 56 reviews

    Offering a barbecue, children's playground and sun terrace, Ruins Chaaya Hotel is located in Polonnaruwa. Guests can enjoy the meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi access is available.

    Very nice quality and quiet hotel , very good breakfast and amazing staff 👌

Hotels located in the center of Polonnaruwa

  • New hotel canel park
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.6 miles from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, New hotel canel park provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • New Gama Guest
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, within 31 miles of Pidurangala Rock and 2.6 miles of Gal Viharaya, New Gama Guest provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Hotel Sanhida Polonnaruwa
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    Located in Polonnaruwa, within 1.1 miles of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.4 miles of Deepa Uyana, Hotel Sanhida Polonnaruwa provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for...

  • Lion Resort
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 14 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, 2 miles from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Lion Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

    przyjemny, czysty basen, uprzejmi właściciele. Śniadanie smaczne i syte.

  • Chillies Grand by Lathpandura, Polonnaruwa
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 5 reviews

    Chillies Grand by Lathpandura, Polonnaruwa is located in Polonnaruwa, 2 miles from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 2.3 miles from Deepa Uyana.

  • Polonnaruwa Holiday Inn

    Located in Polonnaruwa, 31 miles from Pidurangala Rock, Polonnaruwa Holiday Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Bee and Birds Hotel

    Located in Polonnaruwa, 21 miles from Polonnaruwa Railway Station, Bee and Birds Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

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What Guests Said About Polonnaruwa:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Ruins is one of the best experiences I have ever had.

    Ruins is one of the best experiences I have ever had. The staff is very nice. The food, the rooms are amazing. I invite all local and foreign people to come here and have fun. Located outside the city, it is a quiet and pleasant place to stay. In all respects, Ruins is a beautiful hotel located in Polonnaruwa. I am thankful to all the employees including the management for helping to make my holiday beautiful.
    creation
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The site seeing of historical places were the best.

    The site seeing of historical places were the best. Most of the time we ate at the hotel and visited some locals and shared a meal with them. We hired a vehicle during the tour, This gave us the flexibility to get around. Net time I'll try to get there in the cooler months, mid December.
    Ian
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lot of ancient locations and relics.

    Lot of ancient locations and relics. Can gain much information about historical Polonnaruwa era of Sri Lanka. Spread is in close vicinity and can cover all areas even without a travel guide. My favourite places were Parakrama Samudraya, museum, King Parakramabahu's castle and office, Gal Viharaya, Thiwanka Pilima geya, Vatadage, Hetadage and Sathmahal Prasadaya. There are places to eat in Polonnaruwa new town (Very close by). We dined at NS Tomatoes where the service was good.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It's worth making the effort to see the far northern and far...

    It's worth making the effort to see the far northern and far southern area too.... and don't forget to check out the back roads in the quadrangle group. The site is full of tourists, but almost nobody at the above mentioned places.
    Globetrotter118
    Norway
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Polonnaruwa has impressive archeological and historic areas...

    Polonnaruwa has impressive archeological and historic areas which are in good conditions despite of the years. The Minneriya National Park, the Dambulla cave temple and the Sigiriya Rock are also near and it makes Polonnaruwa a perfect base to visit all of them. We would strongly recommend to others.
    A
    Anonymous
    Hungary
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We stayed about 14km outside polonnaruwa on lake giritale.

    We stayed about 14km outside polonnaruwa on lake giritale. We got a tuk tuk into town (1500 rupees) and hired bikes for the day (1000 rupees each). We found a cycle route online and followed that, which took us to all the main sites. It was hot but we had a great time. Stop for a drink at the EKO hotel on the lake- a great spot!
    Lisa
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Polonnaruwa

  • From £9.47 per night
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 83 reviews
    One of the highlights of our whole trip! Opali and his family are pretty much the nicest, most welcoming people we ever met. Food was amazing and the room very spacious. We had great talks and Opali told us a lot about his life and Sri Lankas situation. He even did a night walk with us where we saw lots of animals. Also, the place is perfectly located if you want to visit the ancient city, you can even rent bikes directly at the house. In Polonnaruwa I would go there again any time. Highly recommended!!
    Halina
    Austria
  • From £12.63 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 446 reviews
    Our room was extremely clean and that seems to be rare in Sri Lanka. There was no humidity marks at all in our room. The outside pool area is just so beautiful. The pool is super clean, went for a great swim. The property is surrounded by rice fields and has plenty of wildlife.The rooms are a little out dated but thats ok since everything else is great and clean. Plenty of workers trimming plants and cleaning property. Breakfast buffet also was great. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.
    Annie
    Canada
  • From £6.35 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 36 reviews
    I stayed at the resort for one night. It was an enjoyable experience. The staff was pleasant, and the service was excellent. The resort was nicely decorated. Hotel facilities were convenient. A secure environment to stay and dine. The food was excellent. The resort is close to Galviharaya, Parakrama Samudraya, Polonnaruwa National Museum, and the Wax Museum therefore overall an excellent location to stay.
    perera
    Australia
  • From £15.63 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 230 reviews
    The owners were very nice and organized bicycles for us upon our arrival. The hotel is situated in an excellent location very close to the ruins and close to some restaurants. Rooms were clean, breakfast very good. Overall very good experience for very little money. We payed 4 times more in other places in Sri Lanka for worse conditions than in Man Guest. I can recommend this place to everyone.
    Katarzyna
    Poland
  • From £18.16 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 318 reviews
    Very nice family, it felt like belonging to the family. Very attentive and helpful. Instantly helped to organize our stay with bicycles, tea, dinner (which was the best we had in Sri Lanka so far! so tasty!). Also the breakfast was very nice! Rooms were ok, very clean. One should be able to cope with animals in the bathroom though! Location is Great, too.
    Marius
    Germany
  • From £25.26 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 80 reviews
    The location of the hotel is amazing for the ancient city, on the same road and a five minute walk from the museum and ticket office. The pool is lovely, and it is an easy walk onto Polonnaruwa town where we had some of the best Rice and curry of our time in Sri Lanka. We upgraded to a deluxe room which was bright and airy with good AC and beside the pool.
    Nicholas
    United Kingdom
  • From £14.76 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 58 reviews
    It is very quite location. Very close to Polonnaruwa ancient ruins. Good road available to hotel. Friendly approach by the staff. Iron available with stand to iron the clothes. Wi-Fi facility was available. Comfortable beds spacious room worth my stay for money.
    Pradeep
    Sri Lanka
  • From £9.47 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 153 reviews
    It’s a decent place to stay if you visit the area. The territory of the hotel is nice and the stuff is helpful if you ask them to. When we asked them about additional blankets, they brought us some and they helped us we bags. The view from the rooms is nice.
    Violetta
    Russia
  • From £150.57 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 292 reviews
    Great location to discover the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, followed by a sunset swim in the pool. The rooms are large and comfortable, although slightly dated. Staff organized two bicycles for us on short notice and are generally very kind and helpful.
    Ruth
    Germany
  • From £18.79 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 136 reviews
    This is a very nice hotel. The rooms are clean and neat and the garden is lovely. It is close to shops, restaurants, and a beautiful lake. The host is friendly and helpful.He provided us a lot of information. Very pleasant stay.Strongly recommended.
    China
  • From £56.07 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews
    Everything was perfect. Warm welcome received from the staff. True Sri Lanka hospitality. The food was super and fresh. Breakfast was too much, and it was fantastic. The VIEW is the best thing. I was obsessed with the view. Room was clean and nice.
    hansika
    Sri Lanka
  • From £37.89 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 51 reviews
    The hotel is on very beautiful location, surrounded by the lake. The view is spectacular. An ideal spot for bird watching. Sunrise and sunset can be admired. Nice comfortable rooms and bathroom. Good and tasty food.
    Marga
    Netherlands
  • From £12.63 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 446 reviews
    Very nice hotel in a beautiful place. The rooms are cleans and nice. The food is very good. The family staff is so friendly and helpful. I recommend this place. You can relax in the beautiful swimming pool !
    Maxime
    France
  • From £63.15 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 69 reviews
    As they informed not given discount for card payment..if they informed me earlier I never select this hotel for this much value. Staff given me wrong information. I lost money
    Sujith
    Sri Lanka
  • From £56.07 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews
    This hotel was ok, room was nothing special but fine, and the bathroom was clean with a nice shower and hot water (not a given in Sri Lanka)! It does have a nice lake view.
    Sophie
    United Kingdom
  • From £18.16 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews
    We loved the stay at the hotel. The owner and staff were amazing. Their cooking was even more amazing. Service was 10/10. The facilities were also extremely clean.
    Don Jayamaha
    China
  • From £150.57 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 292 reviews
    Hotel location was perfect, Polonnaruwa museum was just nearby. You can also watch beautiful sunset overlooking the reservoir just by the pool side.
    Sarah
    Indonesia
  • From £18.16 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 318 reviews
    It's a very calm and quiet place with a friendly owner. It's very close to all visiting places in Polonnaruwa and also near the town.
    Gayashan Gunathilake
    Sri Lanka
  • From £18.79 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 136 reviews
    Very clean room, located in the good location to see all attraction in Polonnaruwa. Staff is so polite and he is so helpful
    yusak
    Indonesia
  • From £15.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 45 reviews
    The way his setup was excellent like 4 start hotel standards
    Mohammadu Irsaad
    United States of America