The 10 best guest houses in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

The best guest houses in Polonnaruwa

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Sahan Tourist House

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.

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, 105 reviews

Price from

US$17.10

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

SHANTHA NAMAL PERERA

From

Australia

“I had a great one-night stay at [Hotel Name]. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, with all the amenities I needed for a short visit. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a smooth check-in and check-out process. Despite being a brief stay, I appreciated the quiet environment and cozy ambiance.The location was convenient, close to key attractions and transportation. Overall, it was a hassle-free and enjoyable experience. Highly recommend for short stays!”

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews

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US$21.82

1 night, 2 adults

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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....

Piyusha

From

Sri Lanka

The location was beyond expectations. Two separate cabins were situated next to each other. Each had two double beds, air conditioning, tea or coffee making facilities, a mosquito net and linen and toiletries. There was a small balcony with seating for four persons and the balcony was right next to the electric fence separating the forest reserve around Parakrama Samudraya man made lake. The view in the morning from the balcony was exceptional, and we could watch the sun rise amidst many water and land birds flying around us. We identified a grey heron, purple heron, many king fishers, peacocks, green and blue tailed bee eaters, a crimson backed golden back (woodpecker) among the numerous birds and two mongooses had a playful morning right before our eyes. The breakfast and dinner were delicious with three types of local fruits plus the meal. The host Sanka was lovely, providing us with our meals on the dot. He also found d accommodation for our driver in a nearby place. There is a wooden elephant making workshop right next to the cabins and our friend from Germany was delighted to watch elephant carving from wood and purchased 5 beautiful elephants. There are shops to buy common items within 200 meters of the cabins and bicycles are available for rent for those who like to cycle. We spent a lot more time in the cabin than we expected as we didn’t want to leave bird watching from our balcony!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

Price from

US$33

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Adriana

From

Poland

Very clean and comfortable room with air conditioning. We had a long, tiring day before we arrived and it was a big relief to rest in a nice place and have a hot shower. The view from the terrace is amazing.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 647 reviews

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US$20

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Petra

From

Germany

Clean and comfortable new room with very good air condition. Nice staff with always helpful. Delicious breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Price from

US$20

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Dogan

From

United Kingdom

We loved our stay here. We only had a night which felt like enough for the area but wished we could have stayed longer at their lovely guest house. The couple that run it are so friendly, attentive and we felt right at home. The room was so cosy and tastefully done. We found the bed to be comfortable and really appreciated having a lamp and decorations in the room. The food was so yummy and fresh. We loved the dog Lily as well as the owners. There was just a warm atmosphere and the place felt loved.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Price from

US$18

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

John

From

United Kingdom

Exceptional hosts and delicious home cooking. Helped to organise our stay, visiting Polonnaruwa and Medirgiriya archaeological sites and a canoe ride across the nearby lake. Did not expect to see an elephant feeding itself water plants. Canoe trip finished watching the sun go down. Without the help of our hosts we would probably only have experienced Polonnaruwa

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

Price from

US$21

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

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 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

Price from

US$20

1 night, 2 adults

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The Lavish Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Located just 300 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, The Lavish Polonnaruwa features accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as full-day security.

Sadeepa

From

Sri Lanka

I had a really great time on this place. Room is very clean and very new. Food is very delicious and breakfast is super. Staff are very friendly and always helpful. Definitely I recommend this place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Price from

US$11

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

asim

From

Sweden

A lovely family home and a wonderfully attentive and gentle family. The guest house is quiet, clean, peaceful and just the perfect escape into a simple, quiet, peaceful stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

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US$9.45

1 night, 2 adults

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