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Tishan Holiday Resort

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Tishan Holiday Resort is located in Bendiwewa in the region of Polonnaruwa. The archaeological area is 3.5 km away from Tishan Hotel. Hotel features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace.

T
Tommaso
From
Italy
Excellent father and son staff. Breakfast and pool super.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Suja Holiday Niche

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Set in Polonnaruwa, 50 km from Pidurangala Rock, Suja Holiday Niche offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

S
Sahan
From
Sri Lanka
This place has been beautifully designed to showcase natural beauty. The staff are very friendly. Since they also have a restaurant, there was no need to worry at all about food. And the food is very tasty. The prices are also reasonable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

White Shine Hotel

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, White Shine Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

C
Cabrita
From
Portugal
White Shine Hotel, a very plesant place to stay. Good hospitality. Marvellous breakfast and dinner. The couple who own this hotel are very friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$13
1 night, 2 adults

Pearl White Residency-HOTEL

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, Pearl White Residency-HOTEL features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

P
Panagiotis
From
Greece
Big rooms , the owners very helpfully, thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults

New Gama Guest

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, New Gama Guest provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

A
Angela
From
Australia
The host, Mina, is exceptionally kind. She wants all her guests to be happy, comfortable and 'well feed'!!! Her cooking is also exceptional. The accommodation is simple, in a good way. I can well understand why people stay longer. Others become life-long friends. I hope to be one of these. A wonderful experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$6
1 night, 2 adults

Senanayaka Holiday Inn

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 2 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Senanayaka Holiday Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

S
Sahan
From
Sri Lanka
This is a very quiet and peaceful place. The room was also very comfortable. The staff were very kind and supportive. It is an ideal place to relax both mentally and physically. Although we came for just one day, we felt like staying for a few more days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

Aura Villa

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Situated in Polonnaruwa, within 2.3 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 2.6 km of Deepa Uyana, Aura Villa features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

P
Patrick
From
Switzerland
Very nice and quiet place. Breakfast and dinner was delicious. There are bicycles to drive around the ancient city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Kithmi Resort

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 48 km from Pidurangala Rock, Kithmi Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

B
Ben
From
Kazakhstan
A room with a view of the lush garden and a peaceful terrace right in the tranquility of Pollonaruwa. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious. The host was exceptionally helpful, arranging guides for both an elephant safari and a tour of the wonders of the old town temples (both highly recommended); I had some money issues but he was very patient in helping to resolve them.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Price from
US$21
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Lake Park

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 3.2 km from Gal Viharaya, Hotel Lake Park provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

M
Malinda
From
Kuwait
The hotel is beautiful. Very clean. Lovely helpful happy staff. Big swimming pool. Lovely restaurant with good food. Large portions. Fish from the lake. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful lake. Wildlife everywhere. Elephants. Birds. Iguana. Mongoose. So much more. Large comfortable rooms. What more could you ask for. Will definitely recommend this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
Price from
US$48
1 night, 2 adults

Lavendish Wild Safari

Hotel in Wasgamuwa

Lavendish Wild Safari features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Wasgamuwa. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has pool views and free WiFi.

K
Kalpa
From
Sri Lanka
Amazing staff specially at the front desk. They’re always smiling and amazed by the service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$66
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Polonnaruwa District's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

Offering a restaurant, free Wi-Fi access and a spacious outdoor terrace, Seyara Holiday Resort is located in Polonnaruwa just 7 km from Polonnaruwa Railway Station.

From US$18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Set in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Hotel Siyathma polonnaruwa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa is located in Polonnaruwa, within 42 km of Pidurangala Rock and 43 km of Sigiriya Rock.

From US$27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Located in Polonnaruwa, 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Canal Side Guest House Polonnaruwa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Located in Polonnaruwa, within 4.6 km of Gal Viharaya and 5 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Hotel Summer Haven provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, and free WiFi.

From US$35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews

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

From US$89.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

Lavendish Lake Giritale - Former Giritale Hotel is located in the Ancient City of Polanaruwa, overlooking the beautiful Giritale Lake.

Set in Polonnaruwa, 1.4 km from Gal Viharaya, Punkalasa Natural Park offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$23.81 per night

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Eco - view Lodge is situated in Hingurakgoda, within 40 km of Sigiriya Rock and 12 km of Gal Viharaya.

From US$16.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 1.9 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Heritage Villa Polonnaruwa features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$11.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

Set in Polonnaruwa, 2.7 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Honey Tree Polonnaruwa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 19 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.

From US$135.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Ruins Chaaya Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Agbo Hotel features free WiFi and views of pool in Polonnaruwa. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool and to a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set within 34 km of Pidurangala Rock, Meegas Sewana Resort in Minneriya has a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Riverdale holiday Inn is situated in Kanduruwela, 700 metres from Polonnaruwa Railway Station and 700 metres from Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena.

Hotels in Polonnaruwa District that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 1.8 km from Gal Viharaya, Jungle View Guest features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$9.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.8 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Hotel Sanhida Polonnaruwa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$16.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Gal Viharaya, Monarch Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$36.80 per night

Lion Resort

Hotel in Polonnaruwa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 3.2 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Lion Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$25 per night

Set in Hingurakgoda, 39 km from Pidurangala Rock, Grand Imaira offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a spa and wellness centre.

From US$24.20 per night

Set in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Deepa Uyana, Monkey Garden Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$14.15 per night

Located in Polonnaruwa, 2.5 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage, River edge eco farm & villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$29.34 per night

Set in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Deepa Uyana, Nature park hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$27.75 per night

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From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Clean, Comfortable, and Family-Friendly – Just Like Our Own Home Our stay at Honey Tree Polonnaruwa was wonderful! The pool was crystal clear and even had a safe area for small children. With only six rooms, the atmosphere was quiet and private — perhaps the only hotel in Polonnaruwa with a pool for such a small number of guests. The rooms were very comfortable, the food was delicious, and the staff were warm and welcoming. Excellent value for money!
Guest review by
gabriel
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
The room was beautiful, with a very nice view of the lake and the bathroom was amazing, the experience of having shower in the middle of the nature is so great! We also enjoy having drinks at night in the beautiful garden in front of the lake. The breakfast and the dinner is delicious. We took a massage and it was so relaxing… a perfect place to enjoy the nature (safaris are quite near) and relax
Guest review by
Esther
Spain
From US$40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
The place looks great, the room is nothing luxurious but it is clea. the water preassure and hot water is extremely good. We had no chance to try the pool but it looked super nice and inviting. We really liked the small seating area with the colourful lights around at entering. Breakfast was good. The location is unbelievebly good. This place is well worth the money!
Guest review by
Nelli Tunde
Denmark
From US$19.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Very large room and bathroom, bigger than most in Sri Lanka. Very friendly and helpful owners and staff, nothing was too much trouble, even arranged bicycle rental for us. Be sure to eat dinner there to enjoy their delicious curries! They also helped us to flag down the correct bus going along the highway to our next stop! Thanks so much!
Guest review by
Oliver
United Kingdom
From US$18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
Fantastic hotel. Great value for money.. Nice balcony. Great swimming pool. Amazing breakfast.. Too big for me.. Lovely staff.. The owner speaks excellent English.. Watching the local mongoose family from my balcony.. Líon beer & lime what more could you want..
Guest review by
Colm Mooney
Spain
From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
We stayed at Aroma Villa Homestay and it was wonderful. The place is cozy, the owners are very kind and helpful, and their hospitality is excellent. Breakfast was delicious. We definitely recommend staying here!
Guest review by
David
Czech Republic
From US$89.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Spectacular location especially because off the garden, the pool and the sunset over adjacent lake. The room was very big and comfortabel,
Guest review by
Johannes
Netherlands
From US$20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
So nice welcoming! The place is beautiful and authentic and the owners so helpful and nice! We felt like queens ..,
Guest review by
Lea
France
From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Amazing staff specially at the front desk. They’re always smiling and amazed by the service
Guest review by
Kalpa
Sri Lanka
From US$398.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Very helpful and attentive staff, perfect location, spacious rooms. A great experience!
Guest review by
Richard
Switzerland
From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Very nice quality and quiet hotel , very good breakfast and amazing staff 👌
Guest review by
Szymanski
Poland
From US$16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
Excellent father and son staff. Breakfast and pool super.
Guest review by
Tommaso
Italy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
Very beautiful relaxing location
Guest review by
Lalith
Sri Lanka

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10

Great place to explore the ancient city as well as safaris...

Great place to explore the ancient city as well as safaris in Minniyera NP, Habarana NP and Kurulu Eco Park. You can easily cycle through the ancient city and there are plenty of tour guides available to take you through the city.
Guest review by
Alison
Australia
8.0

I want to stay a bit longer there, as the place is naturally...

I want to stay a bit longer there, as the place is naturally very peaceful. On the way, we stopped at a restaurant near a lake, which is also a good place to touch the nature. Luckily, we saw a wild elephant wandering in the lake from that place. On the way back from Minneyriya, we saw two wild elephants who were trying to cross the road. Lovely to see them from the car. A person who loves to see elephants should go Minneriya.
Guest review by
Indra
Sri Lanka
10

This is a far better place to stay due to the quality of the...

This is a far better place to stay due to the quality of the resort than in Polonnaruwa. A guest could stay here for many days as the ground are huge and relaxing. Pool and spa are kept spotless by a dedicated person that has been doing ot proudly for over 21 years.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

Amazing, smaller national park.

Amazing, smaller national park. More of a wild, intimate experience than it's massively over subscribed cousins. We were in very close contact with a family of elephants, (including baby) for at least 20 mins before another jeep arrived, and then it was only just the two vehicles.
Guest review by
Andy Fitt
United Kingdom
10

Half a day was enough as the sun was out and draining.

Half a day was enough as the sun was out and draining. At the last stop in Polonnaruwa where you have the temple there was a young man sketching and painting. There was also an older gentleman selling Neem & Jamun tree wood containers and tumblers for keeping water in the night and drinking in the morning Neem for better all over health & Jamun for decreasing blood sugar.
Guest review by
PRATIBHA
India
10

Lovely national park, clean, quiet compared to other parks...

Lovely national park, clean, quiet compared to other parks in Sri Lanka. Fairly priced entrance fee, guide joins you on the jeep, but optional to tip them. Ours was superb and pointed out many things we would have missed otherwise.
Guest review by
Garry
United Kingdom
10

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has a lot to offer to the...

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has a lot to offer to the tourists who want to know about the history of Sri Lanka. It has so many ruins and monuments to view, and especially marvel at the stone crafting abilities of ancient Sri Lankans who have created so many buddhist states and artistic monuments by using rocks. Definitely a trip to add to your bucket list.
Guest review by
Vidane
United Kingdom
10

This hotel has all what you need from a safari hotel at a...

This hotel has all what you need from a safari hotel at a good price: • Very friendly staff • Good Sri Lankan village food and drinks with a smile • Organized safari tours to see lots of elephants • Clean comfortable rooms with hot water • Beautiful lake next to the hotel
Guest review by
Anonymous
Australia