Top 10 hotels in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

August 14, 2022 Layne Dawes

Discover the best hotels in Polonnaruwa, North Central Province including Seyara Holiday Resort, Tishan Holiday Resort, Luxman Guest House, Pharo Lake, Lake Cabin, Thidas Arana, Devi Tourist Home, Hotel Mahanuge, Ruins Villa, Sanctuary Cove Guest House.
Restaurants in Polonnaruwa

1. Seyara Holiday Resort

Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
54%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 327 reviews

Seyara Holiday Resort

Finding an ideal family-friendly motel in Polonnaruwa does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Seyara Holiday Resort, a nice option for travelers like you. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a mosquito net, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Seyara Holiday Resort features baggage storage and newspaper. In addition, as a valued Seyara Holiday Resort guest, you can enjoy an outdoor pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While staying at Seyara Holiday Resort, visitors can check out Gal Vihara (1.2 mi) and Gal-potha Stone Book (1.4 mi), some of Polonnaruwa's top attractions. If you are looking for a good Chinese restaurant, you may want to check out Ruins Chaaya or Sunrise And Akila Restaurant while staying at Seyara Holiday Resort. Should time allow, Polonnaruwa Archaeological Ruins, Lankathilaka Image House, and Kiri Vehera are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Seyara Holiday Resort puts the best of Polonnaruwa at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Excellent stay! Great value for money!

Reviewed By frankbZ7141ZT

This was really a surprise for us. Such a great hotel for such a low price! Fantastic pool and very friendly service. Therefore we can't understand the review of 465rohanj. What you give is what you get. We loved the place, many thanks!

2. Tishan Holiday Resort

A11 No. 1580, Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 264 reviews

Tishan Holiday Resort

Showcasing a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace, You can see the sun set in the garden area and in the pool area. Guests can enjoy a meals at the restaurant. Free WIFI available at the Hotel. Tishan Holiday Resort is located in Bendiwewa in the region of Polonnaruwa. For the archaeological area it is 3.5km away.Kaduruwela Train Station and Bus Stand is 7 km away. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. But there are some categories you can select the room with or without air condition and also with breakfast or not. Each room comes with a private bathroom and free toiletries and towels. The hotel also provides car rental and bike rental and also bicycle rental. And also hotel arranging the safari for the National parks. Also Sigiriya rock 50km away, Dambulla cave temple 65km away, Bandaranaike International Airport is 192 km away. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Gorgeous place

Reviewed By D5638VJ_

This place is amazing! We have been resting here for one night, and the hotel left a positive impression! Rooms are clean and cozy, with a good view! Staff is very polite and friendly, they want you to be in a good mood all the time. The swimming pool has been cleaned three times since we were there, so it’s pure! We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here, and I have to say, that it is tasty, they tried to cook more European food and we appreciate it??? Это действительно очень хороший отель! Мы оставили частичку себя на стене) We left some words on the wall!

3. Luxman Guest House

33 Nidahas Swarnajayanthi Mawatha, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 108 reviews

Luxman Guest House

Luxman guest house is a small guest house located at Polonnaruwa.district main city of Kaduruwela . (Close to Polonnaruwa main bus terminal and railway station) Specially for budget travelers, Easy to access from the Polonnaruwa main bus terminal and railway station by walking distance within 08 - 10 minutes to Luxman guest house. For all the guests provide a WI-fi facility, pedal bicycles, (clothes refresh) washing machine, for bathing hot water shower, including facilities free of charge provided . Luxman guest house is a pleasant place to stay, As your home stay. Nearby daily needs by 05 minutes walking distance, You can enjoy shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, Liquor - beer shops, and gym centers (for exercise). The main city center is walking distance within 05 mints. Luxman guest house is famous for backpackers, Good balcony upstairs provides all of the guests a chance to relax facing the main road.

Welcoming, very helpful, spacious room

Reviewed By amyaW9256WL

Free bike hire, excellent cheap food next door, spacious room and the nicest host you could ever imagine. He is so kind - wrote down bus journey descriptions for us, gave great tips and let us shower in the afternoon after a long cycle even though we had checked out already! He has made my travels in Sri Lanka so far a very positive experience! Would definitely stay here again, thoroughly recommend it.

4. Pharo Lake

No 42 Deewara Mawatha Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
54%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 218 reviews

Pharo Lake

Hotel Lake park Located in Polonnaruwa face to the lake Parakrama Samudraya with a Panoramic view to lake.The best place to watch wild elephants and different kind of Birds in Polonnaruwa.lake safari by catamaran.feel the beautify and smell of lake.This is the best place in Polonnaruwa.

Superb

Reviewed By Hasiya_priya

Unexplainable lake view from hotel front. Greate. Rooms were very clean and fresh. Staff is very helpful and honest. There is good pool and It was very clean. All items are delicious and a lot of Lakefish items. Highly recommend this hotel.

5. Lake Cabin

Seethamaligawa Road, Bendiwewa Near Bendiwewa Government School, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 7 reviews

Lake Cabin

Hotel lake cabin is picturesquely situated in a natural environment from the hustle and bustle of city life facing Lake built by king Parakramabahu the great 1000 years ago. The cabins of the hotel have been built overlooking the Lake. Lake Cabin is close to Polonnaruwa main city, Polonnaruwa sacred city, the museum and other ruins, it is convenient for anyone to explore the area. Further bird watchers and those who love wild animals should include this place on their must -do-list.

A beautiful place

Reviewed By Benjamin V

We stayed 2 nights at this lovely place, and spent a lot of this time simply sitting on the balcony, enjoying the nature around us, it was wonderful. It was a simple but lovely room, and the owner was always there to help us or bring us some food/drinks. You can easily take some bicycles to go to see the ruins in Polonnaruwa, and there is even one of the best restaurant in Polonnaruwa 5 minutes away. Definitley worth a visit if you stay 1-2 days in Polonnaruwa. With a little bit of luck, you could event have a wild elephant greeting you in the morning!

6. Thidas Arana

23rd Mile Post Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
8%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 61 reviews

Thidas Arana

Thidas Arana is a Luxury echo friendly hotel with a Asian/western Restaurant and Bar ,located close to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.

Spacious , clean , modern room with comfortable beds

Reviewed By Dilash D

On the main road to Polonnaruwa . Easy access with good parking space. Spacious , clean , modern room with comfortable beds and a large balcony . Clean , well maintained , spacious bathroom .Good restaurant and staff. Big pool and greenish surrounding.

7. Devi Tourist Home

Lake View Watte New Town Road, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
35%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 91 reviews

Devi Tourist Home

Offering a restaurant and accomodation facility , 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 100 km away. The Polonnaruwa Railway Station is 5.1 km, the Sacred City of Polonnaruwa is 2.6 km and the Bandaranaike International Airport is 196 km

Great stay at Devi!

Reviewed By V4460RXlucyl

Me and my partner stayed for 2 nights at Devi. The home cooked dinners in the evening were some of the best we had in Sri Lanka and very reasonable - highly recommend! Breakfast was a little more basic but plenty of toast and fresh fruit. We rented Bikes from the hosts to visit the ancient city which was great. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and friendly and helped arranged transportation when we checked out. Theres a beautiful lake not too far from the guesthouse which we walked to by foot. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here.

8. Hotel Mahanuge

25th Mile Post, Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
39%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 93 reviews

Hotel Mahanuge

See why so many travelers make Hotel Mahanuge their small hotel of choice when visiting Polonnaruwa. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Polonnaruwa, Hotel Mahanuge is located a short distance from Lankathilaka Image House (1.8 mi) and Gal Vihara (2.0 mi). As your “home away from home,” the small hotel rooms offer air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage while staying at Hotel Mahanuge. In addition, Hotel Mahanuge offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Polonnaruwa trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out Wishma Restaurant, one of the seafood restaurants that can be found in Polonnaruwa, which is a short distance from Hotel Mahanuge. Best of all, Hotel Mahanuge makes it easy to experience many great Polonnaruwa attractions like Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa Vatadage, and Polonnaruwa Archaeological Ruins, which are some popular ancient ruins. At Hotel Mahanuge, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Polonnaruwa.

thoroughly neglected hotel other than the front garden

Reviewed By Travel816801

I stayed couple of days and will not select the hotel for its rates are very high for an average business traveler. Menu, Laundry is very high compared to similar level hotels. Not enough trained staff to work. rooms are neglected and some of the lights fused and not checked or replaced before giving the room. Noone checked whether there were enough facilities or offered wifi or extension codes to work as the staff may have noticed me walking with the laptop bag. No instinct actions or offers. the manager seems to be incapable and did not have any courtesy to call and find out anything wrong. Once complained a plate of french fries was sent only. I have been there before many times and now see the neglected hotel. At night the cockroaches start their explorations , which we don't like. table and chairs are highly uncomfortable. No additional plug bases for a current traveler

9. Ruins Villa

99/1 Sri Nishshankamallapura, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
76%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 108 reviews

Ruins Villa

Peaceful guesthouse with nature!

Reviewed By Ellahyland

What a beautiful stay we had at Ruins Villa! There are 4 double rooms that open out onto a spacious terrace overlooking gardens filled with nature. We saw deer, rabbits, monkeys and bats on our nature tour that Upali kindly took us on. Upali made us feel instantly welcome, providing us all the information we need to make the most of our stay. He organised tours, provided us with bikes to explore the ruins, and cooked the most amazing Sri Lankan dishes for us to enjoy! The guest house is located right next to the ruins - we went on a lovely bike ride all along the canal and rice paddy fields to start our ruins tour, ending up back right by the guest house, which was very convenient! Upali will also be happy to arrange tuk tuks for any other tours you want to do - we went to Dambulla and Sigiriya for great rates. The rooms were very simple, but at the price and location, there was not a lot more we needed! We would completely recommend this guesthouse to all those wanting a relaxing, quiet break in the beautiful city of Polonnaruwa. You’re in the safest of hands with the host, too.

10. Sanctuary Cove Guest House

517 Circular Road Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
52%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 60 reviews

Sanctuary Cove Guest House

Located within 100 M heart of Polonnaruwa, features a number of amenities including a garden and a terrace sun set and sky view. Built in 2015, Sanctuary Cove the property is within 1 km of Gal Viharaya Railway and main bus station 2 km from the property. The Ancient museum of Polonnaruwa is 2 minutes and bus station as well. While Parakrama Samudra Lake is 5 minutes from the property with common lounge and dining areas, lunch and dinner available upon request. Bicycle, bike car and rental safari tours, airport pic up drop off. Features air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. Pasikuda and Kalkudah beach is 50 km from the property. Currency exchange services, luggage storage facilities. Speaking English and Italian, staff are always on hand to help at the reception.

Fantastic hosts and great location

Reviewed By HelenandAndybfc

We stayed here for 2 nights. The guest house is in a great location, really central and within easy walking/ cycling distance of the archaeological site. We could not have asked for better hosts, the whole family was so warm and friendly. The food was incredible, we had breakfast included in our stay but also ate dinner here both nights and it was amazing. We were able to hire bikes from the owners of the guest house too which was really helpful. Would definitely recommend this place.

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