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The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available daily at the guest house.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for cycling.

I was very happy staying at the Lake Cabin. Everything was excellent. Waking up early to the sounds of birds, sitting on the balcony to watch the sunrise, eating breakfast, and watching fishermen on the lake. Perfect!!! I felt relaxed and enjoyed every minute.

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9.1
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Set within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and less than 1 km of Deepa Uyana, Radha Tourist Home offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Very nice and clean property, walking distance to archeological site and so nice manager and his wife

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9
Superb
318 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a bath. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with city views and an outdoor dining area. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels.

We had a great stay at Man Guest! The room was comfortable and clean. The front porch was cozy and offered a nice view onto the surrounding wildlife. The host was fantastic, very friendly and helpful throughout the stay. We also had dinner and breakfast here, which were both delicious and plentiful. We are very happy and would definitely come again!

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9.3
Superb
236 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

The guest house specialises in a Full English/Irish and Asian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. At Villa Ravichini, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and high tea and serves Asian cuisine.

Nice, simple and very clean homestay, close to the ancient city. Possibility to rent a bike. I stayed only one night. Ravi the owner is very kind, humble and helpful, he even showed me around the lake with bicycles. And he always finds the solution;-)

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9.3
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Kumari Guest House is located in Polonnaruwa, 1.7 km from Gal Viharaya and 2.4 km from Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

Room was very clean and staff very helpful.Close to shops and taxi stand. road to guest house not heavily traveled.

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9.5
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

Boasting free bikes, garden and views of mountain, River Nature Park is located in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Gal Viharaya. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and an outdoor fireplace. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The place is very clean and comfortable. Good location and very kind, helpful host! We had a delicious breakfast. I highly recommend! ☺️

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9
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

The guesthouse is just 300 m from Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Polonnaruwa National Museum. Kaduruwela Railway & Bus Station is 5 km away.

At Udesh Guest, you will find a tour desk. Bike hire is available at this guest house and the area is popular for cycling. Guests can socialize and relax at the common lounge area.

Excellent value. Very clean and comfortable. Dinner was fantastic. Homestay meals are always the best! But most importantly the family was kind and very helpful. They organized a great guide for the Ancient city. Well worth the money. They even helped us to the bus with our heavy backpack!

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9.1
Superb
52 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Offering free bikes, Luxman Guest House is located at a 10-minute walk from the Polonnaruwa Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a bath or shower. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Extras include a washing machine, a desk and a fan.

It was amazing stay and interaction with Mr De silva. He made me felt like home and the way local information given by Mr de silva was amazing.

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9.3
Superb
46 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. The units include a private bathroom, a bidet and free toiletries, and some units at the guest house have a safety deposit box. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Very clean room, located in the good location to see all attraction in Polonnaruwa. Staff is so polite and he is so helpful

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8.9
Fabulous
136 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Situated just 700 metres from Deepa Uyana, Thisal Guest House provides accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as room service. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The guest house features garden views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Magical location! The property is located few minutes walk to the ruins and 3 minutes walk to a big lake, where you can have a leisurely walk and enjoy a beautiful view. You can also hire a bicycle at the property for 800 LKR. Kalum, the property owner, does great elephant safaris. His safaris are better than organized tours, cause he doesn't follow 10 other jeeps. He will take you different route, where you get to see more elephants without disturbing them and from really close up. I had a jeep to myself and i absolutely loved it! Would highly recommend this safari. You can also buy precious stones from Kalum, as his family runs a mine and have been in a business for many years. Kalum is very knowledgeable about many things and will look after you. The property has very good WIFI.

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8.3
Very good
371 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £15.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 136 reviews
    great hosts who helped us with cycle hire for the ancient city and onward transport. The property is tucked away from the main road so is quiet but close to the ancient city entrance. Very reasonably priced for what you get.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £6.28
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 371 reviews
    The guest house is a great location, just down the road from the ancient city and I rented a bike to go and explore it. Food was amazing from the host, some of the best I had in Sri Lanka. I would definitely recommend a stay. Especially as a solo traveller it was a nice break for two nights.
    Rebecca
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.64
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 46 reviews
    we had a great stay with Luxman. he is a great host, excellent english and knowlegde for how to visit the ancient city the best way! He arranged a cheap but very filling breakfast for us, thank you Luxman!
    Helene Christina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £19.63
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 142 reviews
    Great host. Great location.
    D
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.42
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 154 reviews
    Very cute, family run guest house close to the ruins. Lovely hosts, quiet, terrific breakfast (and dinner with much-needed beer upon request). Highly recommended.
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £6.28
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 371 reviews
    The location of the guest house is great. You can also rent bikes there (they are in good shape and cheaper than in other locations). We also ate dinner there and it was one of the best meals we had on Sri Lanka. They could also arrange safari tour as the host owns the jeep.
    Agnieszka
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £18.06
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 318 reviews
    Nice familiar guesthouse with lovley hosts. they do everything to satisfy their guest’s needs. food was delicious. the place is clean and quiet. I highly can recommend Radha Tourist Home!
    Leonie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £14.13
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 28 reviews
    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.
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £7.85
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews
    The owner is lovely ,helpful,friendly. The guest house is quiet,has a charming garden with birds chirping,lovely! The room is spacious and the location is near to Galviharaya of ancient city. Bicycle is available for rent,easy to roam around ancient city and greenlush paddy field near by. I enjoyed my stay here very much.
    swee Lay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.64
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10 reviews
    Our host was so friendly and helpful, thank you :). Basic but spacious and clean rooms, nice seating area on the terrace overlooking garden. Tasty coconut drink on arrival fresh from the tree in the garden! Decent WiFi. Good breakfasts on the terrace . Cheap bicycle rental from the guest house also :)
    Charlotte
    Young couple
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