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Man Guest Polonnaruwa, hotel in 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.

Friendly owner operator. Clean. Cooked us a meal. Ordered beer in for me. Just very friendly people It is basic but you know that going in. But worth the stay.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
361 reviews
Price from
£17
1 night, 2 adults
Lake Cabin, hotel in 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....

The view of this lake cabin is very beautiful. When you eat breakfast with this view, it feels fantastic 😊
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
£20.09
1 night, 2 adults
Sudu Neluma Home Stay, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Providing cars and bikes on rent, Sudu Neluma Home Stay provides accommodation in Polonnaruwa. All rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day.

Friendly family, they speak good english, so communication was good. They provided us with bikes (Rs.1000) and the dinner they cooked for us was amazing (Rs.1500).
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
198 reviews
Price from
£8.76
1 night, 2 adults
Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Boasting garden views, Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa features accommodation with patio, around 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower.

Rooms are very big and clean.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
£15.79
1 night, 2 adults
Luxman Guest House, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Offering free bikes, Luxman Guest House is located at a 10-minute walk from the Polonnaruwa Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available.

Mr Luxman was full of good advise and very helpful to fulfill any travel needs. The free bike was a big bonus.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
53 reviews
Price from
£7.34
1 night, 2 adults
Sunset Tourist Home, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Set within 1.5 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.9 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Sunset Tourist Home provides accommodation with seating area.

Very friendly and helpful owner. Can arrange anything for you. Basic, but really worth the price.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
63 reviews
Price from
£9.74
1 night, 2 adults
River Nature Park, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Boasting free bikes, garden and views of mountain, River Nature Park is located in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Gal Viharaya.

- nice owner of the location, everything arranged very quick and we had nice chat in the morning regarding various topics - place was clean and in quiet area
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
£7.73
1 night, 2 adults
New Haven Polonnaruwa, hotel in Polonnaruwa

Featuring garden views, New Haven Polonnaruwa features accommodation with balcony, around 50 km from Pidurangala Rock.

The host is lovely!! The room is very cute and there is hot water and a television. He also cooks really delicious and you feel part of the family ;)
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£21.45
1 night, 2 adults
Thisara Guest House, hotel in 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.

Good breakfast, we can easily find it on the map, nice terrace.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
171 reviews
Price from
£15.46
1 night, 2 adults
Radha Tourist Home, hotel in Polonnaruwa

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.

Very helpful owners, organised tuk driver for me. Gave me loan of umbrella. Nice quiet location, good restaurant nearby.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
383 reviews
Price from
£17.77
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Lake Cabin
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 175 reviews

    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.

    everthing was Amazing good bootsafari and Nice View in the evening

  • Villa77
    Breakfast options
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Polonnaruwa, 2.3 km from Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena and 2.6 km from Polonnaruwa Railway Station, Villa77 offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Todo genial. Repetiremos sin duda si un dia volvemos

  • River Nature Park
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 47 reviews

    Boasting free bikes, garden and views of mountain, River Nature Park is located in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Gal Viharaya.

    Příjemné ubytování, čisté, WiFi připojení k dispozici.

  • Udesh Guest
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 56 reviews

    Situated in Polonnaruwa, 27 km from Sigiriya, Udesh Guest features a spacious outdoor terrace, free internet access and free parking facilities.

    Super consigliato! Proprietari gentilissimi e cibo ottimo!

  • Thisara Guest House
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 171 reviews

    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.

    Clean, spacious and comfortable room. The staff is friendly . Good breakfast.

  • ARANI HOMESTAY
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 63 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, ARANI HOMESTAY is set in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Deepa Uyana and a 14-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Vatadage.

    Sehr freundliche Familie, sehr hilfsbereit und super Gespräche

  • My Home Guest
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 52 reviews

    Located 200 metres from Polonnaruwa ruins and 28 km from Sigiriya, My Home Guest boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.

    The staff was super kind and helpful. Rooms are new and clean Very close to the ruins

  • Livinginn Polonnaruwa
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 53 reviews

    Boasting a terrace with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Livinginn Polonnaruwa can be found in Polonnaruwa, close to Gal Viharaya and 2 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage.

    Unfassbar freundliches Personal. Sehr entspannte Lage.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Polonnaruwa

  • Hotel Sanjana
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Hotel Sanjana is located in Polonnaruwa, 4.1 km from Deepa Uyana and 4.3 km from Gal Viharaya.

  • New Haven Polonnaruwa
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Featuring garden views, New Haven Polonnaruwa features accommodation with balcony, around 50 km from Pidurangala Rock.

  • Sunset Tourist Home
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 63 reviews

    Set within 1.5 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.9 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Sunset Tourist Home provides accommodation with seating area.

    El dueño es muy amable y nos dió mucha información.

  • Kumari Guest House
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 65 reviews

    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.

    Une famille accueillante et aux petits soins. Les repas sont délicieux.

  • Man Guest Polonnaruwa
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 361 reviews

    Located within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Man Guest Polonnaruwa offers accommodation with seating area.

    We didn’t get the Breakfast , Location was very neat , Clean and tidy

  • Luxman Guest House
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 53 reviews

    Offering free bikes, Luxman Guest House is located at a 10-minute walk from the Polonnaruwa Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available.

    всё супер! хозяин очень хороший человек! помогал во всём. спасибо

  • Sudu Neluma Home Stay
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 198 reviews

    Providing cars and bikes on rent, Sudu Neluma Home Stay provides accommodation in Polonnaruwa. All rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day.

    Family is very nice and very helpful. Food is superb

  • Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 171 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa features accommodation with patio, around 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower.

    Perfect Location😍 Friendly Host delicious breakfast

  • Radha Tourist Home
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 383 reviews

    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.

    The land lady, and all her family is just incredibly nice and helpful.

  • Binara Home Stay
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 60 reviews

    Offering a terrace and hot spring bath, Binara Home Stay is located in Polonnaruwa in the Polonnaruwa District Region. Free private parking is available on site.

    New, comfortable rooms. Comfy beds, good A/C. Breakfast was also ok.

  • Sanctuary Cove Guest House
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 55 reviews

    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.

    An excellent stay, super friendly hosts and their super friendly dog :)

  • Villa Ravichini
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 23 reviews

    Located just 700 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Villa Ravichini features accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service.

    Akční pan domácí se vším poradil vše zařídil a vynikající jidlo

  • Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 63 reviews

    Operating a 24-hour front desk, Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School home stay tourist home is strategically located in a quiet area, within 500 metres from Polonnaruwa Bus Station.

    Good service. Good facilities. Reasonable charges.

  • Risenlak Holiday Resort
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 48 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Risenlak Holiday Resort offers pet-friendly accommodation is located 800 metres from Polonnaruwa and 50 km from Sigiriya. Free private parking is available on site.

    La famiglia che gestisce le camere è stata gentilissima

  • Malee Homestay
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 13 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Malee Homestay is set in Polonnaruwa, 48 km from Pidurangala Rock and 49 km from Sigiriya Rock.

    Tutto. L hosting è superbo il posto è recentemente rinnovato. I tour sono ben organizzati e la qualità prezzo è ottima

  • Thambara Resort
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 46 reviews

    Located within 1.2 km of Polonnaruwa Railway Station and 1.4 km of Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena in Polonnaruwa, Thambara Resort offers accommodation with seating area.

    Everything, location perfect, clean and comfortable

  • Devi Tourist Home
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 32 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, 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.

    Amazing hosts, great cooking class, thank you very much :-)!

  • Jayaru Guest House
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 11 reviews

    Set within 400 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.2 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Jayaru Guest House features accommodation with seating area.

    sehr hilfsbereiter netter gastgeber , schöne Terrasse zimmer gut, top preis Leistung

  • Oudarya Guest
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 38 reviews

    Located within 2.3 km of Polonnaruwa Railway Station and 2.3 km of Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena in Polonnaruwa, Oudarya Guest offers accommodation with seating area.

  • Thisal Guest House
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 431 reviews

    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.

    All very nice. Very good breakfast and very good dinner home made .

  • Pure Bliss Home Resort
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1 review

    Located in Polonnaruwa with Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and Deepa Uyana nearby, Pure Bliss Home Resort provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • Priyanna Guest, Forest view
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 52 reviews

    Situated in Polonnaruwa, Priyanna Guest, Forest view features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Le propriétaire est très sympathique et donne de bons conseils.

  • Dilshan Guest
    Central location
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 63 reviews

    Located within 800 metres of Deepa Uyana and 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower in Polonnaruwa, Dilshan Guest offers accommodation with seating area.

    The most kind, friendly and helpful host which I had

  • Adrian Hostels
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 3 reviews

    Adrian Hostels is situated in Polonnaruwa, 1.2 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage, 3.9 km from Gal Viharaya, and 4.1 km from Polonnaruwa Railway Station.

  • Sahan Guest House

    Situated in Polonnaruwa, within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 600 metres of Deepa Uyana, Sahan Guest House features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

  • Sesara Guest House

    Situated in Polonnaruwa, within 1.8 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 2.1 km of Deepa Uyana, Sesara Guest House features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who...

  • Hotel Royal Garden

    Set in Polonnaruwa, within 1.1 km of Gal Viharaya and 1.6 km of Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Hotel Royal Garden offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Eco Paradise Guest House

    Set in Polonnaruwa, within 1.8 km of Gal Viharaya and 2.2 km of Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Eco Paradise Guest House offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

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Homestays that guests love in Polonnaruwa

  • Avg. price/night: £11.59
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 63 reviews
    The host, Nishanthi, was absolutely amazing. From the moment we stepped into the homestay we felt welcome. She prepared us an amazing breakfast every morning and an incredible dinner, showing us how it was made from her kitchen.
    Alex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £17
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 361 reviews
    Very nice host family. We had dinner and breakfast at the location which was very good.
    Robin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £10.82
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 198 reviews
    Homestay is very good with nice, smiling and caring owners. You can order delicious breakfast and dinner, add air condition, rent a bikes or car - everything what you need. The place is in quiet area.
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £15.46
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 55 reviews
    Super lovely hosts, great location, comfortable room and clean. Excellent value for money
    Benjamin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £17
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 361 reviews
    Nilusha was a great host, she made us feel soo welcome. The place was spotless overlooking beautiful rice fields with great Internet where I could work on video calls during the day with no issues. I also recommend the buffet breakfast! Thanks again.
    Steve
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £7.73
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Great location very close to ancient city ticket office. Great host family - attentive and gave local advice. Appreciated the air con which worked super well. Awesome breakfast - of our best so far.
    John
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £10.82
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 198 reviews
    The room was comfortable and I slept very well. It is easy to visit the ancient town from here. The homestay owner is really accommodating and made me feel really welcome and cared for. The food was amazing and portions were generous.
    Nicole
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £6.18
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 431 reviews
    Great homestay and staff The food was the best of the trip and the safari amazing!
    Monica
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £10.82
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 198 reviews
    Beautiful, spacious room with AC available for a small additional cost which was very welcome in the humidity! Lovely host family who arranged us transportation from our previous location and dropped us at the bus stop too for our onward journey. We explored the ruins on bicycles you can rent from the property and we had delicious dinner and breakfast. Would 10/10 stay here again.
    Olivia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £3.76
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 65 reviews
    The host family were super friendly, making the nice atmosphere in their homestay. The bathroom was very clean and pleasant, and the food that they serve for breakfast and dinner is just amazing. I was served like someone special. They are ready to help you with everything, you can rent a bike to go to the ancient city. This homestay is a little out of a town in a nice , quiet area. I enjoyed my stay there a lot and recommend this place.
    Elżbieta
    Solo traveller
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