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Sahan Tourist House

Polonnaruwa

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.

T
Ten Dem
From
Vietnam
Sahan Guest House was an awesome find! The welcome was warm and genuine — I was even greeted with a refreshing welcome drink, which was a great touch after a long trip. The room was super clean, air-conditioned, and really comfortable. WiFi was fast and reliable, which was perfect for planning my day trips and staying connected. The location is perfect — right in the city, close to everything, and just a short ride to the ancient city. Super convenient if you’re exploring the cultural sites nearby. There’s also fast food and other restaurants nearby if you’re craving a quick bite. Honestly, the hospitality here is top-notch. Sahan and the team really care about their guests. I felt safe, relaxed, and very well taken care of. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!🍹🇻🇳
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 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.

l
lucas
From
France
Lovely host. Delicious dinner and breakfast. You can rent bikes directly here. I recommended this place if you want to go to the ruins 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
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....

O
Owen
From
Canada
The reason to come here is that front porch. The rest of the cabin is small but functional. Give yourself a few hours to stay there and watch the animals of the lake. We were braced for clouds of insects, but there weren't many, maybe we got lucky. We also went for the morning lake tour which was fantastic. Excellent breakfast as well. The host was really helpful and easy to get ahold of.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Price from
US$24
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.

P
Pierre
From
France
Probably the most friendly hosts we had in Sri Lanka so far. The whole family owning this place is so nice and made everything possible to make us happy and enjoy our stay in Polonnaruwa! In addition the view on the rice field is wonderful and everything was clean!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 658 reviews
Price from
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.

S
Shailendra
From
India
Exceptional hospitality. They allowed me to use the lobby and offered me tea even after check out.. Arranged tuk tuk for me. Very polite and we'll behaved host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Jayaru Guest House

Polonnaruwa

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.

A
Arnau
From
Spain
The family is incredibly welcoming, from the parents to the son, that is helping from time to time. The rooms are nice and clean, the bed comfortable and you can rent a bike there to go visit the city (although a bit old they work well). The breakfast was very good. Our only regret was spending only one night here and continue our chat with the son and father. Thank you for the hospitality and the ride to the bus station!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$12
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.

M
Measina Palmer
From
Australia
Incredibly friendly and helpful host and family, with an adorable dog. We rented bikes which was very handy for polonnaruwa, the rooms were great, comfy, with fans and A/C, everything very clean. Rooms had bathrooms as well, which were clean and great! Area was very close to the old town and ancient ruins which felt very authentic (but also they have bikes so you can easily cycle to other areas). And did I mention the hosts were amazing because they were the best. They offered us dinner (which we sadly missed but Mr.punsiri's kitchen around the corner was 10/10) but got a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 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.

t
travelbugck
From
Switzerland
Very clean room, exceptional breakfast and host family. WiFi,warm water, water pressure and A/C worked perfectly. You can also eat dinner at the hotel. It is just a 5mins walk from the lake promenade where we watched beautiful sunsets. 10mins bicycle ride to the maingate of the ancient sights, 5min to the museum and ticket office. Can rent bicycle at the hotel as well. we loved our stay
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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Thisal Guest House

Polonnaruwa

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.

D
David
From
Lebanon
Like the title says this is a good budget stay. You have everything that you need, it is very close to the archaeological site, the food is delicious and in large quantities , and most importantly the owner and his mother treat you like family. I really enjoyed my time there as a solo traveller, they are very kind. The owner also has a jeep for safari.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Price from
US$9.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa

Polonnaruwa

Situated within 49 km of Pidurangala Rock and 50 km of Sigiriya Rock, Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

G
Gaja
From
Slovenia
Very helpful Shani arranged all we needed during our stay and helped us with trip planning for our next leg of journey. It was great to have the swimming pool and massage to unwind!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$2
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 658 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

Highly rated guest houses in Polonnaruwa and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Set in Polonnaruwa and only 400 metres from Deepa Uyana, Sunshine Guest House offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$12.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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.

From US$14.43 per night

My Home Guest

Polonnaruwa
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and a bar, My Home Guest can be found in Polonnaruwa, close to Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.4 km from Deepa Uyana.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 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.

From US$20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Set just 700 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School provides accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen...

From US$17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Situated within 1.1 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.9 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Devi Tourist Home offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Gal Viharaya and a 17-minute walk of Polonnaruwa Vatadage in Polonnaruwa, River Nature Park offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Gal Viharaya and 2 km of Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Livinginn Polonnaruwa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

From US$17 per night

Save money on guest houses in Polonnaruwa and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Hotel Sanjana & Restaurant is located in Polonnaruwa, 3.9 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 4.1 km from Deepa Uyana.

From US$33.30 per night

ARANI HOMESTAY

Polonnaruwa
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 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.

From US$19.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

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

From US$47 per night

Lake Cabin

Polonnaruwa
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 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.

From US$34 per night

Eco Paradise Guest House

Polonnaruwa
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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.

From US$18.87 per night

white shine lodge

Polonnaruwa
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located within 49 km of Pidurangala Rock and 50 km of Sigiriya Rock, white shine lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

New Haven Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Featuring garden views, New Haven Polonnaruwa features accommodation with balcony, around 49 km from Pidurangala Rock.

From US$14.43 per night

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Dilshan Guest

Polonnaruwa
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Offering a garden and lake view, Dilshan Guest is located in Polonnaruwa, 400 metres from Deepa Uyana and 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower.

From US$10 per night

Udesh Guest

Polonnaruwa
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Located within 1.3 km of Gal Viharaya and 2.1 km of Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond in Polonnaruwa, Udesh Guest features accommodation with seating area.

From US$13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated within less than 1 km of Polonnaruwa Railway Station and a 11-minute walk of Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena, Rice Villa Retreat features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

From US$34.97 per night

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Villa Ravichini

Guest House in Polonnaruwa
Avg. price/night: US$17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 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.
Guest review by
John
Group

Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa

Guest House in Polonnaruwa
Avg. price/night: US$21.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 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.
Guest review by
Rachel
Young couple

Thisal Guest House

Guest House in Polonnaruwa
Avg. price/night: US$16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 448 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.
Guest review by
Rebecca
Solo traveller

Lake Cabin

Guest House in Polonnaruwa
Avg. price/night: US$34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Great host. Great location.
Guest review by
D
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