Giritale Hotel is located in the Ancient City of Polanaruwa, overlooking the beautiful Giritale Lake. It features scenic views with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and rooms with air-conditioning.
Cam
Australia
Staff were super helpful with an issue with a cot and replaced it the same day. The view is also amazing.
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.
Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Hotel Ancient Village offers accommodation in Polonnaruwa. The hotel has a children's playground and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
Usha
United Kingdom
It was a pleasant stay, very nice and tranquil place to stay.
Food was good and tasty.
Staff was very helpful.
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.
Manuel
Switzerland
Excellent reception from hotel personnel, very familiar and friendly. The room was very clean and better even than in the pictures
Situated in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, Hotel Anaulundawa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
chandramali
Sri Lanka
this was best last minute booking i ever made . The place was super clean and Spaciouse;my entire family loved the place. We stayed for two nights . The propaty is under construction i feel it has very bright future and guest gonna love the place with the future change .
Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.4 km from Deepa Uyana, Deer Garden Guest provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Petr
Germany
The host family was very friendly and helpfull. The original Sri Lanka food was very delicious and plenty. The location is a dream for nature lovers with a lot of wildlife in the garden, on the fringe of the jungle an just a step to the ruins of Polonnaruwa.
Tishan Holiday Resort is located in Bendiwewa in the region of Polonnaruwa, it features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant.
Rastko
Serbia
Nice resort for few night stay. Very friendly staff. Pool is nice extra.
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.
James
United States
Great breakfast, location was near the ruins and an easy bike ride. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful
Situated in Polonnaruwa, 2 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Senanayaka Holiday Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.
Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.4 km from Deepa Uyana, Deer Garden Guest provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Les hôtes sont charmants, aux petits soins.
La chambre est simple mais très confortable .
Set in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, The Anchorage Resort offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
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.
Room, food, staff didnt use pool but it looked fine.
Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Hotel Ancient Village offers accommodation in Polonnaruwa. The hotel has a children's playground and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
Superb location and comfortable room but room is not clean.
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.
Friendly staff, Clean pool, worth for the money paid
Offering a barbecue, children's playground and sun terrace, Ruins Chaaya Hotel is located in Polonnaruwa. Guests can enjoy the meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi access is available.
Very nice quality and quiet hotel , very good breakfast and amazing staff 👌
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.
Located in Polonnaruwa, 50 km from Pidurangala Rock, Holiday Inn Polonnaruwa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Located in Polonnaruwa, within 49 km of Pidurangala Rock and 4.2 km of Gal Viharaya, New Gama Guest provides accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.
Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Green Parrot Family Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Located in Polonnaruwa, within 1.8 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 2.2 km of Deepa Uyana, Hotel Sanhida Polonnaruwa provides accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for...
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.
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.
przyjemny, czysty basen, uprzejmi właściciele. Śniadanie smaczne i syte.
Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.5 km from Gal Viharaya, Monarch Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Located in Polonnaruwa, 2.5 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, New hotel canel park provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.
FAQs about hotels in Polonnaruwa
On average, 3-star hotels in Polonnaruwa cost £18 per night, and 4-star hotels in Polonnaruwa are £45 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Polonnaruwa can on average be found for £97 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Polonnaruwa this weekend is £16 or, for a 4-star hotel, £49. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Polonnaruwa for this weekend cost on average around £117 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £16 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Polonnaruwa for tonight. You'll pay on average around £44 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Polonnaruwa will cost around £104 (based on Booking.com prices).
From Colombo, take a direct train (6 hours) or bus (5 hours) to Polonnaruwa. International travellers can fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, then take a taxi or bus. No direct water transport available.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers to reach Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, is Bandaranaike International Airport. Located approximately 230km away, it offers numerous flights and transport links to Polonnaruwa.
What guests said about Polonnaruwa:
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Ruins is one of the best experiences I have ever had.
Ruins is one of the best experiences I have ever had. The staff is very nice. The food, the rooms are amazing. I invite all local and foreign people to come here and have fun. Located outside the city, it is a quiet and pleasant place to stay. In all respects, Ruins is a beautiful hotel located in Polonnaruwa. I am thankful to all the employees including the management for helping to make my holiday beautiful.
creation
8.0
Scored 8.0
The site seeing of historical places were the best.
The site seeing of historical places were the best. Most of the time we ate at the hotel and visited some locals and shared a meal with them. We hired a vehicle during the tour, This gave us the flexibility to get around. Net time I'll try to get there in the cooler months, mid December.
Ian
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Lot of ancient locations and relics.
Lot of ancient locations and relics. Can gain much information about historical Polonnaruwa era of Sri Lanka. Spread is in close vicinity and can cover all areas even without a travel guide. My favourite places were Parakrama Samudraya, museum, King Parakramabahu's castle and office, Gal Viharaya, Thiwanka Pilima geya, Vatadage, Hetadage and Sathmahal Prasadaya.
There are places to eat in Polonnaruwa new town (Very close by). We dined at NS Tomatoes where the service was good.
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Anonymous
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It's worth making the effort to see the far northern and far...
It's worth making the effort to see the far northern and far southern area too.... and don't forget to check out the back roads in the quadrangle group. The site is full of tourists, but almost nobody at the above mentioned places.
Globetrotter118
Norway
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Scored 10
Polonnaruwa has impressive archeological and historic areas...
Polonnaruwa has impressive archeological and historic areas which are in good conditions despite of the years. The Minneriya National Park, the Dambulla cave temple and the Sigiriya Rock are also near and it makes Polonnaruwa a perfect base to visit all of them. We would strongly recommend to others.
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Anonymous
Hungary
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Scored 8.0
We stayed about 14km outside polonnaruwa on lake giritale.
We stayed about 14km outside polonnaruwa on lake giritale. We got a tuk tuk into town (1500 rupees) and hired bikes for the day (1000 rupees each). We found a cycle route online and followed that, which took us to all the main sites. It was hot but we had a great time. Stop for a drink at the EKO hotel on the lake- a great spot!
I had wonderful time hear for 3 days, regret I did not book longer, but had to move on. It is a hotel with 13 rooms, but it feels more like a homestay! Everyone , from the owner and his family to the staff were so friendly and helpful beyond expectations. Amazing hospitality. A place you want to go back to. Everyone seems to enjoy their work. The pools are great, taking great care of . Very clean. Thank you for a wonderful stay an help with renting bikes and bus transport. Hope to see you again😊
Hotel located outside of the city center but with a very nice view on the lake and a swimming pool. Stayed 2 days. One day to relax at the pool and one day to visit Polonnaruwa. Hotel brought us in contact with a local tour guide and with him we did a bicycle tour in the old city which was excellent. The guide knows everything about the old city and about buddhism. So if you are staying at this hotel check with the Chef of the kitchen for this tour guide as they are friends.
The hotel is well situated surrounded by rice paddies and is a peaceful location. The hotel has a beautiful tropical landscaped garden with magnificent pool area which is welcome at the end of a hot day traipsing around the ancient site. The hotel is a family run business where the young members are the front of house and do a great friendly job. Breakfast was large and a good start to the day of a mixture of Sri Lankan and western.
Fantastic location in terms of close to Polonnaruwa archeological site - and actual hotel is next to lake - masses of bird life, and fishermen launch boats from adjacent “beach”. Staff super friendly and helpful. Nice pool with plenty of sun-loungers - in shade if required. Pleasant restaurant area - gigantic lobster-like prawn very tasty. Really good Sri Lankan breakfast - delicious. excellent value.
Beautiful, clean, spacious room. There are two very nice new buildings with two units each. The garden is lovely and we sat on the balcony and watched the birds. Breakfast was exceptional and plentiful & dinner was the best that we had in Sri Lanka, everything was fresh and flavorful. Kithmi is away from the main road so it is quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend Kithmi Resort, it is a true gem.
Best place to stay in Polonnaruwa according to me. The house is in the nature and very close to the temples. We had great discussions about the country and got to learn more about Sri Lankan. Our host made us an amazing rice and curry and we went on a night walk to see wild animals. We have been able to rent great bikes to visite the temples. I really recommend!
The owner is really nice and will help you out with whatever you need. They also have their own safari service. The location is great, a couple minutes bike ride from the ticket office to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. They rent out bikes as well. Food is great, some of the best we had in Sri Lanka.
Room and bathroom very clean and spacious. AC good. Our host was very welcoming and arranging. We booked 2 bicycles to visit the Polonnaruwa Archaeological Site, which is located nearby. We had a delicious homemade dinner, and the breakfast was good as well.
As they informed not given discount for card payment..if they informed me earlier I never select this hotel for this much value.
Staff given me wrong information. I lost money
This is a very nice hotel in Polonnaruwa . The location is central and the service is excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful in arranging excursions for us.
Air conditioned rooms with a very attractive location. Very friendly service and very delicious food. I think this is the best place to stay when visiting Sri Lanka.
Very good place for stay in polonnaruwa.
Good and kindly staff.
Food was amazing . I had a best breakfast in sri lanka.
Room is very clean and nice view.
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