Sri Sudarshanarama Road, 51000 Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#62 of 62 hotels in Polonnaruwa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 130 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 May 2022
Péter
GermanyOnly very minor things. The towels provided were a bit too thin. The window of my room opened on a covered courtyard, which meant it was quite dark.
Really, really nice hosts who attended to all of my needs - and even more! I had dinner and breakfast there 3 times, all times it was exceptional and very varied. The portions will have you struggling for sure!! The room was clean, it had a big bad with a quality matress and mosquito net. The A/C worked well (and was much needed, since it was scorching hot when i was there beginning of May). The family helped me with various things, from organizing a bike for me to visit the ruins to taking me by motorbike to the neighbouring town’s ATM. I was truly happy here!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 29 April 2022
Javier
SwitzerlandVery clean, spacious and comfortable room. Quiet neighbourhood and very close to the lake where you can see the most beautiful sunsets. Great hospitality and amazing food (breakfast and dinner). Without doubt the best guesthouse on our travel in Sri Lanka during four weeks. We highly recommend Radha Tourist Home.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Denisa
Czech RepublicBreakfast and dinner were perfect. There were only two more guests so the owners asked me whether it was ok to sit at one table. I had the opportunity to meet new and interesting people and enjoyed a really nice evening. The room was air-cinditioned, the bed very comfortable and I also received a bateries powered lamp when the elektrický was turned off.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 2 April 2022
Manuel
PortugalNothing to report.
Confortable bed, wide. Good mosquito net and a/c. Spacious room. Warm water in the shower. The owners are very attentive to your every need, and were very nice to pick me up from the train station late. Amazing cooking, both in breakfast as in dinner.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 21 February 2022
Andie
United KingdomGood location, lovely helpful staff, large room. Although this is a home-stay, the family don’t live in the same property, which is nice because you feel less ‘watched’ than in most home-stays.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 13 February 2022
Ľubica
SlovakiaThis place took our breath away. It is run by a lovely couple who really love what they do and you can feel it throughout your stay. The landlady is the best cook in Sri Lanka, so definitely opt for a home prepared meal. It is clean and the breakfast are really worth it as well. We recommend Radha for sure!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 February 2022
Michael
SpainExcellent breakfast and lots of it! Really good home cooked Sri Lankan dinner. Hosts couldn't have been more helpful. Kitchen with fridge and kettle so we could make a cup of tea whenever we wanted.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 February 2022
Vaidas
LithuaniaWe liked everything and all!
Spotless! Good location! Best hosts we’ve met so far in Sri Lanka! And so unexpensive for the value!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 9 February 2022
Ryan
United KingdomThere is a temple close by so be prepared for an early wake up call. Ours was approximately 0540.
The hosts were one of the best we have come across whilst travelling the country. They organised bike rental for us, laundry, transport and meals. They were very knowledgeable of the area as well and had lots of recommendations. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 14 January 2022
Karoooo_lina
PolandEverything was perfect.
The property is located very close to the bus station near clock tower. The hosts were simply wonderful people. They made our stay in Polonnaruwa so nice that it was hard to go to the next place ❤️ they organized bikes for us for a fine price and dinner which was AMAZING - you have to check on that (10+ plates with different dishes from local Sri Lankan kitchen). But be careful - don't eat anything before that dinner 😁 breakfast was also wonderful, prepared early at 7 a.m. (as per our request). Thank you for making our stay so wonderful ❤️
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 11 January 2022
Leonie
GermanyNice 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!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 7 January 2022
Dani
SpainWe stayed at a similar place on sigiriya a bit more cost effective. But there is nothing actually to complain about. The place is actually worth It.
Great locación, confortable bed, delicioso dinner, quiet, complimentary tea, nice owners
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 6 January 2022
Dmitry
RussiaA bit outdated facilities, old towels and linens. Room was pretty small. I suppose it is normal for this location.
Very kind owners. They made dinner for us at 21:30, was very helpful.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 6 January 2022
Virginie
SwitzerlandI loved the place and the kindness of the family! The meals were all delicious. The situation is also perfect, in a quiet street near all interesting sites (bus station, museum, ancient temples, etc.) I would have loved to stay longer. Thank you so much ! 🤗
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 4 January 2022
Marius
Germanynothing!
Very nice family, it felt like belonging to the family. Very attentive and helpful. Instantly helped to organize our stay with bicycles, tea, dinner (which was the best we had in Sri Lanka so far! so tasty!). Also the breakfast was very nice! Rooms were ok, very clean. One should be able to cope with animals in the bathroom though! Location is Great, too.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 28 December 2021
Radu
RomaniaRadha home feels truly like a home, and the hosts are like two loving parents. The place is very clean, the rooms are spacious, the lady cooks a lovely dinner. The couple is sweet and very helpful with everything. Highly recommend it.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 27 December 2021
Someplacenew
BangladeshNot much to do about it but many mosquitoes in the evening in December. They did organise electric repellant for inside the room, which worked.
Sirani and her husband are wonderful hosts. They organised a cheap bicycle hire for the archaeological park and organised transport too. They gave advice about what to do in town and were nice to chat with in general.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 27 December 2021
Sabine
Austriavery good food
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 22 December 2021
Indrajith
Sri LankaTV in the room would have improve the value.
Spacious room with comfortable beds. It is a good location for a family with kids. Room and bathroom was clean and well maintained.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 19 December 2021
Alice
SwedenThe bathroom worked well, albeit no shower curtain to retain the water from the shower. So everything will get wet in the bathroom when you shower. No handle on the bathroom door in our room.
Very good location close to the museum and the ancient city. We got good help to rent bicycles. Tasty breakfast with egg hoppers and hoppers with banana and jam. The room was spacious. Comfortable bed and nice seating area outside. Very friendly and helpful couple who takes good care of you.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 December 2021
Amalie
Czech RepublicThe couple running the place is very nice and happy to chat with you. There, we got to ask some of the things we wanted to know about Sri Lanka from locals. The food was tasty, portions big and the room super clean - definitely a great plus. We especially appreciated the possibility to rent bikes at the accommodation and also that the owner drove us to the bus station after our check out.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 November 2021
Miguel
United KingdomEverything was great
My friends and I stayed for 1 night in the Radha tourist home. It was a good value, very clean in a quiet area but very close to the outdoor attractions. Also walking distance within some local restaurants. I would like to emphasise the politeness of the owners, a local couple, very helpful and friendly. Also the serve a delicious breakfast. Definitely I would recommend everyone to book there
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 3 November 2021
Karina
Polandeverything! - very nice room and clean - wonderful owners!!! - delicious dinner and breakfast
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 18 October 2021
Javier
SpainAll great
Friendly and helpful host, clean, and well manteined
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Minela
Bosnia and HerzegovinaAt first it seemed clean, but the smell of the room and bathroom was unbearable, as if it had been cleaned with a dirty cloth without detergent. there was also no soap or toilet paper.
The hosts were very kind. The breakfast was delicious. Location is also good.
Stayed in February 2024
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