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Reviews of Hotel Sudu Araliya 5 stars

New town Polonnaruwa, 51000 Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

#60 of 64 hotels in Polonnaruwa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 54 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    2.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good service value for the money and nice environment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Lovely location but needs a little attention
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit disappointing- food cold heaters seemed to have been switched off and food dried up - hot water for tea not hot either, cornflakes very stale, standard of the food could have been a lot better it was also cleared away before the end of service without informing the guests. Table cloths stained and needed washing. Bed sheets old, holes etc needs new bed linen

    Friendly staff , location and stunning lake views

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Ok but could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dining area and on the overall a face lift would help! Another drawback was the absence of WiFi in the room: if you want WiFi you have to be near the reception .

    The setting and the swimming pool. The room was large enough but with little storage space; no shelves in the closet! The bathroom was roomy but the shower really small.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The receptionist lacked friendliness

    location is so beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some facilities need to be improved

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    A relaxing and welcoming place to stay in a great location with beautiful gardens and pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No wifi in the rooms. No fridge in the room. No air conditioning in dining area.

    The staff are lovely - very accommodating and helpful. The location of the hotel on the lake, the gardens and the pool are fabulous.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The between the rooms were very thin and could hear people speaking in the next room. The shower was very difficult to open. Had to keep the shower going for over seven minutes before the water got warm. Then when showering the water went cold after five minutes. No A/C in dining room. Went for dinner at 8 pm and dining area was in the dark. We had to ask for the fans to be switched on. Table service was very poor.

    The entrance and reception was beautiful and welcoming. The food buffet was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dated

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    Value for money and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food selection during the breakfast buffet (on the second morning when the hotel wasn’t very busy). Having said this, we requested some items from the kitchen and they were provided.

    Staff were extremely nice, the room was really spacious for the 4 of us (2 adults and 2 kids). Great location for a day visit to polonnaruwa.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    6.0
    Good hotel but need some improvement in rooms and buffet
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Barmen extremely slow and unprofessional. Food at the buffet always cold and too spicy for European taste, sometimes we also suspected no fresh food. Room clean but oldish that need renovation and matelas to change. shower tub too small and not enough pressure at the shower jet. Rooms are not soundproof and you eat neighbourhood or people passing front of your door as they were in your room.

    This is a nice hotel with beautiful garden and swimming pool but needs some rooms renovations.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The level of the hotel is not so good. It looks like a 3 stars hotel, with cleanliness to be improved. Still ok but a bit expensive for what it is.

    The view is nice, just on the lake.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water leaking from A/C machine on to the beds

    Swimming pool

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    1.0
    Very poor facilities for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel facilities very poor

    Nature

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night

    dinning area was not comfortable (without AC). The breakfast had only local variations. Less items for international level.

    Dinner buffet was as per the expectation. Could enjoy with the garden.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    1.0
    Nothing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room, very very dirty, smelly bathroom unbearable

    Garden

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Situated in a great location, It would be nice if the restaurant had AC.

    Absolutely amazing nature. Garden was nicely maintaining. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    5.0
    As a business unit you should give a priority for local visitors. Bcz of now most of local visitors will visit during th
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room condition not good

    Fantastic. Good background

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing dislike

    Location is mind blowing Foods were really delicious Sevices are really good Staff was helpful and nice with us

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    5.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty.

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    10
    I have stayed here many times and will do again a lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was excellent but having Wi-Fi in the rooms and not just in the lobby area would make it perfect!!

    Very relaxing with excellent service

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    4.0
    An astonishing lake view and a well maintained garden with a disspointing hotel service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty washing basin at the main restaurant,bar menu card not up to date with current prices,the bar,bathroom floor and the room floors were not cleaned properly,no soap holder inside the shower cubical.the passage from pool area to the rooms were not cleaned properly,bad smell.The mugs inside the room was not cleaned. There were only 02 single pillows and the bath towels were not available during the checked in.The barman took about 1 & 1/2 hour to report to the duty so that we had to wait till he come to order our foods and drinks.Here this can only give 2/10 rating with compared to the overall quality in Araliya resort and spa at Unawatuna.If it is not about its location with the lake view I will not recommend this hotel Sudu araliya for sure.

    Beautiful and peaceful location with the lake view and a well maintained garden.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    5.0
    I choose the Sudu Araliya to celebrate my birthday and it was not so nice at the time no😌
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness, staff attention, bed and sleeping quality,no Wi-Fi at room even the public area the staff never mentioned, Gym equipment is too old and not functional the treadmill

    It’s perfect location with the lake

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    9.0
    Excellent service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NA

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very uncomfortable Food is not tasty. Mattress is very hard and my arms pain can't stop Room is very small Bed is very small Bathroom some equipment not working Hairdryer not available Horrible service

    I'm not like to this hotel horrible 😔 I'll never ever choose to visit this hotel again Im suffering with backpain now bcs this mettress very hard

    Stayed in July 2023

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