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Polonnaruwa District

Polonnaruwa

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Lake Cabin
Lake Cabin

Guest house

3 km to the city centre
Seethamaligawa Rd Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(238 reviews)

9.2

The 3-star Lake Cabin Polonnaruwa hotel is situated right near Ruins and provides car hire service, along with bicycles for rent.

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US$ 35 per one night

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Thisal Guest House
Thisal Guest House

Guest house

1.3 km to the city centre
23/1 Temple Road, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(415 reviews)

8.4

Located 2.9 km from the ancient Sinhalese rock reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa Temple, Thisal Guest House Polonnaruwa is right near the Council Chamber. Wi-Fi is accessible in the rooms and…

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US$ 16 per one night

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Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School
Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School

Guest house

900 m to the city centre
Circuler Road (Near The Telecom), Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(92 reviews)

8.6

The 3-star Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School Polonnaruwa hotel, located 2.8 km from the ancient Sinhalese rock reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa Temple, is proud to feature an archaeological…

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US$ 15 per one night

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Manel Guest House
Manel Guest House

Guest house

1.1 km to the city centre
New Town Road, Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(128 reviews)

8.2

Located just 250 metres from the Archaeological Museum, Manel Guest House Polonnaruwa is merely a 5-minute walk from the Audience Hall. Boasting a location fairly close to the Weijantha Prasada, the…

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US$ 26 per one night

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Devi Tourist Home
Devi Tourist Home

Guest house

600 m to the city centre
Devi Tourist Home, Lakeview Watta, Newtown,Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(36 reviews)

9.2

Featuring views of the garden, Devi Tourist Home Polonnaruwa hotel is located a 10-minute drive from the Lankatilaka Temple. This guest house entices guests with free private parking, available on…

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US$ 15 per one night

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Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa
Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa

Guest house

4.4 km to the city centre
1617 Bendiwewa Jayanthipura, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(100 reviews)

8.2

Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa Polonnaruwa hotel is 2.6 km from the unusual ziggurat-style Sathmahal Prasada. The hotel, located within a…

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US$ 2 per one night

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Midland Rest
Midland Rest

Guest house

3.1 km to the city centre
Saw Mill Junction Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Located 4.4 km from the ancient relic Hatadage Shrine, which is considered to be a sacred place of worship, Midland Rest Hotel Polonnaruwa offers a luggage room for guests' convenience. This guest…

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US$ 25 per one night

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Lake Cabin

Guest house

3 km to the city centre

Seethamaligawa Rd Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(238 reviews)

9.2

The 3-star Lake Cabin Polonnaruwa hotel is situated right near Ruins and provides car hire service, along with bicycles for rent.

starts from

US$ 35 per one night

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Thisal Guest House

Guest house

1.3 km to the city centre

23/1 Temple Road, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(415 reviews)

8.4

Located 2.9 km from the ancient Sinhalese rock reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa Temple, Thisal Guest House Polonnaruwa is right near the Council Chamber. Wi-Fi is accessible in the rooms and…

starts from

US$ 16 per one night

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Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School

Guest house

900 m to the city centre

Circuler Road (Near The Telecom), Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(92 reviews)

8.6

The 3-star Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School Polonnaruwa hotel, located 2.8 km from the ancient Sinhalese rock reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa Temple, is proud to feature an archaeological…

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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Manel Guest House

Guest house

1.1 km to the city centre

New Town Road, Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(128 reviews)

8.2

Located just 250 metres from the Archaeological Museum, Manel Guest House Polonnaruwa is merely a 5-minute walk from the Audience Hall. Boasting a location fairly close to the Weijantha Prasada, the…

starts from

US$ 26 per one night

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Devi Tourist Home

Guest house

600 m to the city centre

Devi Tourist Home, Lakeview Watta, Newtown,Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(36 reviews)

9.2

Featuring views of the garden, Devi Tourist Home Polonnaruwa hotel is located a 10-minute drive from the Lankatilaka Temple. This guest house entices guests with free private parking, available on…

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa

Guest house

4.4 km to the city centre

1617 Bendiwewa Jayanthipura, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(100 reviews)

8.2

Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa Polonnaruwa hotel is 2.6 km from the unusual ziggurat-style Sathmahal Prasada. The hotel, located within a…

starts from

US$ 2 per one night

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Midland Rest

Guest house

3.1 km to the city centre

Saw Mill Junction Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Located 4.4 km from the ancient relic Hatadage Shrine, which is considered to be a sacred place of worship, Midland Rest Hotel Polonnaruwa offers a luggage room for guests' convenience. This guest…

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US$ 25 per one night

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Lake Cabin
Lake Cabin

Guest house

3 km to the city centre
Seethamaligawa Rd Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(238 reviews)

9.2

The 3-star Lake Cabin Polonnaruwa hotel is situated right near Ruins and provides car hire service, along with bicycles for rent.

starts from

US$ 35 per one night

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Thisal Guest House
Thisal Guest House

Guest house

1.3 km to the city centre
23/1 Temple Road, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(415 reviews)

8.4

Located 2.9 km from the ancient Sinhalese rock reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa Temple, Thisal Guest House Polonnaruwa is right near the Council Chamber. Wi-Fi is accessible in the rooms and…

starts from

US$ 16 per one night

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Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School
Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School

Guest house

900 m to the city centre
Circuler Road (Near The Telecom), Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(92 reviews)

8.6

The 3-star Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School Polonnaruwa hotel, located 2.8 km from the ancient Sinhalese rock reclining Buddha in Polonnaruwa Temple, is proud to feature an archaeological…

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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Manel Guest House
Manel Guest House

Guest house

1.1 km to the city centre
New Town Road, Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(128 reviews)

8.2

Located just 250 metres from the Archaeological Museum, Manel Guest House Polonnaruwa is merely a 5-minute walk from the Audience Hall. Boasting a location fairly close to the Weijantha Prasada, the…

starts from

US$ 26 per one night

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Devi Tourist Home
Devi Tourist Home

Guest house

600 m to the city centre
Devi Tourist Home, Lakeview Watta, Newtown,Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(36 reviews)

9.2

Featuring views of the garden, Devi Tourist Home Polonnaruwa hotel is located a 10-minute drive from the Lankatilaka Temple. This guest house entices guests with free private parking, available on…

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa
Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa

Guest house

4.4 km to the city centre
1617 Bendiwewa Jayanthipura, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(100 reviews)

8.2

Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Ariya Rest & Ayurveda Spa Polonnaruwa hotel is 2.6 km from the unusual ziggurat-style Sathmahal Prasada. The hotel, located within a…

starts from

US$ 2 per one night

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Midland Rest
Midland Rest

Guest house

3.1 km to the city centre
Saw Mill Junction Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Located 4.4 km from the ancient relic Hatadage Shrine, which is considered to be a sacred place of worship, Midland Rest Hotel Polonnaruwa offers a luggage room for guests' convenience. This guest…

starts from

US$ 25 per one night

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Hotels in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa offers 134 hotels catering to diverse preferences, from serene lakeside retreats to charming boutique stays. The majority are cozy guesthouses and mid-range hotels, predominantly in the Kaduruwela and New Town districts. Average prices for 3-star hotels hover around $45/night, while 5-star luxuries average $120/night. Recently, sleek modern buildings have emerged, bringing contemporary flair with eco-friendly designs. Discover your perfect stay and confidently book through our platform today.

Where to stay in Polonnaruwa - a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods

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Hotel Sudu Araliya

* Kaduruwela offers spacious parks and playgrounds ideal for children.

* Attractions like the Parakrama Samudra are easily accessible.

* Family-friendly hotels, such as Hotel Sudu Araliya, provide great amenities.

Families should consider Kaduruwela for its family-friendly environment.

Ekho Lake House

* New Town is centrally located with easy access to government offices.

* A variety of business-friendly hotels like the Ekho Lake House offer meeting facilities.

* Reliable public transportation connects New Town to key areas in Polonnaruwa.

Business travelers will find New Town convenient for their needs.

* New Town has bustling markets and eateries perfect for exploring alone.

* Safe and well-lit streets make it a comfortable area for solo adventurers.

* Backpacker-friendly accommodations are abundant for budget-conscious travelers.

Solo travelers might enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of New Town.

Ekho Lake Hotel

* Giritale's tranquil lakeside setting offers perfect romantic sunsets.

* Boutique hotels like Ekho Lake Hotel provide intimate and luxurious stays.

* Close proximity to quiet nature trails makes for peaceful strolls.

Couples on a romantic getaway should explore Giritale for its serene vibe.

* Kaduruwela has numerous budget accommodations without compromising comfort.

* Local street food vendors offer cheap yet delicious meal options.

* Public transport links make it easy to explore surrounding attractions on a budget.

Budget travelers will appreciate the affordability of Kaduruwela.

Polonnaruwa Tips You Must Know

* Book in March or November for the best discounts, avoiding the rush and high rates typical in December and April.

* Consider that peak tourist seasons coincide with local festivals such as Vesak in May and Poson in June, when prices and demand soar.

* From Colombo, take a train or a bus to Polonnaruwa; local tuk-tuks cost around $5-$10 for short distances within the city.

* Save money with budget-friendly local eateries and seek guesthouses offering meals included in the stay.

* While generally safe, exercise caution around isolated temple areas at night, ensuring valuables are secure during late excursions.

Frequently asked question

Do any hotels in Polonnaruwa offer easy beach access?

While Polonnaruwa isn't a beach destination, hotels like Ekho Lake Hotel offer beautiful lakeside views.

What hotels provide the best views in Polonnaruwa?

Giritale Hotel offers rooms with breathtaking views of the Giritale Tank and surrounding wilderness.

Are there any hotels near major attractions like the Polonnaruwa Vatadage?

Seyara Holiday Resort is conveniently located a short drive from the Polonnaruwa Vatadage and other key sites.

Which hotels are best for those seeking adventure and activities in Polonnaruwa?

Hotels like Hotel Sudu Araliya can arrange cycling tours and wildlife safaris to explore the ancient city and national parks.

What is the best time to book hotels in Polonnaruwa for a visit?

For pleasant weather and fewer crowds, booking hotels during the shoulder months of March and November is recommended.

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Where to stay in Polonnaruwa - a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods

Polonnaruwa Tips You Must Know

Frequently asked question

Do any hotels in Polonnaruwa offer easy beach access?

What hotels provide the best views in Polonnaruwa?

Are there any hotels near major attractions like the Polonnaruwa Vatadage?

Which hotels are best for those seeking adventure and activities in Polonnaruwa?

What is the best time to book hotels in Polonnaruwa for a visit?