The 10 best cheap hotels in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

The best cheap hotels in Polonnaruwa

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Sahan Tourist House

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.

Irene

From

Spain

Sahan was super nice host, very helpful and pacient. The room was comfortable and very clean.The location was perfect to explore the old town and the temples. You can rent bikes which is very convenient.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

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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.

Kevin

From

India

Room and bathroom was super clean. Breakfast was also good. Kind host.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

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US$21.82

1 night, 2 adults

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Sudu Neluma Home Stay

Polonnaruwa

Boasting lake views, Sudu Neluma Home Stay offers accommodation with balcony, around 1.6 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Andrew Thornfield

From

Russia

Thank you for your hospitality! The best family guesthouse in my long tourist life. The kindest and most responsive staff. Delicious dinners and breakfasts. Cozy location. Special thanks to Tharusha. Highly recommend!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

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US$11.34

1 night, 2 adults

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Wildescape Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Featuring pool views, Wildescape Polonnaruwa in Polonnaruwa features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Maria

From

New Zealand

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The surrounding nature is absolutely beautiful and made for such a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, I felt at home right away. The location is perfect, just a short distance from the ancient city, which made exploring easy and enjoyable. Ideal for a peaceful solo retreat!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

Price from

US$32

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....

HOE YAN

From

Singapore

This place deserves more than 5 stars. The location is THE BEST you could ever imagine. Right at the edge of a national park with view onto a lake you see lots of macaques and langurs, birds, mongooses and with a bit of luck elephants roaming around, sometimes they come very close and are just 2 few meters away. No worries there is security fence as you know it from national park areas inbetween. The cabins, very exclusively as there are only 2 available, are perfectly equipped, spotless clean, airtight - so no bugs will bother you as long as you exercise common sense to keep doors closed and come with very good working air-conditioning. You have a nice cozy seating area/porch attached to watch the animals while you are enjoying meals or ice-cold drinks. Bringing your binoculars to view animals further away is recommended. Sanka is THE BEST host you could ever imagine, very warm welcoming and always smiling, and very attentive. He is always available, happy to serve you his delicious food and ice-cold drinks to your room, everything for very reasonable prices. He helps to arrange safaris for you, provides amazing advise on sightseeing, loves to exchange experiences with his guests. He is such a lovely person, himself still very excited about the wildlife, it was hard to leave this place. Ensure to reserve ahead as this place has only 2 cabins and is of course very popular. Thank you, Sanka for the best time we had on Sri Lanka

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

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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.

Javier

From

Spain

Spaceful and very comfortable. The owner gave us one extra room and was very nice with us. Very clean and tidy! Sincerely, one of our favourite booking in all our journey!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews

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US$20

1 night, 2 adults

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Binara Home Stay

Polonnaruwa

Situated within 1.5 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.9 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Binara Home Stay provides accommodation with seating area.

Anne

From

Germany

We stayed at Binara for two nights and really enjoyed our time. You stay in the house of the lovely couple who have two adorable little children. Breakfast and dinner are lovingly prepared. The excavation site of Polonnaruwa is easy to reach by bike. On Binara's recommendation, we went on a boat trip with fishermen, a couple, who even had a small picnic with them. A very special experience. He also arranged pick-ups for us with a reliable driver. We really enjoyed our days at Binara and can highly recommend this family-run accommodation.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

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US$12.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Tishan Holiday Resort

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Tishan Holiday Resort is located in Bendiwewa in the region of Polonnaruwa. The archaeological area is 3.5 km away from Tishan Hotel. Hotel features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace.

Siobhan

From

Ireland

This was one of our best stays in Sri Lanka. Fantastic room with pool view. Great AC , fantastic bathroom. Spotlessly clean. Great pool, beautiful views to rice fields. Lovely buffet breakfast. Huge diner in the evening. Staff are amazing, nothing was a problem, kind curtious, lots of local information. Gorgeous garden. Cheap laundry service.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 844 reviews

Price from

US$16

1 night, 2 adults

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Sunrise Lake Resort

Polonnaruwa

Elegant Accommodations

Sunrise Lake Resort in Polonnaruwa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and modern amenities.

Wishwa

From

Australia

Our stay at this beautiful resort in Polonnaruwa was truly unforgettable. The location is perfect — right by the breathtaking Parakrama Samudraya, offering stunning lake views and a peaceful atmosphere. We were even lucky enough to watch elephants come to drink water from the lake — a magical experience you don’t get everywhere! The rooms and facilities were spotless, and the entire property was exceptionally well-maintained. The food was amazing — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every meal felt special. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring, making us feel completely at home throughout our stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$62

1 night, 2 adults

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Pearl White Residency-VILLA

Polonnaruwa

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Pearl White Residency-VILLA is located in Polonnaruwa. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Nigamuni

From

United Kingdom

We are a family from the UK who visited Sri Lanka for a holiday. While searching for a good apartment or villa near the temples and relics in the Polonnaruwa area, we came across this little gem. Pearl White was one of only two properties available for our chosen dates. At first, we were a bit hesitant to book, as it was a recently listed property with just two reviews, both from local visitors. However, I decided to reach out to the property, and I was able to connect directly with the owner, Sisira. He was kind enough to explain the facilities in detail and share valuable insights about the place. Our conversation gave us a very good understanding and helped build our confidence in choosing Pearl White over the other options. It turned out to be a fantastic decision! We thoroughly enjoyed our two-night stay and we booked the entire villa. The location is excellent, very close to the town centre and major heritage sites. The villa itself is spacious, cozy, and exceptionally clean from the beds and linen to the toilets. Everything was well-maintained. We found every little convenience available, from matchboxes and a lit barbecue to massage bathtubs. I highly recommend this property without any hesitation, and we would definitely love to return. Special thanks to Sisira for taking such good care of us and always being reachable via WhatsApp whenever we needed anything.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Price from

US$117.60

1 night, 2 adults

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