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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.

K
Kevin
From
India
Room and bathroom was super clean. Breakfast was also good. Kind host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Price from
US$21.82
1 night, 2 adults

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.

H
Hannah van Dijk
From
Netherlands
Great place to stay! The family was really kind and they took great care of me. Dinner and breakfast was a lot and very tasty, the room is clean and spacious and they are more than happy to help you out with transportation and tour arrangements. I had a lovely stay:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Price from
US$12.60
1 night, 2 adults

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....

Z
Zoltan
From
Hungary
really authentic. the owner organised us a local dinner, it was very authentic. we were the only guests in the total darkness. only one bulb made some light, it was fantastic. and the next day he provided two bicycles to visit polonnaruwa. please check the brake before using the bike. : )
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Andrea
From
Hungary
Great accomodation with very pleasant atmosphere! The room was clean and comfortable, with a cozy terrace overlooking the green rice fields. The host was really nice and friendly, and we had a delicious dinner. The location is perfect, walking distance from the ancient city and the bus stop. I highly recommend this guesthouse for anyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

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.

m
margaret
From
Australia
Beautiful location in a garden with fruit trees and flowers. Our hosts were a very charming family. We ate delicious breakfast and dinners on the balcony. Guest accommodation upstairs and private, my sister and I had two very good rooms facing onto the garden. Close enough to ride bikes ( provided) to the Ancient City. Credit cards accepted.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$11.88
1 night, 2 adults

Aruna homestay

Polonnaruwa

Set in Polonnaruwa, near Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Deepa Uyana and Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Aruna homestay has a garden. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

D
Dirk
From
Morocco
I enjoyed staying at Aruna because it is located in a very quite neighborhood. Comfortable room and terrace. Welcome drink and good breakfast. Bike rental from the host was very practical (highly recommended to explore the historic city).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$18.50
1 night, 2 adults

Sahan Tourist House

Polonnaruwa

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.

J
Jessica
From
Australia
Such a good find. Perfect central location, clean comfortable cool rooms, easy check in/out. Best of all, I felt safe comfortable and the owner really went above and beyond to help me with anything I needed. Including laundry!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Price from
US$17.10
1 night, 2 adults

New Haven Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Featuring garden views, New Haven Polonnaruwa features accommodation with balcony, around 49 km from Pidurangala Rock.

M
Michal
From
Israel
The host is lovely!! The room is very cute and there is hot water and a television. He also cooks really delicious and you feel part of the family ;)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Ravichini

Polonnaruwa

Located just 700 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Villa Ravichini features accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service.

J
John
From
Australia
Great location very close to ancient city ticket office. Great host family - attentive and gave local advice. Appreciated the air con which worked super well. Awesome breakfast - of our best so far.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

Risenlak Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa

Set within 1.2 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.7 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Risenlak Holiday Resort offers accommodation with seating area.

P
Petra
From
Germany
Clean and comfortable new room with very good air condition. Nice staff with always helpful. Delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Polonnaruwa and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews

    Situated just 700 metres from Deepa Uyana, Thisal Guest House provides accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as room service.

    From US$11 per night
  • Dilshan Guest

    Polonnaruwa
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

    Offering a garden and lake view, Dilshan Guest is located in Polonnaruwa, 400 metres from Deepa Uyana and 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower.

    From US$8.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    Set in Polonnaruwa and only 400 metres from Deepa Uyana, Sunshine Guest House offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$9.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, ARANI HOMESTAY is set in Polonnaruwa, less than 1 km from Deepa Uyana and a 14-minute walk from Polonnaruwa Vatadage.

    From US$19.80 per night
  • Pilgrims Rest

    Polonnaruwa
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Situated in Polonnaruwa with Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and Deepa Uyana nearby, Pilgrims Rest features accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$6.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews

    Set within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 600 metres of Deepa Uyana, Radha Tourist Home offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

    From US$21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located just 300 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, The Lavish Polonnaruwa features accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as full-day security.

    From US$11.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Situated within 500 metres of Deepa Uyana and 600 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Janapriya Lake Resort features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

    From US$24.98 per night

Save money on homestays in Polonnaruwa and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Hotel Sanjana & Restaurant is located in Polonnaruwa, 3.9 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 4.1 km from Deepa Uyana.

    From US$33.30 per night
  • Thambara Resort

    Polonnaruwa
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Thambara Resort is located in Polonnaruwa, 1.2 km from Polonnaruwa Railway Station and 1.4 km from Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena.

    From US$10.05 per night
  • My Home Guest

    Polonnaruwa
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

    Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and a bar, My Home Guest can be found in Polonnaruwa, close to Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.4 km from Deepa Uyana.

  • Senuri Homestay

    Polonnaruwa
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Senuri Homestay in Polonnaruwa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Sunset Tourist Home

    Polonnaruwa
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

    Set within 1.5 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.9 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Sunset Tourist Home provides accommodation with seating area.

  • Kingsland Tourist Home

    Polonnaruwa
    Budget options available

    Situated within 50 km of Pidurangala Rock and 2.5 km of Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Kingsland Tourist Home features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

    From US$18.15 per night
  • Kumari Guest House

    Polonnaruwa
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Kumari Guest House is located in Polonnaruwa, 1.7 km from Gal Viharaya and 2.4 km from Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Set just 700 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, Rock Cascade Tourist Home & Cookery School provides accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen...

    From US$17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Gal Viharaya and a 17-minute walk of Polonnaruwa Vatadage in Polonnaruwa, River Nature Park offers accommodation with seating area.

    From US$12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Set in Polonnaruwa, within 1.8 km of Gal Viharaya and 2.2 km of Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Eco Paradise Guest House offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

    From US$18.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Gal Viharaya and 2 km of Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Livinginn Polonnaruwa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

    From US$14 per night
  • Udesh Guest

    Polonnaruwa
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Located within 1.3 km of Gal Viharaya and 2.1 km of Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond in Polonnaruwa, Udesh Guest features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated within less than 1 km of Polonnaruwa Railway Station and a 11-minute walk of Kaduruwela Jayanthi Piriwena, Rice Villa Retreat features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

    From US$34.97 per night

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Homestays that guests love in Polonnaruwa

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  • Avg. price/night: US$17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
    The host, Nishanthi, was absolutely amazing. From the moment we stepped into the homestay we felt welcome. She prepared us an amazing breakfast every morning and an incredible dinner, showing us how it was made from her kitchen.
    Guest review by
    Alex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$22
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews
    Very nice host family. We had dinner and breakfast at the location which was very good.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
    Homestay is very good with nice, smiling and caring owners. You can order delicious breakfast and dinner, add air condition, rent a bikes or car - everything what you need. The place is in quiet area.
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
    Super lovely hosts, great location, comfortable room and clean. Excellent value for money
    Guest review by
    Benjamin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$22
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews
    Nilusha was a great host, she made us feel soo welcome. The place was spotless overlooking beautiful rice fields with great Internet where I could work on video calls during the day with no issues. I also recommend the buffet breakfast! Thanks again.
    Guest review by
    Steve
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
    Great location very close to ancient city ticket office. Great host family - attentive and gave local advice. Appreciated the air con which worked super well. Awesome breakfast - of our best so far.
    Guest review by
    John
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
    The room was comfortable and I slept very well. It is easy to visit the ancient town from here. The homestay owner is really accommodating and made me feel really welcome and cared for. The food was amazing and portions were generous.
    Guest review by
    Nicole
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
    Great homestay and staff The food was the best of the trip and the safari amazing!
    Guest review by
    Monica
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
    Beautiful, spacious room with AC available for a small additional cost which was very welcome in the humidity! Lovely host family who arranged us transportation from our previous location and dropped us at the bus stop too for our onward journey. We explored the ruins on bicycles you can rent from the property and we had delicious dinner and breakfast. Would 10/10 stay here again.
    Guest review by
    Olivia
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
    The host family were super friendly, making the nice atmosphere in their homestay. The bathroom was very clean and pleasant, and the food that they serve for breakfast and dinner is just amazing. I was served like someone special. They are ready to help you with everything, you can rent a bike to go to the ancient city. This homestay is a little out of a town in a nice , quiet area. I enjoyed my stay there a lot and recommend this place.
    Guest review by
    Elżbieta
    Solo traveller