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, 101 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.

susan

From

New Zealand

Perfect location for old city. The owner is the loveliest and most helpful person who made us feel so looked after, we loved him! Very clean and comfortable and great value for money. Thanks Viraj!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 278 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.

Amy

From

China

Great property, large very clean room. Lovely location close to the canal and lake. The family were very nice, super helpful, kind and friendly. The homemade breakfasts and dinners were delicious.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

Price from

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.

Annina

From

Switzerland

Excellent hotel, very welcoming. They helped arrange everything, we even had a cooking class and ate the delicious food afterwards. All the people are extremely kind. Would recommend highly.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 226 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....

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, 220 reviews

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US$33

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.

Nicola

From

United Kingdom

Friendly staff and spotless room. The balcony looking out over the rice paddies was lovely. Rented bikes through them to tour the ancient city. Owner also arranged a eco-park afternoon safari with an excellent driver guide-we had a wonderful elephant experience. Breakfast and dinner were both worthwhile too.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 647 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.

Tamara

From

Hungary

Binara and his wife are perfect hosts, I felt fully supported and safe with them. I loved their home cooked meals! The accommodation with a peaceful environment, huge garden is enchanting, quiet, comfortable also close to the ancient ruins and the magical lake. Boat tour on the lake by Nimal is highly recommended, one of my best experience here in Sri Lanka.

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.

Laura

From

Netherlands

The garden of the hotel is exceptional, there are so many beautiful flowers & you’ll see chipmunks and lots of beautiful birds around. The pool is just amazing and you can hang literally (!) between the palm trees. The dinner (curry) and breakfast are just exceptional. You won’t be hungry for a long time! We booked the Polonnaruwa tempel 4 hour tour with an English guide and tuktuk, which we can highly recommend. The manager and his family are all super friendly and helpful in case of questions for next steps of your travel

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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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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Pearl White Residency-HOTEL

Hotel in Polonnaruwa

Situated in Polonnaruwa, 49 km from Pidurangala Rock, Pearl White Residency-HOTEL features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Udara

From

United Arab Emirates

*Dear "Pearl White Residency -Polonnaruwa"* I wanted to provide feedback on my recent stay at your hotel with my family on March 04, 2025. Overall, I had a wonderful stay with my family, and it was an amazing experience. The full area was very calm and we were so relaxed. I was surprised really about your property and how amazing place that it was located. That made my day, honestly. I had visited your city several times and stayed in numerous hotels within your property range, but I could not find another property that gave us with the services you did. The check-in process went smoothly, and the staff were nice and accommodating. My room was very clean and comfortable. The food was delicious, and everything was really clean. The food quality was so good. Some dishes were excellent. The breakfast options were extremely good, and we had, like, enjoyed a lot. I mean, everything was better than we expected in a good way. I appreciate your efforts in making our stay enjoyable, and I hope this feedback will help you improve your services. I look forward to visiting your hotel again and experiencing all the other changes that you are planning to do in the future.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Price from

US$27

1 night, 2 adults

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