No. 517 First Cross Lane Batticaloa Road Polonnaruwa, 51000 Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#17 of 62 hotels in Polonnaruwa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 21 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Becquet
FranceNothing
a very warm welcome! a great hospitality and kindness. the guesthouse is very well located and quiet. the room is large and well equipped. the Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious. it is possible to rent a bike to visit the archaeological site which is nearby. I had a wonderful two days. THANKS
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Ling
Chinasuper clean room,well equipped facilities,welcoming owners and they bring us to the next bus station,very patient to help us ask for the bus to the next destination,it helped a lot and we really appreciated,the family are really careful and helpful
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Larry
CanadaEverything was lovely.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Alpatou
GeorgiaThe first time I stayed here was in 2016 and I love to return to this place to Amma Vasa, Samal, and now Lilly the dog! They welcomed us like their own family and I'm writing this now with wet eyes. The place itself is something you are searching for in the journey: clean, simple, and comfortable. The location is great also, just 5 minutes from the Ancient City and the lake by bike, that can also rent there. The hosts also helped us get our clothes to the laundry and dropped us near the only working restaurant even though it was late and heavy raining. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart. Best wishes and blessings from Arina, Igor, Dasha and Gor. We will be back!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Łukasz
PolandSuper kind couple with a dog take care of your stay! They are just lovely and helpful! Room was clean and comfortable in a good location! Just ‚few steps’ from old town! Delicious breakfast! Highly recommended! Hope to see you in a future!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Christian
GermanyIt‘s been a great home stay at Sanctuary Cove Guest House. We had great talks, l got sightseeing tips for the nearby ancient city and a bike to cruze around. That made exploring the temple area a lot easier. The room got simple interior and a cozy bed. The Sri Lankan Breakfast was delicious. And Lilly the dog is just the cutest :-)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Michelle
Singaporenothing
An excellent stay, super friendly hosts and their super friendly dog :)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Arnevanginkel
NetherlandsYou can't find good (a la carte) restaurants in Polonnaruwa for dinner.
Nice hosts, great dog! I rented a bike in the center of the town to discover all temples, monkeys and the royal palace. One day and night is enough, but you'll love it.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
David
SpainDoesn't have WiFi.
the location was great and the family that runs the guesthouse are super helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Way
MalaysiaWonderful hosts - very responsive. The room is clean and neat I arrived late, and the host is kind enough to serve me a simple meal as a refreshment.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Veronika
Sri LankaBig, super clean, light and comfy room and so nice and caring owners (and their cool dog). We got delicious dinner and breakfast and they even bring us to our next destination. They also rent bikes which are perfect way to see ruins.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2022
Paula
SpainThe owner were really nice and welcoming, the facilities were really clean, and it is close to the ancient city. They even take me to the train station! I really recommend this place.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 31 December 2021
Anja
SwitzerlandThere was no space in the room to put stuff such as shelf or table.
Very nice couple as hosts that help you in any way possible. Great to have bikes and scooter rental available. The meals ( breakfast and dinner) were fabulous!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 26 November 2021
Jessica
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic host, Tharanga and his mum were exceptionally welcoming with fantastic local knowledge. Incredibly accommodating and we’re even able to arrange picking us up from Dambulla! Able to rent bicycles to discover the national park and the food was genuinely sublime Could not recommend this property highly enough
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 22 November 2022
Hanspeter
SwitzerlandThe owener observes all the movements you do and before leaving checkes your room .
The location is very good,just 200 meters from the busstop and 500 meters from the museum, where you buy the ticket. Polonnaruwa you can easily walk from the distance if you don't mind the humidity.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Guy
RomaniaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Tharinda
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2022
Pitchuka
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 14 May 2022
Shyaman
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2022
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