Guest house Thisal Guest House

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No 23/1, Temple road, Polonnaruwa, 51000 Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 193 reviews)

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8.7
Fabulous
193 reviews

Host was lovely and made us an excellent rice curry for dinner. The location is perfect for seeing the ancient city. Host helped us with our inward bus journey.

Arowe United Kingdom

The Guest family is super nice and friendly and really care about your wellbeing. I would absolutely recommend to take the dinner at this place for your missing out the best part otherwise. If you want to, you can go on safari with the son too (they have a jeep especially for that).

Tobias Germany

We had a really good stay in this house! Don't plan anything prior going to Polonnaruva, they will take care of everything! They have a lot of activities for all kind of budgets. Also the food is delicious and the family is really nice. Location is perfect, close to restaurants and a really nice lake. Best suprise was when we had a baby monkey at our room's window one morning!

Cass France

Very nice and kind family, we had amazing dinner and time. We recommend this place ;)

Wioleta Poland

very close to the sights and the museum, the food was good and its great for the cheap price. they also have a Jeep to go on a safari if you like!

Christina Austria

Very friendly place. Excellent dinner. bicycle loan.

Angela United Kingdom

The hosts are super friendly! We got a huge and very tasty dinner of Sri Lankan foods. The breakfast was also really good. The house is located very close to the ancient city. They provide you with bicycles for only Rs./300, which I would highly recommend. The site is huge so you definitely need the bikes. The host also has his own jeep for doing safaris. We didn't do it because we had already done two safaris but there are several options close by and the host seemed to have good knowledge about the parks and the animals. The pictures he showed us looked really cool!

Erline Belgium

Small old style single room for a small price. Fine for a few nights while you see the sites. Excellent food. Good bicycle. Friendly people. Lots of Monkeys!

Ian United Kingdom

Very friendly hosts. They try their best to do what you want. If you order dinner from them, you can be sure that it will be tastier, more satisfying and cheaper than dinner at any other establishment. In addition, the owner's son can take you on a safari.

Igor Russia

the infinite kindness from the host the cheap bicycle rental the delicious food ! ( ask for the chicken with the secret recipe sauce , you’ll thank me later ! ) the price

Dapsens Belgium
8.7
Fabulous
193 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Host was lovely and made us an excellent rice curry for dinner. The location is perfect for seeing the ancient city. Host helped us with our inward bus journey.”
    Arowe Arowe United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Guest family is super nice and friendly and really care about your wellbeing. I would absolutely recommend to take the dinner at this place for your missing out the best part otherwise.”
    Tobias Tobias Germany Germany
  • “We had a really good stay in this house! Don't plan anything prior going to Polonnaruva, they will take care of everything! They have a lot of activities for all kind of budgets.”
    Cass Cass France France
  • “Very nice and kind family, we had amazing dinner and time. We recommend this place ;)”
    Wioleta Wioleta Poland Poland
  • “very close to the sights and the museum, the food was good and its great for the cheap price. they also have a Jeep to go on a safari if you like!”
    Christina Christina Austria Austria
  • “Very friendly place. Excellent dinner. bicycle loan.”
    Angela Angela United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hosts are super friendly! We got a huge and very tasty dinner of Sri Lankan foods. The breakfast was also really good. The house is located very close to the ancient city.”
    Erline Erline Belgium Belgium
  • “Small old style single room for a small price. Fine for a few nights while you see the sites. Excellent food. Good bicycle. Friendly people. Lots of Monkeys!”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly hosts. They try their best to do what you want. If you order dinner from them, you can be sure that it will be tastier, more satisfying and cheaper than dinner at any other...”
    Igor Igor Russia Russia
  • “the infinite kindness from the host the cheap bicycle rental the delicious food ! ( ask for the chicken with the secret recipe sauce , you’ll thank me later ! ) the price”
    Dapsens Dapsens Belgium Belgium

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.1
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Situated in Polonnaruwa, 0.6 miles from Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Thisal Guest House features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and organising tours for guests.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the guest house also boast a garden view.

à la carte and American breakfast options are available each morning at Thisal Guest House.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation.

Gal Viharaya is 2.1 miles from Thisal Guest House, while Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond is 3.1 miles from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Thisal Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 27 Jul 2015.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Restaurant

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

American

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

8.7
Fabulous · 193 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.1
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  • Arowe United Kingdom

    “Host was lovely and made us an excellent rice curry for dinner. The location is perfect for seeing the ancient city. Host helped us with our inward bus journey.”

  • Tobias Germany

    “The Guest family is super nice and friendly and really care about your wellbeing. I would absolutely recommend to take the dinner at this place for your missing out the best part otherwise. If you want to, you can go on safari with the son too (they have a jeep especially for that).”

  • Cass France

    “We had a really good stay in this house! Don't plan anything prior going to Polonnaruva, they will take care of everything! They have a lot of activities for all kind of budgets. Also the food is delicious and the family is really nice. Location is perfect, close to restaurants and a really nice lake. Best suprise was when we had a baby monkey at our room's window one morning!”

  • Wioleta Poland

    “Very nice and kind family, we had amazing dinner and time. We recommend this place ;)”

  • Christina Austria

    “very close to the sights and the museum, the food was good and its great for the cheap price. they also have a Jeep to go on a safari if you like!”

  • Angela United Kingdom

    “Very friendly place. Excellent dinner. bicycle loan.”

  • Erline Belgium

    “The hosts are super friendly! We got a huge and very tasty dinner of Sri Lankan foods. The breakfast was also really good. The house is located very close to the ancient city. They provide you with bicycles for only Rs./300, which I would highly recommend. The site is huge so you definitely need the bikes. The host also has his own jeep for doing safaris. We didn't do it because we had already done two safaris but there are several options close by and the host seemed to have good knowledge about the parks and the animals. The pictures he showed us looked really cool!”

  • Ian United Kingdom

    “Small old style single room for a small price. Fine for a few nights while you see the sites. Excellent food. Good bicycle. Friendly people. Lots of Monkeys!”

  • Igor Russia

    “Very friendly hosts. They try their best to do what you want. If you order dinner from them, you can be sure that it will be tastier, more satisfying and cheaper than dinner at any other establishment. In addition, the owner's son can take you on a safari.”

  • Dapsens Belgium

    “the infinite kindness from the host the cheap bicycle rental the delicious food ! ( ask for the chicken with the secret recipe sauce , you’ll thank me later ! ) the price”

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Hosted by Kelum Sooriyaarachchi

9.5
Host review score
Kelum Sooriyaarachchi
Polonnaruwa Thisara Guest House offers great service, with full optional guest rooms and suites, coupled with modern amenities, exciting adventures choices for a multi-dimensional experience. Located close to the heart of the Polonnaruwa town amidst in an eye catching environment and the Central Business District, Also situated close to the Ancient city of polonnaruwa and Minneriya National park.
Languages spoken: English,Korean
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage
    0.5 miles
  • Gal Viharaya
    1.8 miles
  • Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond
    2.4 miles
  • Angammedilla National Park
    6.2 miles
  • Minneriya National Park
    11.1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Midlend Beer Shop
    0.4 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Parakrama Samudraya
    0.1 miles
Public transport
  • Train Polonnaruwa Railway Station
    2.3 miles
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1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Cuisine: Asian

    Open for: Breakfast

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Thisal Guest House

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transport
  • Airport drop off Additional charge
  • Airport pick up Additional charge
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Korean
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Check-in

From 12:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about Thisal Guest House

  • The prices at Thisal Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Thisal Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Thisal Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)

  • Guests staying at Thisal Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Thisal Guest House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Thisal Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Thisal Guest House (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Free parking

  • Thisal Guest House is 100 yards from the centre of Polonnaruwa.