Name: Thisal Guest House
Address: No 23/1, Temple road, Polonnaruwa, 51000 Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, No 23/1, Temple road, Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District, 51000, Sri Lanka
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £6 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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A great base for two nights to explore the ancient city of polonaruwa. Freshly cooked breakfast. Clean rooms and beds.

Elizabeth, United Kingdom

They made us all an amazing dinner and then breakfast. Situated just round the corner of the ticket office for the ancient city

Matthew, United Kingdom

Excellent location 100 metres from Museum. Friendly helpful owners, provided a good value bike to explore the town, The evening meal was delicious, one of the best meals of my trip - thank you!

Mark, United Kingdom

Really nice family. Two really nice boys. Great breakfast, clean rooms. The owner and his mother did everything to make us happy. Would stay there any time again. :)

Viola, Austria

The location is perfect. Really close to the ruins. The dinners that you can have there are incredible. Bunch of options to do safari, rent a bike...

Cristobal, Australia

Very close to the bus stop -like 30 steps- and the complex. Mom and uncle’s owner were very nice and helpful. The bike I rented from them was in good shape and did the trick. And the bed was comfortable.

C, Spain

The family who run the guest house couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We were taken on a very interesting tour of Polonnaruwa which we could not have done on our own and the following day were taken by jeep on an amazing safari, all at very reasonable rates. Equally the food (two breakfasts, two dinners and a lunch) was excellent, and plentiful, again offered to us at a very reasonable price.

John, United Kingdom

The family is very nice, always paying attention to your concerns and very helpful to tell you the best to do around. Dinner is also very good and the place is ideally located between bus stop and the ancient city of Polonnawura.

Etienne, France

Very good value for money for room and board. Dinner was exceptional, authentic, plentiful and was well priced (700 LKR each). We enjoyed the safari tour and saw lots of elephants. Friendly family home.

Amy, United Kingdom

People where nice, had twice great dinner from the mom of the owner. Also been on a safari with the owner.

Maria, Netherlands

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9.4

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“A great base for two nights to explore the ancient city of polonaruwa. Freshly cooked breakfast. Clean rooms and beds.”

Elizabeth United Kingdom
“They made us all an amazing dinner and then breakfast. Situated just round the corner of the ticket office for the ancient city”

Matthew United Kingdom
“Excellent location 100 metres from Museum. Friendly helpful owners, provided a good value bike to explore the town, The evening meal was delicious, one of the best meals of my trip - thank you!”

Mark United Kingdom
“Really nice family. Two really nice boys. Great breakfast, clean rooms. The owner and his mother did everything to make us happy. Would stay there any time again. :)”

Viola Austria
“The location is perfect. Really close to the ruins. The dinners that you can have there are incredible. Bunch of options to do safari, rent a bike...”

Cristobal Australia
“Very close to the bus stop -like 30 steps- and the complex. Mom and uncle’s owner were very nice and helpful. The bike I rented from them was in good shape and did the trick. ”

C Spain
“The family who run the guest house couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. ”

John United Kingdom
“The family is very nice, always paying attention to your concerns and very helpful to tell you the best to do around. ”

Etienne France
“Very good value for money for room and board. Dinner was exceptional, authentic, plentiful and was well priced (700 LKR each). We enjoyed the safari tour and saw lots of elephants. ”

Amy United Kingdom
“People where nice, had twice great dinner from the mom of the owner. Also been on a safari with the owner.”

Maria Netherlands

One of our bestsellers in Polonnaruwa! Located in Polonnaruwa, within 0.6 miles of Polonnaruwa Vatadage and 2.1 miles of Gal Viharaya, Thisal Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden. Guests can enjoy garden views.

Each room has a private bathroom with a shower.

The guest house offers a terrace. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Thisal Guest House.

Staff at the accommodation are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk.

Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond is 3.1 miles from Thisal Guest House.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Polonnaruwa! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Polonnaruwa! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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Free private parking available on-site

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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.

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Polonnaruwa Vatadage
0.5 miles
Gal Viharaya
1.8 miles
Polonnaruwa Railway Station
2.3 miles
Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond
2.4 miles
Angammedilla National Park
6.2 miles
Minneriya National Park
11.1 miles
Kaudulla National Park
15.6 miles
Pidurangala Rock
16.3 miles
Sigiriya Rock
16.4 miles
Sigiriya Museum
17 miles

Restaurants and markets

Family Super Market Supermarket
0 miles
Midlend Beer Shop Cafe/bar
0.4 miles

Natural beauty

Parakrama Samudraya Lake
0.1 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Such a sweet owner, she even let me leave my bag there after checking out and take a shower after my day out. The location is perfect if you want to see the ru...”

Katy

United Kingdom

8.3

“Staff were very kind. Good strong shower. Fantastic dinner (way too much and well worth it - don't miss this!). Owner offers safari tours which we did not j...”

Kleni

New Zealand

9.1

“Great location for ruins and museum Great dinner for 700R each ”

Tom

United Kingdom

9.1

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1 restaurant on site

Restaurant

Cuisine: Asian

Open for: Breakfast

Menu: À la carte

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All children are welcome.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“Excellent location 100 metres from Museum. Friendly helpful owners, provided a good value bike to explore the town, The evening meal was delicious, one of the best meals of my trip - thank you!”

Mark

“Very close to the bus stop -like 30 steps- and the complex. Mom and uncle’s owner were very nice and helpful. The bike I rented from them was in good shape and did the trick. And the bed was comfortable.”

Spain

“The family who run the guest house couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We were taken on a very interesting tour of Polonnaruwa which we could not have done on our own and the following day were taken by jeep on an amazing safari, all at very reasonable rates. Equally the food (two breakfasts, two dinners and a lunch) was excellent, and plentiful, again offered to us at a very reasonable price. ”

John

“The family is very nice, always paying attention to your concerns and very helpful to tell you the best to do around. Dinner is also very good and the place is ideally located between bus stop and the ancient city of Polonnawura.”

Etienne

France

“Very good value for money for room and board. Dinner was exceptional, authentic, plentiful and was well priced (700 LKR each). We enjoyed the safari tour and saw lots of elephants. Friendly family home.”

Amy

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Reviewed: 5 January 2019

黃俊儒
Taiwan
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the room smelled moldy and like old cigarettes

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 27 December 2018

Elizabeth
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A great base for two nights to explore the ancient city of polonaruwa. Freshly cooked breakfast. Clean rooms and beds.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 21 December 2018

Matthew
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They made us all an amazing dinner and then breakfast. Situated just round the corner of the ticket office for the ancient city

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 15 December 2018

Mark
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

“Excellent location, friendly owners,delicious evening meal. Bike hire available.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent location 100 metres from Museum. Friendly helpful owners, provided a good value bike to explore the town, The evening meal was delicious, one of the best meals of my trip - thank you!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 8 December 2018

Viola
Austria

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really nice family. Two really nice boys. Great breakfast, clean rooms. The owner and his mother did everything to make us happy. Would stay there any time again. :)

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 27 November 2018

Anonymous
Italy
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent food, and very helpful

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 26 November 2018

Cristobal
Australia
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
If I have to say something, just the matress, was a little bit thin.
The location is perfect. Really close to the ruins. The dinners that you can have there are incredible. Bunch of options to do safari, rent a bike...

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 22 November 2018

C
Spain
5.0

Passable
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room is tiny and very hot; you need to use the fan at all times as it feels like an oven. There’s no hot water -although you won’t need it. There’s only one plug, where the fan is plugged to, so you won’t be able to charge other devices if you don’t want to melt -option is to go to the ‘living room’ and charge it there. Also, they offer overpriced breakfast and dinner, so didn’t have the chance to try that delicious food.
Very close to the bus stop -like 30 steps- and the complex. Mom and uncle’s owner were very nice and helpful. The bike I rented from them was in good shape and did the trick. And the bed was comfortable.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 22 November 2018

John
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a criticism but it is quite hard to find.
The family who run the guest house couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We were taken on a very interesting tour of Polonnaruwa which we could not have done on our own and the following day were taken by jeep on an amazing safari, all at very reasonable rates. Equally the food (two breakfasts, two dinners and a lunch) was excellent, and plentiful, again offered to us at a very reasonable price.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 1 November 2018

Etienne
France
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The family is very nice, always paying attention to your concerns and very helpful to tell you the best to do around. Dinner is also very good and the place is ideally located between bus stop and the ancient city of Polonnawura.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 7 October 2018

Amy
United Kingdom
8.3

“Very good value for money. Comfortable room. Excellent food.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Pricing was often unclear. We think a clear printed list of costs per person for safari, dinner, breakfast, drinks etc would be helpful to future travellers.
Very good value for money for room and board. Dinner was exceptional, authentic, plentiful and was well priced (700 LKR each). We enjoyed the safari tour and saw lots of elephants. Friendly family home.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 6 October 2018

Maria
Netherlands
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very hot in the room, not really clean.
People where nice, had twice great dinner from the mom of the owner. Also been on a safari with the owner.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 30 September 2018

Stacey
USA

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very close to the ticket office/museum. The best quality bicycle I rented during a month in Sri Lanka. Room is very clean. The family is very warm and helpful.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 28 September 2018

Anonymous
Sweden
10

“Great SAFARI, nice manager!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great safari with the host! He had a great Jeep and really made sure that we got to see as much as possible! Also, the breakfast and dinner was great. Home cooked Sri Lankan meal!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 22 September 2018

Nicolle
USA
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There were ants all over one of the beds of the room I stayed in. I think that could just be because of the area though.
His mom made so much food. Very nice. The safari was Beautiful. Expensive for one person but if you can split it, it is very nice.

Stayed in September 2018

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