Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa
1617 Bendiwewa Jayanthipura
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Why people book this hotel
“Delicious rice and curry evening meal Bed was comfortable Staff were very frien…”
“Super kind staff”
“Ample size room”
“Nice room and nice swimming pool”
“Wonderful, generous hosts, clean spacious rooms, close to transport and the arch…”
“The hotel is clean with large beds and hot water”
“Calm and peaceful location”
“The location, service, and the room and the bathroom”
“We really enjoyed relaxing in the pool after an exausting day in the ancient cit…”
“I liked everything about this place, beautiful kind caring people, and very resp…”
“Comfortable beds spacious room worth my stay for money”
Overview
Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa is located 1.5 km from the town of Polonnaruwa. Offering complimentary WiFi access, it also features a restaurant and rooms with a private bathroom. The property is 1.5 km from Kiri Vehera - an ancient stupa built by King Mahasena. It is a 20-minute drive from Minneriya National Park and 72 km from the Anuradhapura Airport. Both local Sri Lankan specialities and Western delights are served at the restaurant. Free public parking spaces are available. Ariya Rest & Ayurveda spa can also offer assistance with car rental, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services.
Traveller reviews
Jago
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
I liked everything about this place, beautiful kind caring people, and very respectful 🙏 facilities were excellent, good value for money and food was very tasty 😋 It felt like you was in the middle of the jungle with a swimming pool. Highly recommend you stay here. ❤️ Make friends with Bandula an honest good man who will help you with anything you need 😉, and don't forget to have milky tea made by Manjula at the Polonnaruwa coolspot and coffee café
Linda
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
“Hidden gem!”
Wonderful, generous hosts, clean spacious rooms, close to transport and the archaeological sites.
Rosemary
couple
March 7, 2026
Delicious rice and curry evening meal Bed was comfortable Staff were very friendly and helped with WiFi Nice pool for a refreshing dip
Forever Traveller
solo_traveller
January 16, 2026
“Good Buffet Lunch”
The owners, Sharva and her mum were very kind. Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch is good and various choices. Ample size room. Due to low season, I got pampered.
Morgana
couple
July 31, 2025
Amazing lunch buffet. Nice room and nice swimming pool. Super kind staff
RAZEEN
family_with_children
May 14, 2025
“Spacious Rooms with reasonable price, We enjoyed our stay.”
Calm and peaceful location
Rita-Maria
couple
January 18, 2025
The scooter rental was very expensive and when we got an other one the owner was upset that we payed 1000.- less. We had to ask for everything and the staff was ok bit not to friendly.
Kanthi
family_with_children
December 29, 2024
“Very friendly and caring owner.”
The location, service, and the room and the bathroom.
Chamindu
solo_traveller
September 8, 2024
“Waisting time and money”
I dont like it at all
Marieke
couple
August 22, 2024
Room was ok. Staff was ok. In general it was ok.
Vaidotas
family_with_children
July 23, 2024
The staff welcomed us with a welcome drink. The hotel is clean with large beds and hot water. The food was delicious with large portions we couldn't finish at dinner. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They assisted us with our tuk-tuk issues. Unfortunately, we only stayed for one night and didn't have time to enjoy their massages.
Jayanthi
family_with_children
June 2, 2024
Nice and peaceful location..
Heshan
family_with_children
June 1, 2024
The cleanliness of the rooms and friendly staff!
Shamlan Malik
extended_group
May 26, 2024
“Cozy. Comfortable and Value”
The host was extremely friendly and very accommodating of our needs. The rooms were very clean and cozy, the bathroom is spacious and clean as well. The hotel overall has a good ambiance
Pradeep
family_with_children
May 10, 2024
It is very quite location. Very close to Polonnaruwa ancient ruins. Good road available to hotel. Friendly approach by the staff. Iron available with stand to iron the clothes. Wi-Fi facility was available. Comfortable beds spacious room worth my stay for money.
Gregor
couple
March 24, 2024
good location if you want to have privacy and quietness. good food, there is also a restaurant where you can talk about your food options. they can also provide tuk tuk rides. very kind staff and very clean room.
Dr. D.L.N.
couple
February 7, 2024
“Cozy Stay”
The spacious property, dine out in terrace.
Johanna
couple
September 17, 2023
The owner was so so friendly and funny and made us feel very welcomed. We really enjoyed relaxing in the pool after an exausting day in the ancient city. The garden is really nice and I loved the avocado tree. The food is really delicious and highly recommanded. Thank you for making our stay so nice and helping us.
EMILIA
couple
September 12, 2023
“Ariya was one of my favorite stays in Sri Lanka, everything was great and the hosts were so friendly and helpful. Defini”
The rooms were very comfortable, it was clean and it was at a great price. But above all, the hosts were amazing. The rice and curry was the best I tried in Sri Lanka, and the cooking class we had was incredible.
Arthur
extended_group
August 11, 2023
“And the award goes to… Ariya !”
A wonderful stay at Ariya ! The hosts are very friendly and dedicated to make your stay enjoyable ! Special mention to the dishes that are delightful and of course to the spa and the Ayurvedic treatments that are splendid ! Very nice stay, with very nice people, would 100% recommend
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Cycling, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Free parking, Parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Services
Shuttle service, Valet parking, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Car hire, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Standard Family Room
Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The family room provides air conditioning, a dining area, a tiled floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Budget Double Room
Fitted with air conditioning and a fan, rooms feature garden views. They are equipped with a desk, an iron and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities. This room accommodates 2.
Standard Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a dining area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard King Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room features air conditioning, a dining area, a tiled floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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