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River Nature Park

Guest house

Nishsanka Mallapura Polonnaruwa

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Very friendly host and a very filling breakfast every morning

The host was very helpful and organised us everything we needed

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

The rooms were big and spacious and each room has a small terrace

The room is new

Breakfast available
8 mentions

Great local breakfast included

Lovely Sri Lankan meal, and good breakfast

Great location
6 mentions

Location is great breakfast very nice and room is just right

It was truly enjoyable to chat… The location is very close to an exit from the …

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Location is good next to ancient city but not the center Clean room Friendly sta…

- nice owner of the location, everything arranged very quick and we had nice cha…

Overview

Located within less than 1 km of Gal Viharaya and a 17-minute walk of Polonnaruwa Vatadage in Polonnaruwa, River Nature Park offers accommodation with seating area. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and an outdoor fireplace. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in each unit. The units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, in addition, car hire and free use of bicycles are available at this guest house. An indoor play area is also available at the guest house, while guests can also relax in the garden. Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond is 2.4 km from River Nature Park, while Deepa Uyana is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 54 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

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David

couple

February 7, 2026

10

Very friendly host and a very filling breakfast every morning. The safari trip was good too, lots of elephants.

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Lena

couple

December 13, 2025

7

Generally i could recommend the room for one night to visit the park (the exit is really just next to the homestay!).

The host was very helpful and organised us everything we needed. He ordered bikes for us and organised the transport to Ella. He was friendly and shared lots of information about the region and Sri Lanka. The rooms were big and spacious and each room has a small terrace. We could watch the monkeys pass by. The bed was comfortable.

J

Joachimpillai

family_with_children

September 26, 2025

1

Ancient city

Goog

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Samara

extended_group

July 26, 2025

8

We recommend

Upon arrival we encountered ants but the owner quickly dealt with them. The owner was very helpful, he was very helpful in booking taxis and renting bicycles. The room is new. It’s safe for women and solo travel woman.

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Nicola

couple

June 12, 2025

10

A great home base with helpful hosts

Location is great breakfast very nice and room is just right!

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Leonie

solo_traveller

March 10, 2025

8

Very homely feeling and stay. Nice residential area. Great local breakfast included. Prompt response to requests. Bikes at disposal (I didn't use them but it seemed like a great way to move around within and outside the ancient city). The rooms are purpose-built as cottages with veranda.

J

Julie

extended_group

February 19, 2025

8

Nice place in Polonnaruva. Great location !

The hosts are very kind, and the food is delicious. I only stayed for one night, but we had a great conversation with the owner, who speaks many languages. It was truly enjoyable to chat… The location is very close to an exit from the temple tourist area. However, the entrance is a bit farther, near the archaeology museum. Easily accessible by bike or tuk-tuk.

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Robert

extended_group

February 9, 2025

9

Very warm and welcoming hosts who did everything to make our stay enjoyable. Situated close to ancient city ruins. Bicycles available to hire, and safari trips too. Lovely Sri Lankan meal, and good breakfast. Lovely family run resort.

R

Rukiye

extended_group

February 7, 2025

8

Location is good next to ancient city but not the center Clean room Friendly staff

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Sonia

couple

February 1, 2025

9

Super close to the ancient city

We stayed for just one night to explore the ancient city. The accommodation is super close, but you need to go all the way around to the other side of the park to enter the city. Exiting is a mere 50m or so to the accommodation, which was excellent after a hot day in the sun. Owners' communication was great, and they arranged bicycles for us to use (800 per bike) for the day. Breakfast was awesome, and the owner was very friendly and helpful.

M

Marcin

couple

September 27, 2024

9

Amazing place to stay in Polonnaruwa

- nice owner of the location, everything arranged very quick and we had nice chat in the morning regarding various topics - place was clean and in quiet area

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Amendra

family_with_children

September 18, 2024

8

Value for money.

Owner & staff were supportive and friendly.

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YU-YANG

solo_traveller

June 28, 2024

9

I enjoyed the best local vegetarian dinner here.

D

Dahanayake

family_with_children

March 18, 2024

10

Great stay for an affordable price.

Breakfast was great.

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Aravindi

extended_group

February 29, 2024

9

Loved the location of the hotel which was at one of the entrances to the ancient city. The owner, along with his family made our stay truly comfortable and safe, taking care of all our needs, giving helpful tips about the area, and sometimes even arranging transport. Can 100% recommend this place!

G

Gamini

extended_group

February 15, 2024

10

Best place to be and very good natural food.

K

Klaudia

couple

January 28, 2024

10

The place is very clean and comfortable. Good location and very kind, helpful host! We had a delicious breakfast. I highly recommend! ☺️

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audit

family_with_children

December 29, 2023

9

Superb

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audit

family_with_children

December 29, 2023

9

Superb

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Guest

extended_group

November 23, 2023

10

Best place to stay in Polonnaruwa - delicious food, friendly owners, great location.

The owners were incredible - so lovely, helpful, generous and knowledgeable about the area. They gave us great advice and attended to our every need at the drop of a hat. The food was amazing - we had two breakfasts and two dinners and everything was delicious. He organised a train pick up, tuk tuk a and bikes for us. We would definitely come back and will be recommending to all our friends. We wish we stayed longer!!

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Emergency cord in bathroom

Activities

Public Bath, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Cycling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Indoor play area

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Allergy-free room, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Pet basket, Pet bowls, Private check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, ATM/cash machine on site, Currency exchange, Car hire, Tour desk, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Barber/beauty shop, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning

Transport

Public transport tickets

Family Room with Garden View

Featuring a dining area, an electric kettle and a sofa, this family room includes a private bathroom. The family room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room with Terrace

Featuring a dining area, an electric kettle and a sofa, this family room includes a private bathroom. The family room has a private entrance, soundproof walls, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Family Room

Offering a dining area, an electric kettle and a sofa, this family room includes a private bathroom. The family room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

Providing a dining area, an electric kettle and a sofa, this double room includes a private bathroom. The double room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Offering a dining area, an electric kettle and a sofa, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom. The spacious twin/double room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 6 guests 33 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 10:30 to 23:00
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:10 PM

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River Nature Park - 3 Star Hotel in Polonnaruwa