River Nature Park
Nishsanka Mallapura Polonnaruwa
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Why people book this hotel
“Very friendly host and a very filling breakfast every morning”
“The host was very helpful and organised us everything we needed”
“The rooms were big and spacious and each room has a small terrace”
“The room is new”
“Great local breakfast included”
“Lovely Sri Lankan meal, and good breakfast”
“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 …”
“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
David
couple
February 7, 2026
Very friendly host and a very filling breakfast every morning. The safari trip was good too, lots of elephants.
Lena
couple
December 13, 2025
“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.
Joachimpillai
family_with_children
September 26, 2025
“Ancient city”
Goog
Samara
extended_group
July 26, 2025
“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.
Nicola
couple
June 12, 2025
“A great home base with helpful hosts”
Location is great breakfast very nice and room is just right!
Leonie
solo_traveller
March 10, 2025
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.
Julie
extended_group
February 19, 2025
“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.
Robert
extended_group
February 9, 2025
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.
Rukiye
extended_group
February 7, 2025
Location is good next to ancient city but not the center Clean room Friendly staff
Sonia
couple
February 1, 2025
“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.
Marcin
couple
September 27, 2024
“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
Amendra
family_with_children
September 18, 2024
“Value for money.”
Owner & staff were supportive and friendly.
YU-YANG
solo_traveller
June 28, 2024
I enjoyed the best local vegetarian dinner here.
Dahanayake
family_with_children
March 18, 2024
“Great stay for an affordable price.”
Breakfast was great.
Aravindi
extended_group
February 29, 2024
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!
Gamini
extended_group
February 15, 2024
Best place to be and very good natural food.
Klaudia
couple
January 28, 2024
The place is very clean and comfortable. Good location and very kind, helpful host! We had a delicious breakfast. I highly recommend! ☺️
audit
family_with_children
December 29, 2023
“Superb”
audit
family_with_children
December 29, 2023
“Superb”
Guest
extended_group
November 23, 2023
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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