Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa
Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Rivonway Hotel offered a quiet and comfortable stay during my visit”
“The room was spacious, the hotel was close to Polonnaruwa for a day trip, and th…”
“Staff is nice”
“The room was tidy and well-equipped, the staff were polite and helpful, and the …”
“The staff was kind and welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable, and the fo…”
“The service was excellent, the room was very clean, and the food was full of loc…”
“Great value and excellent service, They arranged lovely wild safari for us — I w…”
“Peaceful setting and great value”
“The hotel is in a peaceful location, perfect for relaxing after exploring the an…”
“Best value for the money, hotel is in perfect location, Room was neat and clean,…”
“Hotel is well maintained, They made amazing Srilankan foods & western breakfast …”
“Nature friendly awesome stay in Sri Lanka, Food was Very tasty, large breakfast”
Overview
Set in Polonnaruwa, within 8 km of Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond and 8 km of Gal Viharaya, Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa features free WiFi. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, while certain units at Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa also have a balcony. The rooms at the accommodation come with a seating area. Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Polonnaruwa, like cycling. Free transport to Polonnaruwa site for guests. Polonnaruwa Vatadage is 9 km from Rivonway Hotel Polonnaruwa.
Traveller reviews
hashini
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“Good for the price. Staff is helpfull”
Staff is nice. Very helpful
Nicolas
couple
January 19, 2026
“Peaceful Stay & Wonderful Safari”
Rivonway Hotel offered a quiet and comfortable stay during my visit. The room was tidy and well-equipped, the staff were polite and helpful, and the meals were full of flavor. It’s a lovely place to relax after exploring the ancient city. I truly appreciated the calm atmosphere and great service. Would definitely return!
Lara
couple
January 19, 2026
“A Hidden Gem at Polonnaruwa”
Had a wonderful one-night stay at Rivonway Hotel during my trip to Polonnaruwa. The staff was kind and welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable, and the food was truly delicious. The hotel is in a peaceful location, perfect for relaxing after exploring the ancient city. Great value and excellent service, They arranged lovely wild safari for us — I would definitely stay here again!
Daniel
extended_group
August 14, 2025
“Beautiful place away from the busy road. Very good dinner and breakfast.”
Great place, big restaurant area.
Guest
couple
July 6, 2025
“Peaceful Stay & Wonderful Safari”
Rivonway Hotel offered a quiet and comfortable stay during my visit. The room was tidy and well-equipped, the staff were polite and helpful, and the meals were full of flavor. It’s a lovely place to relax after exploring the ancient city. I truly appreciated the calm atmosphere and great service. Would definitely return!
Cara
couple
July 5, 2025
“Wonderful stay at the middle of rice fields with perfect wild safari”
Rivonway Hotel was the perfect stop during my visit to Polonnaruwa. The service was excellent, the room was very clean, and the food was full of local flavor. Peaceful setting and great value. I highly recommend it to any traveler!
Guest
couple
July 5, 2025
“A Hidden Gem at Polonnaruwa”
Had a wonderful one-night stay at Rivonway Hotel during my trip to Polonnaruwa. The staff was kind and welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable, and the food was truly delicious. The hotel is in a peaceful location, perfect for relaxing after exploring the ancient city. Great value and excellent service, They arranged lovely wild safari for us — I would definitely stay here again!
Laura
family_with_children
November 9, 2024
The room was spacious, the hotel was close to Polonnaruwa for a day trip, and the evening meal at the restaurant was tasty.
Alvarez
extended_group
September 6, 2024
“Perfect stay!”
Warmly welcome us with a welcome drink! Best value for the money, hotel is in perfect location, Room was neat and clean, staff was very helpful they can organize lot of activities for guests. There can prepare awesome foods and beverages, we bought excellent wild safari from them, Perfect stay!
karunarathna
couple
September 6, 2024
“Perfect Rooms, View, Foods & Safari”
Absolutely perfect stay! Paddy-field view is amazing, they are truly genius, host & staff is very helpful they have solution for any matter. They arranged city tour for us reasonable price. Hotel is well maintained, They made amazing Srilankan foods & western breakfast for us, room is very clean with nice glass walls for perfect view & with personal balcony. Also they arranged unforgettable wild safari for us with excellent driver, if anyone looking for stay in polonnaruwa Rivonway Hotel is ideal place in polonnaruwa, I can Highly recommend them!
Alice
family_with_children
September 6, 2024
“Clean rooms with paddyfield view & balcony & amazing wild safari!”
Beautiful & quite location with amazing view of greenery paddyfields, very clean & big rooms with balcony, Their food was amazing! they cooked very fresh Srilankan Rice & Curry for us, Friendly staff & helpful owner who support for everything. Hotel arranged superb safari & city tour with well experienced driver, i think this is the best place for arranged safari. Highly recommend for everything one.
Foteini
extended_group
August 6, 2024
Very nice place, delicious food, lovely people. They do their best to serve you.
George
family_with_children
March 28, 2024
“Nature Friendly Hotel, Calm & beautiful Mind relaxing location, Wild safari & cycling was perfect.”
Nature friendly awesome stay in Sri Lanka, Food was Very tasty, large breakfast. View of rice fields is very calm, mind relaxing. Staf & host is very friendly, understandable. They were organize superb wild safari, Cycling Tour & Cookery demonstration for us. Room was very comfortable with rice field view & private balcony, great Value for money, all prices are very reasonable, Very special thing is they can arrange whatever we need to do in Sri Lanka, Highly Recommend for everyone.
Adams
couple
March 18, 2024
“Very calm awesome view, tasty foods, mind relaxing, hidden gem, understandable staff”
Superb stay, best place to stay in polonnaruwa, new rooms with balcony in perfect condition, food was very tasty. Paddy field view is mind relaxing and very calm, Rivonway is hidden gem, they were arrange everything whatever we want specially wild safari. At the morning birds & peacocks are singing arround the hotel. Very nature friendly hotel specially for tourists, small canels are going front of the property. The host is very understandable and speaking very good english. we can highly recommend for all.
Aleksander
couple
March 16, 2024
“Perfect Stay, Amazing View, Nice Safari.”
Rivonway is our perfect stay in Sri Lanka, Paddy field View is amazing and hotel situated in easy access to city & other activities. They arranged nice safari for us, Their fresh foods are awesome, breakfast and dinner are very big, so many varieties both western & Srilankan. Sachin is Superb, who speaking very good english. Very beautiful, quite, calm place & clean deluxe rooms with glass walls, Private balcony, Highly recommend for long stays, large groups and all.
Emma
couple
March 12, 2024
“Perfect location, Superb Service & Very comfortable rooms”
Great location with amazing paddyfield view & very comfortable rooms with own balcony, great value for money. Host is very understandable & speaking very good english. Highly Recommend for all.
Sachin
couple
March 9, 2024
“Perfect View & easy access to wild safari, ancient city”
Amazing View of Paddy Field around the hotel, Service is superb
Sebastian
family_with_children
July 27, 2023
We were the only guests and Had a Nice room with great View over the ricefileds. Breakfast and Dinner was also available.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Spa facilities, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Fishing, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Spa and wellness centre, 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
Entertainment and family services
Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Snack bar, Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Soundproof rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Accessible parking, Parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Barber/beauty shop, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Grocery deliveries
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off, Public transport tickets
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
Deluxe Triple Room
The triple room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Quadruple Room with Balcony
The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Single Room with Balcony
The single room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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