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Thisara Guest House

Guest house

New town Road,Old Town

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$237

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$237

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
14 mentions

A super friendly and relaxing stay

Flexible and friendly service

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

We were very comfortable and loved the breakfasts looking over the rice fields

Warm, kind, and attentive, this homestay offers much more than just a place to s…

Breakfast available
8 mentions

​The Food: The breakfast was the absolute highlight—delicious and truly fit for …

The breakfast is fantastic - so much food - we made up a packed lunch for our bi…

Great location
7 mentions

The location was easy and comfortable

Great location a short walk from the Polonaruwa clock tower

Good value
4 mentions

Dinner was great and good value

The possibility to rent a bike for a reasonable price to visit the ruins

Clean rooms
3 mentions

While the room was modest in size, it was clean and very fairly priced for the v…

The room was clean and very spacious, and extra linens were thoughtfully provide…

Overview

Thisara Guest House is located in Polonnaruwa and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Featuring an outdoor garden with seating, the guesthouse also has a restaurant and 24-hour front desk. Polonnaruwa Railway Station are 4.3 km from Thisara. The Ancient Auditorium of Polonnaruwa is 1 km away while Parakrama Samudra Lake is 1 km from the property. All rooms have a safe and desk. Private bathroom includes a shower and toilet. Other facilities include a tour desk and luggage storage. A cook is available to prepare Sri Lankan and Western meals on request.

Traveller reviews

D

De Silva

family_with_children

May 23, 2026

9

An ideal place to a person who searching for the peace calm and nature

The surroundings were too good for my family and me. Also the people were nice there

J

joanne

couple

March 23, 2026

8

A lovely place to stay, quiet, garden and rice fields, and wonderful food.

S

Sarah

couple

January 28, 2026

10

A great friendly location for visiting the ancient city

This was an exceptional stay. We were very comfortable and loved the breakfasts looking over the rice fields. Dinner was great and good value. An amazing place for watching birds. A super friendly and relaxing stay.

C

Chalie

family_with_children

January 22, 2026

10

Relaxed and friendly service

Flexible and friendly service

P

priscila

solo_traveller

January 21, 2026

10

Superb!

Staying here truly felt like being at home. From the very first moment, I was welcomed with a big smile and a delicious fresh mango juice — the perfect start after a long journey. The hosts went above and beyond to help me organise everything: excursions, bicycles, and even tuk-tuk rides, always with great recommendations and genuine care. Nothing ever felt like a hassle. Warm, kind, and attentive, this homestay offers much more than just a place to sleep — it gives you a real taste of Sri Lankan hospitality. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly local and heartfelt experience.

S

Sarka

solo_traveller

January 13, 2026

8

An incredible find! While the room was modest in size, it was clean and very fairly priced for the value provided. ​The Food: The breakfast was the absolute highlight—delicious and truly fit for a king. ​The Service: Exceptional. The staff provided a perfect mix of warmth and professional care

C

Claire

extended_group

January 8, 2026

8

Fantastic home cooked breakfast, bike hire very helpful, great location for visiting attractions

The breakfast is fantastic - so much food - we made up a packed lunch for our bike trip round the ancient ruined city. We arranged bike hire through the guest house. We had a lot of fun cycling round the archaeological sites. The garden looks out over the paddy fields, great for bird watching. There is a nightly fruit bat exodus overhead and large insect eating bats at the corners of the garden that catch insects by the lights and are fun to watch.

J

Jesne

couple

January 7, 2026

10

We had a very pleasant stay. The room was clean and very spacious, and extra linens were thoughtfully provided. The host was welcoming, caring, and attentive, and the staff were excellent throughout our stay. A perfect place for a peaceful and comfortable stay. Highly recommended.

K

Kate

solo_traveller

December 12, 2025

10

Above and Beyond

Decent sized room with windows and a view over rice paddies. Set back from the road so nice and quiet. The owner helped us organise a tuk tuk tour of the ancient city and if the weather is good they have bikes. I had a medical issue during my stay and the host went above and beyond transporting me to hospital and helping me navigate the health system. Truly grateful.

K

Kseniia

couple

December 6, 2025

8

The staff was really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was tasty and big. The location was easy and comfortable. Silent place with good view and close to the center. They brought a Wi-Fi router to our room to make it work better.And it worked good.

A

Aleix

solo_traveller

December 1, 2025

9

A very good option to visit the ruins in Polonnaruwa

The breakfast was one of the best in Sri Lanka. Well-located, a 2-minute ride to the entrance of Polonnaruwa. The possibility to rent a bike for a reasonable price to visit the ruins. Bed was fine. Friendly staff, the asked me if I was well after the Sri Lankan floods in November 2025.

A

Adams Richard

family_with_children

September 5, 2025

10

Family trip including Polonaruwa

Shamila and Mahesh were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome..Great location a short walk from the Polonaruwa clock tower. It's very easy to get to the sites especially on bicycle. Food was delicious Sri Lankan evening meal and a great array of things for breakfast which kept us going well into the day. The view over the harvested paddy was still lovely and plenty of interesting birds and butterflies were seen in the garden and from the breakfast area. Our hosts were delightful practical and very helpful. Bikes were ready as per our request at the time of our arrival. They also organized our departure and delivery to our next stop in Sigiriya via Minneriya national park where we saw huge herds of elephants from newborns to elderly lone bull elephants. Shira was our driver and did an amazing job navigating to the best spots in order for the elephants to come to us rather than us impose. He was knowledgeable about the bird life also. We would highly recommend this friendly and good value for money guesthouse.

R

Roshani

family_with_children

September 1, 2025

7

The hotel was located next to a paddy field, and lots of birds and other animals were in the garden. Close to the city center.

R

Ravihara

couple

June 3, 2025

10

Owners were friendly and supportive.

Owners were friendly and supportive. A Calm and quiet place. Nice location not far from the city.

R

Ravihara

couple

June 3, 2025

10

A Calm and quiet place.

Owners were friendly and supportive. A Calm and quiet place. Nice location not far from the city.

R

Ravihara

couple

May 31, 2025

10

Owners were friendly and supportive . A Calm and quiet place. Nice location not far from the city.

C

Chappell

couple

April 23, 2025

8

Lovely peaceful value for money hotel in good location.

Good location for exploring the ancient ruins nearby. Lovely large garden. Quiet and peaceful location. Clean upgraded rooms upstairs.

I

Irena

couple

April 14, 2025

8

Location close to Old town. Kind host. You can rent bicycles in accomodation. Very nice view and sitting / dining in garden and next to rice field - but this means also lot of mosquitoes 🙁 You can pay with card = 3% fee.

N

Nico

family_with_children

March 11, 2025

9

They organized perfect safari at Eco Parc where we saw 16 chilling elefants and 2 flying hornbills

Owners let us feel at home plus breakfast and diner were fantastic.

W

Waddington

couple

March 2, 2025

9

We enjoyed two nights here. Well looked after by great hosts. They organised bikes for us to ride around the ancient city and we also enjoyed their Sri Lankan breakfast and dinner. They also organised a driver for us to our next stop. Very helpful.

Facilities

Activities

Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Cycling, Beauty Services, Hair treatments, Hair cut, Spa facilities, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Head massage, Full body massage, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture

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

Entertainment and family services

Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

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

Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Valet parking, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Ironing service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Standard Family Room

The family room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

The double room provides a seating area, a dining area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower.

Max 1 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

The double room features air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room

The twin/double room features a seating area, a dining area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double or Twin Room with Rice Field View

The twin/double room offers air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Triple Room

The triple room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
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.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:10 PM

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