Thisara Guest House
New town Road,Old Town
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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
“A super friendly and relaxing stay”
“Flexible and friendly service”
“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…”
“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…”
“The location was easy and comfortable”
“Great location a short walk from the Polonaruwa clock tower”
“Dinner was great and good value”
“The possibility to rent a bike for a reasonable price to visit the ruins”
“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
De Silva
family_with_children
May 23, 2026
“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
joanne
couple
March 23, 2026
“A lovely place to stay, quiet, garden and rice fields, and wonderful food.”
Sarah
couple
January 28, 2026
“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.
Chalie
family_with_children
January 22, 2026
“Relaxed and friendly service”
Flexible and friendly service
priscila
solo_traveller
January 21, 2026
“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.
Sarka
solo_traveller
January 13, 2026
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
Claire
extended_group
January 8, 2026
“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.
Jesne
couple
January 7, 2026
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.
Kate
solo_traveller
December 12, 2025
“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.
Kseniia
couple
December 6, 2025
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.
Aleix
solo_traveller
December 1, 2025
“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.
Adams Richard
family_with_children
September 5, 2025
“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.
Roshani
family_with_children
September 1, 2025
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.
Ravihara
couple
June 3, 2025
“Owners were friendly and supportive.”
Owners were friendly and supportive. A Calm and quiet place. Nice location not far from the city.
Ravihara
couple
June 3, 2025
“A Calm and quiet place.”
Owners were friendly and supportive. A Calm and quiet place. Nice location not far from the city.
Ravihara
couple
May 31, 2025
Owners were friendly and supportive . A Calm and quiet place. Nice location not far from the city.
Chappell
couple
April 23, 2025
“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.
Irena
couple
April 14, 2025
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.
Nico
family_with_children
March 11, 2025
“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.
Waddington
couple
March 2, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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