The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Polonnaruwa

If you're planning a weekend getaway to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Polonnaruwa. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Polonnaruwa, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Polonnaruwa at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Pharo Lake

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at No:42, Deewara Mawatha,Bendiwewa,Polonnaruwa, Pharo Lake has great rooms from $48 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.5 km from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, child care, laundry services, cooking classes, and a child pool at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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Rock Cascade Home Stay

Guest House with prices starting at $16 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Polonnaruwa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Rock Cascade Home Stay which has nice rooms starting at $16. Offering room service, a restaurant, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Circuler Road Near (Sri Lanka Telecom). This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, cooking classes, kids meals, an indoor play area, and car rentals which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Seyara Holiday Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $10 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Polonnaruwa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

We found Seyara Holiday Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $10. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, child care, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 34,Samagi Place, Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa. You'll also find a child pool, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 3.6 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Tishan Holiday Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $9 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Polonnaruwa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $9, Tishan Holiday Resort, at No. 1580, Bendiwewa provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, child care, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a child pool, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 4.2 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Thisara Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $24 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Polonnaruwa

Thisara Guest House has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, laundry services, city views, and a spa and wellness center. The great rooms here start at $24 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at New town Road,Old Town. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, kids meals, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Dambulla.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Polonnaruwa, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Polonnaruwa, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Polonnaruwa, Best Hotels for One Week in Polonnaruwa, Best Hotels for One Night in Polonnaruwa, or Best Business Hotels in Polonnaruwa.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Polonnaruwa?

Polonnaruwa Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$21

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $21. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Polonnaruwa.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $21


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