The owner's kindness, the night walks with him discovering animals and his attention throughout our stay, plus the meals were excellent.
DidierA week ago
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★★★★·Polonnaruwa·9.5
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or just type it — “around the 20th, three nights”
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Ruins Villa in Polonnaruwa offers a tranquil garden terrace with free public Wi‑Fi and a family‑friendly Asian restaurant. Each air‑conditioned room includes a private bathroom, work desk, and seating area. Guests enjoy a paid shuttle from Sigiriya Airport, concierge and tour desk services, cycling, a children’s playground, and easy access to the historic Polonnaruwa Ruins.
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How guests rate the property, aspect by aspect.
The owner's kindness, the night walks with him discovering animals and his attention throughout our stay, plus the meals were excellent.
Didier·A week ago
The kindness and availability of the manager and his family. The location. The hearty meals.
Kenny·2 weeks ago
I had a great stay at Ruins Villa. Upali taught me a lot about the jungle, Sri Lanka, and the local way of life. He went out of his way to help during my stay. The food was amazing, and you can also rent bikes at a very cheap price to explore the Ancient City.
Johannsen·A month ago
The breakfast was Sri‑Lankan, not the bland continental style, and the dinner was great. The water heater seemed broken, yet we still got enough warm water. The host was extremely helpful, speaks good English, so we could have deep conversations. The location is good, right next to one of the park exits; the main entrance is about 4 km away, and the host offers decent bicycles. UK‑style sockets are available. The bed was comfortable. We were worried about mosquitoes because of the dengue outbreak, but there were practically none—probably due to the long dry season—and we stayed in September 2026. The downside was the extreme heat during our visit, so even with a fan on high (and earplugs needed, also for the dogs at night), we could barely sleep the first night. Also, there is no soap in the bathroom, but you can request it. The mosquito nets have holes, but you don’t need them if the fan is strong enough.
Christopher·A month ago
The place was quiet and the owner was accessible. I rented a bike for 1000 rupees to explore the archaeological site, which is very close.
Platel·2 months ago