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About the Hotel

No 23/1, Temple Road, Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, 51000
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Close to the Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu
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Archaeological Museum is a stone's throw from Thisal Guest House Polonnaruwa, which offers a 24-hour front desk and wake-up calls. The guest house, located about 25 minutes' walk from the Statue of Parakramabahu I, features a restaurant.

Location

The hotel is situated in the ancient part of Polonnaruwa, 2.2 km from the Pothgul Viharaya. The Thisal Polonnaruwa is within 5 minutes' walk of 41 or 48 to Dambulla bus stop and just moments from the Council Chamber.

A business district are also close to the property. The Polonnaruwa is also situated 2.6 km away.

You can easily reach Polonnaruwa train station, located around 10 minutes' drive from this hotel.

Rooms

The rooms feature an iron and air conditioning, while some of them have a sitting area and a shared lounge for guests' utmost comfort. The private bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Sacred City of Polonnaruwa at sunrise.
  • Try traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry at Hotel Sudu Araliya.
  • Explore the ancient ruins of the Gal Vihara carved into rock.
  • Don't miss the Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum for fascinating artifacts.
  • Stroll through the local market for fresh fruits and handmade crafts.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Single Room
2 persons
35 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Double Room
2 persons
80 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Family Room
2 persons
100 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Air conditioning

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Services

  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

No 23/1, Temple Road, Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, 51000
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No 23/1, Temple Road, Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, 51000
Nearby
Weijantha Prasada
100 ft
Council Chamber
100 ft
Sacred City
Archaeological Museum
100 ft
Kumara Pokuna
100 ft
Samudra Parakrama
100 ft
Polonnaruwa
Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu
100 ft
Polonnaruwa
Palace Complex of King Nishshanka Malla
100 ft
Audience Hall
100 ft
Polonnaruwa
Bathing Place
100 ft
Restaurants
New Araliya Sinhala Hotel
400 ft
Habarana Rd
Sunrise And Akila Restaurant
1600 ft
99 Batticolo Road
Kadamandiya Family Restaurant
2300 ft
252/2 Batticalo Road
Getting around
City Centre
Polonnaruwa16 min  ·  4300 ft
Airports
Sigiriya (GIU)88 min  ·  36.2 mi
Batticaloa Airport (BTC)148 min  ·  61.0 mi
Train
Polonnaruwa Railway Station6 min  ·  2.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 12:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$2.50 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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