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Ruins Chaaya Hotel Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa

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About the Hotel

2Nd Canal, New Town, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Ruins Chaaya Hotel is a modern luxury hotel located in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, known for its personalized attention to guests. The hotel is situated near various historical and archaeological attractions, making it a significant locale for travelers. Guests can enjoy views of lush paddy fields and easy access to local nature reserves. The hotel offers a blend of contemporary facilities and cultural immersion for visitors.

Location

Situated just 3.5 miles from the historic town of Polonnaruwa, the hotel offers easy access to significant cultural sites, including the Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu and Shiva Devalaya. The area is rich in natural beauty, with Wasgamuwa and Minneriya National Parks nearby. A roundtrip airport shuttle service is provided for guest convenience.

Rooms

The hotel features 12 deluxe rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms have seating areas, allowing guests to unwind after a busy day. Every room includes a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy views of the surrounding landscape from their balconies or patios.

Eat & Drink

Ruins Chaaya Hotel hosts an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy complimentary English breakfast options. The hotel offers a bar/lounge for guests to quench their thirst with their favorite drinks. Outdoor dining is also possible with the picnic area available. The dining services cater to a variety of tastes and preferences.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features additional amenities such as a barbecue area, children's playground, and sun terrace, enhancing guests' leisure activities. Business-friendly services like complimentary newspapers and Wi-Fi in public areas are available. Guests can explore outdoor activities like mountain biking or hire bikes and cars for their adventures.

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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
Deluxe Room
Max:
2 persons
32 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Garden view
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Polonnaruwa2000 ft
Airports
Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU) 37.2 mi
Batticaloa (BTC) 61.7 mi
Train
Polonnaruwa Railway Station 2.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

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

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Video games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

2Nd Canal, New Town, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
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2Nd Canal, New Town, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Nearby
Mary Immaculate Church
1600 ft
Restaurants
Hotel Mahanuge Restaurant
3400 ft
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Polonnaruwa Rest House Dining Room
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Potgul Mawatha

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
86%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location
Friendly staff
Limited dining options
Minor amenities missing
8.6/10
Great
Rooms
8.1
Location
10.0
Service
8.7
Dining
5.5
Guest reviews
8.6/10
based on 15 reviews
6.8
6.8/10based on 63 reviews
Ted
United States of America, January  2025
8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is conveniently close to the Polonnaruwa ruins, making it perfect for sightseeing. The rooms were spacious and well-maintained, and I found the staff to be incredibly friendly and accommodating. However, the dining options were somewhat limited, especially at breakfast, which was a bit of a letdown. Overall, it's a great value for money with its prime location near the attractions.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and well-maintained.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Location
10.0
The hotel is conveniently located very close to the Polonnaruwa sites, making it easy to explore.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were somewhat limited, especially at breakfast.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had good facilities, but nothing stood out as exceptional.
Steve
United States of America, December  2024
9.2/10

My stay at the hotel was overall a pleasant experience with clean and comfortable rooms. The location is unbeatable, just a stone's throw from the historic ruins. The staff was friendly and helpful, which made my trip more enjoyable. However, I found the dining options rather basic, which was a bit disappointing. Additionally, while the amenities were satisfactory, I think there is room for improvement in this area.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, providing a nice place to relax after a day of exploring.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and always ready to assist, which I appreciated.
Location
10.0
The hotel boasts a fantastic location, very close to the ruins at Polonnaruwa, making it easy to explore the area.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was pretty basic, with simple dishes and limited breakfast options.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were decent, but there is a need for more variety to truly meet guests' needs.
Ed
United States of America, November  2024
9.8/10

I had a good time at this hotel thanks to its great location close to the historic ruins. The rooms were clean, and the staff really made me feel welcome. However, the dining options could definitely use some improvement as breakfast was quite basic. Still, the overall experience felt like good value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, providing a nice place to relax after exploring.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, making my stay more enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel is very close to the ruins at Polonnaruwa, making it convenient for sightseeing.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast options were a bit limited and could use some variety.
Facilities
7.0
The amenities were decent but the dining area could use some upgrades.
Jeanne
United States of America, November  2024
7.8/10

I had a great stay at this hotel with its clean and comfortable rooms, making it a relaxing experience. The staff was friendly and always ready to help. The location is perfect, being very close to the historic ruins of Polonnaruwa. However, the dining options left something to be desired, particularly at breakfast. Overall, I felt it offered good value for money despite a couple of drawbacks.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and quite comfortable, making for a pleasant stay.
Service
9.0
The friendly staff provided attentive service during my stay.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in an ideal location, just a short distance from the historical ruins, which made exploring so easy.
Dining
5.0
While the dining experience was decent, the breakfast menu was quite limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall, but the dining area could be improved.
Steve
United States of America, October  2024
9.6/10

I had a great experience at this hotel, situated very close to the ruins of Polonnaruwa, making it easy to explore the area. The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable, but I wished for a few more amenities. The staff was friendly and always ready to help. The dining options were decent, with locally caught fish being a highlight. Overall, it's a good value for money, but the limited dining choices could use improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and attentive.
Location
10.0
It’s located very close to the ruins of Polonnaruwa, which was super convenient for sightseeing.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were decent, with delicious locally caught fish, but the variety could be better.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were generally good, but I was hoping for more amenities.
Paul
United States of America, October  2024
7.6/10

The hotel has a great location, quite close to the historic ruins which was perfect for exploring. The rooms were spacious and well-kept, making for a comfortable stay. The staff were friendly and accommodating, which enhanced our experience. Unfortunately, the dining options were somewhat lacking, and the pool area could use a bit of attention. Overall, it's a decent stay with good value for money, especially being so close to the sights.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and clean, offering a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating, always ready to help with our requests.
Location
10.0
The hotel is located very close to the historic ruins, making it easy to explore the area.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a bit disappointing as there weren't many options to choose from.
Facilities
6.0
The pool area needs a bit more maintenance to enhance the overall experience.
Kevin
United States of America, October  2024
8.0/10

The hotel boasts a great location, being very close to the historic ruins of Polonnaruwa, which made my sightseeing easy. The rooms were spacious and modern, providing a comfortable stay, although the bathroom could use some updates. The staff were exceptionally friendly and eager to assist, always greeting with a smile. While the dining options were decent, I found the breakfast choices a bit lacking. Overall, it’s a value-for-money choice, but some improvements would make it ideal.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and modern, but the bathroom felt a bit outdated.
Service
9.0
The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Location
10.0
Very close to the historic ruins, which made accessing the sites a breeze.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast options were decent, but I wished for more variety.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's amenities, including Wi-Fi and parking, added to the convenience.
Carol
United States of America, October  2024
8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is ideally located near the historic ruins of Polonnaruwa. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, making my visit all the more enjoyable. I appreciated the friendly staff, though the dining options, especially for breakfast, could use some improvement. Overall, this hotel offers great value for money, but the Wi-Fi being chargeable is a bit inconvenient.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Location
10.0
The hotel is conveniently located very close to the historic ruins.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast options were limited, which was a bit disappointing.
Facilities
7.0
The amenities were satisfactory, but they could improve the dining experiences.
Franklin
United States of America, October  2024
8.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The location is fantastic, right near the ruins of Polonnaruwa, which made exploring so easy. The rooms were comfortable, and the staff was welcoming. However, the dining experience fell a bit short, as the options for meals were limited. Overall, it's a good value for money, but there's definitely room for improvement in the restaurant.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and attentive.
Location
10.0
The hotel is very close to the Polonnaruwa sites, making it a great base for sightseeing.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were a bit limited, which was disappointing.
Facilities
7.0
The overall facilities were decent, but could use some updates.
Hal
United States of America, September  2024
8.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is ideally situated just a short distance from the Polonnaruwa ruins. The rooms were modern and spacious, making for a comfortable stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, but I did find the dining options somewhat limited. I also enjoyed the well-kept pool area. Overall, it was a great value for the price, despite the minor shortcomings in dining.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were modern and spacious, providing a comfortable atmosphere.
Service
9.0
The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel welcome throughout my stay.
Location
10.0
The hotel is ideally located just a short distance from the Polonnaruwa ruins, making it very convenient for sightseeing.
Dining
6.0
I found the dining options to be somewhat limited, which was a bit disappointing.
Facilities
8.0
The pool area was well-kept and enjoyable, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.
Great location
Limited dining options
Paul
United States of America, September  2024
9.4/10

This hotel is nicely located, just a stone's throw away from the historic ruins, making it very convenient for sightseeing. The rooms are spacious and modern, and I appreciated the friendly staff. However, the dining experience fell a bit short with limited menu options. While the value for money is good, I found the facilities could use some improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and modern, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly, always ready to assist with any requests.
Location
10.0
The hotel is very close to the Polonnaruwa sites, making it easy to explore the area.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were somewhat limited, which was disappointing.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were decent but could use some enhancements.
Howard
United States of America, September  2024
8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which is conveniently located near the Polonnaruwa ruins. The rooms are spacious and modern, providing a comfortable environment. The staff was friendly and willing to help. However, I found the dining options limited, and the Wi-Fi was quite slow and not ideal for work. Overall, it's a good spot for exploring the area.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and modern, providing a comfortable environment.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and willing to help.
Location
10.0
The hotel is conveniently located very close to the Polonnaruwa sites, making it easy to explore.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were somewhat limited for my taste, which was a bit disappointing.
Facilities
7.0
The amenities were decent, but nothing particularly stood out.
Friendly staff
Limited dining options
Robert
United States of America, August  2024
7.2/10

I had a pretty good stay at this hotel. The location is excellent, super close to the Polonnaruwa ruins, which was perfect for my sightseeing plans. The rooms were nice and clean, making for a comfortable stay. However, the service could use some improvement, as I found the staff a bit unresponsive at times. Overall, I think it's a decent choice for the price, especially if you're looking to explore the area.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, which really made my stay nice.
Service
6.0
The service wasn't the best; the staff seemed a bit unresponsive when I needed assistance.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in an excellent spot, very close to the Polonnaruwa ruins, making it ideal for exploring.
Dining
5.0
I didn’t really try much of the dining, but I found the breakfast choices to be somewhat limited.
Facilities
7.0
The common facilities were decent, though nothing stood out as exceptional.
Keith
United States of America, July  2024
9.6/10

I had a great stay at this hotel, with its clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. The location is perfect—just a short walk to the ruins of Polonnaruwa. However, I found the dining options a bit lacking, especially in breakfast variety. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money, but there's room for improvement in certain areas.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, providing a nice atmosphere to relax.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and accommodating throughout my stay.
Location
10.0
This hotel is in a fantastic location, very close to the historical ruins at Polonnaruwa.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast options were limited, which was a bit disappointing during my stay.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had decent facilities, though I found them somewhat basic.
Gertrude
United States of America, July  2024
9.0/10

I had a really nice stay at this hotel, which is perfectly situated very close to the historic ruins of Polonnaruwa. The rooms were clean and offered great value for the price. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making my experience even better. On the downside, I found the amenities a bit limited and the Wi-Fi wasn't included, which was disappointing.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, offering good value for the price.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Location
10.0
The hotel is very close to the Polonnaruwa sites, making it convenient for sightseeing.
Dining
7.0
Dining options were decent, though I expected a bit more variety.
Facilities
6.0
Amenities were a bit limited; it would have been great to have more options.
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