Lion Resort

Hotels
8.6 (25 reviews)
No 317/A,4th canal road, Akkara 500,Newtown , Polonnaruwa , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Car hire
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Fruits
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice pool
Great value for money
Cons:
Ants in the bathroom
Basic room cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
The bathrooms had ants and the windows could be cleaner.
Service
9.15
Staff are friendly and accommodating, providing good recommendations.
Location
8.65
Location is close to the new town, making it easy to access various places.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms are basic but peaceful; cleanliness issues were noted.
Amenities
8.65
Nice pool and good facilities, with the option to rent bikes.
Value for Money
9.15
Great value for money, especially with breakfast and pool.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Breakfast is good, but limited options nearby for meals.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a very good stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with a Tropical Touch

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Garden Oasis
Indulge in a refreshing dip in our outdoor swimming pool or take a leisurely stroll through our lush garden oasis. Perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

Delicious Dining and Cozy Bar
Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant and enjoy a drink at the cozy bar. Experience a fusion of local flavors and international cuisine in a relaxed setting.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Benefit from free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, and free private parking during your stay. Take advantage of our airport transfer service and explore the area with ease using our bicycle rental service.

Ready to experience a blend of comfort and convenience at Lion Resort? Book your stay now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.75
P
Pavel extended_group cz
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
M
Maree couple au
5
I would not stay here again
Pros:

It had a pool
Staff were welcoming

Cons:

Too far away from Ancient city and restaurants
Egg casings all over walls

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
H
Hans couple nl
7
2025-09-16 via Nuitee
S
Shibly family_with_children lk
10
Good place to stay with family. Pool is good. Location is closed to the new town.
Pros:

Location is close to the new town and we can easily access many places
Staff are friendly
The room is peaceful
Pool is good

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
Jana couple sk
10
Pros:

Mximalna spokojnost. Dakujeme Edne a jej manzelovi za ustretovost a prijemny pobyt.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
S
Stefan family_with_children de
10
Nice pool
Pros:

Zwembad

Cons:

We kregen fleecedekens ipv normale sheets

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
C
claire couple fr
9
un chouette endroit
Pros:

Bon rapport qualité prix/ L'espace piscine est chouette et propre. L'équipement de la chambre est basique mais propre. La sale de bains nécessiterait une petite rénovation. Attenant à l'endroit, un petit restaurant où la;patronne donne ses consignes pour un repas "no spicy" au besoin. Possibilité de louer des vélos, ce qui est sympa pour visiter le site.

Cons:

un peu excentré

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
S
Schoenfeld couple de
10
2025-08-19 via Nuitee
Q
Quentin family_with_children be
7
Pros:

Le rapport qualité prix, les conseils des gérants qui nous ont réservé certaines activités et même conduit en voiture, le petit déjeuner et la piscine très propre.

Cons:

Cela reste une chambre très basique, qui pourrait être plus propre (les vitres). Loin des restaurants ou des magasins..

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
T
Tim family_with_children nl
9
Great value for money stay
Pros:

We had a great stay! Friendly staff. Good AC, good warm shower. Nice swimmingpool and free wifi!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
N
Nico couple es
7
Bien.
Pros:

La piscina.

Cons:

Había hormigas en el baño.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
L
Lindsay couple gb
9
Very good stay
Pros:

Very comfortable stay, nice clean welcoming hotel close to Polonorrawu to see the ruins.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
D
Dawn with friends ca
8
Great stay at Lion
Pros:

The pool was great.
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Our room was clean and had everything that we needed.

Cons:

The wifi didn’t work at all, but otherwise the stay was great.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
J
Jehan solo traveller lk
10
Exceptional
2025-03-24 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo traveller gb
9
Superb
2025-03-18 via Nuitee
D
Dara solo traveller ie
8
Very comfortable one night stay
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable place to stay. A refreshing dip in the swimming pool was very welcome after visiting the Ancient City! Edna and her husband are very welcoming hosts. They also very kindly drove me to where I bought my ticket to see the ruins. Breakfast was very tasty too. A good place to stay when visiting Polonnaruwa!

Cons:

All good!

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
K
Katja family with young children si
8
Very good
Pros:

We booked this ad-hoc for our stay on Christmas Eve (high season) and it was an ok choice. The best value for our family was the pool, after a demanding and hot day in Polonaruwa. The pool is ok and seemed clean.
We also ordered breakfast and dinner, both were ok (Sri Lankan choices).
The room was quite basic.

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
E
Eranga family with young children lk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great Place with a nice pool which accommodate a special allocation for Kids also.

2024-08-21 via Nuitee
T
Tommaso family with young children it
10
Friendly stay in Polonnaruwa
Pros:

The cleanliness, the super-kind and friendly host, the swimming pool and the food

Cons:

Nothing

2024-08-11 via Nuitee
R
Rikje family with young children nl
8
Very good
Pros:

Staff and the pool!
The food made by the hostess is great!
Staff is really trying to accommodate kids well!
Hygienic ++

Cons:

Wifi is poor.
Public refridgerator could be a solution to the unavailability of a room refrigerator

2024-08-11 via Nuitee