Ancient Village

Hotels
7 (18 reviews)
Ancient Village, Sudharshana Road, Thopawewa, , Polonnaruwa , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and smiling staff
Great location in a quiet street but in the center
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Beautiful breakfast with a view of the rice fields

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
7.5
Velmi milý a usměvavý personál.
Location
7.5
Skvělé místo - v klidné uličce ale v centru.
Room Quality
7.5
Pokoje prostorné a pohodlné postele.
Amenities
6.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Nádherná snídaně v přístřešku s výhledem na rýžová pole.
Overall Experience
6.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 23:20

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Polonnaruwa

Modern Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk at Ancient Village.

Comfortable Rooms: Relax in air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and some with balconies for a pleasant stay.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions like Polonnaruwa Vatadage and Gal Viharaya, just a short drive away.

Ready to experience the charm of Ancient Village in Polonnaruwa? Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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Guest Reviews

7
Based on 18 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 6.5
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Prabath • solo_traveller • lk
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Sloman • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Ashan • solo_traveller • lk
10
A peaceful retreat surrounded by nature
Pros:

​We had a wonderful stay here during our visit to Polonnaruwa. The hotel is tucked away in an exceptionally calm and serene environment, overlooking lush, open paddy fields. Sitting out and relaxing with the constant, refreshing breeze blowing across the fields was truly the highlight of our mornings and evenings.
​The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their warm hospitality and attentive service made the entire stay feel effortless and comfortable. All the facilities were well-maintained and met every expectation.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Laure • family_with_children • fr
6
Bon rapport qualité pour un stop d’une nuit
Pros:

Le conseil de la personne qui nous a accueilli et le petit déjeuner et la chambre était propre

Cons:

Hôtel désuet, demande rafraîchissement climatisation bruyante pas d’eau réception hôtel désertique un mi chemin entre un hôtel et une guesthouse.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

La tranquillité de.l'hotel avec vue sur les rizières et la proximité à pied du site de polonnaruwa,la gentillesse des hôtes qui se sont organisés pour nous fournir des velos pour aller visiter l'ancienne cité,la qualité du petit déjeuner

Cons:

Nous etions les seuls occupants ce jour la, ce qui donnait un petit air abandonné à l'hôtel...

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Manojaya • couple • lk
7
Cons:

Location and room superb

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Gil Goicouria • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

El desayuno, tanto por la comida como el sitio

Cons:

La higiene podría ser mejor

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Luc • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Charitha Rathnayaka • couple • lk
10
Pros:

Amazing experience!👌 The staff made us feel like family from the moment we arrived❤️. Everything was clean, the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. Can’t wait to come back🥺

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Rohana • extended_group • lk
7
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Aurelie • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Staff super sympa, environnement nature agréable, la chambre est spacieuse et propre, le petit déjeuner est savoureux et copieux, le directeur parle français :)

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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J A Dimuthu • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kristl • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Clean airy room with good working Aircon.
Niml is very jolly with good English. He arranged bikes for us for temple, he also has a tuk tuk, we got a lift to our next hotel in Siguria.
Hotel is very close to the temple ticket area, good restaurant nearby .
Good budget hotel

Cons:

No chairs on the balcony making it useless

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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CAROLE • couple • fr
9
Très bon rapport qualité / prix. Bien situé
Pros:

La vue sur les rizières est très belle. L’hôtel est au calme. Le gérant est très arrangeant et sympathique.

Cons:

Malheureusement pour nous, une soirée était organisée à côté de l’hôtel. Du coup, il y’a vaut beaucoup de bruit mais ce n’est pas la faute de l’hôtel.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Laurent Izart • couple • fr
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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venessa • solo_traveller • de
8
Prijs Kwaliteit is super
Pros:

Het was dicht bij de Ancient City en De eigenaar regelt meteen een fiets om de afstanden te overbruggen. Lekker ontbijt met sap en koffie thee naar wens.

Cons:

Alles was prima maar als ik wat moet noemen....Douche was koud

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Madhavi • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location. A peaceful place with a green environment. Not far from the Ancient City. Great welcome. Owner is very friendly, helpful. Helps with tips for visiting local attractions. The location is very nice and good. The room is clean. I highly recommend.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Markéta • family_with_children • cz
9
Pros:

Velmi milý a usměvavý personál, skvělé místo - v klidné uličce ale v centru, blízko obchody. Pokoje prostorné a pohodlné postele. Jako bonus nádherná snídaně v přístřešku s výhledem na rýžová pole. Doporučuji.

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Nikolaus • young couple • au
3
Poor
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff

Cons:

Our room was unkept and run down. We found holes in bed sheets, bugs, mosquitos and geckos in the room, all light switches filthy dirty. Room was not equipped with mosquito net. Loose door handles dirty walls. Mould in bath room between tiles and on shower head. We booked two rooms however ended up only using one room because the other room was so infused with the smell of cold tobacco smoke it was impossible to sleep there. In the morning I was told we are not paying for the unused room however the amount of the bill in LKR we were presented with did not reflect that statement. In my opinion, I was overcharged and left deeply disappointed. I cannot recommend anyone to stay there.

2025-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Kate • family with young children • gb
9
Well placed accommodation for exploring Polonnaruwa.
Pros:

Our room was clean and spacious and had a lovely view over paddy fields, it was close to the centre of Polonnaruwa so we could walk around and explore and find dinner nearby.
We only stayed one night but it was nice and we had a tasty breakfast again overlooking a beautiful view. I would recommend it if you need a stopover in Polonnaruwa. We explored the ancient city from here.

2025-03-19 • via Nuitee