Ruins Villa

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Ruins Villa in Polonnaruwa offers a serene garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy meals in the family-friendly restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a bath, shower, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a work desk, and a seating area, ensuring a comfortable stay. Convenient Location: Located 53 km from Sigiriya Airport, the property is a short walk from Gal Viharaya and 1 km from Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond. Nearby attractions include Polonnaruwa Vatadage and Deepa Uyana, each 2-4 km away. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the bike hire, host, and the convenience for nature trips, making Ruins Villa a preferred choice for exploring the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alexander
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sometimes, in a little hotel or homestay, you can get moments of magic. This is one of those places. There are no frills - just a very clean en-suite room, a fan, a comfortable bed and some lovely home cooking available. Sit quietly in the...”
Elisabetta
Italy Italy
“The host is super nice and caring about his guests. Dinners and breakfasts are all home-made by his wife, and delicious! Highly recommended. He helped us in getting a taxi to reach the property, and he offered a night tour around the house to see...”
Daniele
Italy Italy
“Beautiful house in the forest, right behind the ancient city.”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Upali is so kind and welcoming, the breakfasts and dinners were delicious and plentiful. The real highlight was the night walk that Upali took us on - we saw hornbills, mouse deer and fireflies. We hope to return one day”
Jelle
Netherlands Netherlands
“This place was amazing! Beautiful location, very comfy bed and such friendly hosts! I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to go to Polonnarawu. It’s very affordable and the location is right next to the ancient city. You can get a...”
Portia
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Very pleasant stay, the family were kind and friendly. The rural location was lovely and although google shows the access roads into the ancient city, tourist must go via the ticket office by the lake only. For me that was a pleasant walk along...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is such a lovely place in an incredibly quiet and peaceful location, surrounded by nature. Yes, it is basic, but excellent value and Upali and his family make the stay very special. We went on two night walks and although we didn't see some...”
Keelan
Australia Australia
“We had a great stay at Ruins Villa, right by the ancient city so that’s great. We had a nice breakfast and dinner cooked by our hosts who were very friendly and accommodating.”
Andrea
Italy Italy
“Ruins villa is a great relaxing place. The host is really nice, the house is in the middle of nature and at the same time really close to the cultural site. You rent bikes to visit around. The food is really good.”
Stephen
Australia Australia
“Staying with your host Andrew is a wonderful experience. Although the rooms are basic and not airconditioned Andrew will make your stay memorable. His food is great and his generosity to his guests is humbling. He may take you for a night walk to...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

10
Host review score
Ruins Villa Polonnaruwa offers a wide variety of cultural and leisure activities at ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa, famous for its heritage and wildlife. All our luxurius rooms, the lobby and garden area were renovated recently. The newly designed and renovated comfort and business friendly rooms with attached bathrooms in our hotel promise an outstanding accommodation in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka. Ruins Villa surrounded with many attractions such as Dambulla cave Temple , Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom, Minneriya Wild Preserve are few among many.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

Facilities of Ruins Villa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.