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Polonnaruwa Resthouse

Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
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Polonnaruwa Resthouse
Ranked #7 of 8 hotels in Polonnaruwa
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Warrington, United Kingdom
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This rest house looks very sad at the moment.....but apparently it has been taken over by the Galle Face Hotel Colombo and is to be totally renovated. It is in a spectacular location right on the edge of the tank so should be well worth a try when it reopens.

Dartmoor
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We stayed here for 3 nights. The hotel is in dire need of some renovation. The rain came into the bathroom and part of the ceiling came with it. The bathroom was in a poor state of repair although there was a good working shower. The bed was comfortable but sheets were old and stained. The Hotel Manager did not... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I stayed one night at this 'hotel' as my driver insisted I stay there (his friend was the manager) therefor I felt obliged. It was over priced and I had stayed in much better guest houses for a lot less during my stay in SL. Although the bedroom was surprisingly clean, especially after reading some reviews, the electric sockets looked... More

Reading, United Kingdom
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

The approach to this place is excellent and the first impression because of the stunning view can be overwhelming. Look around, look into the rooms and bathrooms, and you will move out of this place the next second. We only ate here, a big mistake. On our my arrival no body was there to receive, no one came to ask... More

Crawley
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012 via mobile

Massive room ( no.2) onto a huge shared veranda on the edge of a gorgeous lake with mystical mountain backdrop. Here's where the compliments end. Dirty room, still felt dirty after showering. Mouse droppings in the room, the guy on the desk even said keep the veranda doors closed as mice come in. Guess they warned us at least. Uncomfortable... More

Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

We stayed only 2 nights and enjoyed the perfect views from the Hotels magnificent location by the lake and near ruins of former kingdom. The Rets House is built in 1954 for the Queen Elisabeth the 2nds visit, and it seems that the place has just been sparsom maintained as it was since then. Nothing seems to have been renewed... More

England
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46 reviews 46 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

We went here once for food. This is what happened: - we were ignored for 15 minutes ignored our requests to see the menus - despite asking twice for someone to take our order no one came for ages - they tried to hassle us into choosing the lunch buffet saying specific orders would take 45 minutes. This was a... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011 via mobile

This was probably the first time we haven't checked trip advisor before falling for the "Queen stayed there" experience. BIG MISTAKE!!!! This was certainly the worst accommodation we have ever paid for! We travelled the world and seen the poor and the upmarket hotels,but this was the most disgusting,filthy place you could ever seen in your nightmares. The first impression,albeit... More

Ottawa, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

I forgot to write a comment after I visited this place in last january.I admire this place and my stay as a proffessional hoteliar.Eventhough there are some sort of uncomfort you find with the washrooms, this is an ideal place to go.It is beeutiful with seanery, Clean spacious A/C rooms,respect and kind hospitality, utmost care and freedom with your stay,... More

London, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2011

Other reviewers have noted the contrast between this Rest House's glorious location and its disappointing accommodation. Of all the Rest Houses we have experienced (half a dozen) this was fairly typical in being spacious but basically unclean. The bathroom was grimy and the lavatory did not flush. Our room was very large and airy with a verandah directly overlooking the... More

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Additional Information about Polonnaruwa Resthouse

Also Known As:
Polonnaruwa Resthouse Hotel Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa Resthouse Hotel
Resthouse Hotel Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa Resthouse Sri Lanka
Address: Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > North Central Province > Polonnaruwa
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Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #7 of 8 hotels in Polonnaruwa

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