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Risenlak Holiday Resort

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Front of property
Family Room, 2 Queen Beds
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$30
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Explore the area

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136/2, New Town Road, 2nd Canal, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000
  • Place, Parakrama Samudra
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Polonnaruwa Vatadage
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Polonnaruwa

Risenlak Holiday Resort places you in the heart of Polonnaruwa, within a 15-minute walk of Parakrama Samudra and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Polonnaruwa guest house include Shiva Devalaya and Hatadage.
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What's nearby

  • Parakrama Samudra - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gal Pota - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Shiva Devalaya - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Saruketha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Priyamali Gedara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Mahanuge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ariya Rest House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hotel De Infas - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Risenlak Holiday Resort

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Risenlak Holiday Resort also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Polonnaruwa guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Risenlak Holiday Resort offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and slippers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 6 for adults and USD 3 to 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Risenlak Holiday Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 6 for adults and USD 3 to 5 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number NCP/TK/1/4/4200

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Risenlak Holiday Resort Polonnaruwa
Risenlak Holiday Polonnaruwa
Risenlak Holiday
Risenlak Holiday Polonnaruwa
Risenlak Holiday Resort Guesthouse
Risenlak Holiday Resort Polonnaruwa
Risenlak Holiday Resort Guesthouse Polonnaruwa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

Risenlak Holiday Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Risenlak Holiday Resort on 12 Mar 2026 start from NZ$30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

Yep, Risenlak Holiday Resort has a free self car park.

What makes Risenlak Holiday Resort a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Risenlak Holiday Resort.

Does Risenlak Holiday Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Risenlak Holiday Resort's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Risenlak Holiday Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible, awful , untrustworthy

From the outside the dining area looks clean but my room was dirty with spiderwebs. I had mentioned the water tank was empty but nothing was done to replace the jug. The room wasn’t cleaned when i mentioned to owner he said only upon request. I had requested 1hr late checkout due to my ride will arrive at 11am but he said no I had to checkout at 10am because a group was coming in , he then cut off power and wifi at 8a I couldn’t take a shower and the heat was unbearable trying to pack with no AC or overhead fan were miserable. When I inquired about no electricity he blamed the government I told him I had texted with other friends staying nearby places and they had electricity. That’s when he cut off wifi before my checkout time at 10am . I later inquired with other people around town they all had electricity! The owner lied ! Do not stay at this place. Website stated restrauant when I inquired about food as this place is in the middle of nowhere , his response was food not prepared. I wasn’t asking for free food but I had to eat and thought there’s a restaurant. I had to walk 2 kilometers to the nearest food place in hot & humid condition. He suggested I can bike but didn’t offered me a bike to ride into town . in fact I like a refund I was a solo female traveling for over 6wks not once was I out of electricity I was not a rowdy person,and being very quiet. I looked and found another place closer to town within 5mins walking distance. I do not recommend this place at all!
The sign on the main road
There’s still a long path to the end where the place is located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property. Great people. Great price. Nothing around the place but very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place

I really liked it here. The family running this place are really lovely and helpful. They will put on a curry for you in the evening which is fantastic, and breakfast was great. Location wise, you will need to borrow a bike to see the town and the ruins; the family can help you with that. There is a lot of building work going on at the moment as they are adding an additional two floors, but that didn't detract from the overall experience. If arriving by bus, you will need a tuc tuc to get there as it is a stretch from the centre of town. Facilities are great but remember this is a family run business and not a hotel so don't expect a pool or anything like that. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathroom was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely night in Polonnaruwa

The hotel is newly built and is extremely well designed and fitted out. The room was very comfortable, air conditioning very good, the wet room style bathroom was excellent. The owner and her small staff were very welcoming and friendly. I asked for a vegetarian evening meal when I arrived and was given a fantastic curry. Good advice was given on seeing the Polonnaruwa site. A lovely hotel and very comfortable one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great quite location overlooking rice paddy.

Great location. Tuk Tuk to ruins. Great hosts. New and clean accommodation with upper levels under construction. Sri Lankan food excellent, large servings and great value. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place close to ancient city

Very good friendly staff and they were very supportive. Newly built room and bathroom are very clean. Beutifull paddy field are surrounded. Very good breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Francesc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ha estado muy bien, estuvimos poco pero la dueña fue muy agradable. Nos consiguieron bicicletas.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Satoshi

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were friendly, but there were no stores nearby, which was inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very welcoming and answered all our requests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KOUZOU

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

YOSHIKATSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOAQUINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nuevo

Estupenda habitación, muy nueva y limpia, así como el cuarto de baño. Familia estupenda
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ホスピタリティが最高

2017年秋に開業したばかりでとてもきれい。笑顔の素敵な一家での経営で、困ったことがあるときはもちろん、そうでないときも、彼らはまるで家族かのように、少し頑張りすぎかなと思うくらい、とても親切に応対してくれました。蚊が多かったのですが、ベーブのようなものを部屋用に貸してくれました。 新しいだけあって部屋はとてもきれい。ベッドのウレタン？もさすがにへたっていません。掛け布団はシーツ状のが1枚。シャワーは新しいボイラーがありお湯は出ますが湯量は少なめ。アメニティは石鹸と歯磨き粉のみ。スリッパはビーチサンダルでした。Wifi無料はありがたかったです。ドライヤーは頼めば貸してくれました。 ポロンナルワの遺跡地区からは少し離れますが、周りは田んぼが広がり、虫の声が響き、孔雀が闊歩するような静かな環境。お水はフロントで100ルピーで買えましたが、お店などは付近にはないので予め買っておく方がよいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

好選擇

房間乾淨，公共空間大，隨時可以有老闆幫忙張羅晚餐，推薦大家入住

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zeer fijne homestay

It makes you feeling at home. Very friendly and helpful people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018