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Risenlak Holiday Resort

2.5 star property
Urban retreat with a garden patio for relaxation, plus free newspapers and bike rentals that make exploring the city convenient and enjoyable

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Risenlak Holiday Resort, in the city center, offers a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a continental breakfast, WiFi, and a garden to unwind. The on-site restaurant serves meals, dry cleaning services cater to travel needs, and bike rentals help explore nearby attractions.

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 €13
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden door, and a small bedside table.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Polonnaruwa, Risenlak Holiday Resort is in the city centre. Minneriya National Park and Parakrama Samudra reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mahaweli Play Ground and Habarana Cultural Center. Visit our Polonnaruwa travel guide
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136/2, New Town Road, 2nd Canal, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000

What's nearby

  • An elephant walking through a grassy area with trees in the background.
    Minneriya National Park
    25 min drive - 24.1 km
  • An elephant in a grassy field with a clear sky and a distant view of a bridge over water.
    Kaudulla National Park
    33 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Parakrama Samudra
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Shiva Devalaya
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • Priyamali Gedara
    7 min drive
  • Kfc
    3 min drive
  • Saruketha
    8 min drive
  • Hungry Muppets
    17 min walk
  • Ariya Rest House
    6 min drive

About this property

Risenlak Holiday Resort

  • Guest house in the city centre
  • You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Risenlak Holiday Resort. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and free newspapers
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Risenlak Holiday Resort boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number NCP/TK/1/4/4200

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Risenlak Holiday Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 28 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Risenlak Holiday Resort on 27 Aug 2026 start from €13, 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.

How much is parking at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Risenlak Holiday Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Risenlak Holiday Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Risenlak Holiday Resort located?

Located in the heart of Polonnaruwa, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Parakrama Samudra and Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum. Shiva Devalaya and Hatadage are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Risenlak Holiday Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good aircon, nice airy room. Breakfast served on the verandah at the time of your choice. Within walking distance of town. Owner lives downstairs and is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre spacieuse et bien aménagée. Petit déjeuner très varié et copieux. Dîner préparé à notre demande, très copieux, varié et différent chaque jour. Accueil chaleureux. Possibilité de louer des vélos. Proche des sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yee ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店附近什商店也沒有，要走1公里左右才有商店。 有熱水牙膏毛巾番梘供應，可借風筒，有冷氣電視及露台，房間唔錯，枕頭我覺得幾舒服，我瞓得幾好。 可以付費斯里蘭卡幣1200食早餐，正常斯里蘭卡形式的早餐。 就是有點不喜歡他們幫我找的篤篤司機，其他都唔錯，值得住一晚
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Francesc

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julien

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

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelvin

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

10/10 Excellent

KOUZOU

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

YOSHIKATSU

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