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Ruins Chaaya Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Polonnaruwa with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Family dining
Lobby sitting area
Garden
Restaurant
Fountain
Ruins Chaaya Hotel offers a tranquil escape with a serene setting and inviting atmosphere. Guests enjoy an English breakfast, relax in the garden, or soak up sunshine on the terrace. Bike rentals make exploring the area easy and enjoyable.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Polonnaruwa is home to Ruins Chaaya Hotel. Shiva Devalaya and Nissanka Latha Mandapaya are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaudulla National Park and Parakrama Samudra. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking.
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2nd Canal, New Town, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, 51000

What's nearby

  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hatadage - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lankatilaka Temple - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Gal Viharaya - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Ariya Rest House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Priyamali Gedara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪mr. punsiri's kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hotel De Infas - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Ruins Chaaya Hotel

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at Ruins Chaaya Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Ruins Chaaya Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 15

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per stay

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Ruins Chaaya Hotel Polonnaruwa
Ruins Chaaya Polonnaruwa
Ruins Chaaya
Ruins Chaaya Hotel Hotel
Ruins Chaaya Hotel Polonnaruwa
Ruins Chaaya Hotel Hotel Polonnaruwa

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins Chaaya Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ruins Chaaya Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ruins Chaaya Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruins Chaaya Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Ruins Chaaya Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ruins Chaaya Hotel located?

Situated in Polonnaruwa, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parakrama Samudra and Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum. Shiva Devalaya and Hatadage are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Ruins Chaaya Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
夜到着し、従業員に翌朝のトクトク手配を依頼していたにも関わらず、朝確認すると「予約していない。 「これから手配する」との回答で30分近く待たされた。 列車時間ギリギリに間に合ったが、こちらから確認しないと不安を覚える対応が残念ですネ。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
中心地から少し離れていますが、周りを美しい田園に囲まれた素晴らしい環境のホテルです。 その割にお客さんがあまりいなかったので穴場といってよいでしょう。 壊れた靴を従業員の方が直してくださったのも良い思い出です。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel, great value.

Great hotel, lovely room and good food. This was the best value for money hotel we stayed at of the 10 we used in Sri Lanka. It was quiet, looked after and welcoming. With views of the rice fields and even eagles flying over them this place was perfect. You can cycle to the ruins in about 10 minutes and yet avoid the hustle of some other areas. Very recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay. Management is very friendly. But staff need to be trained more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jørn

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

Very good hotel

Nice place to stay. They only had one bottle of redwine and no beer. But it was no problem to bring our own wine and beer and drink it in the restaurant. The food is freshly made and very tasty. Reception is smiling and helpfull. Good clean rooms - really wothe a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Stefan, München

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

Large hotel

Big hotel, a little bit off-site. Nice staff, lots of breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

carla cecilia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima localização

Ótima localização perto dos pontos turísticos o hotel possui bicicletas para alugar Café da manhã simples mas saboroso Quarto espaçoso e silencioso
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Artem

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Нормально для одной ночи

Отель как отель, ничего особенного. В ванной на полу грязновато, кровать чистая, кондиционер работает. Для остановки на ночь в ходе поездки по местам культурного интереса острова сойдёт. Учитывая, что мы были единственными постояльцами отеля, вышедшими на завтрак, видимо, есть места и поинтереснее
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

KayB, UK

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

Very nice hotel

Very nice hotel & staff. Comfortable rooms. Good quality food in restaurant 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Paragi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Cecilie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint til en enkelt nat

Pænt og rent hotel, rigtig flot værelse og fin udsigt. Stedet bærer lidt præg af manglende gæster - personalet er langsomme og der er en lidt spøgelsesagtig stemning i restauranten. Morgenmaden er ikke fantastisk, men ok.

8/10 Good

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ruins chaaya could do better

Hi this hotel is huge but we were the only people in the restaurant why because they had no guests possibly because of the time of year. We did have an issue with serving our room butt he operations manager soon sorted out the problem. It was evident that the staff needed hospitality training but they did their best. This could be a very could hotel but they need to concentrate on their staff the hotel itself is minders and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Richard, east Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Impressive reception

Very impressive entrance & reception area & very attentive staff. Food good but restaurant very large & more suited to large functions such as weddings. Room excellent but no other facilities not even a bar.however very good for overnight stay.

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